Courgette and cinnamon muffins recipe
These nourishing and sustaining courgette cinnamon muffins go down a treat, especially at breakfast when they’re warm and slathered with butter and marmalade
Training
Triathlon training plans and information for all levels from beginner to expert inlcuding nutritional information and how to deal with injuries.
Functional threshold power boosting (FTP) turbo training session
Mind-and body-friendly workout that still delivers tangible fitness gains
Chocolate avocado cake recipe
Avocados transport the chocolate cake from a naughty treat to a good, very good and testy delight, which is full of nutrients
The benefits of running indoors on a treadmill
Now coronavirus is forcing us to swap the trails for a treadmill, we take a look at how treadmill running can improve your performance so you will smash your next race – whenever that is…
How to stay sane and keep exercising through the Covid-19 pandemic
Sports psychologist Sarah Huntley shares her top 5 tips for staying sane and focussed during the coronavirus lockdown
Coronavirus: how to stay motivated through the pandemic
Struggling for motivation through these strange times? Here’s Martyn Brunt with some stirring talk, Brunty-style…
How to improve your swim kick on dry-land
Here are three land-based swim drills that will improve your leg kick in front crawl
Should your ankles be rigid or flexible when cycling?
Is your ankle position on the bike important for optimum pedalling efficiency? Not necessarily says Nik Cook
How does endurance sports affect your lungs and respiratory system?
Endurance training enhances the respiratory system in a number of ways. Here we explain the key adaptations
Indoor strength training: 3 quick workouts for swim, bike and run
Senior physiologist at The Centre for Health and Human Performance (CHHP), Jim Pate shares 3 quick and easy strength training workouts to do at home; one for each of triathlon’s disciplines
Strength training for swimming: 6 key gym exercises
The following exercises have been designed to increase your range of motion and power so that every swim stroke you make becomes more dynamic and helps you cover more distance
Key core workout videos for swim, bike and run
Spending more time indoors than you would like? Then maximise this time by working on your core. Here are some key core workouts for swim, bike and run
Rowing: Which muscles does rowing use and how does that help your tri performance?
We explain that why it’s leg power, rather than arm power, rowing particularly helps
Home workouts: how to improve your run in your home
Condition yourself to run faster and stay injury free with this 60min at home session
Chrissie Wellington on… Swim training out of the pool
The four-time Ironman champion provides some key drills and gym exercises to keep your swimming on track
Covid-19 dry-land swim training ideas and videos for the home
Don’t let coronavirus impact your swim training. Check out these videos for dry-land swim workout ideas, so your swim doesn’t suffer during the current pandemic
Coronavirus: How athletes can look after their immunity and respiratory health
Professor Greg Whyte explains how triathletes and other athletes can look after themselves during the Covid-19 pandemic
Cycling on rollers: how to do it and their training benefits
With coronavirus forcing us to train inside it might a good time to give cycling on rollers a try. Joe Beer explains their benefits
Four 20-minute healthy and tasty recipes
Four nutritious, ‘fast food’ alternatives that can be whipped up in less than 20mins and help satiate the munchies
Eating protein throughout the day reduces muscle loss in older people
Eating more protein at breakfast or lunchtime could help older people maintain muscle mass with advancing age, and reduce age-related muscle loss says new study
Improve your swim at home with these dry-land workouts
If you can’t get to the pool for whatever reason you can still work on your swim strength. Here to help you build crucial swim endurance is Andy Blow
Coronavirus: What should I do if my A-race is cancelled?
Coronavirus disease (Covid-19) is causing havoc across the globe, not least to the world of sport with events being cancelled or postponed at an alarming rate. So what happens to all that training if you find your A-race has been cancelled? Coach Dermott Hayes has the advice…
The vitamin B complex: Why are the B vitamins important to athletes, and should you supplement?
Sports nutritionist Stephen Smith explains all you need to know about the different B vitamins and when, or whether, athletes should supplement.
How to build cycling strength with a big-gear workout
How to build cycling-specific strength on the bike, without having to head to the gym
