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TRIATHLON TRAINING SCHOOL
Strength
One component of strength training that is hard to achieve in normal training is the C O R E strength (abdominal, back muscles, etc.). This can be done every day without any equipment; but it's crucial because these muscles stabilize the body in various exercising positions: horizontal (in swimming, biking) or vertical (in running) position. A stronger core enables the ability to create greater forces applicable to the limbs in all activity - swim, bike and run.
Some tips:
DO:
- work on your core strength - abdominal work, back work etc.
- work on general strength/power if you've had injuries in the past due to weak muscles/tendons
- include flexibility exercises between strength/power sets
- exercises that are as sport specific as possible
DO NOT:
- target maximal strength or muscle hypertrophy
- have strength-power training more often than three times a week