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Stay motivated! Click on the link(s) below for more information from our editors to assist you in your triathlon training. We've included a selection of articles on nutrition, triathlon training tips, cardio and more.

Strength Q&A: Weight training for runners
Dan Wirth explains how strength training can improve your resistance to running injuries.

Strength Q&A: Buffed and balanced
Get an Edge strength expert, Dan Wirth explains the advantages behind "functional training."

Nutrition Q&A: Sweetners
Is Splenda and Green Tea a good choice for people looking to lose weight? Our resident nutritionist brews up an answer.

Slim Down Without Breaking a Sweat

Cardio Q and A: Tri-ing times
Top Ironman Triathlete, Heather Fuhr offers hints for squeesing a workout in on a tight schedule.

Diet Q and A: More is more
Want to get more results from your weight loss plan? Try eating more food says GetanEdge.com's resident nutritionist, Deanna Moncrief.

Dive In And Lose Weight
When it comes to burning calories, the ladies in the shallow end of the pool may be on to something.

Girth Control
Can a handful of pills really help you shed pounds?

Avoid Downhill Wipeouts
When you’re racing full speed downhill on a trail and there’s a rock in your path, what’s the best way to get around it without crashing?

Triathlon Training Part II: Cycling
IN THE SECOND INSTALLMENT OF OUR TRIATHLON TRAINING SERIES, WE BRING YOU THREE WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR BIKE TIME, COURTESY OF FORMER ELITE TRIATHLETE WALTER DENINO.

5 competitions you can do this summer
Adventure races—off-road tests of endurance that often take days to complete—have a hardcore reputation. But you don’t need to train in a hyperbaric chamber to get in on the action. These beginner-friendly contests require nothing more than a moderate level of fitness.

Start training for a spring triathlon
Last year almost half of the participants in the top U.S. races were women. Get moving this winter and you can join them by May. Linda Cleveland, a USA Triathlon-certified level II coach, shares her best tips.

Matt Hughes Training Program
See how UFC fighter Matt Hughes trains.

Lying Leg Curl
This basic exercise will target your hamstrings.

Pound for Pound
Ripped and powerful, boxers are among the world's most highly conditioned athletes. Spurred on by envy and curiosity, M&F gloved up to find out what it takes to build a pugilistic physique. Our prediction? Pain ...

B.L.E.N.D.
Whip up a recipe for improvement through exercise, nutrition and dietary supplements.

REAL MAN'S CARDIO
Train like the truck-pulling, barrel-chested strength athletes . . . and get conditioned and ripped while you’re at it

Tri This
There's no better way to test your summer fitness than competing in a triathlon.

MF Ab Recovery Workout
Burn ab-obscuring fat once and for all with this eight-week program.

The Lowdown On Runner's High
Feel invincible by harnessing the mighty power of endorphins.

101 Ways to Lose Your Gut
Spend more of each day burning fat than you do storing it, and over time, you'll bury your belly forever.

Going The Distance
Discover your limits by training for physical and mental endurance

Long Term Fitness
Make one program do the work of many

"I became a triathlete!"
This reader discovered that racing was a more powerful live-healthy motivator than the scale-and dropped 40 pounds in the process.

Calorie Burning Gym Classes
What is the average calorie burn for a cycling class at the gym, and how does it compare to step and kickboxing?

Need another reason to push yourself harder?
Frequent, vigorous workouts are more effective in reducing your risk of breast cancer than recreational activity.

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10 ways to pump up your cardio
You can burn an extra 1,000 calories a week (and more!) with our simple tips.

The Triathlon Plan Anyone Can Do! (Yes, Even You)
If you can walk a mile, swim a lap, and bike around town, you can finish one of these races. Just follow our three-month program.

How should you rest and recover in between triathlons?
When participating in two triathlons in less than two months, what's the best way to rest, yet keep training?

During a triathlon, where do you change clothes?
Heather Fuhr had the answers many first-time female triathletes are looking for.

Is Splenda bad for your diet?
We know that too much sugar is bad for your diet, but what about Splenda?

Choose to Lose Weight Healthfully
10 ways to help yourself to lose weight the healthy way.

Fruits & Vegetables - Nature's Sports Foods
Find out why fruits and veggies really are nature's sports foods.

