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Training Tip: Stretching
Stretching Notes with Photos Stretching (particularly static stretching) prior to an endurance workout inhibits the muscles strength endurance. Similarly, static stretching prior to a power workout inhibits the muscles ability to produce power. This is why I believe in a dynamic warm-up as part of a strength/power or endurance workout. However, post-workout/race/game, static stretching is acceptable and recommended. Read this article and get a list of stretches you should perform before/after all your workouts. ...
Remember, stretching should (MUST) be a gentle activity. If you push the stretch, your muscles will tighten up to fight against the unexpected pull and you will end up tighter. Running Workout Descriptions
Run Workout Descriptions (pdf) Varying the intensity of your workouts is important for improving your performance. Here are descriptions of a variety of run workouts you sould include in your training plan. Cycling Workout Descriptions
Cycling Workout Descriptions (pdf) There are ten standard types of cycling workouts that have been proven effective through decades of collective practice. Read all about them to improve your cycling workouts. Swimming Workout Descriptions
Swim Workout Descriptions (pdf) Swim workouts are very different from bike and run workouts. We use intervals relatively sparingly in bike and run training, but there are typically multiple interval sets of different intensities and purposes in a single swim workout. Read all about it! Swim Drills Descriptions
Swim Dills Descriptions (pdf) Technique drills are critical to improvement in swimming. Whether you are a beginner or a former collegiate All-American, you need to do them. The number one key to improvement in swimming is increasing your efficiency in the water. Download the pdf for the most helpful drills.
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