David Thompson's Power File from Spinervals 34.0
Recently, Coach Troy and the Spinervals Video production crew traveled to Chanhassen MN to video tape three new workouts for the Spinervals competition series. Spinervals 34.0 and 35.0 featured elite local triathletes from the Gear West racing team, including top U.S. pro, David Thompson. READ ABOUT THE WORKOUT AND SEE DAVID'S POWER FILE.
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Coach Troy's Ride Power File, Sept 29, 2009
Training with a power meter is a great way to take the guess work out of 'how hard' or 'how much' you're doing on the bike. Simply put, a weight lifter wouldn't do the bench press without knowing exactly how much weight is on the bar and how many sets and reps they are aiming to complete... or workload in a given workout. In that same vein, a cyclist produces work in the measurable from of watts (power) when they ride a bike. . . .
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Coach Troy's Stable of Road Bikes
Coach Troy is a bike geek. He's been riding for over 20 years, has owned two bike shops and has been working in the bicycle and fitness industry since the early 1990's. In this video clip taped in front of his house in Tucson AZ, Troy previews his current collection of road bikes. . . .
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Endurance Tip Video from Coach Troy: Riding with your Knees Close to the Top Tube
Riding a bike is simple, right? All you need to do is turn the pedals in circles and off you go! This is true if you're just out riding for fun and recreation. If however, your goal is to ride faster and improve your performance, you'll need to focus on subtle aspects of proper pedaling technique. In this Endurance Tip Video from Coach Troy, he talks about the importance of keeping your knees close to your top tube. . . .
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Coach Troy's Endurance Tips on Video!
Coach Troy talks about importance of adhering to the fundamentals of proper training. In this NEW feature from LifeTimeEndurance.com, Coach Troy Jacobson, Head Coach and National Director of Endurance Training at LIFE TIME FITNESS, offers short and insightful tips on everything related to endurance training and racing. No frills, honest and sometimes brutally 'to the point', this video series will give you the tools necessary to take your training to the next level. Check back frequently to hear it straight from the mouth of Coach Troy! . . .
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My Aching Foot
by Mark Klion MD
Ever woken up, got out of bed and felt like you were 90 years old? Where did that pain in your heel and foot come from? Yesterday's workout was no different than before. You walked with your kids all day but that was easy. Maybe the new shoes that you bought last week did something. Don't despair you are not alone... . . .
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Coach Troy Podcast: An Interview with VP of Athletic Events at Life Time Fitness - Dave Campbell
Life Time Fitness (NYSE: LTM) is a leader in the fitness world with over 75 premium centers in 17 states. No stranger to the benefits of multisport and endurance related training and competition, Life Time Fitness is actively promoting endurance sports participation to its 1 Million members by offering a series of indoor triathlons, as well as the leading national triathlon series in key venues including New York City, Minneapolis, Los Angeles, Chicago and Dallas. . . .
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Dec. 2, 2008: RENOWNED ENDURANCE SPORTS COACH TROY JACOBSON JOINS LIFE TIME FITNESS AS DIRECTOR OF ENDURANCE SPORTS TRAINING
Jacobson To Continue Company's Commitment to Provide Trainer and Fitness Education for Life Time Fitness Members.In this role, Jacobson will develop and launch training programs for triathlon, running, cycling and swimming linked to the Company's athletic events and other key regional event. He will also design an in-club coaching program through comprehensive educational programs that emphasize consistency and quality assurance and will create online coaching and training for Life Time members and staff. In addition, Jacobson will spearhead the creation of the Company's Running, Cycling and Triathlon interest groups. . . .
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Recovery - An Investment in Your Long Term Performance
by Randy Stueve
When most of us got started in triathlon, we focused our efforts on the three main pillars of the sport -- swimming, biking, and running. We'd add volume and intensity over time, and we realized an improvement in our fitness level. It was a simple recipe for success: time + effort = improved fitness. Of course, we also jumped to the conclusion that if increase the volume and intensity of our training, we'd see even bigger gains in fitness and speed. Go harder and longer more often, that's gotta be the path to success. Common logic, right? . . .
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New York TIMES ARTICLE: June 1, 2008 - Triway to Hell
by Dimity McDowell
Because a triathlon requires a swim, a bike ride and a run, a staple of most training schedules is the dreaded "brick" workout: two or more disciplines back to back. The theory is that the brick familiarizes you with the feeling of running on legs whose freshness has long since expired. For most people, a brick is a run immediately following a ride, but really, what's the difference? Work is work is work. . . .
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Think Outside the Protein Box for Recovery.
Carbohydrate is the recovery nutrient.
ILANA KATZ MS, RD, LD
Different activities require different energy, or metabolic, requirements on muscles and as a result, muscles necessitate different nutritional components when they work for speed, power, and/or endurance. A burst of energy, or high power and speed, over a short period of time are called anaerobic activities, which are almost entirely reliant upon glycogen (muscle carbohydrates) and phosphocreatine (source of energy for muscular contraction). Resistance training presents an obstacle in terms of balancing the anaerobic system with the aerobic system. . . .
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Race Day Nutrition
Ilana Katz MS, RD,LD
"I am racing tomorrow, what should I eat today for optimal performance?". It amazes me as sports nutritionist how many times I get asked this question. It may seem like there is a simple answer, however, race day nutrition does not start and end on race day. Athletes could get close to metabolizing 500 calories per hour during an intense race, yet the physical capacity for quick absorption to fuel this amount is limited, particularly when the body has not been trained to do so. Furthermore, the practicality of providing this amount "on the go" poses a challenge. In addition to a well balanced diet leading up to race day, some scientifically formulated recommendations and logical solutions to practicality offered here, could enable optimal performance. Race day nutrition can be mastered, just like the body can be trained to endure. . . .
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IRON GIRL LAS VEGAS SPRINT TRI TRAINING PROGRAM
12-Week Program for Beginners
by Coach Troy Jacobson
This 12-Week Training Program is designed for beginners and promises to get you to the starting line in shape to finish comfortably and safely at your own pace. Before getting started, make sure that you've received the OK from your personal physician and have some exercise experience. Also, if you have the opportunity, find a local friend, mentor, tri club or coach who can do some of your training with you. Having others involved in your training program as part of your support network is a great way to add fun to the entire Iron Girl training experience! . . .
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Sleep and Go Faster
by Troy Jacobson
We all know how important sleep is when it comes to having a high level of alertness and to being able to focus on various tasks throughout the day but recent research shows that sleep is also important for improving athletic performance among endurance athletes. In a study involving eleven healthy young men ages 18-27 designed to determine the impact of sleep deprivation on metabolic and endocrine function . . .
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