The immediate question from most athletes is what does this mean for my training. Nearly every athlete is looking for a "magic" workout, the one intensity that will cause the most improvement. From the literature on training it should be clear that several adaptations have to take place to maximize potential. One training intensity will not be most effective let alone "magic".

Long, slow distance training A new slant on an old training concept In the 1960’s, Arthur Lydiard contended that the most important aspect of conditioning is volume. In the 1960’s his LSD training concepts were revolutionary and insightful, and brought phenomenal success to many athletes who trained under Lydiard.

Introduction If you are trying to fit quality running training around a working week and domestic chores, then why not try these sessions?

1. Not lifting any weights. This is probably the most common mistake among triathletes. Most triathletes think lifting weights will get them bulky and inflexible.

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For years, coaches, physiologists and Joe Blow on the internet have been discussing the best training methods. Some have argued for the primacy of the base. Everything revolves around the base, or LSD (long-slow-distance) training session. Miles and miles of “easy” riding are prescribed before and more intense sessions are allowed.

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The mistakes you make when training are felt mostly in racing. Here’s how to stop making the 10 most common multisport mistakes.

If you are a relatively new rider, you may not know how to prevent the most common mistakes that can lead to physical discomfort during a ride. Even if you have been riding for a long time you can slip into bad habits, and end up hurting more than is necessary. Here are a few tips to help make every ride more comfortable:

Three simple steps to help you get the right mix! Swim, Bike, Run and Life can be a difficult act to get right - it's a real juggling act. Here are three simple steps to help any triathlete get the basics right in terms of balance. Step One: Make a weekly plan of available time