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Are you hydrating properly?

Staying on top of hydration sounds easy enough, but most athletes struggle with this critical element of nutrition. Some become dehydrated

• Are you ready to do an Ironman?
  Coaching in Hawaii at the Ironman World Championship last month was incredibly inspiring. LifeSport has coached many athletes from a
• Plyometric drills for triathlon
  While sprinters and endurance athletes are wholly different creatures, we distance junkies can learn a few things from the speed demons.
• Get the best out of a triathlon coach
  Triathlon can be an expensive lifestyle, with its international racing destinations and plethora of luxury gear. Add in the cost of
• Reviewed: Mid-range triathlon bikes
  Triathlon is full of choices. Are you going to focus more on the bike or the run? Will you spend your cross-training time in a yoga class
• Three ways to improve your run cadence
  Hit a plateau in your running? Feel like you’re slogging along while others float by? Want a quick, easy way to get faster? Increasing

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• Deal with unexpected open water swim scenarios
  Triathlete Sarah Haskins is one of the fastest swimmers in the sport. She gives advice on what to do in a few swimming scenarios that can
• Video: Tough 15 minute indoor bike session
  Ride with Daniel Lloyd up the beautiful Col de Soller in Mallorca in this short but tough, effective training session to tackle on your
• Should you stretch before a workout?
  The evidence is starting to pile up against static stretching (where you hold a stretch as opposed to moving, “dynamic” stretches)

• Are you ready to do an Ironman?
• Monday swim set: Loads of 50s
• Plyometric drills for triathlon
• 60 Minute Session: Swim ladder
• Get the best out of a triathlon coach
• Home treatments: road rash
• Video: The thoracic spine extension
• Run Wednesday: The 5-4-3-2-1 long run
• The different styles of Yoga for triathlon
• Three ways to improve your run cadence

Gear and Tech >>

• Ridden & reviewed: Lezyne Control Drive
  Whether racing in a triathlon or out on a club ride being able to change a flat tyre is an essential part of cycling maintenance. I
• Reviewed: Mid-range triathlon bikes
  Triathlon is full of choices. Are you going to focus more on the bike or the run? Will you spend your cross-training time in a yoga class
• Video: how to choose a second-hand bike
  When buying a used bike, there are just as many good deals out there as there are bad ones. Knowing the difference can save you a lot of

• Gear review: Salomon Fast Wing Jacket
• Five essential pre-ride bike checks
• Video: Lighten your bike on a budget
• Quick fit guide: the triathlon wetsuit
• Gallery: 2014 XTERRA World Championships
• Ridden & reviewed: The Lezyne KTV
• Gallery: Italian dream machines at ExpoBici
• Video: Aero bikes v Lightweight climbing bikes
• How often should you use swim tools?
• Kona analysis: Ben Hoffman’s power data

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Nutrition >>

• Are you hydrating properly?
  Staying on top of hydration sounds easy enough, but most athletes struggle with this critical element of nutrition. Some become dehydrated
• How your diet can reduce your stress levels
  The term stress was first used in biology by Walter B. Cannon, an American physiologist in 1914. It was borrowed from the field of physics
• Q&A: How do I stop feeling hungry?
  Question: I’m always hungry! What are some snacks that will keep me feeling full longer? Answer: You may be hungry simply because you are

Video >>

• Video: Tough 15 minute indoor bike session
  Ride with Daniel Lloyd up the beautiful Col de Soller in Mallorca in this short but tough, effective training session to tackle on your
• Video: The thoracic spine extension
  In this video we show you an exercise called the thoracic spine extension using a foam roller. This exercise improves posture and helps to
• Video: Relaxation through breathing techniques
  In this video Sage Rountree explains how breathing has a direct physical effect on your mind and body. She also offers examples of

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