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Are you missing some structure to your training in these cold, dark winter months? Outsider’s triathlon editor Adam Kelly runs ‘MAXIMIZE’, a winter training clinic at his fitness studio Zest, in Bray, Co Wicklow. Here he shares some of the programme’s tips with you. They are guaranteed to brighten up your day and to build a fitter and stronger you by next season.
Take the following into consideration when planning next season:
Do you have barriers or perceived limiting factors which you need to overcome? You can get some help using online resources, books or, better still, book in with a sports psychologist. However, the first thing to get right is your training. If you are stronger and fitter then, of course, you will be more confident next year!
Talking to the right people is the key to learning quickly. Why waste a full season learning by your mistakes when by joining a club you can benefit from the knowledge that your club mates gained by their mistakes! Talking to a coach or expert is going to save you even more valuable time.
This is the time of year when you have time to work on your skills and your technique. You can certainly benefit from advances in technology and experts who know how to use them such as biomechanical movement analysis and who, more importantly, can suggest corrective movements and adjustments in your equipment.
Work on ways to prevent those niggles and injuries. They may seem at bay now as they literally hibernate but there is a good chance that they will rear their ugly heads when the pressure comes on next season! Use this off-season time to strengthen up your body because weakness and instability is the most common cause of injury.
This is time to really enjoy your training. Slow everything down. Build your aerobic base. All great seasons are built on having a great plan and building a training base. Take the intensity out of your training and chill out.
This is not a time to get fat and lazy. This is the ideal time of year to experiment with what type of foods suit you best. Remember your food is your fuel. Each and every person requires a different source or mixture of fuel to achieve maximum output and to maintain an ideal body weight for their sport. You can find out what is the best type of fuel for you personally by completing a metabolic type questionnaire or talking to your nutritionist.
Still confused as to which is the best gym exercise for you? Your gym trainer alongside your physio should be able to advise you on what is the best form of exercise for you.
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