Category Archives: Swimming

I know many of you are doing your biking on the trainer and/or working at home. Are you getting tight in the neck or upper back. So I did video of stretches you do during your bike warm up: https://gearupforfitness.com/videos/ Scroll do to the video.

We are almost done with our 3rd week of isolation. Hope you are doing good and doing the isolation to slow this virus. Hope you are exercising for your mentality, physically and emotionally well being. Today, I added 2 more exercise videos: https://gearupforfitness.com/videos/. Created these videos to keep you active. Also, hope you can goContinue reading “A Little More”

This picture shows the bright side clearly! Everything is clear and the lake water looks blue. Why because the earth is able to breath again without the pollutants. When I run or bike outside, I just want to enjoy the nature around me. I think the pandemic is making everyone slow down to enjoy it.Continue reading “Looking at Bright Side”

This coronavirus is making everyone stressed. I have talk many times in my blog about meditation. It only takes 5 minutes. My favorite 2 mantras are: “Patient with the Process” by Angela Naeth and “Love, Peace, Harmony, Laughter” by Deepak Chopra. Steps to do a meditation: Sit comfortable with palms up; Close eyes; Take 3Continue reading “Do You Have 5 Minutes, Then You Can Meditate”

Our country and the world are experience pandemic. To stop the spread of the coronavirus, we all need to minimize our contact with other people but that doesn’t mean you have to stop exercising. With a few pieces of equipment you can do a core and strength workout. Great for runners, triathlete or anyone thatContinue reading “Don't Stop Exercising”

I know many of you are freaking out because your local gym is closed temporarily. This to keep us safe from the coronavirus and to stop the spread. Being stuck inside doesn’t have to stop you from doing your workouts or training. I have clients that workout at home or I train them at theirContinue reading “Let’s Workout”

An important question a coach should ask their athletes. Feedback is essential when you are training athletes for endurance events. An example: today I had a long run of 9-10 miles which I felt great even after a long bike yesterday. If you asked me that question a week ago, i would said I wasContinue reading “So How Is It Going?”

On Strava and other social media, some athletes are trying to compete with others athletes. If you are one of them stop it. Don’t compare your training to another athlete. They can be training for different race and/or distance. Just focus on your training. What your coach has in the plan that is your trainingContinue reading “Training Competition”

I started my Patriot Half Ironman training on January 6th with the base period. There has been a few hiccups but gaining momentum. The biggest issue was the pool heater just died and with cold days, the temperature dropped 10 degrees. I did have the option of going to another BSC gym with a poolContinue reading “Getting Into Our Comfort Zone”