Swimming, cycling and running are key elements of any triathlon training program, but there are several other important components that are often overlooked by athletes. One of these commonly overlooked components is flexibility training. You may not think of flexibility as important as the rest of the training associated with triathlon, but it can play a big role in your performance.

Explaining the Importance of Omega-3 and Omega-6 Fatty Acids in the Training Diet.

Research tells us that most people gain weight during the holiday season. There has been much debate over just how much weight people gain during the holiday season. Most experts will tell you that the average American tends to gain one to ten pounds from Thanksgiving to New Years Day. Triathletes, however, are not the average American. Let me give you something to think about.

Introduction The triathlon off-season is here. Does your off-season represent inactivity? Have you identified specific areas you need to improve in? Do you have an off-season triathlon training plan? More to the point do you have an off-season nutrition plan?

Co-Authored by Joe Friel The risk of injury is an ever-present aspect of triathlon training and racing, but almost every great performance follows a long period of relatively uninterrupted training.

It was only just a few months ago when we were riding or running outside in 35 degree weather and the wind chill factor was well below freezing that we all muttered those famous words, "I can't wait until it warms up." Is it warm enough for you now?

Matt Russ and Ilana Katz write: There is no other factor that impacts athletic performance as much as hydration. A dehydration state is considered to be water loss equaling 1% of your body weight. By the time you loose 2% plan on loosing 10-15% of your strength and endurance. You may not become thirsty until you loose 3% body weight.

During college in the mid 80's I fancied myself to be quite a pool shark, until one night I got spanked by an old guy. I asked him how he gotten so good, he said, "Son, if you waste enough time doing something and learning about it, you can get good at it, in spite of a lack of talent or intelligence." Lesson learned.

What is cortisol? Cortisol, known as the regulator of immune response, is a hormone controlled by the adrenal cortex. This powerful hormone is also known as an adrenalcorticol hormone, a glucocorticoid and hydrocortisone or simply cortisone. Cortisol has a catabolic (muscle breakdown) effect on tissue and is associated with a decrease in anabolic (muscle growth) hormones like IGF-1 and GH.

If I want to increase my body's fat burning ability, should I skip breakfast and drink only water on workouts?