How to prevent running impact from causing stress fractures of the foot Stress fractures in the foot are usually caused by the feet’s weight-bearing bones cracking because of the pressure of repeated strikes against hard surfaces that you incur when…
Written by Alex Clark MCSP, In-House Physiotherapist at Neo G Getting injured is one of the worst things about working out or taking part in a sport, and it’s more common than you might think, with more than one-in-ten of…
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.