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Acronyms
Injuries/Anatomy
Exercise
Equipment
Pot Pourri
100
RICE is an acronym that helps us remember how to treat minor injuries.
What is Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation?
100
You are more likely to tear this knee ligament playing basketball or football than doing triathlons.
What is the ACL or Anterior Cruciate Ligament?
100
This yoga pose is ideal for a post-ride stretch. [Watch Francis]
What is the pigeon pose.
100
If this is too low on your bike, you could develop knee pain; too high and you might strain your back.
What is the seat (or seat post)?
100
To help you find your natural running stride try running on a short stretch of carpet or grass WITHOUT these.
What are shoes?
200
AT is sometimes known as Lactate Threshold
What is Aerobic Threshhold?
200
This group of muscles and tendons in the shoulder is mistakenly referred to as the rotator "cup."
What is the rotator "cuff?"
200
This exercise is normally done with a barbell and strengthens the posterior chain (back, glutes, and hamstring). [Watch Francis]
What is a deadlift?
200
This cylinder is a good tool for maintaining the suppleness of muscles and other soft tissues.
What is a foam roll?
200
In running and cycling, this term is used to describe how quickly your legs are "turning over."
What is cadence?
300
HIIT is a good way to boost your aerobic fitness that doesn't take a lot of time.
What is High Intensity Interval Training?
300
Running downhill with a strong heel strike can result in this painful leg injury.
What are shin splints?
300
If you did this workout on a bike, it could look like this: 20 seconds of hard sprinting up a steep hill 10 seconds of easy recovery pedaling 8 rounds
What is a Tabata workout?
300
When this part of the running shoe breaks down you could develop niggling injuries like sore arches or achy knees.
What is the midsole?
300
These should be used WITH CAUTION in the pool because of the excessive strain they can put on the shoulder joint.
What are swim paddles?
400
Tour de France cyclists are known for their superhuman VO2 Max
What is Volume of Oxygen Maximum?
400
Both runner's and cyclists can suffer from IT band tendinitis near this joint.
What is the knee joint?
400
This exercise improves core strength and single leg stability making it a good one to prevent running injuries. [Watch Francis]
What is a single leg burpee?
400
If your road bike or hybrid is the right size for you, you will have about 1" of space between your crotch and this part of the bike.
What is the top tube?
400
This will help you swim straighter in open water AND decrease the risk of shoulder injury.
What is bilateral breathing?
500
RPE is a way to measure how hard your pushing yourself during a workout.
What is Rate of Perceived Exertion?
500
Overpronation is often associated with runners suffering from this common foot injury.
What is plantar fasciitis?
500
This whole body exercise is named after a country in Europe. [Watch Francis]
What is a Turkish get up.
500
This forearm fulcrum paddle helps you achieve the ideal hand, wrist, and forearm position for this phase of the swim stroke.
What is entry phase? Catch and pull are acceptable too!
500
If your neck and back ache after a ride, you may need to have this measurement of bike fit adjusted.
What is reach?