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21. New Spinervals Taping at Life Time Fitness in Vernon Hills, IL
    Enjoy photos from our April 18, 2009 videotaping session of Spinervals 30, 31 and 32.0 at Life Time Athletic in Vernon Hills, IL! Spinervals 30, the first show of the day, features over 80 Life Time Fitness members and offers a challenging 'aerobic endurance' workout of over 2 hours. The riders were awesome and the energy was incredible! The second taping featured 30 local triathletes and cyclists and again, the focus was on building aerobic endurance in a 90+ minute session. Again, a job well done by the athletes! The third taping included a handful of hardy local athletes who suffered to a 45 - 60 minute 'Threshold' session. Great job everyone for enduring the 'pain.' . . . keep reading
    
    
22. Women as endurance athletes: What you need to know
    By Salvatore J. Tirrito M.D., F.A.C.C
    Women are very quickly becoming the fastest growing segment of endurance athletes. Studies suggest that women utilize less glycogen and more fat than men in long, lower-intensity exercise. This makes female athletes particularly well suited for, and may potentially provide an advantage over men in endurance events. Training and competition in endurance events have obvious health benefits, but there are some short-term and long-term negative health consequences, particularly in women, to avoid. . . . keep reading
    
    
23. Single or multiple carbohydrates sources: which is better for performance?
    Performance is all about desire, the desire to push your body to the extreme. However, do not expect great things from your body unless you treat it well. That means getting plenty of sleep, eating a healthy diet, and using a sports drink that delivers what you need when you need it.
    
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24. Spinervals Video Shoot
    November 8, 2009 | Chanhassen, MN - On Nov. 8, 2009 Coach Troy and the production crew from Lifesports, Inc. videotaped three new Spinervals Competition Series DVDs at Life Time Fitness featuring athletes from the Twin Cities triathlon and cycling communities...
    
    
    
    
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25. Flax -- the Miracle Seed
    by ILANA KATZ MS, RD, CSSD
    The science of nutrition has so much to offer and when buzz words stick around for more than a few months, we know its worth investigating the empirical evidence behind the buzz. Flaxseeds is one of those that has been around for sometime now, and most people are getting them in some form or another if they are conscious of healthy eating by any measure. Studies show that flaxseed may help fight everything from heart disease and diabetes to even breast cancer . . . keep reading
    
    
26. Exercise and Antioxidants
    by ILANA KATZ MS, RD, CSSD
    In recent years, antioxidants have received positive attention with regards to anti-aging. Furthermore, there is positive evidence that they provide protection against various disease states such as cataracts, diabetes and many cancers. Due to the possibility of enhancement of performance, recovery and protection against free radicals, antioxidants have received much attention in the sports world...
    
    
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27. Xtri Chats With Coach Troy Jacobson
    By Betsy Delcour, 3/19/2009
    Perhaps most famous for being the creator of Spinervals and it's sister DVD Runnervals, Troy Jacobson can be credited as one of the founders of remote coaching in the triathlon industry. A football player-turned-pro triathlete back in the late 80s, Troy started his revolution a few years later with the then-high tech Fax-A-Coach business...and things took off from there! Here's what Troy had to say about life as a pro these days, compared to the 90s, his recent post as National Director of Endurance Training at Life Time Fitness, and who's tougher: football players or triathletes...
    
    
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28. Coach Troy's Stable of Road Bikes
    Coach Troy is a bike geek. He's been riding for over 20 years, has owned two bike shops and has been working in the bicycle and fitness industry since the early 1990's. In this video clip taped in front of his house in Tucson AZ, Troy previews his current collection of road bikes.
    
    
    
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29. The CoachTroy.com Podcast Show: Interview with Brenda Frambes
    January 25, 2008: Talk about a comeback story! Triathlete Brenda Frambes has an inspiring story of grit and determination as she trains for the 2008 season after recovering from a potentially multisport career ending broken hip at Ironman Wisconsin in '07.
    
    In this CoachTroy.com Podcast Show interview with host, Kevin Patrick, Brenda talks about the long road to recovery and her current state of fitness and mindset as she approaches the 2008 season. The 'bionic woman' is back in action and ready to tackle her triathlon goals!
    
