Preventing & Treating Triathlon Injuries: Your Core is Core

The TriDot Triathlon Podcast

TriDot Triathlon Training

Running, Fitness, Sports, Health & Fitness

4.9 • 629 Ratings

🗓️ 25 April 2022

⏱️ 64 minutes

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Summary

With all the swimming, biking, running, stretching, and lifting you do to train for a multi-sport lifestyle, you put your body through A LOT! Chances are you've dealt with an unpleasant ache or pain. Today's episode is part three in a three-part series covering injury prevention for various portions of your body. In part three, Dr. B.J. Leeper provides an injury-prevention-focused anatomy lesson on a triathlete's core! Learn to prevent and treat low back pain, lower-crossed syndrome, glute dysfunction and more. B.J. also provides tips for incorporating strengthening exercises into your weekly training routine so you can be a "hard-core" triathlete! Huge thanks to Precision Fuel & Hydration for partnering with us on this episode. To learn more about Precision Fuel & Hydration, head to precisionhydration.com and use code TRIDOT10 for 10% off your electrolytes and fuel. On their site, you can: 1. Take the free online Sweat Test to receive a personalized hydration plan. 2. Complete the Quick Carb Calculator to understand how many grams of carbohydrate you need to consume during your next race. 3. Book a free 20-minute video consultation with a member of the Precision Hydration team to discuss your fueling strategy.

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0:00.0	This is the TriDOT podcast.
0:03.9	TriDOT uses your training data and genetic profile combined with predictive analytics and artificial intelligence to optimize your training,
0:12.8	giving you better results in less time with fewer injuries.
0:16.8	Our podcast is here to educate, inspire, and entertain.
0:21.7	We'll talk all things triathlon with expert coaches and special guests.
0:26.9	Join the conversation and let's improve together.
0:34.4	Welcome to the show.
0:35.9	Today is part three in a series we've been doing with Dr. BJ Leaper all about how to prevent and treat triathlon injuries.
0:43.5	Back on episode 108, we talked about leg injuries.
0:47.3	On episode 120, we talked about arm and shoulder injuries.
0:50.7	And now we'll wrap the series up here in episode 132 talking about maintaining
0:57.0	a healthy core.
0:59.2	Joining us for this is Dr. BJ Leaper.
1:01.6	BJ graduated from the University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine with a doctorate
1:06.0	in physical therapy and rehabilitation science.
1:09.0	He's a board certified orthopedic specialist, a certified strength and conditioning specialist,
1:13.6	and a USA Trathlon Level 1 coach.
1:16.6	He specializes in comprehensive movement testing and is an avid
1:19.6	triathlet himself with over 50 tries under his belt.
1:23.6	So, BJ, are you ready to get our abs in our core rocking the day, my friend?
1:28.2	Yeah, absolutely. I was just thinking maybe I should use a Jeff Raines pun and ab,
1:34.3	absolutely. Why would I want to do that? It's just corny. But yeah, I'm excited to chat about
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