Training

Target your lats with these exercises designed to build a stronger swim.

Use this pool tool to reinforce good kicking form in this workout from coach Sara McLarty.

Gritting your teeth is not your only solution when race day gets hard. Utilize these effective techniques from psychology and neuroscience to make the experience less difficult.

Build bike-specific strength—and aerobic efficiency—with these VO2 max repeats.

Triathletes are obsessed with stomping out inflammation as soon as it appears. Dr. Jeffrey Sankoff explains why we shouldn't be so quick to grab the NSAIDS.

We all love seeing huge gains in performance—but what does it take to achieve them?

Don't be that triathlete.

Is your heart rate high, even on easy runs? Aerobic Deficiency Syndrome might explain why. Here’s how to fix it.

A new swim workout from coach Sara McLarty to take to the pool this weekend.

You may have seen torque on your cycling computer and skipped right by this critical effort measurement. We look at why and how torque can take your bike training to the next level.

This run session is ideal for a long-course triathlete.

As the triathlon season commences, strength sessions should decrease in both volume and specificity. Here’s how to use strength to support your endurance workouts.

Want to strength train, but find the gym intimidating? Start with these videos of basic (but essential) strength-training moves for triathletes.

Grab the pool tools and try this swim workout from coach Sara McLarty.

Each triathlon discipline comes with its own hazards, but these common injuries can be avoided if you know what causes them.

Build some top-end speed in the pool with these progressive efforts.

The complication that has sidelined Flora Duffy for months is common in runners and triathletes.

Hiring a coach is smart, but it’s important to ensure the relationship will work out. If it doesn’t, you need an exit strategy.

Olympian and world champion Andy Potts talks about why the swim is still a huge part of any triathlon, and gives a five-day plan to rekindle your focus on the oft-neglected first leg.

Two-time winner pro triathlete Eric Lagerstrom shares his expert knowledge, ranging from the course, to race logistics, to how to celebrate after the finish line.

Mix it up in the pool this weekend with this progressive intervals set.

The good news: If we can harness the power of the peak-end rule, we can actually enhance our training.

Get the most bang for your running buck with this one-hour tempo session.

Strengthen your foot core with these simple exercises to prevent injury from your feet to your hips.

Set yourself up with these training tips to stay healthy and fast as you approach your 50s (and beyond).

Looking to mix it up in the pool? This weekend's swim set is full of fun.

It's the perennial triathlete question: what's a good triathlon finishing time? To answer, we've recruited a data expert to break down "good" triathlon times by distance, course, and age.

This bike workout features a little bit of everything to help improve your cadence and technique—as well as your fitness.

Your first triathlon is all about one thing: making mistakes and learning from them. (And having fun!) We can help minimize the former and maximize the latter.

Here’s what happened when triathlete Jon Dorn attended Pool School

It's important to be realistic and objective when setting-race day goals - no matter how well (or poorly) your training has gone.

It turns out "the zone" is a very real, very specific psychological thing, and for triathletes who learn to harness clutch and flow states, it can be the key to massive performances and workouts.

Training, tools, and techniques vary. Here’s how to choose the help you need.

Hit the weekend with this creative swim workout from swimming all-star Sara McLarty.

No access to open water? No problem! Hone your skills in the pool with these specific open-water swim sets.

O'Donnell's win is his first since overcoming a heart attack dubbed "the widowmaker." He reveals how he's been managing his condition and what workouts helped him break the tape.

We polled a handful of the top pros including Barbara Riveros and David McNamee to find out what workouts they used to prep for a big weekend of racing in Ibiza.

A new review weighs the evidence that strength and training adaptations vary across the phases of the menstrual cycle.

Ready to find your top-end swim fitness? This week's workout will help.

A P.T. helps correct three issues that could be causing you not to feel smooth in the water.

You're excited for your first race - so excited, you overdid it in training and now you're paying for it. From plantar fasciitis to swimmer's shoulder, we've got your guide to identifying and treating the most common injuries new triathletes encounter.

Cramps are the bane of every triathlete's existence. Scientists are uncovering new reasons why we cramp during races - and what can be done to relieve the discomfort.

Why your decades-old recovery regimen may no longer make the cut.

This Olympic-distance specific set will get you ready for your next 1500-meter swim.

Race day shouldn't be your first time swimming in open water! As the weather warms, use this guide to transfer your pool skills to open-water swimming practice without missing a beat.

