I had a triathlon bike fit and wish I’d had one earlier
We headed to The Bike Tailor to discover why a bike fit could well be the best multisport purchase you ever make
Injuries
How to prevent and recover from muscle, tendon and ligament injuries
Should I race a triathlon without socks?
Want to save valuable seconds in transition by racing sockless? Joel Enoch has this blister prevention advice and explains the pros and cons of going sockless
Best Pilates exercises to relieve sore muscles, or DOMS
DOMS, or delayed muscle soreness can impact on your training. Adding Pilates exercises into your triathlon training routine can aid recovery and strengthen key muscles. Chartered physiotherapist Helen O’Leary shares five easy exercises…
Should you go swimming with a cold?
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…
What is hip impingement and how to treat it?
Hip impingement can cause long-term problems if not properly diagnosed and treated. So what is it? What are the symptoms? And how can it be managed?
What’s the difference between your abductors and adductors?
Personal trainer Pete Gaffney explains how important strong abductor and adductor muscles are for athletes, and why they shouldn’t be forgotten in your strength and conditioning workout routine…
How to stay injury-free before the start of race season
As you start to ramp up your training before the start of a new season the risk of injury can also increase. But with the right advice and exercises they can be easily prevented…
Will walking on a torn meniscus make it worse?
Knee injuries can be painful and frustrating, but they can also be confusing. To help, senior physiotherapist Ollie Errser explores if walking on a torn meniscus will make it worse…
How to improve your strength and reduce injury for triathlon racing
Include some S&C work into your training schedule and get ready to elevate your swim, bike and run performance. British Triathlon S&C coach Matt Croyle provides the advice and sessions…
What is jogger’s nipple and how to prevent it?
Exercise is the elixir of life. But every now and then it causes one big problem: jogger’s nipple. Thankfully, not only are there simple ways to treat it, there are proven ways to prevent it, too…
What’s the recovery time for a meniscus tear?
Meniscus tears are common injuries among athletes, but how long do they take to recover? Six Physio’s Ellie Shepherd has the answers…
How to heal a torn meniscus naturally
A meniscus tear is a common injury among athletes but can it repair on its own? Physio Ben Johnson has the answers…
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?
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
Hip pain when running: diagnosis and causes
Sore hips, while common among triathletes, are difficult to diagnose and treat. Luckily 220 physio Emma Deakin knows the signs, symptoms and solutions for hip problems and injuries
Knee osteoarthritis: what it is and how to manage it
A knee osteoarthritis diagnosis doesn’t mean the end of your running or triathlon career, in fact it could be the best thing for it. Brad Beer explains…
Best back stretches for triathletes
A daily, 5-minute stretching routine can be enough to keep common back aches and pains at bay for the active triathlete. Chartered physiotherapist Helen O’Leary has the advice and exercises…
How to prevent motion sickness, seasickness and nausea when swimming
Do you feel seasick while swimming? Suffering from motion sickness and nausea can be fairly common for swimmers. Here, John Wood explores the causes and remedies…
Why is glute strength important?
Wondering why strong glute muscles are important? Physiotherapist Alex Howarth explains and provides three, key glute-strengthening exercises…
What’s the difference between non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and steroids?
Both non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and steroids are used to treat, and reduce, inflammation. However, they work in totally different ways and are used to treat very different conditions. Physiotherapist Alex Howarth explains…
Trochanteric bursitis: causes, symptoms and treatment
Trochanteric bursitis, or lateral hip pain, is a common and painful condition among runners. Here’s everything you need to know to help diagnose, treat and prevent it…
Shin splints vs stress fracture: what’s the difference?
Here we explain the difference between shin splints and stress fractures, how you can tell which one you’re suffering from and, most importantly, how to treat them both…
How do you tell the difference between a soft tissue injury and a stress fracture?
So how do you tell whether your injury is ‘just’ soft tissue or a more serious stress fracture? Physiotherapist Bryony Short explains how to evaluate the symptoms
How to strengthen your back and why triathletes should
Back health is an important topic that many athletes overlook. Here, consultant osteopath Michael Fatica explains why it needs your attention
