Treadmill run workout: how to build speed
If you have a treadmill why not try this speed-building session so you can enjoy big performance gains when life gets back to normal
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Wanda Sports Group sells Ironman to Advance
Advance have announced that it’s entered into a definitive stock purchase agreement with Wanda Sports Group Company Ltd to acquire The Ironman Group in an all-cash transaction.
The best deals on indoor bike trainers
From turbos to rollers, exercise bikes to Watt bikes, here are the best deals for those having to take their cycling indoors
Courgette and cinnamon muffins recipe
These nourishing and sustaining courgette cinnamon muffins go down a treat, especially at breakfast when they’re warm and slathered with butter and marmalade
Sufferfest & Wahoo extend free trial of their indoor training plans
Stuck inside? Sufferfest have release of a suite of training plans designed specifically for athletes who are staying indoors due to the current global health crisis.
Functional threshold power boosting (FTP) turbo training session
Mind-and body-friendly workout that still delivers tangible fitness gains
Tokyo 2020 postponed
Tokyo 2020 to be postponed until 2021, but will still be known as Tokyo 2020, organisers announce
How to stay sane and keep exercising through the Covid-19 pandemic
Sports psychologist Sarah Huntley shares her top 5 tips for staying sane and focussed during the coronavirus lockdown
Coronavirus: how to stay motivated through the pandemic
Struggling for motivation through these strange times? Here’s Martyn Brunt with some stirring talk, Brunty-style…
How to improve your swim kick on dry-land
Here are three land-based swim drills that will improve your leg kick in front crawl
Should your ankles be rigid or flexible when cycling?
Is your ankle position on the bike important for optimum pedalling efficiency? Not necessarily says Nik Cook
How does endurance sports affect your lungs and respiratory system?
Endurance training enhances the respiratory system in a number of ways. Here we explain the key adaptations
Ironman launches new virtual race series
Worried your Ironman season might be over before it’s even properly started? Well the new Ironman Virtual Racing Series will allow athletes to train and compete from their living room, and also have the opportunity to earn qualifying slots to the 2020 Ironman® 70.3® World Championship in Taupo, New Zealand.
Indoor strength training: 3 quick workouts for swim, bike and run
Senior physiologist at The Centre for Health and Human Performance (CHHP), Jim Pate shares 3 quick and easy strength training workouts to do at home; one for each of triathlon’s disciplines
Strength training for swimming: 6 key gym exercises
The following exercises have been designed to increase your range of motion and power so that every swim stroke you make becomes more dynamic and helps you cover more distance
Key core workout videos for swim, bike and run
Spending more time indoors than you would like? Then maximise this time by working on your core. Here are some key core workouts for swim, bike and run
Rowing: Which muscles does rowing use and how does that help your tri performance?
We explain that why it’s leg power, rather than arm power, rowing particularly helps
Covid-19 dry-land swim training ideas and videos for the home
Don’t let coronavirus impact your swim training. Check out these videos for dry-land swim workout ideas, so your swim doesn’t suffer during the current pandemic
Covid-19: The pro athletes share their coping strategies on social media…
The pros take to social media to show how they’re coping with these surreal times
AJ Bell World Triathlon Leeds 2020 postponed due to COVID-19
The organisers of the AJ Bell World Triathlon Leeds 2020 have announced the event will be postponed in light of the current pandemic. They have released the following statement:
Cycling on rollers: how to do it and their training benefits
With coronavirus forcing us to train inside it might a good time to give cycling on rollers a try. Joe Beer explains their benefits
Four 20-minute healthy and tasty recipes
Four nutritious, ‘fast food’ alternatives that can be whipped up in less than 20mins and help satiate the munchies
Eating protein throughout the day reduces muscle loss in older people
Eating more protein at breakfast or lunchtime could help older people maintain muscle mass with advancing age, and reduce age-related muscle loss says new study
Is this the perfect role for a triathlete?
Need a new challenge? Like the sound of earning extra cash and enjoying some superb benefits? Neilson are looking for their 2020 Active Ambassador, with the perks of the role including free beach and snow sports’ holidays, a bundle of active kit, adrenalin-fuelled experiences, a salary….And it can be worked around your present career. Sounds like you? Then read on…
