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…
We’ve all heard the saying ‘No pain, no gain’, but is this really the best advice? Triathlon training is sometimes a tricky balance. Most of us know that in order to improve at triathlon, you need to train hard and…
Yoga and pilates can be helpful to support your training program, provided they are well-taught and tailored to your body requirements, preferably in small classes or one-to-one sessions.
Warm up before running over winter to avoid triathlon injuries sneaking up on you in the cold It’s freezing, it’s dark, you’re off for a run and you haven’t even warmed up properly. How are your poor muscles ever going…
Simply Feet’s guide to preventing a common affliction Shin splints, otherwise known as medial tibial stress syndrome, often affects runners and triathletes. This can cause problems to your training routine, and the pain may made worse during a run, so it’s…
Lynne Cantwell of Six Physio explains which muscle-building exercises will boost your race times and keep you injury free.
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…
Physiotherapist and Cardiff Triathletes coach Patrick Lees on three common knee injuries and how to avoid them.
How do you relax after a cycling session? A hot bath? An ice bath? Or do you just collapse into bed? Yoga has been practiced for thousands of years, but it is not the sole preserve of extremely flexible people…
Jon Grayson of Six Physio explains how to get running again if you’re struggling with lower leg pain.