How to prevent and recover from muscle, tendon and ligament injuries
Thanks to two years of home-working, there’s been an increase in reported back, shoulder and neck problems. Here, performance coach Rob Madden provides a few simple exercises to help improve posture and general wellbeing
Venous surgeon Professor Mark Whiteley explains all you need to know about varicose veins and how they’re affected by exercise
Athletes must maintain a sound immune system to meet optimal training and performance goals. Nutritionist Rob Hobson explains how to stay safe and healthy.
To ensure you’re on top form for your first triathlon of the year, professor Greg Whyte introduces the concept of ‘prehabilitation’ to help stave off season-derailing injury and enhance recovery
Suffer with sore knees while running and want a bit more support? Here are some of the top deals on the best knee supports for running…
The advice until now has been to follow the RICE protocol to treat a sprain, but research suggests you should call the POLICE in. James Witts explains…
Many physiotherapists believe we should prioritise our feet as we would our teeth or eyes. Why? Because our feet give us stability, balance, grip and act as shock absorbers. Here are some key Pilates exercises to help strengthen our feet and ankles…
Delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS) is a common complaint among triathletes. Our resident physio has some simple exercises to help cope with calf soreness and build muscle endurance
Dr Cath Spencer-Smith details the 10 most common running injuries, how best to prevent
them from occurring, and how to treat them if they do strike
Sports therapist Chris Kitson explains how best to avoid, manage and treat the most common injuries among female triathletes
Find out pro triathlete Holly Lawrence’s secrets to recovery and how she stays fit and injury free during race season.
Little is understood about endometriosis, yet it has a hugely debilitating effect on a woman’s body. Here, triathlete and endo sufferer Liz Howard explains how she trains through it…
Moving and exercising more can be one of the most effective ways to improve our mental health, but triathletes also need to know when to slow down, writes Tim Heming
What are the benefits of cold showers? James Witts investigates
Does your knee swell after running? Physio Brad Beer discusses possible causes and solutions
If you’re getting bad earache after swimming or racing it could be swimmer’s ear. Here’s some advice for treating and preventing it
Do your joints click and pop? Don’t worry, this is perfectly normal, says physiotherapist Caoimhe McNamara, as long as the noise is pain free.
At best, muscle imbalance will not allow you to perform at your optimum; at worst, it could cause an injury. Physio Caoimhe McNamara explains causes and treatment so you can stay in balance
Situated in the neck and upper thorax, a strong trapezius muscle is vital for triathletes wanting to perform at their best. Physio Rachel McCulloch explains why it’s important, the best stretches for it and what to do if it starts to hurt
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
Lots of people will suffer from the embarrassing, and often painful condition called piles at some point in their lives, even athletes. Surgeon Amyn Haji explains all you need to know…
Suffer with restless leg syndrome? Physio Sarah Green explains causes, treatment and prevention
Your lymphatic system plays a crucial role in keeping you healthy, says Joel Enoch, here’s how…
Worried your sweat smells of ammonia? Sports scientist Andy Blow discusses possible causes and solutions
