Ask a Trainer: What’s the Best Strength Workout for Triathletes Over 50?
Taking a conservative approach to strength training after 50 isn't always necessary. In fact, low-risk training might actually create more risk.
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Nate Helming
Nate Helming co-founded The Run Experience with the goal of reaching a broader audience of runners and outdoor enthusiasts who want to be able to run and enjoy the outdoors and remain injury-free. He has helped athletes finish their first races, conquer new distances, overcome pre-existing injuries, set new PRs, reach the podium, and qualify for national and world level events. Nate Helming is based in San Francisco and in addition to coaching runners and triathletes of all levels, he trains Olympic level cyclists, professional triathletes, elite mountain bikers, and national-level ultra runners on strength and mobility. Nate has traveled around the world to speak about better strength training for endurance athletes, and regularly publishes videos and articles on how runners can do it better! You can visit him in person in San Francisco for one of his classes or one-on-one sessions.
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Unless you're very intentionally paying attention to these elements, you're probably learning bad habits that are contributing to weak glutes.
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Now is a great time to experiment with your strength training routine because... why not?
Ask a Trainer: How Can I Best Use a Foam Roller?
"I have a foam roller and I know I should use it, but I'm never quite sure what to do. What's a good foam rolling routine?”
Ask a Trainer: Avoiding Injury When Running More
Q: Due to the restrictions around some other sports, I'm running more than ever. What are some things I can do at home to keep myself injury-free?