Swimming drill to promote good body position

www.tricoachmartin.com for triathlon coaching, online swim stroke analysis and correction. This is a drill I use to correct a low tilted position in the water which creates drag. A common problem for triathletes from a non-swimming background.

Greatraces.net Swim Drill: How to use a kickboard

Robb Beams of AEM, Inc. (greatraces.net & motoendurance.net) illustrates the correct way to implement kick board exercises into your swimming program. After implementing these techniques, you will immediately reduce your hips dropping in between strokes as well as improve the leverage of your core muscles to improve your power output in the water.

10 minute Vasa Ergometer workout – clip 2 of 3

This workout (clip 2 of 3) utilizes the Vasa Ergometer, hand weights, a power wheel and a resistance band. This workout is perfect if you are short on time (taking only 8-10 minutes) or if want to incorporate some upper-body strength work into your session. (Note: this is split into 3 clips to speedup download time.)

10 minute Vasa Ergometer workout – clip 1 of 3

This workout (clip 1 of 3) utilizes the Vasa Ergometer, hand weights, a power wheel and a resistance band. This workout is perfect if you are short on time (taking only 8-10 minutes) or if want to incorporate some upper-body strength work into your session. (Note: this is split into 3 clips to speedup download time.)

Ashtanga Yoga Flow

Nico Lucesoli – www.MyYogaOnline.com Explore warmth and flow with this vinyasa sequence. Extra connection is offered with the engagement of bandhas (energy locks) in several poses. This shorter flow is also ideal for those introducing themselves to Power and Ashtanga style practices. Visit our site at http and receive a limited time only special of two months for the price of one month. That’s 2 months of unlimited access to all our videos in full screen DVD quality for only .95. For …

Feed Your Body: The Proper Nutrition For A Triathlon

Any sport or activity requires you to provide your body with the correct fuel you need to successfully complete the task at hand.

This is especially true for athletes attempting to compete in a triathlon.

In addition to training your body for the swimming, biking, and running events, you should ensure you are providing it with the correct nutrition for a triathlon.

There are a wide variety of supplements and special foods that allow the athlete to provide his or her body with the necessary fuel to complete energy-sapping activities.

Ensuring you consume the correct nutrition for a triathlon will encourage your success in the sport.

The key to succeeding in any sport or activity is having your body working in top condition.

This means ensuring you receive the proper training and are both in shape and free of injury before competing.

Also, you should be sure to feed your body the proper nutrition for a triathlon and eat nutritious and quality foods that will benefit your body in the most positive manner possible.

You may want to seek a consultation from a licensed dietician.

This professional will be able to establish a diet that will work best for training and competition.

When establishing a diet for your training and competition schedule, consider eating wholesome, fresh foods that pack in the maximum nutrients.

Items such as fresh fruits and whole grains work to provide you body with natural energy and are a great deal less expensive than pricey energy bars, drinks, or pastes that are generally not considered especially tasty.

Avoid sugary or fatty foods, including most junk foods that will work against your body instead of for it in a positive manner.

Furthermore, avoid or limit the amount of alcohol consumed, since alcohol only works to dehydrate your system and can directly affect your performance.

 

Introduction to Kundalini Yoga

In this class, Sarah will introduce the ancient & revered practice of Kundalini yoga. She will lead us through a series of acts, or ‘Kriyas,’ which tear out the toxins and raise our energetic frequency.

123 Tubarc – Jogging V

Jogging in the paved track that is a lane of an avenue closed on Sunday mornings for general sports activities bordering Lagoa do Taquaral.

 

“Murph” @ CrossFit

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7 Tips to Know if You Have a Healthy and Fit Body!

Can a person be both fit and fat? With a national obesity rate of nearly 30 percent, this is a question that needs to be answered. People do not seem to be actively looking for ways to be thin, and just because a person is thin does not mean they are fit either. So who, really, has a healthy and fit body and how can we get there from where we are?

First of all, most people think you have to hit the gym in order to be the healthiest you can be, and this is just not true. Although exercise does nothing but enhance your health, fitness is not the only answer. It is not always about how you look. It is not always about how you eat. Just like everything else, having a healthy and fit body has many components.

Here are 7 Tips to know, once and for all, if you have a healthy and fit body!

Healthy and Fit Body Tips #1: Proper Nutrition
Providing your body with the right food and liquid is the most important component to your health. If you struggling with weight loss and the inability to get yourself fit, start with a change in your diet. Eating right does not mean eating less. A soy-based meal replacement once a day works for me, along with a few targeted supplements you can not find in food.

Even people who exercise all the time can not be totally fit if they grab a bag of potato chips over an apple. No matter what you look like on the outside, your inside is what matters the most. If your body is not getting right nutrition, you can not expect it to look and feel good. You are what you eat. Never forget that.

Healthy and Fit Body Tips #2: Muscle Mass
Our bodies require a certain percentage of muscle to stay healthy and meet the tasks of daily living. This varies per individual, but after the age of 30, our bodies lose muscle mass each year. The key to restoring this is resistance exercise to keep muscle mass. To age gracefully by being fit, keep your muscle mass percentage high.

Healthy and Fit Body Tips #3: Body Fat
This your total body weight that is composed of fat. 10 percent to 14 percent is considered good for men, and 14 percent to 18 percent is considered good for women. Being too far below it and above it both have health risks. Unless you're a weight-dependent athlete or a fitness model, you should strive to fall into your category.

Healthy and Fit Body Tips #4: Aerobic Endurance
I bet you do not think about how well your body transports oxygen, right? From shoveling snow to running a marathon, aerobic activity is a good indicator of good aerobic fitness. Your cardiovascular goal for fitness is simple. Get your heart rate up and hold it, then bring it down without becoming short of breath.

Healthy and Fit Body Tips #5: Strength
How much force can your muscles generate? Your body needs to be able to move stuff, and you, around. Mass protects your body, strength moves it and keeps it from falling over. Strength training requires short bouts of high-intensity outputs, much different from aerobic activity. Strength training slows the aging process, so the stronger you are, the slower you age.

Healthy and Fit Body Tips #6: Balance
Life is no fun if you're always toppling over. Your ability to maintain control of your center of gravity is important for obvious reasons. To stay in balance your body uses smaller muscles to help keep your joints tracking properly. A person with good balance has less chance of incurring an injury. The next time you see an exercise ball, use it!

Healthy and Fit Body Tips #7: Flexibility
Your ability to move your body freely through a full range of motion does not require an advanced class of yoga. Simply start stretching your muscles more because they contract during exercise and the daily rigors of living. Keeping your muscles supple gives you a buffer against being injured and is an indicator of overall fitness. It will also help you age with less complications.

As you can easily tell, there are many components that are of equal importance in order to have a healthy and fit body. It is not just the way a person looks on the outside but rather a combination of many factors. You have the ability to change your body for the better just as easily as McDonalds can change it for the worse. The difference is developing the mindset of a person who chooses healthy over unhealthy.

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