Move like a Pro: Triathlete running 101

Move like a Pro: Triathlete running 101

This month we've covered key aspects of a triathlon - the necessary gear, swimming and biking. Now, it's time to take a look at running! Team Amino Vital Athlete Beth...
May 27, 2013
Move like a Pro: Triathlete Biking 101

Move like a Pro: Triathlete Biking 101

Are you ready for the biking portion of your next triathlon? Team Amino Vital Athletes chimed in with their best practices. Beth Andrew shared her ABCs of biking skills and...
May 20, 2013
Move like a Pro Triathlete: Swim like a Champ Basics

Move like a Pro Triathlete: Swim like a Champ Basics

According to Team Amino Vital Athlete and US Olympic medalist, Megan Jendrick, triathletes often overlook the swimming aspect of getting ready for a triathlon. It’s easy to critique yourself and...
May 13, 2013
Police Unity Tour Follow-Up: Sargent Jane Burns on training, dieting and more!

Police Unity Tour Follow-Up: Sargent Jane Burns on training, dieting and more!

Team Amino Vital Athletes, Sergeant Jane Burns, Master Police Officer Elizabeth Melendez and Detective Anne Rizza, are gearing up for the Police Unity Tour Chapter IV in Fairfax County. Jane...
May 06, 2013
Attention triathletes: Know how to streamline transitions

Attention triathletes: Know how to streamline transitions

If you’re preparing for your first triathlon or you’re a seasoned triathlete, how can you streamline transitions?  Team Amino Vital Athlete Beth Andrew shares her tips for mastering race transitions....
May 06, 2013
Team AV Athlete Derek Smith shares how to get in gear for triathlons

Team AV Athlete Derek Smith shares how to get in gear for triathlons

May is triathlete month! Are you gearing up for your first triathlon or Ironman? This month we’ll share tips and tricks from our team of expert and everyday athletes, starting...
April 29, 2013
Cadence 101: Tips for riding uphill, downhill and on flatland

Cadence 101: Tips for riding uphill, downhill and on flatland

When it comes to cycling, Team Amino Vital athlete Derek Smith loves to switch it up and tackle any obstacle with reckless abandon! Here’s his feedback on what to keep...
April 22, 2013
Grip and Go: Tips for bike grip positions from Team Amino Vital

Grip and Go: Tips for bike grip positions from Team Amino Vital

Now that you have a better idea of the type of gear you need and know how to pedal like a pro, we asked some of our Team Amino Vital...
April 15, 2013
Move like a Pro: Pedaling guidelines for becoming a more efficient cyclist

Move like a Pro: Pedaling guidelines for becoming a more efficient cyclist

For the next part of our series on moving like a cyclist, Ara "Fuzz" Movsessian from Backbone Adventure Cycling shared his advice on pedaling. According to Ara, who is in...
April 08, 2013