Why do I have a black toenail and how can I treat it?
Black toenails are common among triathletes, but what causes them and how can they be treated and prevented? Nick Beer provides the answers…
Injuries
How to prevent and recover from muscle, tendon and ligament injuries
Jeffing: What it is and how to try it
You might have heard people talk about ‘Jeffing’, but what is it, how can it help you and should you try it?
Lyme disease: why we need to tackle it now
More awareness is needed of this little-understood disease that is damaging the health of too many triathletes
How to look after your feet and reduce the risk of run injuries
Look after your feet and they’ll look after you. Here’s how to do exactly that…
What’s an overuse injury, and how can you treat or prevent it?
It’s no secret that triathletes are prone to overuse injuries. Physiotherapist Lauren Priest explains all you need to know about overuse injuries, including how to prevent them from occurring
How can yoga improve triathlon performance?
Yoga can reduce injury and strengthen your swim, bike and run performance. And now’s the perfect time to breathe and stretch…
URTIs: What are they, causes and how to prevent them
Upper respiratory tract infections can quickly derail your training and racing schedule and goals. Here, three of the world’s top ear, nose and throat experts provide their top advice on how to manage, treat and prevent the most common conditions that can affect triathletes…
The 9 most common triathlon pains and how to prevent them
Pain is part and parcel of triathlon. But are there proven ways to prevent and overcome the most common race-day aches and strains? And when should you DNF or crack on to the finish line? Let’s find out…
Stitches when running: What causes it and how to prevent it
Getting a stitch when running can wreak havoc in your training or race, so how can you prevent it? Sports scientist Andy Blow and S&C coach Nick Beer provides the remedies…
Dental hygiene: Why triathletes shouldn’t neglect their teeth
New research suggests endurance athletes’ dental health isn’t up to scratch…
Overseas triathlon insurance: Why you should read the small-print
A recent crash in Ironman 70.3 Mallorca throws a spotlight on insurance for overseas races and making sure you have the right level of cover
Best resistance bands in 2024
Resistance bands have a host of strength training and prehab uses, and are particularly known to help athletes build strength and mobility to avoid injury. Here’s a round up of our top resistance bands
How to improve your posture for triathlon
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
Varicose veins: What they are, causes, and how to treat them
Venous surgeon Professor Mark Whiteley explains all you need to know about varicose veins and how they’re affected by exercise
How to avoid infection as an athlete
Athletes must maintain a sound immune system to meet optimal training and performance goals. Nutritionist Rob Hobson explains how to stay safe and healthy.
How to prevent injury before your first triathlon
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
Best knee supports for running
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…
How to treat a sprained ankle
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…
The best Pilates exercises for triathletes to help strengthen feet and ankles
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…
What is DOMS?
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
The 10 most common run injuries and how to prevent them
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
What are the most common injuries among female triathletes?
Sports therapist Chris Kitson explains how best to avoid, manage and treat the most common injuries among female triathletes
Holly Lawrence shares her top 70.3 recovery tips
Find out pro triathlete Holly Lawrence’s secrets to recovery and how she stays fit and injury free during race season.
Exercising with endometriosis: a triathlete’s story
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…
