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When training for a triathlon it is important to keep your body in peak condition. This means that no matter what time of year you will need to exercise and prevent muscular atrophy. A problem for some people is that during the colder months this can be a problem. Nevertheless, it is something that the extreme athlete needs to deal with.

One popular way to handle training during the colder months is to take your training regiment indoors. Indoor tracks and pools are a great way to get extended periods of exercise even during the coldest and most inclement temperatures. If you are looking to practice cycling there is always the stationary bike. These bikes have improved greatly and have sophisticated computer programs that can mimic the hills and valleys of an actual course.

If the weather is only mildly brisk it is a good idea to get some running in. Exercise in a somewhat harsh environment will toughen you up and be good training for the extremes that you will encounter during a real triathlon. While you cannot swim if it too cold out, you most certainly can jog. It is always preferable to practice in the open if at all possible. This is because when you are out in the field you encounter a more realistic situation. People who train exclusively inside gymnasiums are often shocked at how different running over the open road is to an inside track.