Winter slump: How can I motivate myself to get back out training?
Lost your motivation now the season’s over? Struggling to exercise? Performance psychologist Dr Mark Bellamy has this advice for those struggling to get back on the training treadmill
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Shoulder bursitis: What it is and how to treat and prevent it
Rehab physio Juliet Slade explains all you need to know about shoulder bursitis, including causes, symptoms, treatment and prevention
Ali Brownlee qualifies for Kona 2020 and announces intent to also race Tokyo Olympics
Alistair wins Ironman Australia in a course record-breaking time of 7:45:20, and secures his 2020 Kona slot. He now intends, he says, to focus on the ITU circuit with his eye on the Tokyo Olympics
How power warm-ups could help you get stronger – and faster
Study finds that power warm-ups, or priming, can improve your workouts
BTF announce 30 athletes selected for 2020 World Class Performance Programme
The 30 athletes, which include both Brownlees, have been selected for the UK Sport Lottery Funded World Class Performance Programme for 2020 in recognition of their potential for achieving success at the Tokyo 2020 or Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Your first Ironman: 30 training and preparation tips
Follow this guide for step-to-step instructions on how to start training, and preparing, for your very first Ironman
What’s the difference between Pilates and yoga?
Physio and Pilates instructor Juliet Slade explains how Pilates differs to yoga and how both can help triathletes
Knee bursitis: what it is and how to treat it
Physio and keen triathlete James Davis, explains all you need to know about knee bursitis
Does caffeine affect male and female athletes differently?
Does caffeine affect men differently to women? Who responds best to caffeine in a triathlon? James Witts investigates the evidence
Brownlee brothers awarded honorary doctorates
Leeds Beckett University have awarded Alistair and Jonny Brownlee honorary doctorates for their contribution to sport.
Cycling: How to improve your cadence this off season
Get your off-season off to the best start by working on your cadence while also aiding recovery
How to build a solid cycling base in three easy steps
This session will improve your power transfer and overall fitness to set yourself up for a strong off-season
What does the future hold for triathlon?
This year we’ve celebrated the magazine’s 30th birthday but what will the next 30 years hold for triathlon, in terms of racing, gear, nutrition and training? Will it be more, or less revolutionary, than the last 30 years? We don our VR headset to find out…
Running: how to build all-over body fitness
Improve your running performance by adding some simple exercises to your off-season routine
4 key energy products to carry race day
Here the four key energy products that need to be part of your race day arsenal
What should I do once I have crossed the finish line?
You’ve just crossed the finish line in glory and are ready to collapse in a heap. But don’t forget that there are still a few practicalities to consider when you’ve finally completed all three disciplines. Here are the key steps to follow…
Are ketone drinks worth it?
James Witts explains what ketones are and why harnessing them in drinks could help performance
Front crawl: How to get more out of each stroke
Super streamline your swim stroke this winter for faster swim times next season
Why athletes should get their hearts checked
While triathlon is a great way of staying in shape, we also need to be checking that our hearts are fit for purpose too, says Tim Heming. Here he explains why it’s important and how to get it checked
Promoting painkillers sets dangerous precedent
Ironman’s decision to partner with a pain relief brand sends out the wrong message to triathletes that could lead to fatal consequences…
What is the running kinetic chain?
Scott Findlay explains what the running kinetic chain is, how it works and why it’s important
TORQ reveal new Brexit bar
TORQ to launch the Brexit bar, which could be ready for October 31, or possibly not…
Swimming: why is breaststroke slower than front crawl?
Breaststroke speed versus front crawl speed: John Wood explains why swimming breaststroke is slower than swimming front crawl, due to its increased resistance
How to adapt your breaststroke for open water
Swim breaststroke? John Wood explains how to develop an effective stroke for open water
