But before you resume your workouts, get your doctor’s approval
Don Velasco
Don Velasco
Don Velasco is a consistent podium finisher and geek at heart. Coming from a background in academe, he found it easy to transition into coaching. He's an Ironman certified coach, ISSA certified sports nutrition specialist, PrecisionFit certified bike fitter, and a DNAFit certified trainer. Follow him @flyingdonv or visit flyingdonv.com
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FEATUREDFeatures
Here’s a SMART approach to your New Year’s resolutions
by Don Velascoby Don VelascoBut treat each day as an opportunity to become better
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FEATUREDTraining
One coach explains how you should train during holidays
by Don Velascoby Don VelascoAs long as you have a sufficient aerobic base, increasing training intensity can lead to significant gains—even during the holidays
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Training
The 4 training methods that could transform your overall fitness
by Don Velascoby Don VelascoA proper training plan needs to balance stress and rest
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A potent performance concoction or a recipe for bad fitness decisions?
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FEATUREDFeaturesTech
4 game-changing strategies to make fitness data work for you
by Don Velascoby Don VelascoHow to maximize and make sense of your sports data
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Because understanding data is understanding your body
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FEATUREDFeaturesTech
Data is powerful. Here’s what it can do for athletes
by Don Velascoby Don VelascoA data-driven approach to sports and training can benefit you
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And more importantly, what can we do to prevent this?
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FEATUREDFitnessTraining
These 5 expert tips may help you in post-workout recovery
by Don Velascoby Don VelascoRecovery doesn’t just give you the break you need
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BikeFEATUREDGear
4 bike geometry details to look at when choosing a bike
by Don Velascoby Don VelascoAll the quirky details bike buyers should look for
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FEATUREDTraining
Indoor training can be more exciting and enjoyable than you think
by Don Velascoby Don VelascoDon’t let inevitable circumstances sabotage your training
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FEATUREDHealth
On the necessity of anxiety and learning to live with it
by Don Velascoby Don VelascoWe can arm ourselves with the tools needed to take care of ourselves, inside and out
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Ironman 70.3Profile
Vanj Endaya: Her World Championship race is a true celebration of the sport we love
by Don Velascoby Don VelascoThe accomplished triathlete on racing the World Championship and taking time to appreciate the journey
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Turns out, they are not one and the same
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The goal of gua sha is to help break down muscle fiber clumps to restore proper mobility
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One sports psychologist’s advice is to “focus on the process”
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Fitness
I experimented with baking soda as a workout supplement for 4 weeks
by Don Velascoby Don VelascoEvery body is different but here’s what working out with sodium bicarbonate really felt like
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Believe it or not, we all struggle in finding time and balancing sports and personal life
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FEATUREDHealth
4 lesser-known supplements you could take for peak performance
by Don Velascoby Don VelascoThe use of supplements should always be taken with a grain of salt