Are women the stronger sex?
On average, men have bigger hearts, lungs and muscles, so how are women seemingly closing the endurance gender gap? James Witts investigates…
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How to train and race triathlon on a budget
Don’t let misconceptions of cost, carbon and crazed competition stop you from taking up triathlon. It’s easier, cheaper and more accessible than you think. Here are 19 ways to cut the cost of triathlon
Does heavy training lead to both brain and body fatigue, and bad decision making?
The answer’s a potential yes according to recent research into exercise-derived neural fatigue…
Sodium bicarbonate: why athletes take it and how it improves performance
Heard sodium bicarbonate can improve your performance? James Witts explains the why and how of this popular supplement
Triathlon nutrition – our ultimate guide to fuelling
Your fuelling strategy for triathlon should be a shifting picture, reflecting your training and the time of year. Here we unlock the secrets of periodised nutrition to make you a stronger, faster triathlete…
Aftershokz Xtrainerz swim headphones
Like listening to music when you swim? James Witts puts these bone-conducting swim headphones from Aftershokz to the test
What’s the Mediterranean diet and is it good for athletes?
Study shows vast performance gains in athletes eating a Mediterranean diet
What is the Paleo diet, and is it suitable for a triathlete training for an Ironman?
Heard that the Paleo diet can help you lose weight, but unsure whether it’s suitable to fuel your Ironman training? James Witts explains…
20 of the latest triathlon training hacks for extra speed
Applying innovative science and a few proven ideas will provide the catalyst for tri improvements and enjoyment this season. Here are 20 ways to break through every barrier and supercharge your tri
How to train smart
Worried you’re training too hard? You’re not alone. Triathletes often tread a fine line between peak performance and deep-rooted fatigue. Thankfully, we’re here to help you train smart
Carb rinsing: can it really improve your athletic performance?
Concerned you’ll bonk but can’t stomach eating another sickly-sweet gel? No worries – carb rinsing’s the way to go, just learn to swill and spit
Eating fish helps boost sleep and athletic performance
Research shows how eating fish just once a week can help sleep and boost performance
Glycogen-depleted training improves performance without sacrificing immunity
New research suggests that glycogen-depleted training improves your triathlon performance without sacrificing your immunity…
Off-season sports psychology: 6 tips for a developing a winning mindset for the season ahead
Planning, positivity and brain manipulation will have you starting the new tri season on a flyer. Here’s how to build your multisport mental fortitude…
How to run like Gwen Jorgensen
We ask the Olympic champ’s coach Jamie Turner to talk us through her run form
How to recover from a triathlon so you’re strong and ready for the next
Having a meticulous recovery strategy for when you cross the line will not only make the next week more bearable, but turn you into a stronger racer at your following triathlon. James Witts explains how to recover from a triathlon better and faster so you’re strong and ready to go again…
ISLABIKES LUATH 700
We tested the Luath 700 from kid’s cycle specialist Islabikes for fit, function and teen-specific details
Sports nutrition news: omega-3, beetroot, caffeine & nitrates
Small innovative tweaks to your nutrition can result in significant payback. James Witts explores the latest research to find what could help triathletes
Explained: why lactic acid is your friend, not foe
Despite its reputation as a performance limiter, we reveal how lactic acid is actually what boosts your aerobic and anaerobic power…
Train carb-free to boost your body’s fat-burning ability
Training without carbs will boost your fat metabolism and ultimately enable you to go harder, longer. James Witts reports on how to fast to get fast…
A triathlete’s guide to warming up
We look at why a proficient warm-up prior to training and racing is so important
TomTom Runner Cardio run watch review
We review TomTom’s Runner Cardio and decide we’d wait for the second-generation to iron out the flaws
