Two simple questions to ask yourself to improve your swim skills
Just ask these two questions after each and every repetition, and you’ll find your swimming improves loads…
Training
Triathlon training plans and information for all levels from beginner to expert inlcuding nutritional information and how to deal with injuries.
How to maintain your swim skills during hard training
Getting the balance right between fitness gains and skill improvement can be tricky, but luckily swim coach Andrew Sheaff has the strategies you need to achieve both at the same time…
Almond and apricot rice balls
These apricot and almond rice balls are rich in carbs and healthy fats, and provide fantastic energy to prevent you bonking on long rides
Buckwheat galettes
These buckwheat galettes with garlicky mushrooms and bacon are packed with protein, minerals, vitamins C, D and B and gut-friendly soluble fibre. Enjoy!
Chickpea falafel bites
Snacks are ideal for the triathlete on the go, whether
they’re a top-up mid-ride or an easy grab pre-
or post- exercise. Cue these super-easy falafel bites…
How to improve endurance doing shorter swim reps
Doing short, sharp swim sessions to build endurance might sounds counterintuitive, but trust me, says swim coach Andrew Sheaff, it works…
How to recover from racing triathlon
Joining us on the coaching team is an athlete who knows a thing or two about recovering well from short-course racing to ensure a long, strong season. Over to Non Stanford…
Cheesy chorizo & courgette muffins
These savoury muffins are delicious for breakfast or post-exercise recovery. Pop them in your feed pouch for some on-the-bike sustenance on dawn rides
Green tea matcha on rice
Try this incredibly easy and flavoursome green tea matcha on rice recipe; a kind of deconstructed sushi with green tea! Matcha contains antioxidant flavonoids called catechins. These can reduce inflammation, help fight disease and infections, contribute to cardiovascular health, and protect cells from DNA damage. An excellent source of carbohydrate and fibre and a good […]
Best Pilates exercises to do postpartum
The best way to restart exercise and training postpartum is gently, which is why Pilates is ideal. Lauren Drinkwater explains more…
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
Chocolate bark
I couldn’t talk about antioxidants without a recipe using good quality dark chocolate. Try it in this chocolate bark; it’s an excellent source of flavonoids, including catechins, epicatechins, and procyanidins, which can help reduce inflammation, improve blood flow, lower blood pressure, and enhance the function of blood vessels. The higher percentage of cocoa solids the […]
Cranberry and walnut salad
Try this vibrant, antioxidant-rich salad after a workout with a good hunk of sourdough…
Tofu, mushroom and beetroot burger
Free radicals can cause all kinds of mayhem in the body, but luckily we have antioxidants at our disposal. Cue this bountiful beetroot burger…
Three easy ways to accelerate your swim progress
Swim coach Andrew Sheaff presents three simple strategies that will kick-start some real swim improvement…
Best exercises to improve your swim breathing
Mess up your breathing in the swim and you’ll lose crucial speed. Luckily, Andrew Sheaff has three simple exercises to help you breathe easy…
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…
Will I still get a benefit if I do my bike training with someone slower than me?
Going on a training ride with someone who you know pedals at a slower pace than you? Well luckily, the session will still have its benefits. Philip Hatzis explains…
The forgotten component of swimming improvement
Swimming isn’t just about speed, it’s about speed at an appropriate effort. Andrew Sheaff explains how you can swim at the same speed but with less effort…
How to improve pelvic floor strength
Pelvic floor dysfunction is a very common complaint among women, but it’s too often ignored, leading to further problems. Here, Lauren Drinkwater examines the causes, symptoms and must-do 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…
Protein pancakes with berries
Ideal for the busy triathlete, these super-quick pancakes will replenish depleted glycogen and electrolyte stores and help repair and rebuild muscles post exercise
Why is glute strength important?
Wondering why strong glute muscles are important? Physiotherapist Alex Howarth explains and provides three, key glute-strengthening exercises…
