How to use moderate training to boost immunity and reduce the risk of catching colds and viruses If your training has been blighted by colds and flu, there may be more than bad luck at play. Research shows that intense…
Dr Tamsin Lewis gives us the low-down on how to avoid colds this winter. We’ve all been there. You wake up, feeling a bit groggy. Then the headache kicks in, your nose starts running and your muscles ache. Not only…
Spot the signs to avoid dehydration and maintain performance when competing. “The main reason for dehydration is insufficient fluid intake to match exercise sweat losses,” says Dr Sam Oliver, exercise physiology lecturer at Bangor University. “Studies suggest that a two…
Coconut water and oil may have shot to nutritional stardom over the last few years, but if you’re looking for a low calorie protein boost, coconut flour could be just the thing. It contains 22g of protein per 100g of…
Nobody suggests that drinking to excess will improve your PB, but just how much does the occasional tipple affect your training? We all know there’s nothing like a cool pint after a hot bike ride or run. And for most…
Cramps are a common running and cycling injury, here’s how to avoid them Leg cramps are painful muscle contractions and once they start, it’s hard to shake them (Illustration: Peter Greenwood) It’s not known exactly what triggers cramp, but it’s…
How to overcome fallen arches and run injury free. Fallen arches are a common running injury, but it’s very hard to regain strength in this area (Illustration: Peter Greenwood) Fallen arches, also know as having flat feet, or pes planus,…
If you’re looking to get back to your peak in the fastest time possible, try these brand new recovery tights from 2XU. The tights provide over foot compression for rapid recovery and is engineered with 2XU’s trademark powerful PWX 105D…
Triathlon has opened up a new world of socialising and relationships for age-grouper, Amy Kilpin As we immerse ourselves deep in training, races and performance data, we can sometimes overlook why we are taking part in triathlon in the first…
One lucky Triathlon Plus reader can win free entry to the Nation’s Triathlon – Sprint or Olympic The 12th Annual Nation’s Triathlon will take place Sunday, September 10, 2017 in the nation’s capital, Washington, D.C. It features a course that…