TriSpecific in the Media
Media | September 28, 2011
4 Steps to a Faster Run
Running in triathlon differs from its single sport counterpart and because of this we need to train a little differently. The major difference between triathletes and pure runners is that triathletes start the run in an already fatigued state, which means their stride is shorter and the end of stride…
Read MoreMedia | August 20, 2011
From Strength to Strength
As a coach of long course athletes (half and iron distance), I’m a big believer that getting strong is a prerequisite to being a successful athlete. It’s an approach I have successfully employed myself as well as with the athletes I coach. This is not an opportunity to brag, but…
Read MoreMedia | June 28, 2011
R4YL – Addressing Hip & Lower Back Dysfunction
Over the last few articles I have impressed upon you the importance of cause and effect and that we cannot just chase the symptoms in the hope of it reducing or eradicating our pain and dysfunction all together. You have previously learnt about three of the six areas that we…
Read MoreMedia | June 28, 2011
Make it Count
Reaping the benefits of focused training efforts No matter who you are or where you’re at in your triathlon journey, the major goal is always improving on your current level of performance. Kristian Manietta reveals how to break set motor patterns you may have developed over time and make your training more focused…
Read MoreMedia | May 28, 2011
Train Smarter
Balancing The Cost of Endurance Workouts High volume, high intensity training is often seen as the best way to prepare for a triathlon, but it can come at a huge cost to your body and lifestyle and negatively impact performance in the long run. There are a number of ways…
Read MoreMedia | April 28, 2011
Five Tips to Better Racing and Training
Performance Enhancement Athletes are always searching for that magic session or piece of equipment to propel them to the next level, but there are five essential elements that offer more performance and health gains than all the toys in the world. You can download the full article here: 5 Tips to Better Racing…
Read MoreMedia | March 28, 2011
Food For Thought
My last few articles have addressed looking after your soft tissue with self massage and mobility drills to help you perform and get rid of pain. In other words, we looked at exercises we can do to bring about favourable change from the outside in. But self myofascial release and…
Read MoreMedia | February 2, 2011
Back in Motion
My last two articles looked at better ways to warm up using soft tissue techniques, movement preparation and mobility drills to get you on your way to a more efficient range of movement, better tissue health and, of course, better performance. In this issue I want to discuss caring for…
Read MoreMedia | December 28, 2010
Get Mobile
The topic of mobility might not be as sexy as pumping out a solid session of time trials but it is a majorly overlooked aspect of our health and fitness. A little attention to mobility could save you from niggling aches and pains all the way to full blown surgery,…
Read MoreMedia | November 20, 2010
A Better Way to Warm Up
Last month I wrote an article for Australian Triathlete called ‘A Better Way to Warm Up’. In the article I go over some myofascial compression techniques, which are a programming element behind self massage that helps open up the neurological feeds to the muscle, while also priming your muscle tissue…
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