Ditch the strength training in summer?
Great question from a reader: Q: In my training I usually keep a weight training routine (usually following what's in your training plans). One of my friends said that her trainer recommended that...
View ArticleStress and Illness – You are not bulletproof
Some athletes struggle with balancing life responsibilities and athletic goals. When the dreamy world of training like a professional athlete collides with the reality of life, it can be disappointing....
View ArticleWhat will 10 pounds of winter weight cost you on the bike – in miles per hour?
In the thread of discussing winter weight gain (http://community.active.com/blogs/GaleBernhardt/2011/09/13/right-now-i-m-motivated-to-eat-well-what-happens-in-winter) , Facebook reader Steve Douglas...
View ArticleTips for winter weight maintenance
Over the weekend someone asked how I was doing on my winter weight goals. This athlete, Kevin, and I are sharing the same journey this winter - trying to maintain weight. The short answer is I’m...
View ArticleEight things to consider if you want to get faster
It’s no surprise that I often get asked the question, “How can I get faster?” The short answer is, “It depends.” (Those of you that know me well, know this is my short answer for 90% of the questions...
View ArticleBike Tours Part IV - Heart rate degradation and bike tours are for triathletes
In a blog last week, I gave you detailed data for the first three days of a bike tour. At the end of the blog I told you I’d show you data from one of my heart rate files in a rested state and let you...
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The dilemma of eating while racing on the mountain bike
For long mountain bike races, eating on the bike is often a challenge. Accessing packaged food stored inside a hydration pack requires stopping. Most racers don’t want to stop to eat. If you’re one of...
View ArticleRecovery time from an appendectomy – when can I go back to workouts?
In yesterday’s blog I covered the wide variation in recovery time and costs for an appendectomy. I told you I’d let you know what the surgeon told me to expect. Most likely if you’re reading this...
View ArticleA workout to keep power up - but keep heart rate restricted
Cyclists and triathletes training with power can be tempted to keep pushing the same power levels and workouts in the off-season that were normal in the race season. Aiming to keep training volumes and...
View ArticleRecovery Time after an Appendectomy – Cycling, Running and Swimming
A few weeks back when I knew I needed my appendix removed, I asked the surgeon what to expect after the surgery and how long it would be before I could get back to doing normal workouts. In this blog,...
View ArticleAre endurance sports (cycling, running and triathlon) detrimental to your...
A fellow coach, Steve Diggs, sent me the link to this research paper. Several years ago, Steve and I had a discussion about high intensity training (HIT) programs that other coaches were using, as well...
View ArticleWalking lunges – a great exercise
For the athletes that I’ve coached for at least one season and for those with no access to a gym facility, I’ve added walking lunges to their strength training programs this off-season (base or...
View ArticleAn easy way to work on balance every day
I wrote a recent column on balance exercises. Not only do these exercises help your balance and strengthen your ankles, they help with balancing coordination right to left side. There’s an easy way to...
View ArticleConfused on training recommendations
Q. Hey Gale ~ I just read an article about training like the pros. The column was basically about high volume and high intensity training. I read another column that emphased high volume and low...
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High Anxiety and Pscyhopath Can be Good
Before I tell you about High Anxiety and Psychopath, I want to preface the story by telling you this off-season’s work has improved my cycling. More about that later. (Click on the photo to elarge the...
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