Hydration should be easy, right? You get thirsty, you drink something. But if it’s really that simple, why do so many athletes come unstuck with hydration-related issues during races and training? Andy Blow explains the common mistakes and how to fix them
Dietician and sports nutritionist Renee McGregor discusses the right amount of sugar for a triathlete in training
Research has found that hyponatremia and low sodium levels are more common among triathletes than first thought. Here we explain how it’s caused and how to avoid it by keeping your sodium levels at recommended levels
Hydration is key to both recovery and race performance, says Nigel Mitchell. Here’s his failsafe hydration facts to counteract the effects of sweat loss…
The race season is upon us, so how do we adopt our perfect racing weight? Here’s multisport author Matt Fitzgerald’s essential guide to getting lean for peak performance, while increasing your power…
Follow this nutritional advice from Kevin Currell, head of performance nutrition at the English Institute of Sport and former British Triathlon’s lead nutritionist, working with the Brownlees, for a fitter, happier, enhanced performance.
Coffee and caffeine have been well documented for its performance enhancing abilities, but does it also make you dehydrated? Andy Blow discusses…
Hyponatremia means low blood sodium levels and is potentially very serious. Andy Blow discusses causes, symptoms and how triathletes can avoid it
Matching your nutritional intake to the training you’re doing (nutritional periodisation) can really help you get the best out of your sessions, says Nigel Mitchell
Most triathletes understand that replacing the sodium lost when they sweat is important for maintaining performance, but they don’t really know why.
Whether you’re thinking about going vegan/vegetarian or are already, Nigel Mitchell explains how to get the most from your meat-free diet…
Want to keep your carb intake under control without feeling depleted of energy? Andrew Hamilton advises…
What’s better when training and racing – ‘real’ nutritious food or sports supplements? Top nutritionist Nigel Mitchell explains how to choose the best products to support your training
Understanding your sweat content helps you tailor your rehydration needs effectively on race-day
It can be tempting to knock back a daily cocktail of supplements, but which ones do you actually need? Nigel Mitchell explains all
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Some times only a takeaway will do at the end of a long day of training, but is this a disaster for your nutrition? No, says head nutritionist for Team Sky Nigel Mitchell, as not all takeaway food is bad. Here he examines the smartest – and the not so smart – choices for triathletes.
Does coffee help you lose weight? Will eating lots of protein make you look like Arnie? Our nutritionist Nigel Mitchell is on hand to debunk the old wives’ tales of sports nutrition…
Boost your health and vitality with these speedy ideas from 220’s resident nutritionist
On a tight budget? There are plenty of cheaper alternatives to energy gels, drinks and bars…
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