Triathlon injuries can be hard to fathom. We all have the odd twinge, but how do we know if it’s something or nothing? Illustration: Peter Greenwood Anyone who has ever squirmed into a wetsuit, sat on a bike or pulled…
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…
Phil Mosley explains simple ways to help you run faster at your next triathlon. Let’s face it, nobody enters triathlons because they’re easy. We all accept it’s a tough sport and that aching legs are to be expected. At the…
Written by Jessica Thiefels A shocking amount of people experience joint pain in their wrist, knees, elbows and more. In fact: As many as 10 million people experience pain from Carpel Tunnel Syndrome. (UpstateOA) An estimated 52.5 million people…
WellbriX is a portable deep tissue trigger point massage which aims to keep you supple and injury free. Written by: Dr Caroline Keddie, founder of WellbriX Repetitive actions in any form cause muscles to tighten overtime by forming knot like…
Regular exercise helps reduce the risk of heart disease, diabetes and many cancers, but it also increases the risk of musculoskeletal injuries, new research from Mentholatum has revealed.
Follow Six Physio Clinic director Rachel Whittaker’s advice to solve this common cycling pain suffered by triathletes What is it? The main areas worked when cycling are the powerful gluteal group, the quadriceps and the hamstrings but the most susceptible areas to injury are…
It’s not much but what you do – Time to integrate some quality strength and conditioning into your training, says Bath Amphibians coach Ben Matthews As with most endurance sports, there are significant performance gains to be had when you integrate a gym or core training…
Runner’s Knee, or IT Band Syndrome, is one of the most common running injuries, but it’s treatable and preventable. Here’s how Runner’s knee can be a frustrating, chronic problem, so seek treatment quick when it appears (Illustration: Peter Greenwood) Repeated…
Avoid the dreaded runner’s trots with the right prevention and you’ll fly on the run One of running’s most embarassing ailments, the runner’s trots have unstuck many an Ironman attempt (Illustration: Peter Greenwood) Runner’s trots (diarrhoea while running) can be…