8-week off-season strength training plan
It’s that time of year when you can take a break from intensive tri training. But don’t pack away your gear just yet! This plan will give you structure to build base strength over the next two months…
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How to reduce the chances of getting a strain and other injuries when swimming
Want to know how to stay afloat when injury is threatening to sink your swim? Dr Catherine Spencer-Smith gives you the prevention prescription you need
Foam rollers: how to use them
A foam roller can help to achieve similar benefits to deep tissue massage and, used correctly, can help to improve flexibility and decrease muscle tension. In conjunction with a regular strength and conditioning programme, this humble piece of equipment can help to keep you injury and niggle-free. Below are four key areas that need the most attention.
Does a woman’s hydration needs differ to a man’s?
Andy Blow from Precision Hydration explains how a woman’s hydration needs differ to that of a man’s
What’s the difference between training for strength and training for endurance?
Dermott Hayes explains the difference between training for strength and training for endurance, and why triathletes need to do both
70.3 bike tips and sessions from David McNamee
Ironman pro and Kona top 3 podium finisher David McNamee shares his top tips for smashing the middle-distance bike leg
Ironman training: how to split your time
Have about 10 hours a week to train for your Ironman but unsure how to split your time and training? 6x Ironman World Champ Dave Scott has this advice so you race to the best of your ability in all three disciplines
Review: Occidental Lanzarote Mar Hotel training facilities
Looking for some winter training in the sun? This new resort on the Lanzarote coast has plenty to offer triathletes.
IMUK 70.3 Exmoor: 5 tips for nailing this tough middle distance triathlon
Racing IMUK 70.3 Exmoor? We have some tips from Matt Sanderson, co-founder of Triathlon Coaching UK, who will be racing it for a 12th time this year. Take it away Matt…
Why do I get knee pain when running downhill?
Are you fine running on the flat and climbs, but suffer knee pain on the descents? Andy Blow discusses three possible causes of knee pain when running downhill
Strength training for running: 6 key exercises
The single-leg movements in these strength training exercises ensure you build up balanced strength. It will also increase the stability of your muscles so every run step is controlled and powerful
Strength training for cycling: 6 key exercises
Build strength across your frame so you’re able to better use your core and upper body to control your bike during long rides and your legs to push harder during every pedal stroke…
Ice baths: new research questions benefits for exercise recovery
The Physiological Society has released new research on the benefits of ice baths for post-exercise recovery.
8 triathlon training myths busted
The line between triathlon training fact and triathlon training fiction is often a blurred one. Here to put things in black and white is the man in the know, Joe Beer…
Explosive contractions found to improve muscle strength
Engaging in short, explosive leg contractions is the most effective way of strengthening muscles, scientists from Loughborough University have found
Chrissie Wellington’s top ten lessons for triathletes
Four-time Ironman world champion tells 220 readers how to become better athletes by using equipment you trust, fuelling properly, visualising the course and more
Ice baths: do they help athletes after intense exercise?
A new meta-analysis of several studies reveals the true results of cold-water immersion after intense exercise
Review: ‘Strength Training For Triathletes’ by Patrick Hagerman
Strength workouts should be part of a triathlete’s training plan year-round – but does this book give you strong advice?
The state of duathlon – feature
We analyse the past and present of duathlon in the UK… and see what the future holds for triathlon’s multisport sibling
Training plan: Winter gym sessions for triathletes
Resistance training builds strength, keeps you focussed on technique and provides an ideal indoor session for the off-season
New issue of 220 Triathlon out now!
20-page Kona special, Spencer Smith gets you ready for your first Ironman, Cannondale launches its Slice on Big Island, and we rate Garmin’s new Forerunner 920XT
December 2014
Featuring a 20-page Kona special, Spencer Smith gets you ready for your first Ironman in 2015, we attend the Cannondale Slice launch on Big Island, and rate Garmin’s new Forerunner 920XT
Strength Training for Triathletes
Author Dr Patrick Hagerman has been a professor of exercise and sports science, a university-level strength and conditioning coach, and an experienced personal trainer and athlete, so he’s a good man to consult on the subject of strength work. His book begins by introducing the concept of strength training, and follows a logical progression through […]
