Of all the sports, PowerCranks™ have been more enthusiastically embraced by the Triathlon community than any other. Here is some of our evidence and some of the reasons:

• The inventor of PowerCranks™, Frank day, was one of the original Ironman triathletes, and he understands the needs of triathletes very well.
  
• Top athletes quickly adapt training methods/tools that clearly benefit their performance and help them win. Our list of top pro Triathletes and Duathletes using PowerCranks™ speaks volumes about their belief in PowerCranks™ as a superior training method.
  
• Triathletes have always had to strike the balance between running and cycling training, PowerCranks™ allow on bike time to also dramatically improve running performance.
  
• Don't just listen to us, here is what Lake Placid Ironman triathletes have to say about their first powercrank experiences, and the improvements they have experienced: If you take your triathlon performance seriously, this video is worth the view!!
  
• Pro Triathlete Tom Evans talks about his first PowerCranks™ ride, his advice for new riders, and then how he has improved over his 2 years of using them. Two days after this interview, Tom won Ironman Canada, setting a new bike PR and a new course PR!

From our wide experience with Triathletes, here are some of our recommendations as to how to best train with PowerCranks™

For cycling training:
Cycling speed has an awful lot to do with pedaling efficiency. The previous "best" way to to learn circular pedaling was isolated leg training, and this is because of the Pedaling Problem that all cyclists face. But, compared to PowerCranks™, circular pedaling pales in comparison. For instance, if you now ride 10 hours a week and spend 30 minutes of that week doing isolated leg drills to work on circular pedaling (15 minutes each side), with PowerCranks™ those 10 hours would still be there but now you would be doing 10 hours of isolated leg work (10 hours each side). Now, maybe you can understand why PowerCranks™ can have such an impact on your cycling efficiency.

For your running training:
As a runner, speed depends on leg turnover rate and stride length. As the hip flexors become aerobically trained they can be more effectively utilized in all sorts of activities. In running, by more effectively using the hip flexors to help throw the leg forward, stride length will be lengthened and turnover increased, with a resulting big speed improvement. Now, you can use your bicycle as an effective cross-training tool to improve this ability. You can run harder without going anaerobic. Triathletes generally report seeing this improvement start after only 2-3 weeks or so on the PowerCranks™.

Injury prevention and training

By being able to improve your run while riding your bike the triathlete can cut back on their running mileage and still improve their running speed and times. Cutting back on running training mileage results in less wear and tear, less pounding, and less risk of overuse injury or twisted ankles. Nothing will hurt your performance more than an injury.

Injury rehabilitation and training
If you have been injured, you cannot compensate for the injured leg with your good one, resulting in faster, superior rehabilitation, such that they are now starting to be used top professional sports teams for both rehabilitation and training.

1. Ride in a more open position

Triathletes spend a lot of time in the fully aerodynamic position. At first, most users will find it very difficult to consistently raise the legs over top dead center of the pedaling arc, especially while on their areobars. In fact, most will need to start out riding with a much more open hip angle (i.e., to be in an almost upright , "touring", position). Don't worry, after a few days you will be ready to try to assume a more aerodynamic position, and after several months you should be able to return to your present position. You may find it useful to raise your handlebars and slowly lower them as you adapt. A highly aerodynamic position will not increase your speed if it robs you of more power than you gain in aerodynamic benefit. Your best position will probably change as you develop your ability more fully.

2. Work on endurance first

PowerCranks™ are the ideal training tool for the triathlete since one activity will improve both running and cycling. Therefore, we recommend, especially in the beginning, devoting much more time than usually allotted for cycling training. As with cyclists, the more time you spend riding with your PowerCranks™ the faster you will improve. Read the specific recommendations for cyclists. To see maximum benefits, one should do all bicycle riding on PowerCranks™ until 2 or 3 days before big races. The very serious cyclist should be able to ride 50 - 100 miles after only a few weeks of dedicated use.

3. Spend more time on the bike and watch your running improve

Even with almost no running activity, you will probably start to notice a sense of running smoother and easier after only a few weeks. Many have reported that they feel running improvement is the first noticeable improvement.

4. Evaluate your weaknesses and divide your time appropriately

After you have developed endurance whereby you can ride all of your regular training rides “easily” with PowerCranks™ you will have to decide how to best divide your training time between the three sports as it will probably be different depending upon your specific strengths and weaknesses. We have found that after adapting to PowerCranks™, most athletes have a training mix that is different than what they are doing now, and cycling is a larger component.