What’s anaerobic training?
We explain how anaerobic training differs to aerobic training, and why it’s beneficial to include some in your workouts
Training
Triathlon training plans and information for all levels from beginner to expert inlcuding nutritional information and how to deal with injuries.
What’s the shortest triathlon?
If you want to give triathlon a go, but worried about your fitness, the super-sprint or ‘starter’ triathlon is the shortest recognised distance, but there are other options as well says Matt Baird.
How to train for your first sprint-distance triathlon
Entered your first sprint-distance triathlon but nervous about what you’ve taken on? Tim Don shares his top tips for beginners aiming for tri glory
Ross Edgley: Training Tips for Red Bull Neptune Steps
Thinking of taking on the Red Bull Neptune Steps race? We spent a day with Ross Edgley, fresh from the Great British Swim, to find out how to beat this monster event…
Get lean for tri: Does it matter what time of day you eat?
Want to get lean for tri and wondering if there is a best time to eat to maximise muscle gain and weight loss? Sports nutritionist Stephen Smith has this advice for meal times
Do I need to adapt my front crawl swim stroke for Ironman?
Aiming for your first long-distance triathlon after a few seasons of short, and wondering if you need to change some aspects of your front crawl swim stroke to help you cope with the 3.8km swim? John Wood has this advice…
Cycling hot foot: Why do the balls of my feet get hot when cycling?
Do the balls of your feet get hot when cycling, particularly on long rides and when climbing? You are probably suffering from ‘hot foot’ says Nik Cook. Here he explains what it is, and possible causes
Should you pedal at a high cadence?
A new study suggests spinning (cycling with a high cadence) is only beneficial for elites
How much strength training should kids do?
Is your child a keen athlete? Top sports injury rehab specialist Nick Beer explains how much strength training children should do, and how to introduce it into their schedule.
How should I warm up for a run?
The essential run warm-up routine from the multiple ITU world champ Spencer Smith
Upper body strength: how to improve yours with these 4 exercises
Good upper body strength is important for athletes, particularly triathletes, if they want to perform at their best and protect themselves from injury. Here are four exercises that will help you improve your upper body strength.
What is a triathlon?
A triathlon is one, demanding, race composed of three different elements to it; swim, bike and run. We explain how it works
Extreme exercise found not to increase risk of cardiovascular disease, say scientists
Does extreme exercise make middle-aged male athletes more prone to heart problems? No, says sports cardiologist Dr Benjamin Levine
Lucy Charles-Barclay’s top 5 tips for race-day
She holds the Kona swim record and has finished runner-up on four occasions. Yes, it’s the one and only Lucy Charles-Barclay and she’s here with her top tips for tri race day
What happens to your body when you start exercising after a break?
Physio Shelly Chakraborty explains what happens to your body when you start exercising or begin again after period of rest
4 exercises to build lower body strength
Having good lower body strength will improve your athletic performance and help reduce your risk of injury. Nick Beer explains 4 exercises that will help you improve your lower body strength
Should you maintain your racing weight over winter?
Wondering how much weight gain you should allow yourself in winter? And how you maintain weight throughout the season? Tim Don explains what works for him and shares some advice
Chrissie Wellington explains how to recover from an iron-distance triathlon
The Four-time Ironman world champion shares her advice on how best to recover after an Ironman-distance triathlon…
Improve your cycling technique for standing uphill climbs
Struggle to get, and stay, out of the saddle when trying to power up the hills? Only manage a few minutes before having to sit back down? Nik Cook has this session and advice
Are women-only races progressive or patronising?
Following the backlash that met Ironman after the launch of its Iron Girl 5km fun run in Bolton, Tim Heming investigates the sport’s appetite for female-only events
How much should you pee during an Ironman?
Wondering how much, and how often, you should pee during an Ironman? Hydration expert Andy Blow of Precision Hydration explains
Lucy Charles-Barclay on triathlon nutrition
Kona 2017 and 2018 silver medallist Lucy Charles-Barclay talks to Tim Heming about her nutrition
Why do muscles still hurt a few days after exercise?
Physiotherapist Gbemi Adedipe explains what causes your muscles to still ache and hurt a few days after exercising hard
Free 8-week indoor training plan for winter
Hate training indoors during the miserable winter weather? Join the club! But with our 8-week plan you’ll (almost) enjoy every second!
