Review for Total Immersion BetterFly for Every Body
Each DVD includes: ” Live Lesson” segments in which Terry teaches you each step of the learning sequence ” Beneath the Surface” segments in which you can study the key refinements and coordination of each step in slow motion and from every angle, above and below the surface. A section showing TI Coaches practicing the drills and skills for each stroke.
Review for Spinervals Flexible Warrior Volume 1.0
Energizing and Effective! Three 30 minute segments increase energy, power, flexibility & athletic performance. Join Registered Yoga Teacher Karen Dubs along with three competitive triathletes for an athletic yoga session designed to increase your flexibility and stamina for improved performance in your next triathlon. Athletic Yoga for Triathletes includes three 30 minute workouts: Warm-up: An energizing core strength sequence followed by a functional flexibility series of yoga poses to build heat and increase range of motion before your training session. Cross Train: Athletic yoga poses to enhance your performance and improve total body strength, endurance and balance. Recover: Increased flexibility reduces muscle tension and fatigue as well as your risk of injury. This restorative, yet active, stretching sequence is ideal after a race day or hard workout for a speedier recovery to get you back out there faster!With guidance and feedback from a team of competitive triathletes, this program was designed specifically for intermediate to advanced fitness level endurance athletes who are new to yoga. The three segments can be done separately or together for a balanced total body cross training workout. A yoga mat and stretch strap are recommended.
Review for Spinervals UltraConditioning 4.0 – Ultra Upper Body
This workout combines a leg speed and power focus on the bike with an UPPER BODY strength and endurance building routine OFF the bike. Now you can improve your functional strength and conditioning for better overall muscle tone and athletic performance with Coach Troy Jacobson’s Spinervals UltraConditioning Workouts! Spinervals UltraConditioning is a series of workouts on DVD combining the cardiovascular benefits of indoor cycling with the very best in Strength and Conditioning exercises. Each workout focuses on a specific area of cycling performance and muscular strength development. Include UltraConditioning workouts into your training program for the ULTIMATE fitness program! Spinervals UltraConditioning 4.0 – Ultra Upper Body, targets UPPER BODY MUSCLE STRENGTH AND ENDURANCE DEVELOPMENT while improving your PEDALING SPEED AND POWER. Combining the benefits of indoor cycling with traditional muscle strength and endurance training is a great way to maximize your training time and effectiveness. In this workout routine, Coach Troy trains you to boost your legs speed and power output on the bike while simultaneously enhancing your upper body muscle tone, strength and endurance. Integrated into a well-designed, comprehensive training routine, this workout and others in the UltraConditioning series will take your fitness to a new level! * Compatible with stationary bikes and all stationary trainers * Has a ‘music on/music off’ option allowing you to listen to your own music * DVD only * Length: 70 minutes * Difficulty level: 9.2 WORKOUT OVERVIEW This workouts contains about 50% of CYCLING FOCUS and 50% STRENGTH TRAINING FOCUS and is for intermediate and advanced exercisers. * Accessories used in this workout: Stability ball * Mat * A range of dumbbells The UltraConditioning Concept was developed by Troy Jacobson, a top coach and creator of the world renowned Spinervals Cycling Program. For more information about his high performance products and services, visit coachtroy.com.
Review for Spinervals Competition Series 1.0 No Slackers Allowed
Join Coach Troy and 20 competitive cyclists in this 45 minute high intensity workout. An exciting combination of interval sets including ladders, superspins, tempo sets and sprints, “No Slackers Allowed” is for any athlete hoping to improve all aspects of their cycling fitness. Length: 45 minutes Difficulty level: 9.0
Review for Triathlon Transitions
Considered the fourth sport in triathlon, transitions can make or break your race. Learn essential training techniques and drills to improve your transition times from swim-bike and bike-run. Even if you are a novice level racer, there is no reason why you cant learn, practice and master transitions like a pro. Includes tips from elites Joanna Zeiger, Conrad Stoltz, Karen Smyers, Greg Bennett, Matt Reed and more! Features: Pre-Race Preparation Swim to Bike (T1) Bike to Run (T2) Practice Sessions: Pushing from Saddle Scooter Drill Running Mount/Dismount Speed Work DVD-ROM Material: Transitions Tip Sheet Equipment Checklist Special Offers
Review for Spinervals Competition Series 8.0 Recovery & Technique
After the hard “hammer sessions” with your buddies, do this workout for maximum technique and cycling skill development. Coach Troy takes you through several technique building sets including one-leg spinning drills and high cadence super spins. Length: 45 minutes Difficulty level: 7.5
Review for Go Swim Breaststroke with Brendan Hansen DVD