When and What to Eat to Fuel for Exercise
You know you're going to exercise today, but what foods will give you the best, healthiest energy?

How to choose a sports drink
With so many sports drinks on the shelves, here's what to know when making your choice.

5 Things to Know About Sports Nutrition
Confused about proper sports nutrition? Here are 5 things you need to know!

Are you new to triathlons?
With 15 Ironman victories to her name, Heather Fuhr has some tips for those new to triathlons.

Do you have any advice to overcome my fear of the water?
If swimming is your weakest (and scariest) event, here are some tips to overcome your fear of the water.

How can I develop my leg strength for cycling?
Learn about which exercises are best to develop the strength in your legs.

Why are core strength exercises important?
Find out what a core strength exercise is and why they are important for triathlon training.

Primal Quest
In the red, rocky desert of southern Utah, the air is dry and still and temperatures hover around 100 degrees under the hot summer sun. Not the ideal conditions for being active outdoors-but, then again, Primal Quest, the world's premier adventure race, is not your average outdoor activity.

Training for a triathlon
Prep for competition and shed fat from every inch of your body with this simple program.

10 ways to lose weight healthfully
Nutrition advice for long-term weight loss success.

Fruits & vegetables - Nature's sports foods
Are YOU eating 5 to 9 servings of F&V daily? As an active individual, F&V play a critical role in a helping your train and perform your best. Don't believe me, read on.

What's in your sports drink?
Simply looking at the ingredients can help guide your decision.

Does it matter which muscle groups you work on first? And beware of overtraining!
Do you really need to work large muscle groups before smaller ones? And beware of overtraining: You need only two total-body workouts a week.

Will snacking kill my progress and how do I get past a weight loss plateau?
Will an increased appetite and desire to snack kill your progress? Are you wondering how to work through a plateau in your weight loss progress?

Exercise Q&A
Are you wondering how to fire your personal trainer? What kind of exercises are best to get muscles that are toned and defined?

Focus more on your closet, less on the scale and how to prepare for a 5k race.
Instead of focusing on the scale, pay more attention to your closet. How much time should you allow to prepare for a 5k race?

Is it OK to skip breakfast? Can you over exercise?
Are you wondering if cutting out breakfast help you lose weight faster? Or if there's such a thing as exercising too much?

Nutrition Q&A
If your daily calorie intake drops below your basal metabolic rate, you're starving your body. You'll start to waste away lean body mass, which will lower your metabolism. Plus: Will diet soda help you lose weight?

Weight Loss Q&A
How to stop the urge to eat, and forget about over-the-counter weight-loss pills. They're not very effective and, as you know, they can have disturbing side effects.

Why is High Fat Bad? Should I Worry About Snacking?
Why is it important to stay away from foods high in fat? Is it normal to have a bigger appetite now that I have a stronger body?

How to lift for toning
What is the best way to lift for definition and toning?

Weight Loss Q&A
What the heck is BMI good for? And why do you tend to gain weight after quitting a high protein diet?

Fitness Q&A: Agony of Da Feet
If you're prone to ankle sprains, high-tops ultimately won't make much of a difference. Plus: How come running shoes take so long to break in?

Q&A: Less (and different) can be more
Sometimes it's better to take it easy, or mix things up. A day off can help you come back more quickly. And runners: Cross training saves wear and tear on your joints.

Q&A: The best way to train abs. And post-workout calorie burn
Crunches are better than sit-ups, but even when done properly, they're not the most effective way to train your abs. Plus: Do you burn extra calories after a cardio workout?

Q&A: How many weeks until you see results? What about swimming?
How many weeks of working out does it take before you can actually see some results? Is swimming an effective cardio workout?

Fitness Q&A
Will lifting weights cause you to bulk up? How can you safely begin incorporating spinning into your workout plan? Read on and find out ...

iShape Q&A: Fitness questions answered
Experts from SHAPE answer questions about interval training and metabolism, weight training and muscle gain, and barefoot running and the beach.

"Monitor" Your Fitness for Impressive Results
One of the best ways to get the most out of your workouts is to monitor your training with a heart rate monitor. These affordable tools can be almost coach-like in their ability to inform you about your body and motivate you to push yourself.