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About: Dr Hussain Al-Zubaidi is a lifestyle TV doctor and Team GB age-group long-distance triathlete. Movement, community and nutrition are three cornerstones of his personal and professional life. He has a varied portfolio career across several sectors. These include being the Royal College of GPs lifestyle and physical activity lead, Leamington personalised care lead, plus a Swim England and Nutritank clinical advisor. He runs a pioneering NHS-based lifestyle clinic and fitness club helping to educate and support patients to eat better, move more and connect with their community. He has a strong focus on health span, highlighting the lifestyle required to achieve and maintain the highest quality of life for maximum amount of time. He is a well-respected educator delivering numerous talks and lectures to audiences both professional and public, including a regular weekly slot on the Channel 4 show Steph’s Packed Lunch.

Articles by Dr Hussain Al-Zubaidi

Should you go swimming with a cold? Here’s the doctor’s advice

Feeling under the weather and wondering whether or not you should go swimming with a cold? Here’s Dr Hussain Al-Zubaidi with the answer…

29 May 2026 / 17:23 BST29 May 2026 / 17:23 BST

Should you go swimming with a cold? Here’s the doctor’s advice

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Does triathlon cause shingles?

Shingles is a debilitating and painful condition, but how susceptible are triathletes to developing it? And how can it be managed?

9 November 2023 / 09:59 GMT9 November 2023 / 09:59 GMT

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How to waterproof a wound for swimming

Should you go swimming if you’ve got a cut or broken skin? Dr Hussain Al-Zubaidi explains what’s safe and how to prepare for your swim

1 November 2023 / 11:23 GMT1 November 2023 / 11:29 GMT

“I wasn’t really prepared, but I took a shot!” XTERRA sees stunning performances on a scorching day in the Dolomites

Former XTERRA World Cup champions Arthur Serrières and Alizée Paties of France pulled on their trail shoes and claimed the 2026 XTERRA European Championship Full Distance titles on Saturday, June 20 in Molveno, Trentino, Italy. With Lake Molveno sitting at 21°C, air temperatures rising to 29°C, and the Brenta Dolomites towering over three days of […]

Amazon UK Prime Day 2026 live: we reveal the best triathlon deals

Amazon UK Prime Day is here and it’s shaping up to be a record sale for tri bargains. We’ve gathered some of the best, exclusive deals on triathlon kit for you to choose from. Let’s be honest, with three sports rolled into one, triathlon isn’t exactly a budget-friendly hobby. From wetsuits and running shoes to […]

Is your training putting you at risk of skin cancer? Here’s how to identify the signs and stay skin-safe when outdoors

Long hours of training outside equal lots of sun exposure. But are you keeping your skin safe enough? Here’s how to do it, as well as recommendations for the best sunscreen for athletes. After retiring from a successful, 17-year triathlon career, Georgie Rutherford had just thrown herself into her Long Run Collective coaching venture when […]

“He did not make it easy for me!” Martin Van Riel battles local favourite Valdemar Solok in thrilling Ironman 70.3 Elsinore race

GB’s Kat Matthews found an extra gear to take the women’s race at Ironman 70.3 Elsinore, but the men’s race was equally dynamic from the outset, with a battle between Van Riel and home hero Solok. What happened in the swim with South Africa’s Jamie Riddle and Germany’s Hannes Butters pushing the pace in the […]

“I was like ‘bam, switch on!’” GB’s Kat Matthews takes impressive victory in Ironman 70.3 Elsinore

Set against the stunning backdrop of the 15th-century Kronborg Castle, IRONMAN 70.3 Elsinore delivered a day of world-class racing as Great Britain’s Kat Matthews claimed an impressive victory. What happened in the swim The women’s race began at a relentless pace, with Australia’s Natalie Van Coevorden leading the way out of the water in a […]