What the science tells us… Muscular strength The requirement to develop muscular strength is essential as you age. In fact, over the age of 35 you start to lose muscle fibres. Lose muscles fibres and you will lose speed. This inevitable loss can be slowed by strength training regularly. It is possible to readdress the […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...Tapering and peaking for your priority race Tapering and peaking. I bet some readers will be thinking “more jargon”! For others this will be a familiar topic that coaches roll out at this time of year. On this basis, the objectives of this article are two-fold. If you are in the “what more jargon” group […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...As we head into the busiest part of the triathlon season, training plans are reaching their peak and legs are feeling heavier! If you’re starting to feel tired, you may be finding it a challenge to stay motivated for every training session. It’s important not to take your foot off the gas at this peak […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...The open water swim leg of a triathlon is very often the part of the race that is hardest for the athlete to control. When there are many swimmers starting at the same time, often with very different levels of skill and fitness, things are going to happen to disrupt your “perfect swim”. If you […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...In general, we need 2-3 litres of fluid a day to be well hydrated and this comes from both food and drink. When we exercise, we sweat – this is the way we regulate our body temperature. Taking on an exercise program will then increase our fluids needs as we need to replace the water […]
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