Well folks, as you can see it has been a VERY busy 5 months here at HVT. From Our Athletes placing top 10 in Professional Road Bike Races (Hyde Park Blast, NRC Race), to setting PR's in Marathon's (3:32:81 at Pittsburgh) and Half Marathons (2:07:38 spirit of Columbus), it has been a phenomenal second summer.
The best part of all this? Is people are STILL just learning about HVT!
"You are the regions best kept coaching secret!" said a recent new athlete after her assessment. (She has since gone on to finish top 5 age group and overall in numerous 10k's).
So we have a great line-up for everyone this fall and winter. HVT will be doing a lot of work in the community over the next 6 months, so keep your eyes and ears open!
The blog will be continually updated as things progress forward.
If you are interested in joining the ranks of HVT's National Athletes, Please contact us at HumanVortexTraining@gmail.com, or via phone, 412-606-4025.
YES! we do internet based coaching!
Check back for more informational and fun blog posts!
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Friday, April 23, 2010
Presentation/ Lecture!!!
Triathlon Workshop Presented by the Pittsburgh Triathlon Club. Sunday, April 25th 3:00 PM. Over the Bar Bicycle Café, 2518 E .Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203. The Pittsburgh Triathlon Club and Friends of the Riverfront would like to invite you to their 2010 Spring Triathlon Workshop at the OTB Cafe on the South Side.
Come down and see what some of Pittsburgh’s best
Triathletes and coaches have to say, and pick up some tips that can make
your season better than ever!
Special presentations include:
Chad Holderbaum – Heart Rate Training – Developing Your Body’s Ability to Burn Fat
USA Triathlon Certified Coach, Ironman Hawaii and 70.3 World Championship Qualifier
Menachem Brodie – Complete Guide to Bike Safety, Group Riding and Getting There Fast!
Human Vortex Training, USA Cycling Certified Coach, B.S. Exercise Science, NSCA-Certified Strength &
Conditioning Specialist, USA Cycling Level 2 Coach and PA EMT-B
Jeremy Cornman – Introduction to Triathlons
Pittsburgh’s Fastest Man, Ironman Hawaii World Championship Qualifier and sub-10 hour Ironman finisher
Also, don’t forget to register for the PNC Pittsburgh Triathlon & Adventure
Race being held on Sunday, August 1st, 2010.
Come down and see what some of Pittsburgh’s best
Triathletes and coaches have to say, and pick up some tips that can make
your season better than ever!
Special presentations include:
Chad Holderbaum – Heart Rate Training – Developing Your Body’s Ability to Burn Fat
USA Triathlon Certified Coach, Ironman Hawaii and 70.3 World Championship Qualifier
Menachem Brodie – Complete Guide to Bike Safety, Group Riding and Getting There Fast!
Human Vortex Training, USA Cycling Certified Coach, B.S. Exercise Science, NSCA-Certified Strength &
Conditioning Specialist, USA Cycling Level 2 Coach and PA EMT-B
Jeremy Cornman – Introduction to Triathlons
Pittsburgh’s Fastest Man, Ironman Hawaii World Championship Qualifier and sub-10 hour Ironman finisher
Also, don’t forget to register for the PNC Pittsburgh Triathlon & Adventure
Race being held on Sunday, August 1st, 2010.
Thursday, April 8, 2010
Volunteer for the Pittsburgh Marathon Needed!
The Pittsburgh Triathlon Club needs Volunteers for the Water Stop in the Pittsburgh Marathon at mile 7.5, WE NEED VOLUNTEERS!!!!!!!! 7am- 11 am, WHO'S IN??????
Come cheer on our HVT athletes, and support The Pittsburgh Triathlon club, and the
PTC Racers!!!!!
Go to the following link, and sign up, it'll be a lot of fun, and a great way to see people you know race! AND you can catch them at the end (Probably, lol).
More training blogs to come once the website is up and running....only so much can be done, and done with quality.
After all, quality people, will be busy...
Come cheer on our HVT athletes, and support The Pittsburgh Triathlon club, and the
PTC Racers!!!!!
Go to the following link, and sign up, it'll be a lot of fun, and a great way to see people you know race! AND you can catch them at the end (Probably, lol).
More training blogs to come once the website is up and running....only so much can be done, and done with quality.
After all, quality people, will be busy...
Friday, March 5, 2010
Website and more upcoming
So after a lot of work, deliberation, and a little waffling, the NEW HVT website will be up and running mid-March. We are VERY excited about the new website, and it will blow you away! A post will be made when it is finished.
