Erik Taylor
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Redondo Beach, CA, United States
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How Myofascial Release Can Prevent Injury
You can prevent injury and ease inflammation and muscle soreness with a foam roller and lacrosse ball for 10 minutes four times a week. → Read More
5 Exercises to Improve Cycling Power
Ready to make some big gains on the bike? These 5 exercise will focus on all the main muscles groups that cycling demands. → Read More
Bosu and Stability Ball Core Exercises for Triathletes and Cyclists
Try adding the additional challenge of performing core exercises on unstable surfaces, such as a Bosu or stability ball, and you'll be more prepared for your next race. → Read More
7 Exercises to Injury-Proof Your Body
Strength training is a great way to improve performance and reduce your chance of injuries. These seven moves will put you on your way to the finish line. → Read More
How to Setup a Triathlon Strength-Training Plan
With some careful planning around some simple guidelines, you can create a successful strength-training program suited to your experience level. → Read More
10 Essential Stretches for Triathletes
Flexibility is crucial to maximizing your triathlon potential. Make sure you stay limber and injury-free with these stretches every triathlete should do. → Read More
6 Strength Training Exercises to Make You a Better Cyclist
If want to become a more competitive cyclist in your age group, these strength training exercises can give you the edge you need. → Read More
7 Strength Exercises to Become a Better Climber
Becoming a better climber happens two ways: hill repeats and strength training in the gym. → Read More
Equipment-Free Exercises You Can Do Anywhere
If you are traveling, short on time, or have a tight budget, these exercises can be done anywhere without equipment. → Read More
5 Exercises that Will Make You a Better Sprinter on the Bike
While you’ll probably never be as good a sprinter as Peter Sagan, you can get pretty darn close with these five strength exercises. → Read More
5 Exercises that Will Make You a Better Sprinter on the Bike
While you’ll probably never be as good a sprinter as Peter Sagan, you can get pretty darn close with these five strength exercises. → Read More
How to Get Legs Like Quadzilla
While you can get perfectly sculpted legs from simply riding your bike, to be a great sprinter, every extra bit of leg muscle helps with that final push across the finish line. → Read More
How to Get Legs Like Quadzilla
While you can get perfectly sculpted legs from simply riding your bike, to be a great sprinter, every extra bit of leg muscle helps with that final push across the finish line. → Read More
7 Exercises for a Strong Triathlon Finish
Have you ever been close to the finish line when your legs start to feel like lead, your form falls apart and the end of the race seems like it's miles away? These seven moves can help you push harder, race faster and finish stronger. → Read More
8 Core Exercises to Improve Your Swim
Swimming isn't just about moving your arms and kicking your legs. Try these eight core exercises that build power and endurance in every phase of your swim stroke. → Read More
8 Core Exercises to Improve Your Swim
Swimming isn't just about moving your arms and kicking your legs. Try these eight core exercises that build power and endurance in every phase of your swim stroke. → Read More
How to Decrease Injuries with Mobility Exercises
Mobility work is essential for triathletes to decrease their risk of injury. But you also don’t want to overdo it. → Read More
How to Decrease Injuries with Mobility Exercises
Mobility work is essential for triathletes to decrease their risk of injury. But you also don’t want to overdo it. → Read More
Improve Sprinting Speed with Plyometrics
Strength training and plyometrics can give you that little extra boost you need to get down the final stretch. → Read More
Improve Sprinting Speed with Plyometrics
Strength training and plyometrics can give you that little extra boost you need to get down the final stretch. → Read More