Year on year Puma seem to raise their bar when it comes to running shoes. The Vectana 2 is another improvement to their range for all those pronating feet out there. A selection of quality, occasionally sumptuous materials and a flawless construction will prove a match for many more premium or well-established brands, even without […]
Skins’ latest recovery offering is designed to enhance the circulation of blood to tired muscles after exercise. At a RRP of £69.98, the tights may seem like a steep purchase, but compared to those constant coffer-draining recovery drinks, the one-off procurement of a pair of Skins could work out as the cheaper option. The title […]
The Zipvit ZV 10 is a nice and simple chew; they’re easy to digest and have a satisfying flavour and texture. Containing simple carbohydrate (CHO) and salt, the whole pack contains a slightly higher level of energy (153.9 kcal) than you’d usually get from your average sports drink. So when mixed with 500ml of water […]
Out of the box the Mavics scream quality and, when you pick them up, their lightness and stiffness is instantly impressive. All of the key tri-specific features are present including a large in-to-out strap, heel-toe bumpers and a large heel loop. The inner is soft and comfortable in bare feet and is treated with an […]
Stripped down to the bare necessities, the 110 offers combined GPS and heart rate training without frills or complication. Size-wise, it’s incredibly compact, and GPS watches have certainly come a long way from the Star Trek-esque monstrosities of a few years ago. Out and about, it quickly locks onto its satellites and the reassuringly thin […]
This is a novel approach to fuelling where the addition of 1g of L-Carnitine to 19g of carbohydrate is purported to encourage fat metabolism as an energy store to spare muscle glycogen. L-Carnitine has been linked to this but there’s limited evidence for sports performance enhancement in the literature. We certainly didn’t notice any tangible […]
Smartly styled triathlon suit and comfy, but a little on the small side
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Core stability training has become accepted as an integral part of sports conditioning. But just how effective is it?
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McCormack’s rival for Aussie Olympic squad continues fine 2011 form
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