| Beginner Triathlete Training can literally be for | | | | Strength Training |
| everybody. It doesn't matter whether you have any | | | | Once a person has established a minimum level of |
| level of fitness or not, programs designed around the | | | | fitness, starting a strength training program is essential. |
| beginner triathlete will help focus on getting a base | | | | Beginner triathletes need to realize that lifting weights |
| level of fitness before ever getting into the technical | | | | and gaining muscle strength and tone is essential for |
| side of triathlons. Don't be scared! It's time to get off | | | | becoming a better triathlete. Body weight exercises like |
| the couch! | | | | push ups, sit ups and other core exercises are a great |
| So how does one get started with a beginner triathlete | | | | start. Incorporating free weight exercises like bicep |
| training program? | | | | curls and leg presses will follow. |
| Base Level of Fitness | | | | Technical Training |
| Emphasis should be given to making sure you have a | | | | Once a base level of fitness is established, the |
| really solid basis of exercise. Of course, it is always | | | | technical side of all three triathlon sports can be |
| recommended that a person get clearance from his or | | | | implemented. Proper running technique should be given |
| her doctor to make sure there will be no complications | | | | priority since it will save your knees, shins and back |
| with the extra exertion required from an exercise | | | | from aggravation and injury. Focus on proper |
| program. A new triathlete is going to experience a | | | | swimming technique and cycling cadence will take time |
| whole different range of motion, usually far from their | | | | and should be only focused on further down the |
| current level of exercise. Far beyond just swimming, | | | | training timeline. |
| biking and running; a beginner triathlete can get a base | | | | Make a commitment to yourself to start a training |
| level of fitness from any and all types of physical | | | | program for a beginner triathlete and you will quickly |
| activity. Walking, playing basketball and weightlifting are | | | | find yourself off the couch! You will experience a |
| just a couple different ways that many individuals help | | | | greater level of fitness, energy and enjoyment from |
| their body get used to more physical activity. Pick | | | | life and once you have completed your first triathlon, |
| something you enjoy (just make sure it gets your | | | | revel in the fact that you have accomplished |
| heart rate up) and it will be easier to start your fitness | | | | something that only 1.5% of people ever have done! |
| training. | | | | |