http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Kevin+Koskella Wellness, Fitness and Diet Kevin Koskella Fri, 17 Feb 2006 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=34709&ca=Wellness%2C+Fitness+and+Diet Are you frustrated by that stubborn fat that seems to stay with you no matter how hard you work out or exercise? Are you getting annoyed that no matter how you eat, you cannot seem to lose that extra 10 pounds you're carrying around with you? Many people are in the same boat, from coach potatoes to... Wellness, Fitness and Diet Kevin Koskella Sun, 12 Feb 2006 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=34328&ca=Wellness%2C+Fitness+and+Diet Did you know that there might be poison in many of your favorite foods found on grocery store shelves everywhere? Breads, crackers, cookies, energy bars, tortillas, frozen pizza are just a few examples of these dangerous foods. The poison in these items is called partially hydrogenated fat, often re... Sports Kevin Koskella Wed, 25 Jan 2006 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=30052&ca=Sports You may have been training for weeks or months already, but now it is 2 weeks before your race and it's time to think about resting. Many triathletes find this more difficult than swimming 5,000 yards, biking the hills, or running a half marathon! Here are some things to keep in mind if you are begi... Sports Kevin Koskella Fri, 11 Nov 2005 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=17323&ca=Sports The start of a triathlon can be nerve-wracking, tiring, intimidating, frustrating, and even discouraging (why do we do this sport??). But don't let all this get to you! The start for everyone is a crazy cluster of splashing, starts and stops, physical contact, and swimmers trying to separate from ea... Sports Kevin Koskella Thu, 10 Nov 2005 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=16920&ca=Sports The most common question I hear in the triathlete world about the mysteries of swimming efficiently usually involves something with breathing. In freestyle, it is the first step to get your body position right. Then, for many, you throw in breathing and everything goes haywire! This has to do with l... Sports Kevin Koskella Thu, 10 Nov 2005 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=17544&ca=Sports So you're ready to get out there and do some open water swimming to prepare for your next triathlon? Open water swimming is an essential part of a swim training plan for a lake, river, or ocean-based triathlon. Before you go dipping into your local body of water, keep these tips in mind: 1. Never sw... Sports Kevin Koskella Thu, 10 Nov 2005 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=17699&ca=Sports One of the most common wonders of the swimming world is, should you use alternate-side, or bilateral breathing? Throughout my swimming career, I had always breathed to my right side only until a year ago. Why? Because breathing on my left side felt awkward and uncomfortable! This is the reason why m... Sports Kevin Koskella Thu, 10 Nov 2005 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=17705&ca=Sports Can you point your toes and straighten out your feet? When you kick on your back, do you tend to go very slow, stay in one place, or even go backwards? Do you have a tough time with swimming drills because your kick is not propelling you forward fast enough? Do you wear fins in workouts just to "kee...