Brendan Hansen’s breaststroke like you’ve never seen it before! In GO SWIM BREASTSTROKE, Olympic gold medalist and world record holder Brendan Hansen shares the key focus points that he uses to develop his awesome breaststroke technique. Brendan’s six focus points work for every level of swimmer – novice to elite – and you can start to apply them immediately, next time you go to the pool. The extraordinary swimming footage of Brendan, combined with clear, step-by-step instruction, will help take your breaststroke to the next level. Discover Brendan’s 6 key focus points for fast breaststroke. Learn WHY each key point is important, and HOW each one will help you go faster. Each focus point is illustrated from multiple angles-side, head-on, below, and rear-and from above and below the surface. Slow-motion and freeze-frame footage allows you to zoom in on key moves and really SEE how to do them. Use Brendan’s favorite drills to practice each key elementor just GO SWIM! The 6 simple focal points will help you improve, even without drills. Special laminated Stroke Guide helps you remember each focal point when you go to the pool. Bonus section includes starts and turns, dolphin pullouts, Brendan’s favorite drills, and slow-motion footage. BRENDAN HANSEN is the fastest breaststroker in history. He is the current world record holder in the 100 and 200 LCM breaststroke, as well as in the 400 LCM and SCM medley relay. At the 2004 Athens Olympics, he earned a bronze medal in the 200 breaststroke, a silver in the 100 breaststroke, and a gold medal as part of the 400m medley relay. Brendan has won 9 world championships, and during his NCAA career at the University of Texas he was the 8-time undefeated NCAA champion in the 100 and 200 breaststroke. In 2006, a year in which he broke three world records, Brendan was voted Athlete of the Year by USA Swimming. GO SWIM BREASTSTROKE WITH BRENDAN HANSEN was written, filmed, and produced by the team of GLENN MILLS, a member of the 1980 Olympic Swim Team and currently Technical Advisor to Swimming World Magazine, and BARBARA HUMMEL, veteran of two Olympic Trials and currently a coach and World Top-Ten Masters swimmer. //
Review for Total Immersion Happy Laps DVD
The Happy Laps DVD is the first TI self-help tool to address the real basics: how do I swim without fear of sinking, how do I breathe in water, and how do I move with such efficiency that I will be able to swim graceful, nearly effortless laps for health, fitness or pleasure with absolute comfort and confidence. Is simpler than any alternative. Works with unprecedented dependability. Makes swimming enjoyable and deeply satisfying.
Review for Go Swim Sprint Freestyle with Roland Schoeman DVD
Roland Schoemans freestyle like youve never seen it before! In GO SWIM SPRINT FREESTYLE, Olympic gold medalist and world record holder Roland Schoeman shares the key focus points that he uses to develop his awesome freestyle technique. Rolands six focus points work for every level of swimmer novice to elite and you can start to apply them immediately, next time you go to the pool. The extraordinary swimming footage of Roland, combined with clear, step-by-step instruction, will help take your freestyle to the next level. Discover Rolands 6 key focus points for fast freestyle. Learn WHY each key point is important, and HOW each one will help you go faster. Each focus point is illustrated from multiple angles side, head-on, below, and rear and from above and below the surface. Slow-motion and freeze-frame footage allows you to zoom in on key moves and really SEE how to do them. Use Rolands favorite drills to practice each key elementor just GO SWIM! The 6 simple focal points will help you improve, even without drills. Special laminated stroke guide helps you remember each focal point when you go to the pool. Bonus section includes full-speed and slow-motion footage of starts and turns, breakouts, finishes, and Rolands favorite drills, as well as interviews in which Roland talks about such things as acceleration, pace, strategy, relaxation, and training for speed. ROLAND SCHOEMAN is one of the most talented sprinters in history. He has equaled or broken a total of 7 world records, and is the current world record holder in the 50 and 100 SCM freestyle and in the 50 LCM butterfly. At the 2004 Athens Olympics, he earned a bronze medal in the 50 freestyle, a silver in the 100 freestyle, and a gold medal as part of the South African 4 X 100 freestyle relay, which set a world record in the process. Roland holds 11 South African and African records and has been voted African swimmer of the year in 2004, 2005, and 2006 by Swimming World, as well as South African Swimming Athlete of the Year for four consecutive years (2003 to 2006). GO SWIM SPRINT FREESTYLE was written, filmed, and produced by the team of GLENN MILLS, a member of the 1980 Olympic Swim Team and currently Technical Advisor to Swimming World Magazine, and BARBARA HUMMEL, veteran of two Olympic Trials and currently a coach and World Top-Ten Masters swimmer.
Review for Spinervals 37.0 Suffering on the Chesapeake
This workout appeals to the competition needs of both the serious road cyclist and the competitive age group triathlete!Join Coach Troy and members of the Annapolis Bike Racing Team and the Annapolis Triathlon Club for a tough interval training session that will elevate every aspect of your competitive cycling fitness! In this workout, you’ll go through the various energy systems, focusing on skills required for faster criterium racing and time trialing. This is a ‘must have’ interval session for anyone who needs to get a quality training session finished in an hour or less.Enjoy training with the age groupers from these respected Annapolis, Maryland based clubs as they train outside overlooking the majestic Chesapeake Bay!
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