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Ways On How To Be A Triathlete From A Triathlon Coach

By Jerry West


A healthy body would result to a healthy mind. That is the reason why, despite of the busy schedule, people would really find a time to have an exercise. This is important because it keeps us stronger and make us ready for our everyday work.

Exercise does not only gives us strength and energy, but it also gives us a physically fit body. There are lot of simple exercise which you can do like biking, running, and swimming. But there are other people who do all of these all altogether and they are called triathletes, and they are trained by their triathlon coach in order to achieve all of these.

A triathlete is an athlete who joins a triathlon race. It is a race which is composed of three parts and those are biking, running and swimming. Being a triathlete is not an easy goal. You need to have a proper training before you join races like this. If you are planning to be one, here are some tips from a triathlon coach which you need to know.

Gear up. Before doing all the training, have the necessary gears first. You should know that there are appropriate suits for swimming, also goes with the others. Consult your coach on what is the proper attire and what is a good brand that provides better fit.

Plot out your training schedule. A right amount of preparation would definitely lead you to where you have always wanted to be. One effective way to have a proper preparation is to plot out your schedule as to when you will be having your training. Be sure that the drills are equally balanced so that you will not end up being good only to one aspect of the race.

Do a solo training. Doing the drills with your buddies is really fun, but sometimes you would have to do it solo. This is in order for you to focus on your weaknesses and overcome them. This would also give you the time to feel at ease and just focus on improving yourself, instead of comparing yourself to your buddy who have done a lot of drills perfectly.

Do the trainings simply and gradually. Do only the trainings which are suitable for a beginner. Just do first those simple and easy drills, this is to condition your body for future intricate exercises and drills. If you have already mastered all the easy ones, that would be the time that you do all the complex ones.

Eat a balanced diet. Of course, since you are doing all the trainings, you need to fuel up and eat. However, you must remember that you should only to eat a balanced and healthy diet. Consult your physical fitness trainer or your coach on what is the appropriate meal for you so that you will be properly guided.

Keep yourself hydrated. Doing all the drills and the trainings will really get you so much sweat. This would leave your body thirsty for water, therefore, you should always bring and drink water during training sessions with your coach. You may also try to have energy drinks, and some other drinks which has added sugar, nutrients and all others.




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