Also, HVT Womens team will be having its first spring meeting in the next few weeks as well.... keep tuned for details.
Lastly, more blog posts will be coming. Training tips, Exercises, and some basic reflections will be posted as we move into summer. Sorry for the drop off the last few months, but I have been working hard on a bunch of new things..... (secrets to be unveiled as we go along).
Thanks for staying tuned in, and stay tuned for MORE coming!
Spring is here, contact HVT to get your butt in shape for this summer!
-Brodie
Also, HVT Womens team will be having its first spring meeting in the next few weeks as well.... keep tuned for details.
Lastly, more blog posts will be coming. Training tips, Exercises, and some basic reflections will be posted as we move into summer. Sorry for the drop off the last few months, but I have been working hard on a bunch of new things..... (secrets to be unveiled as we go along).
Thanks for staying tuned in, and stay tuned for MORE coming!
Spring is here, contact HVT to get your butt in shape for this summer!
-Brodie
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Winter Training
So it's official. It's winter. Snow on the ground turns to ice, black ice, and other hazards, such as gravel, or salt, pose great dangers to those of us who still like to train in the great outdoors, even at these low temperatures.
So how do you stay in shape? Get on the trainer 2 hours a day? spin classes? weight train? What is the key to starting next season stronger than this one?
The answer:
A little bit of everything.
The winter can be a great time to take some time to work on keeping yourself as well rounded as possible, and spend time with your family and loved ones.
Starting back at the gym can prove to be very challenging, especially when looking to keep yourself injury free, and build to a stronger you. Some things to remember when starting back to weight training:
1. Your muscles are capable of lifting more weight than you should, especially the first few times you start back to lifting.
It's important to remember, that you shouldn't be crawling out of the gym, or "feel your muscles working" the first few times you lift. Your muscles are capable of moving a lot of weight, but your connective tissues may not be up to par.
Ensure that you are taking your first 2-4 sessions back, to work with lighter weights, that are at most MODERATELY challenging, and focus on proper form, and technique. Taking the time to ensure that you are properly executing your exercises, and utilizing proper lifting technique, will not only help you build a strong foundation, and reduce your risk for injury, but it will also allow you to determine if you have any muscular imbalances, or, if any of your smaller "supporting" muscles, need to be addressed prior to moving onto heavier, or more challenging weights.
2. Save the long trainer sessions, for when you can really get a lot out of them.
There is nothing more mentally draining, than riding on a trainer for 3 hours, in a basement, in front of a tv, with 2 fans on, and your iPod blasting, for 5 days a week, for 2-3 months. It is very rare that I prescribe any trainer workout longer than 2 hours, for any of my athletes.
You need to remember, that on the trainer, you do not have stop lights, downhills, or another rider to draft off. This means that on a trainer, you're CONSTANTLY working. Because of this, remember the 20% rule: whatever your ride would be outside, subtract 20% from the total ride time. So if you usually have a 2 hour training ride that you do outside, this ride will now be 1 hour, 35 minutes on the trainer.
How do you do this, if you have steady states, or other prolonged intervals? Talk to your coach, as it depends on your level of development, and what exactly your training regimen is building you to.
3. Spinning classes: are they worth it?
No. And Yes. If you don't own a trainer, and are not comfortable riding outdoors when it's cold, spinning classes can be a great way to keep moving, as opposed to waiting to have a sunny warm-ish day for you to go out, hammer, and feel good.
Unfortunately, Endurance sports you need to build up your training volume, and stay consistent. This means that if during the summer you ride 12 hours a week, that during the winter, you should be looking ar riding about 6-9 hours a week, with a little more intensity, and much more focus. This will help ensure that you will still be progressing, as opposed to seeing a drop off in capabilities, and having to build back for the next season by "racing back into shape" or absolutely turning yourself inside out for a month or two.
4. The most important thing of all
Core strength, and addressing your weaknesses.
Winter is a GREAT, if not the PERFECt time to increase your core strength, and to address your weaknesses. Because of the weather in the northeast, one's ride time will become limited, leaving more time to focus on what will help keep you riding injury-free for years to come.
I am hoping to be able to put up a basic core routine on the blog here, pictures and all, in the coming weeks. But you should look into hiring a personal trainer, strength coach, or cycling coach, to at least give you a solid core routine, and point out your weaknesses, and imbalances so that you can use all this "free time" to help you continue your quest to get more out of your time on the bike.
Stay warm, and ALWAYS Train Smarter, Not Harder!
So how do you stay in shape? Get on the trainer 2 hours a day? spin classes? weight train? What is the key to starting next season stronger than this one?
