Overcoming the Fear of Water
Overcoming the Fear of Water by Hector L Torres This might sound familiar, a new athlete shows up onto the pool deck and tells you that they have signed up for an Ironman and ask for your help to learn…
Sex Drive and Endurance Training
Sex Drive and Endurance Training by Hector L Torres As humans we take care of ourselves in variable ways, we swim, bike, run, sign up for races and hit the gym several times a week. We glance in the mirror…
Hydration
Hydration It is a very hot summer and it is very important to keep yourself hydrated. Aim at drinking half your body weight (pounds) in fluid ounces each day. This does not include your morning cup of Joe or any…
Key Swim Drills for a Triathlete
Key Swim Drills for a Triathlete written by Hector L Torres USAT Lv 2, USAC Lv 2, USAS and USATF & MS You have spent a lot of time in the water and you want to get faster. However, you need…
Lunch – Burrito Vegetarian (Lacto-Ovo)
Vegetarian Burrito – Hector L Torres 1/2 Cup of Refried Beans, fat free 1/4 cup Quinoa 1/3 cup shredded 2% cheese 1/2 cup of Kale or Spinach 1 tsp Olive OIl Salsa Protein: Pick one: 1/4 Grilled Tofu Hummus Egg…
Power Smoothie – Kale
This is a great pos workout drink; the folate in the greens will aid in cell maintenance and repair as well as amino acid metabolism, which in turn will help with muscle recovery. 3 leaves green kale 1 cup of…
Rotator Cuff Exercises
Shoulder injury rehabilitation exercises: Rotator cuff tear Most sports come with injuries to accompany them. Although swimming is, by most standards, not a sport associated with high risk of injury, id does have it’s own problems. By far the biggest…
Mental Skills Assessment
Mental Skills Assessment Sport success is determined in part by physical conditioning, skill, and preparation. But it is also influenced by psychological factors such as self confidence, motivation, concentration, and emotional control. We haven’t seen any Olympic athletes who succeed…
Spinach and Kale Salad
Spinach and Kale Salad with Sweet and Spicy Dressing Spinach is a powerhouse vegetable, rich in potassium, folate, beta-carotene, and many other nutrients. You can easily incorporate more spinach into your diet with tasty spinach salads. 1 – 10 oz…
Brick Workouts
Brick Workouts Bricks are a very important part of triathlon (and duathlon) training and they are sometimes overlooked. Bricks refer to training on two disciplines during the same workout, one after the other with minimal or no interruption in between,…