Build your cycling fitness and power with this workout from one of the sport's most experienced coaches.

When "good enough" starts to slow you down.

Look at each phase of your freestyle swim stroke to find areas where you can improve quickly.

Ready to take to the dirt? Here's what you need to know to get started.

Running fast is just as much a mental effort as it is a physical one. Six-time Ironman World Champion Mark Allen shares a track workout to build the required skills for both.

While trying to qualify for an English Channel crossing, swimmers swallowed ingestible thermometers. They got really cold.

Want to get started? We've got you covered with this 8-week couch to triathlon training plan.

Though you may be racing with freestyle, that doesn't mean you should only train with freestyle.

The higher your VO2 max, the more oxygen your cardiovascular system can deliver to your muscles—which means they can work harder and last longer.

This simple Olympic triathlon training plan is the perfect mix of swim, bike, and run to help you cross the finish line with a smile on your face.

Boost your aerobic fitness and run-specific strength with this hill reps workout from Coach Ryan Bolton.

Improve (and use) all four quadrants of your pedal stroke.

While racing 140.6 miles of swimming, biking, and running may feel like a daunting task, our editors have compiled our vast resources into a comprehensive guide on how to train for an Ironman.

You hear the word "activation" used a lot in training plans and by coaches. But what does it mean? Use these videos to learn how to activate your muscles for swim, bike, and run.

Here are nine common signals you should pay attention to and what they mean when you experience them.

This bike workout, combining physical effort and mental mastery, helped six-time Ironman World Champion break through his limits and race strong all the way to the finish line.

The fundamentals of how to breathe when swimming so you stay comfortable, relaxed, and fast in the water.

This 70.3 training plan is designed for first-time half Ironman participants who want to do just enough training for a successful finish.

Don't let the short sets in this workout fool you - collectively, these sprints pack a punch!

Perhaps even the best rest of your life.

For anyone who’s ever stood at the finish line of a 5K, 10K, or half-marathon, and asked “what’s next,” we have the answer.

What are the cutoff times for sprint, Olympic, 70.3 and Ironman races—and why are they enforced?

Use this week’s core/stabilizer workout to build a more bombproof you.

It's one of the most important factors in achieving athletic success, but it can be so hard to achieve—we take a look at how to make your training more consistent.

More reps with less weight is the endurance athlete's ticket to strength training that actually leads to success on race day.

Six-time Ironman World Champion shares what he calls the "ultimate race-prep drill" to find a new physical and mental gear in the swim.

Build your endurance with sets of 300, using this workout from coach Sara McLarty.

Move over, abs: When it comes to core strength, your hips are in control.

Can you do a 70.3 as your first triathlon? Yes. But should you? Coach Alison Freeman dives into what you need to know about going all-in on the half distance for your first race.

With a breakthrough win at Oceanside, the Canadian cemented her reputation for running through rivals on the course - and through their heads off it.

Do you know your Clifton Strengths, Enneagram, or Meyers-Briggs type? Some triathletes, including those at USAT’s Project Podium, say personality assessments have revolutionized the way they train and coach.

Use this workout to increase your threshold and get comfortable powering over climbs.

Why step-ups make you a more powerful uphill runner, techniques and tips for how to do them, and two sample workouts.

Studies show anywhere from 20 to 41 percent of triathletes are addicted to exercise - and that's not necessarily a good thing.

You might be sabotaging your entire race (run included) with one of these five easily-preventable mistakes on the bike.

If you're neglecting the proprioception part of the running equation, you're missing out on free speed. Six-time Ironman World Champion Mark Allen shares drills to recruit the physical and mental muscles for better balance and a more powerful stride.

Pacing and patience are key to nailing this swim workout of progressively faster 100s.

Struggling to get back to consistency at the start of the season? This three-week base training plan, complete with workouts and test sets, will help you transition from hit-and-miss sessions to a regular swim-bike-run routine.

Age may be just a number—but so is your weekly mileage.

Work on your pacing—and your aerobic endurance—with this simple build run.

Building a strong relationship with your coach can be critical to achieving your training and racing goals.

This week’s Mental Mastery workout from six-time Ironman World Champion Mark Allen will improve your mind’s ability to tell your legs how to get those bigger watts and how to sustain them.

Lucy Byram is making a name for herself in 2023. We talk to the young pro about how she pulled off wins at Clash Miami and Challenge Puerto Varas just one week apart, plus the workouts that helped her get there.