The answer:
A little bit of everything.
The winter can be a great time to take some time to work on keeping yourself as well rounded as possible, and spend time with your family and loved ones.
Starting back at the gym can prove to be very challenging, especially when looking to keep yourself injury free, and build to a stronger you. Some things to remember when starting back to weight training:
1. Your muscles are capable of lifting more weight than you should, especially the first few times you start back to lifting.
It's important to remember, that you shouldn't be crawling out of the gym, or "feel your muscles working" the first few times you lift. Your muscles are capable of moving a lot of weight, but your connective tissues may not be up to par.
Ensure that you are taking your first 2-4 sessions back, to work with lighter weights, that are at most MODERATELY challenging, and focus on proper form, and technique. Taking the time to ensure that you are properly executing your exercises, and utilizing proper lifting technique, will not only help you build a strong foundation, and reduce your risk for injury, but it will also allow you to determine if you have any muscular imbalances, or, if any of your smaller "supporting" muscles, need to be addressed prior to moving onto heavier, or more challenging weights.
2. Save the long trainer sessions, for when you can really get a lot out of them.
There is nothing more mentally draining, than riding on a trainer for 3 hours, in a basement, in front of a tv, with 2 fans on, and your iPod blasting, for 5 days a week, for 2-3 months. It is very rare that I prescribe any trainer workout longer than 2 hours, for any of my athletes.
You need to remember, that on the trainer, you do not have stop lights, downhills, or another rider to draft off. This means that on a trainer, you're CONSTANTLY working. Because of this, remember the 20% rule: whatever your ride would be outside, subtract 20% from the total ride time. So if you usually have a 2 hour training ride that you do outside, this ride will now be 1 hour, 35 minutes on the trainer.
How do you do this, if you have steady states, or other prolonged intervals? Talk to your coach, as it depends on your level of development, and what exactly your training regimen is building you to.
3. Spinning classes: are they worth it?
No. And Yes. If you don't own a trainer, and are not comfortable riding outdoors when it's cold, spinning classes can be a great way to keep moving, as opposed to waiting to have a sunny warm-ish day for you to go out, hammer, and feel good.
Unfortunately, Endurance sports you need to build up your training volume, and stay consistent. This means that if during the summer you ride 12 hours a week, that during the winter, you should be looking ar riding about 6-9 hours a week, with a little more intensity, and much more focus. This will help ensure that you will still be progressing, as opposed to seeing a drop off in capabilities, and having to build back for the next season by "racing back into shape" or absolutely turning yourself inside out for a month or two.
4. The most important thing of all
Core strength, and addressing your weaknesses.
Winter is a GREAT, if not the PERFECt time to increase your core strength, and to address your weaknesses. Because of the weather in the northeast, one's ride time will become limited, leaving more time to focus on what will help keep you riding injury-free for years to come.
I am hoping to be able to put up a basic core routine on the blog here, pictures and all, in the coming weeks. But you should look into hiring a personal trainer, strength coach, or cycling coach, to at least give you a solid core routine, and point out your weaknesses, and imbalances so that you can use all this "free time" to help you continue your quest to get more out of your time on the bike.
Stay warm, and ALWAYS Train Smarter, Not Harder!
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
2009 Pittsburgh Dirty Dozen Race Report!
HVT Athlete, and University of Pittsburgh Cycling Team Member Bob Stumpf takes 5th overall!!
HVT Athlete, and University of Pittsburgh Cycling Team Member Andrew Seitz takes 5th on Pittsburgh's Famous Sycamore Street!
HVT Athlete, and University of Pittsburgh Cycling Team Member Andrew Seitz takes 5th on Pittsburgh's Famous Sycamore Street!
Monday, November 23, 2009
Thanksgiving Special @ HVT
Thanksgiving Training Special!!!
20% off Threshold Testing + first month of training!
Offer ends 12/7/09
to schedule your appointment call 412-606-4025,
email Info@HumanVortexTraining.com
Or HumanVortexTraining@yahoo.com
Offer only applies to new athletes, cannot be combined with any other offer or coupons. 3 Month contract must be signed in order for offer to be valid. Limited time offer!
20% off Threshold Testing + first month of training!
Offer ends 12/7/09
to schedule your appointment call 412-606-4025,
email Info@HumanVortexTraining.com
Or HumanVortexTraining@yahoo.com
Offer only applies to new athletes, cannot be combined with any other offer or coupons. 3 Month contract must be signed in order for offer to be valid. Limited time offer!
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