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Written by Marc Walter
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Thursday, 15 April 2010 10:16 |
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 I’ve been debating on the subject of high intensity training vs lower to moderate intensity training otherwise known as continuous training. There is a time and a place for both. Control the amount of intensity and you’ll be much better in the long run. High intensity interval training or HIIT can produce to many mistakes that lead to illness, injury and burnout. Sure, the majority of athletes are time crunched. They have families, careers and other obligations. What happens to lost training time do to illness, injury and burnout?
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Training
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Written by Marc Walter
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Tuesday, 16 March 2010 02:03 |
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The days are getting longer, the weather is warming up and cyclists are starting to appear out on the trails and roads. I thought I would give the recreational rider a few pointers on starting a plan for your century or metric century ride calendar for the year.
You’ll want to get in at least 500 miles of riding easy before attempting your first century/metric century. Get some cross training time off the bike for variety and to prevent overuse injuries. You’ll want a strong core to help support your upper body. Do some weight training emphasizing the upper and lower back along with the abdominals. Here are just a couple of precautions. For people getting back into the workout routine it's always best to have a physical. If you are uncomfortable with weight training and to learn proper technique, seek out the advice of a personal trainer.
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Training -
Training
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Written by Marc Walter
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Tuesday, 16 February 2010 11:45 |
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There a many ways to prescribe a workout and there's lots of research out there about various training methods. A good coach/trainer will also prescribe an effective recovery program. Recovery is part of your training. Do not separate the two. You grow stronger, not during the workout session, but afterwards.
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