How should I train for triathlon?

Triathletes are always short of time, so the strength work has to be ruthless: hinge, single-leg, and upper-back pulling to offset the swim and the bike position. Two short sessions a week does it. On GymGuide you can build a free plan that weights those patterns automatically and scores nearby gyms by whether their equipment supports it.

What gets sore or breaks down in triathlon?

Shoulders from the swim, calves from the run, back from the bike. Small and consistent beats heavy and occasional. This is training guidance, not medical advice — anything painful or persistent is a question for a clinician.

Where can I play triathlon near me?

GymGuide maps 4 places that support triathlon across the US, including clubs, clubs and general gyms whose facilities cover it. Use the finder to see the closest ones.

Triathlon

Three sports, one body, limited hours.

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What it asks of you

Triathletes are always short of time, so the strength work has to be ruthless: hinge, single-leg, and upper-back pulling to offset the swim and the bike position. Two short sessions a week does it.

Where to build durability

Shoulders from the swim, calves from the run, back from the bike. Small and consistent beats heavy and occasional.

Training guidance, not medical advice. Pain that persists is a question for a clinician, not a programme.

Qualities to train

Aerobic endurance
Single-leg strength
Balance and control
Overhead durability

Movement emphasis

Hinge
Lunge
Core
Cardio
Horizontal Pull

Racing runs late spring through autumn.

Where to train

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TriLatino Triathlon Club

2022 Turnbull Ave · New York, NY

Swimming

Portland

Campfire Endurance Coaching | Triathlon and Endurance Training

2635 NE Broadway · Portland, OR

Santiago Multisport Triathlon Coaching

4520 Executive Dr · San Diego, CA

Paragon Training Triathlon Store

14701 San Pedro Ave · San Antonio, TX

Triathlon by city

New York, NY 1 Portland, OR 1 San Diego, CA 1 San Antonio, TX 1

A plan built for triathlon

Tell us your sport, your experience and how many days you have. The plan weights the patterns above, picks exercises your gym can actually support, and gives you the durability work that most programmes leave out. Free, and no account needed to see it.

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How should I train for triathlon?: Triathletes are always short of time, so the strength work has to be ruthless: hinge, single-leg, and upper-back pulling to offset the swim and the bike position. Two short sessions a week does it. On GymGuide you can build a free plan that weights those patterns automatically and scores nearby gyms by whether their equipment supports it.
What gets sore or breaks down in triathlon?: Shoulders from the swim, calves from the run, back from the bike. Small and consistent beats heavy and occasional. This is training guidance, not medical advice — anything painful or persistent is a question for a clinician.
When is the triathlon season?: Racing runs late spring through autumn.
Where can I play triathlon near me?: GymGuide maps 4 places that support triathlon across the US, including clubs, clubs and general gyms whose facilities cover it. Use the finder to see the closest ones.