Home > Training Resources

Training Resources

Triathlon Training Resources
Training Facilities	Triathlon Coaches	Cycling Routes
Training Tools	Sports Medicine	Personal Trainers
Triathlon Websites	Outdoor Adventures

Training Facilities

Elite Fitness in Torrance CA

Elite Fitness offers training camp services and various types of training programs for all types of athletes.

Elite Fitness is a personal training studio which offers exercise and nutrition plans tailored to meet each client's specific needs. With the exciting additions of their second studio and A.S.A.P. (Agility and Speed Accelerates Performance) program in 2009, their staff is equipped to help your bodies and minds reach their fullest potential!

TRIFIT Studios in Santa Monica CA

TRIFIT Studios, located in the Yahoo Center in Santa Monica is a top notch training facility. TRIFIT features the TRI-CYCLING virtual reality studio, the newly designed eco-friendly TRÜYOGA studio with rope walls, retail boutique and massage. The facility also offers Weight and Cardiovascular studios, Squash and Racquetball courts, and a 25-yard indoor lap pool-all housed in an efficiently designed, 20,000-square-foot space. Other amenities include outdoor basketball and two tennis courts; complimentary valet parking; dining at the Daily Grill; a coffee shop; dry cleaners; and a beautifully landscaped park. Services, convenience, and amenities are important and are what any discerning Los Angeles professional deserves. TRIFIt studios is owned by Bernard and Gina Baski, triathletes with a passion for the sport.

Boot Camp H2O in Pacific Palisades, CA

All TriLAB customers new to the workout may experience the boot camp free every second Saturday of the month. Thereafter, pay $15 per workout (a $5 discount).

All water boot camp workouts are at Palisades High School - Maggie Gilbert Swim Center, 15777 Bowdoin Street, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
Contact Bootcamp H2O at 323-774-1083 with any questions.

Training Coaches

	Coach Gareth Thomas, FFI/ NCF/ RAW/ ITEC Over the past 15 years, Gareth Thomas has earned the reputation of being a world-class endurance coach & athletic consultant. Highly qualified from advanced fitness and coaching skills to holistic therapies, sports psychology and nutrition, Gareth brings a tremendous wealth of knowledge and expertise to his clients. He is regarded as a leading authority on metabolic testing and its application to endurance athletes. All Coach Gareth services are custom to the individual. All training programs are based on the individuals personal metabolic profile, structural make-up, lifestyle, goals, time constraints and athletic history. Coach Gareth works with his own, carefully chosen network of strategic partners to deliver you the most complete health, fitness & performance solution. These include Professional Bike Fitters, Massage Therapists, Orthotics Designers, Chiropractors, Equipment Specialists, Physical Therapists, Rehabilitation Providers & Physicians
	Jim Lubinski, NASM, USAT Level 1 Jim has been coaching athletes since 2009. He is a USAT Certified Coach and NASM Certified personal trainer. Jim is the head coach and owner of R.P.M. He is a pro triathlete/elite runner. Jim gives personal attention to each and every athlete and Jim's wealth of knowledge and countless experiences help him in working effectively with all his athletes. For more information on Jim, e-mail him at jim@jimlubinski.com or read his blog at www.jimlubinski.com.
	Christine Kwok, CPT, ISCA Master Trainer, USAT T&F CK Club Run: This running club offers twice-weekly, in-person coached workouts, and ongoing online connection with other group members and with Christine and Carly through CK Connect. The workouts include sport specific strength training and coached running that emphasize running mechanics, appropriate progressions, and strength training to make the runner injury resistant. In addition, you will be able to access virtually a recommended workout to keep you active and moving toward the group goal, a local-area 5K or 10K announced at the beginning of the session. Find new friends or join with existing friends as a fun way to improve or maintain your fitness level!
	Gerardo Barrios, Level 1 USAT Certified Coach, Level 2 USA Cycling Coach and ASCA Level 2 Swimming Coach Fortius Coaching Fortius Coaching is built on the foundation that in order to succeed you must become stronger in order to endure the triathlons, marathons and ultra races. Fortius Coaching provides professional expertise to help you accomplish your goals through goal setting, periodization, testing, and regular monitoring in order to keep you strong. Additionally, Fortius Coaching understands that Ironman Training is challenging enough on your own. In a group environment Fortius Coaching provides group camaraderie and support to get you through your Ironman race, whether it's your first or your fifth. The group provides motivation and accountability to help you keep up with your training. Our expert advice will prepare you for the ultimate in ultradistance multisport racing. With knowledgeable and expert leaders on the swim, bike, and run you will see improvement week to week.
	Robert Hockley, USAT Level II Triathlon Coach, USA Cycling Coach Robert Hockley is one of the few Level II USAT Triathlon Coaches in the country. His dedication to his clients is obvious. He trains individuals who start out completely out of shape, with the goal to get in shape to be able to successfully participate in triathlons, and those who already participate in the sport and simply want attain maximum performance.
	Steve Mackel: CHt, CPT, USA Triathlon Coach, USA Cycling Coach, Chi Running/Walking Instructor. Steve Mackel is an experienced triathlon and running coach who is very knowledgeable in all three disciplines of triathlon. Visit Steve Mackel's websites here: SoCalRunning.com Tri This Coaching

