Swim breathing drills for front crawl
This freestyle swim training session will help you develop effective breathing for the pool and open water, so you can unleash your inner swim beast!
Training
Triathlon training plans and information for all levels from beginner to expert inlcuding nutritional information and how to deal with injuries.
Why do I feel extremely lethargic the week of my period?
Feel lethargic during your period and struggle to train? Our experts Lucy-ann Prideaux and Auriel Forrester have some advice
How including good fats in your diet can help you race better
Enduring stomach problems when racing is a common problem for triathletes. Dave Scott explains how including good fats in your diet can help you combat them and race faster and stronger
8 strength building gym exercises for triathletes
Here are eight effective gym exercises that will help increase your overall strength for all three triathlon disciplines.
How much dehydration can you tolerate during an Ironman?
Sports scientist Andy Blow of Precision Hydration discusses how much dehydration athletes can cope with during a long-distance triathlon, without it having a detrimental effect on their tri performance
Are protein shakes actually worth it?
Wondering whether you need to drink protein shakes or rely on your diet for all your protein needs? Joel Enoch explains all
Cycling doesn’t damage men’s sexual or urinary functions
Scientists find male cyclists are not more prone to sexual or urinary problems than other athletes
How to use caffeine to improve your athletic performance
Want to get the most from a caffeine boost? Then save it for the important races, when you need it most say scientists
Self-massage: how to treat your aches and pains
Hold the jokes – self-massage can help those aching leg muscles no end. So, Chris Blythin asks, why not take a hands-on approach?
Why do I get elbow pain when I swim?
Get a pain on the inside of your elbows when you swim? It could be swimmer’s elbow says Dan Bullock. Here he discusses causes, treatment and prevention
How to improve your aero bike position… off the bike at home
In theory, improved aerodynamics equals free speed. But as Andy Bullock explains, there’s more to it than dropping your handlebars and lifting your saddle
3 high-risk strategies for race-day
Want to take a gamble and try and beat the rest of the pack? Try these high-risk strategies for huge race-day rewards
Running: 5 drills that will improve your run technique
Adding some simple drills to your run training could vastly improve your running form, and they needn’t take long. Paul Larkins limbers up…
10 irritating minor tri ailments and how to treat them
Nothing stops a triathlete in their tracks quite like an irritating ailment. Amy Swan reveals some common tri problems, and how you can beat them
Why do my legs tire quicker than my lungs, when training?
Do your legs get fatigued when running or cycling way before you get out of breath? Joe Beer explains what causes this and how you can adjust your training so your legs catch up with your cardiovascular system
How to reach your optimal bodyweight for triathlon
Apart from training smarter and harder, the next best way to get faster is to hit your optimal body weight. Joe Friel shows you how…
How to start running after a calf injury
Paul Larkins explains the best ways to get your running back on track without risking further injury
How can I increase the length of my swim stroke?
Wondering how to increase the length of your front crawl stroke so you increase your speed, and whether you should up your stroke rate to optimise speed? Dan Bullock has the answers
Is it better to train indoors or outdoors?
Wondering whether you should do all your winter triathlon training indoors on a treadmill and turbo or brave the outside elements? Andy Blow weighs up the pros and cons of both
Beginning regular exercise can reverse heart damage
Exercise can reverse damage to sedentary, ageing hearts and help prevent risk of future heart failure, say cardiologists at UT Southwestern and Texas Health Resources
5 foods that… fight cold and flu
Don’t let the winter bugs bite by including these 5 foods in your diet
How to plan your race season
Want to start planning your triathlon race season but don’t know how to begin? Six times Ironman World Champion Dave Scott has this advice
Weak core muscles can cause lower back pain
New research highlights how important developing a strong core is for endurance athletes
