FEATURES
Winter Tri-Camping...
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Sunday, 13 January 2013 00:10
By Jacqueline Sweet (for triathlon.competitor.com)
The idea of jetting off to a warm locale for early-season training sounds like the perfect triathlete getaway: an incentive to build power on the bike and get back in the open water, with expert coaches and fellow athletes to push you to a higher fitness level.
If you choose your camp wisely, you can get a valuable head start on your race season.
San Diego-based coach Jim Vance runs camps in locations as far-flung as the Canary Islands and Costa Rica.
Under-Fueling Isn't Good...
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Saturday, 12 January 2013 00:10
Five Nutrition Tips for New Athletes
By Hana A. Feeney (photo)
For Active.com
Beginner athletes often struggle with under-fueling their workouts, particularly when taking on a new endurance endeavor like a triathlon or a half marathon. A common misconception of beginner athletes is that they have to be "competitive" or "elite" to need to replenish their body like experienced athletes.
Also, beginners often have weight loss goals, leading them to reduce calories before, during or after workouts, which does not promote weight loss or enjoyment in exercise. As a result of not getting enough of the right nutrients at the right time, beginners fatigue early during exercise, both mentally and physically.
These are the top tips for beginner athletes who want to feel great during exercise to reach their performance and body composition goals....
"He's Here!"....
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Thursday, 10 January 2013 00:10
By Bonnie Objectfixation
I received a phone call on Monday of last week. A hushed voice spoke through the receiver:
Vision, Ambition & Resources....
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Wednesday, 09 January 2013 00:10
On Monday, we discussed the future of OptumHealth Performance with Coach Kris Swarthout (photo).
MTN - Rumors of OptumHealth Performance's demise appear to have been greatly exaggerated. You're now operating out of two new venues and your scope has been expanded. Tell us about this.
KS - Being part of a big company (UnitedHealth Group) has its advantages and its disadvantages. It is nice to know we have a broad scale of resources and corporate connections to work from, but on the other hand our communication methods are not like they were back in the old SCS Multisport days. Official statements and comments on our business practices don
Taking Performance to the Next Level...
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Tuesday, 08 January 2013 00:10
New locations for testing services
By Dan Cohen , M.Ed - Director OptumHealth Performance
As you may know, we recently closed our Eden Prairie facility. We have since teamed up with YMCA Twin Cities to provide OptumHealth Performance (OHP) testing services at the Minneapolis Downtown and Southdale locations. We have moved our specialized equipment to these Y locations and have dedicated testing space. OHP coaches will continue to administer the tests and pricing remains the same as it was at the center.
VO2 max: $125 plus $25 for mask (reusable and can also be used for RMR)
RMR: $75 plus $25 for mask (reusable and can also be used for VO2 max)
Profile Package (VO2 max + RMR): $175 plus $25 for mask
Swim, Bike or Run Analysis: $95 each ...