Cycling Routes

PV Loop
This is a beautiful loop that goes around Palos Verdes. This scenic loop features great ocean views from the bluffs of PV.

Los Angeles Bike Rides
A great resource to find rides that other riders have mapped out around the Los Angeles area. Check here for more ride ideas.

Los Angeles Area Bike Paths
Check here for different cycling routes & information throughout the Los Angeles Region.

Los Angeles Area & Orange County Coastal Bike Route
You will find useful information for the bike paths from the South Bay and into the Orange County Coast.

Training Tools
Xtreme O2 VO2 Testing

Attention cyclists, runners, and athletes of all levels...

Step into a world of fitness information formerly available only to elite-level athletes. Both VO2 and Metabolic assessments will be offered. The knowledge you gain will enable you to exercise at the intensity levels at which you are most efficient in burning stored fat and improving your cardiovascular fitness - without over training. www.xtremeo2.com

Triathlon Pace calculator
A great tool for calculating your pace or finish time. There are also other useful calculator tools and information from the Triad Triathlon Club located in North Carolina.
 

DailyTrain - Triathlon Training Log for swimming, running, cycling, strength training
If you practice swimming, running, cycling, cooper, jogging, triathlon, biathlon, duathlon, or any sports activity, and want to keep all your trainings available at any moment, from anywhere, Daily Train is the right place to do it!

Triathlon Websites & Information
 

Trifuel.com
Articles and forums for triathletes

Triathlon Yellow Pages
 

Slowtwitch.com
Articles and forums for triathletes

Personal Trainers & Training Programs

BOYD Beauty Health Fitness
Boyd Beauty Health Fitness is a team of veteran personal trainers, coaches, group instructors abd beauty experts specializing in total body transformations. They work with new moms, brides to be, teens, busy professinoals and entertainment personalities...

Dynamic Fitness
Personal training by Andrew Heffernan. His areas of expertise include weight loss, muscle gain, energy improvement, muscle tone and size, and reduction in stress and back pain.

Triathlon Training - Apply for Custom triathlon training programs designed by Ironman champion and coach Mark Allen

Outdoor Adventures
Tahoe City Kayak
They have six different Lake Tahoe Kayak Tours to choose from including: Kings Beach, Sand Harbor, Emerald Bay, Historic West Shore, Sunnyside Brunch and the Sunset Tour. Tours are divided into different fitness classifications from Easy to Moderate to Strenuous. They also offer full day trips, multi-day, specialty and other programs. Whether you are a first time kayaker or a seasoned pro looking for a challenge, they have a tour that is right for you. As an added bonus, mention Triathlon LAB and they will give you tour discounts.