    
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30. LESSON ON HOW TO USE THE SPINERVALS DVD SERIES, PART I
    by Coach Troy Jacobson
    Since the first Spinervals VHS was released to the public back in 1997, a worldwide audience of cyclists and fitness enthusiasts of all levels have used our workouts to enhance their training. With so many workouts in our Spinervals series (over 30), we receive lots of inquiries as to how to most effectively incorporate the DVDs into a winter training program. Well, the truth is
    
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31. The CoachTroy.com Podcast Show - Great Harvest Bread Co. CEO - Mike Ferretti
    Great Harvest Bread Company (www.greatharvest.com), headquartered in Dillon Montana, is a leading bakery franchise with over 200 stores located throughout the United States. Specializing in baking delicious and nutritious whole grain bread products, Great Harvest sponsors and supports the endurance sports community in several ways due to the influence of President/CEO and avid cyclist, Mike Ferretti.
    
    
    
    
    
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32. COACH TROY'S ENDURANCE TIP - Things to carry in your Saddle Bag
    Being stranded on the roads with a flat tire or other mechanical problem can be scary. The key is to be prepared and able to 'fix your bike', should something happen to it. Of course, the most common problem encountered is a flat tire. The first step in fixing your problem 'on the road' is to carry the right tools. In this short videocast with Coach Troy, he goes over some of the basics of what YOU should carry in your saddle bag (or zip lock) on your next ride! . . . keep reading
    
    
33. ENDURANCE TIP with Coach Troy - SLOW DOWN SAFELY ON THE BIKE
    Descending a steep, fast hill at high speeds can make even the most experienced cyclist nervous. Beginners can panic if they need to slow down quickly and that could mean trouble. Knowing how to apply the brakes to slow down safely and effectively is an important skill set all cyclists must develop. In this Endurance Tip, Coach Troy explains the proper high speed braking technique...
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34. Coach Troy in Triathlete Magazine
    Enjoy this article about Coach Troy's Kona Qualification advice in Triathlete Magazine.
    
    "Troy Jacobson knows about qualifying for the Hawaii Ironman. He earned seven trips to Kona as an amateur and a professional in a racing career that spanned from 1987 to 1999. Then he quit competing to focus on his successful coaching and related businesses and on starting a family..."
    
    
    
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35. UNDERSTANDING GEAR INCHES
    by Coach Troy Jacobson
    The bicycle is a wonderful human powered machine. It enables us to propel our bodies forward and travel with a relatively low amount effort and force on the flats and up and down the hills. This is a result of bicycle gearing and something known as a 'gear inch'.
    
    
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36. David Thompson's Power File from Spinervals 34.0
    Recently, Coach Troy and the Spinervals Video production crew traveled to Chanhassen MN to video tape three new workouts for the Spinervals competition series. Spinervals 34.0 and 35.0 featured elite local triathletes from the Gear West racing team, including top U.S. pro, David Thompson. READ ABOUT THE WORKOUT AND SEE DAVID'S POWER FILE.
    
    
    
    
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37. CoachTroy.com Podcast Show: Ashley Halsey - A Message of Inspiration
    Ashley Halsey is a very lucky man. Lucky to be alive. He recently had a hard crash while training on the bike and literally broke his neck. Now going through surgeries and rehab, Ashley is already talking about getting 'back on the road' and achieving big goals in 2008. Prepare to be inspired and motivated as you listen to Ashley talk about his near death experience and also why he will continue to push his physical limits in this episode of the CoachTroy.com Podcast Show hosted by Kevin Patrick.
    
    
    
    
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38. Spinervals in VeloNews Magazine
    Read this review of our wide selection of workout DVDs in VeloNews Magazine!
    
    
    
    
    
    
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39. CoachTroy.com Podcast Show The "Iron Williams" - Grand Masters Athletes Bobbie & Stan
    The "Iron Williams", Bobbie and Stan, are two of the most inspirational athletes you'll find anywhere! Stan, in his early 70's, is a NASA Scientist and Bobbie, in her late 60's, is a multi-time IRONMAN Hawaii Finisher and Triathlon Academy Coach. Together, they form the unbeatable team of limitless energy known in triathlon circles throughout the U.S. as the IRON WILLIAMS!
    
    In this CoachTroy.com Podcast Show hosted by Kevin Patrick, learn how these motivated Seniors do more in a day than most people half their age do in a month. . . . keep reading
    
    
40. Coach Troy in SPOKES Magazine
    Enjoy this interview with Coach Troy by Mid-Atlantic regional cycling magazine, SPOKES Magazine.
    
    "Baltimore native Troy Jacobson is largely credited with creating the business of cycling videos. His popular series of training videos, called Spinervals, is used by cyclists at all levels of the sport worldwide. Troy, a well respected triathlete in his own right, is returning to the sport after..."
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