The Emotional Benefits of Triathlons

date: March 15, 2013
author : writingrunner
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photoThe science behind the reasons that triathlons make us feel so good.

The Annual Exam with a Purpose

date: January 17, 2012
author : AMSSM
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photoThe purpose of the annual exam is to identify predisposing medical concerns that potentially can distract or diminish the training effectiveness of the triathlete.

The Seven Sports of Triathlon

date: July 28, 2011
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photoIf you're training your swim, bike and run, you're almost halfway there! This article explores what most athletes miss, and how to integrate it into your training plan.

Choosing the Correct Running Shoe Based On Foot Type or Why Not Just Go Barefoot?

date: March 9, 2010
author : AMSSM
comments : 1
photoMost people believe that running barefoot is dangerous. Certainly, depending upon the surface, they would be correct. However, there is some suggestion that running barefoot may reduce injuries.

Triathlon Training with High Blood Pressure

date: February 9, 2010
author : AMSSM
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photoElevated blood pressure is the most common cardiovascular disease in the United States. There are many things to consider in the recommendation of training for individuals with high blood pressure.

Triathletes Need Sleep

date: November 11, 2009
author : AMSSM
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photoSleep is one of your answers to keep the doctor away. But how much is enough sleep? We'll discuss the benefits of getting a proper amount of sleep and the risks of not getting enough.

Sedentary Athletes: Sitting & Weighting

date: October 9, 2009
author : Nancy Clark
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photoMany athletes burn far fewer calories than they realize; they are actually couch potatoes the majority of the day. These seemingly active people can be surprisingly sedentary.

Fatigue in the Endurance Athlete

date: June 9, 2009
author : AMSSM
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photoWorkout associated fatigue is our gauge of a quality workout program. But, excessive or debilitating fatigue adversely affects workout quality, limiting performance gains.

The Pregnant Triathlete

date: January 20, 2009
author : AMSSM
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photoInformation for training as a pregnant triathlete including physiological changes, nutritional and environmental concerns plus certain risks to avoid.

Body Image and Athletes

date: January 5, 2009
author : Nancy Clark
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photoAs a sports dietitian, I spend too many hours helping my clients find peace with their bodies. So what can you do if you are discontent with your body?

Do Triathletes Really Need to Stretch?

date: May 7, 2008
author : AMSSM
comments : 4
photoStudies looking at stretching have had mixed results. It is a difficult to examine because stretching is ingrained in the psyche of so many athletes that they are unwilling to participate as controls.

I'm Not Alright....

date: May 7, 2008
author : katzchen55
comments : 3
photoMy thanks to the triathlete community for being there when I need you. That’s the beautiful thing about triathletes. None of us are all right, and no one expects anyone else to be.

Athletes with Eating Disorders: Tips for Coaches, Parents, Friends & Teammates

date: April 1, 2008
author : Nancy Clark
comments : 1
photoCoaches and parents alike want their athletes to eat well and be healthy. The struggling athletes just want people to stop policing their eating and exercise.

Active Women and Amenorrhea

date: July 9, 2007
author : Nancy Clark
comments : 0
photoAmenorrhea can cause loss of calcium from the bones, almost a three times higher incidence of stress fractures, and long-term problems with early osteoporosis.

Icebaths, Are They Worth It?

date: November 20, 2006
author : AMSSM
comments : 1
photoThe hope of the recovery icebath is that it reduces the amount of inflammation caused by the workout and helps to flush the legs of lactic acid.
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