USA Triathlon

Powering Out of Winter

Will Kirousis, MS, CSCS, CISSN Jan. 28, 2020

With a lot of productive work under the belt already this winter, here are a few areas of focus to keep you consistently improving, and reduce the risk of fitness derailment.

Exercise Assessment: The Ins and Outs of Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing

Andrew Getzin, MD; Matthew Kampert, MS DO; Anthony Spinelli, ATC, CCEP Jan. 27, 2020

If you don’t feel that an assessment at rest accurately reflects what is occurring in your body near maximum exertion, Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing (CPET) can put your mind at ease, as it allows for evaluation of your cardiac and pulmonary systems under stress.

How Triathlon Can Change Your Life

Melissa Mantak, MA Jan. 22, 2020

Find out how a first triathlon sparked a dream and led to what became a life-changing career in the sport.

Inflammation and Training

Bob Seebohar, MS, RD, CSSD, CSCS, METS II Jan. 21, 2020

There is a long list of health implications related to inflammation, but you can get ahead of it's implications on performance. 

Same Sport, Different Scene

Khem Suthiwan Jan. 17, 2020

In a nutshell, draft-legal racing is just as fun as it is fast and furious. Find out why.

Revitalize Your Indoor Cycling

Adam D’Agostino Jan. 16, 2020

With the growing popularity of smart trainers for indoor cycling and interactive programs such as Zwift and TrainerRoad, you can conveniently take your bike workouts to the next level over the winter months.

The Triathlete: Who Are These People?

Caitlin Drap Jan. 13, 2020

It might sound like a recipe for disaster to some, but if you dig deeper into the persona of a triathlete, you will find passionate people who are driven to succeed.

What to Expect from a Swim Video Analysis

John Hansen Jan. 13, 2020

Learn why you should seek out an experienced coach to complete a video analysis.  

How I Got Hooked on Triathlon

Lisanne Rogers Jan. 06, 2020

Dive into triathlon this #DreamingSeason and find out what has everyone hooked!

The Ultimate Swim Training Weapon

ROKA Jan. 06, 2020

Let's face it: you're likely going to be in the pool this off-season. A lot. Why not incorporate buoyancy to reinforce good habits, make easy days easier, and mimic the feeling of a wetsuit-legal race day?