Do female athletes need to carb-load more, or less, than male ones before a race?
Wondering if a woman’s pre-race carb-loading strategy should differ to a man’s? James Witts looks at the evidence
Nutrition
Vegan Cold Sichuan Sesame Noodles
Here we have a noodle dish to blow you away, from expert nutritionist Kate Percy.
Is weight a bad measure of fitness?
Using weight as a measure for performance is at best lazy and misguided, at worst destructive to long-term health, argues Tim Heming
Triathlon nutrition – our ultimate guide to fuelling
Your fuelling strategy for triathlon should be a shifting picture, reflecting your training and the time of year. Here we unlock the secrets of periodised nutrition to make you a stronger, faster triathlete…
New Year meal plan for triathletes
Beat the post-Christmas bloat and get back on track after the festive season with Nigel Mitchell’s super-healthy menu for triathletes…
What is a detox and is it necessary?
After a period of excess (which might have happened during the off-season!) there’s often a suggestion of needing a detox, a purification of all the self-indulgence. So what is a detox? What does it really involve? And is it truly necessary? Renee McGregor examines the truth…
3 recipes using Christmas leftovers
Christmas can be a culinary minefield for the triathlete, especially with all the inevitable parties that continue until the year rolls into the next
Chicken versus turkey: which is best for you?
Which is better for you, chicken or turkey? We deliver the 220 verdict on which one’s better for a triathlete’s dinner
Four Christmas smoothie recipes
With Christmas around the corner, leading performance nutritionist Danny Webber from Nutrition X gives us four nutrient-packed smoothie recipes to keep our diets in tact over the festive period…
Beat Christmas weight gain
The season of festive treats and stodgy puds is upon us! Our nutrition expert Nigel Mitchell explains how you can indulge without losing fitness…
How to survive the Christmas feasting
How to stay on track without being a festive killjoy
What’s the difference between BMI and BMR?
Performance nutritionist Stephan Smith explains the difference between BMI and BMR, and why BMR is more relevant for athletes
Does caffeine affect male and female athletes differently?
Does caffeine affect men differently to women? Who responds best to caffeine in a triathlon? James Witts investigates the evidence
4 key energy products to carry race day
Here the four key energy products that need to be part of your race day arsenal
Are ketone drinks worth it?
James Witts explains what ketones are and why harnessing them in drinks could help performance
Can you overdo protein?
Increased your protein intake and now worries you’re overdoing it? Well it’s very unlikely you’re eating too much, says Jon Hodgkinson, nutritionist for Triathlon Coaching UK. Here’s his top advice…
Could potatoes be an alternative to energy gels?
Potato found to have same energy-boosting benefits as carbohydrate gels
Why do you put on weight when you hit middle-age?
Wonder why you’ve started to put on weight despite eating and exercising the same as always? Scientists from Karolinska Institutet, Sweden, discover the reason lies in the decline of your lipid turnover…
Body composition testing: what’s the best and most accurate test?
Body composition testing is a valuable tool if you’re looking to lose weight, put on muscle mass or want to improve your sporting performance. Nick Beer explains three popular body composition tests
How much food (kcals) should I eat for my training?
Training about 10-12 hours a week and want to make sure you’re eating the right amount? Here’s Sophie Heath, a registered nutritionist, with the advice and calculations
Tapering nutrition: what should you eat during the taper period
What you eat during the taper can make or break your race. Here’s how to master pre-race nutrition
What are the differences between saturated and unsaturated fats?
Confused about fats? Renee McGregor explains all you need to know about saturated and unsaturated fats and how they differ
How Lucy Charles-Barclay fuels her races
A month ago Lucy Charles-Barclay stormed round Challenge Roth to win convincingly. Here, in her own words, is how she fuels her long-distance events
How long does caffeine stay in the body, and for how long do you feel its affects?
Caffeine is possibly the most effective legal drug in triathlon, says James Witts. Here he explains how much time it spends in the body and for how long you can feel its affects
