COACH CYNDEE

Recovery is so important when you are training.  In fact it is more important than most people think.  If you don't recover properly it can negate all the hard work.  Recovery involves many factors.  Proper sleep, reducing stress, diet and the right supplements will all help with your recovery.  If you get really confused reading all the labels on the sports nutrition supplements then make sure you keep reading.  You can take 20 different things and hope one works or you can take the best ones know they are working and spend less money.  There are a few very important supplements for recovery: Your foundation supplement should always be a quality multiple vitamin.  These contain valuable nutrients and are a great reassurance that you are not missing anything.  They also contain antioxidants that are essential for recovery.  Natures Way Alive is a good brand. GNC has a few good multiple vitamins specific for Men and Women.  Life E...

One of the hardest parts of my job as a coach is to convince some of my clients less is better. I must admit I sometimes fall into the “I gotta do more” syndrome.   If you are a competitive triathlete you may be like me and are addicted to training.   I love the feeling after an intense training session!   I hate my off days and I sometimes try to slip an extra mile or meter in here and there.   This may be helping your mental state and feel the need to do more but your body is most likely not benefiting from this type of training.   Getting a quality hour in the pool with some very specific sets is much better for you then swimming in the pool doing whatever comes to mind for 90 minutes.   If you have a coach or training plan stick to it and don’t deviate from it by adding those extra laps or miles in.   Always go into your workouts with a plan.   The only time I would modify the plan is if you are not feeling good, coming off an illness, or if y...