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Human Kinetics and USA Triathlon (USAT) have partnered to make Human Kinetics’ products more readily available to USAT member coaches and athletes. The history of USA Triathlon dates back to 1982 when the U.S. Triathlon Association and the American Triathlon Association merged under one unified national governing body called the U.S. Triathlon Association, with 1,500 members. USAT is recognized as the National Governing Body of Triathlon by the U.S. Olympic Committee, the International ...
In the forthcoming Triathlon Anatomy (Human Kinetics, December 2012), Klion and triathlon coach Troy Jacobson offer over 80 exercises, depicted by full-color anatomical illustrations, for developing the muscles essential for swimming, biking, and running. When Tri-Fed became USA Triathlon, Jacobson became a member of the inaugural USA Triathlon coaching committee. “In Triathlon Anatomy, Mark Klion and Troy Jacobson help triathletes get the most out of their strength training workouts while ...
Immediate energy systemThe technical name for the immediate energy system is adenosine triphosphate and is one of the two anaerobic energy systems. “The long-term energy system is the dominant energy system used during triathlon training and racing,” Friel says. Although the dominant energy system used in triathlon is the long-term energy system, Friel stresses the importance of remembering the roles of the immediate and short-term energy systems in triathlon performance.
