To improve your HDL level and your overall cholesterol, you definitely want to avoid trans fats, which are commonly found in hard margarines, baked goods and fried fast foods. Conversely, you want to consume more healthy fats like those found in avocado, olive oil, nuts and salmon.
Super sprints, a newer sport sanctioned by the governing body USA Triathlon, is fast and short, as the name suggests. The distances come in at the lowest end of the short-distance triathlon and range from 0.2 to 0.25 miles in the water, 5 to 8 miles on the bike and 1 to 2 miles running.
1 Work in 15-20 minutes of strength training at least 1-2 times per week. 2  Increase this frequency by 10% every week as you work through your triathlon training schedule. 3  Decrease your strength training every 3 weeks for a week to allow your body time to recover. If youâre going to wear a wetsuit in a race, be sure you practice in it ahead of time. 2  A helmet that fits you and bicycle that is reliable. 3  Road bikes, mountain bikes, and hybrids all work swell. 4  A special triathlon bike or time trial bike isn't necessary, though if you have one, by all means, use it.