What is the best way to strengthen my core without aggravating my sciatica?

Stacy White asked: I am training for triathlons and wish to do more core work. am interested in learning good exercises that do not aggravate my lower spine.

Does anyone think that i can get paid as a training consultant for people who want to run marathons?

IM asked: I am an experienced marathoner. I’m not very very fast but above average. I also have experience in ironman triathlons and other small events like half marathons and 5-10ks. I am wondering if i can make money off of all the hard work i have done and after all the studying i have [...]

I’m training for a triathlon and only take in 1000 calories?

Alex W asked: I’ve done this before with no problems…
but, everyone is always worried about it…
Should they be?

How hard would it be to complete this triathlon?

smokeyjoejr1 asked: I was wondering how hard it would be to complete this triathlon. It’s part of the Chicago Triathlon held at the end of August.
It’s a .25 mile swim, 6.2 mile bike, and 1.55 mile run.
I’m 15, and I’m currently on the track team at school. I primarily run the 1600m (mile) and 800m [...]

I am training for a triathlon but I am not getting any toner!

Lalala asked:
I’m swimming, biking and running all the time, but am not getting anymore toned or skinny! I understand I wouldn’t lose weight (muscle is replacing fat). I’m also not overeating due to the increased exercise….so, I’m stumped. Can someone help?
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Can you be disqualified from participating in an Iron Man Triathlon if you have a heart condition?

theteabegreen asked: My aortic valve only has two “leaflets” therefore it doesn’t function as well as a normal valve. From an exercise stress test, my doctor said that my heart compensates very well for the deficiency. I’m not on any medication at this time. My cardiologist says that I can do anything I feel like, [...]

Is 2 months long enough to train for a triathlon that has 4 mile run 12 mile bike 2 mi swim?

Bj Penn asked: im in good not for marathon persay but just health wise……swimming is not the problem but can my body acclimate to that endurance level by 5/26 i signed up for us coast gaurd triathlon…???? im in good shape to average person maybe but not intense cardio. i do judo and wrestlign occassionally