Strength Training the 4th Discipline
Triathletes cannot live by swim, bike, run training alone. To be successful as a triathlete you have to add another discipline... strength training. There are many benefits to strength training. Help prevent injury Increase performance Become stronger by increasing muscle mass Improve bone density slowing down bone loss Improve overall quality of life For many reasons athletes neglect this area in their training routine. Some may feel strength training is only for the elite, others may feel they have to have special equipment or belong to a gym or they may not know where to start. Strength training is for everyone, not just the elite. If you walk this earth you can benefit from some form of strength training. You do not need special equipment, you would be surprised the results you can get from using a yoga mat and your own body weight. Squats Side Lunges Planks Crunches Push-ups Check out t...
