Strength Training - Nov and Dec

Strength training and flexibility training are an important component of training preparations. the months of November and December are designed for Base training. There are 3 goals during base training: (1) improve endurance, (2) strength, (3) and efficiency. Strength training can improve lactate tolerance, delay fatigue, encourage bone health, and most importantly combat factors that contribute to overuse injuries. A copy of our Base phase strength and flexibility program can be found on this website on the right sidebar and is titled "BU Triathlon Strength 09". Exercises that use all the major muscle groups and strength movement patterns for swimming, cycling, and running are included. You are encourage to add your personal strength training sessions 2 to 3 days per week during this time of year. Later, the strength gained will be converted to power, critical to success in triathlon.