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'Tis the season to be careful
By on 07/12/2012 13:12:52
With few races to look forward to and training sessions curtailed by awful winter weather, the off-season can be a tricky time for triathletes.
and your peace of mind. To help keep the weight off, it is important to understand exactly what is happening to your body.The biggest change is the decrease in exercise and thus a decrease in the ability to burn calories. Nick Suffredin, exercise
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Cycling Commute: Training Benefits
By Pete Rognli on 21/05/2012 10:00:00
Tweak your commute this week to reap the best training benefits
“There’s a difference between burning calories and boosting fitness,” says Stephanie Orstad, a corporate wellness coach. While cycling to work expends calories, the junctions and obstacles that slow most commutes can leave your heart puttering far
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Thai red pumpkin curry
By on 14/12/2010 15:30:07
Get in the Halloween spirit with this vegetarian curry
Put old jack-o-lanterns to good use with this colourful curry: rich in carbs but low in calories. Carnivores can bulk the recipe up by adding 200g diced chicken.Serves 2-4Preparation time: 45 minutes1 tbsp sunflower oil1 onion, chopped3
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Fuel On The Move
By Sean Fishpool on 25/06/2002 18:45:28
Refuelling on the run keeps your body topped up with energy. We test the options - from the best gels to Joosters and chocolate
calories each, so nearly all require you to drink water in order to create a digestible solution in your stomach.This test compares gels on the run, and you’ll find usage tips in ‘Refuelling rules’. Meanwhile, because most gels are pretty sweet, sticky
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The Making Of A Healthy Diet
By Liz Applegate on 28/09/2005 17:01:03
Fuel your performance with these five healthy eating plans
servings of fruit and three servings of vegetables per day.The new rule Eat two 80g portions of fruit and 2 1/2 120g portions of vegetables for a 2,000kcal diet, and more for greater calorie intakes. One portion of fruit equals one apple, banana, orange
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Reader To Reader: Weight Loss Meals
By Jane Hoskyn on 19/11/2006 12:45:32
Are ready meals really a good way to lose weight? Here's what you said...
was thinking I'd lose weight if I eat microwave meals for lunch and dinner, because they only have about 8g of fat and 300 calories. I'm running about four miles every day, I'm male, 5'6", 195lb."– Cliff RosaYour best answers...I used to be the Convenience Food
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Hot Hydration Tips For Winter
By Kelly Bastone on 11/01/2010 15:38:51
These post-ride beverages will warm you up while you're cooling down
, because heating cocoa releases more disease-fighting agents.TeaTea doesn't refuel the body with energy. Black, green and herbal varieties all contain almost no calories when brewed. So swirl some low-fat milk and a shot of honey into your cup to improve
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Behind The Bars
By Rob Spedding on 05/11/2003 16:17:37
When it comes to energy bars, you're spoilt for choice. Fear not, we've tasted and tested the 17 top contenders
energy by replacing the calories you burn. And, as you already know, carbohydrates are the most effective and useful source of those calories. A great way to get that essential fuel is to eat an energy bar that supplies you with between 30g and 60g
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Put Down the Pre-race Pasta
By on 18/11/2009 11:45:26
Most triathletes turn to carbs for their pre-race meal. But should they?
into sugar and delivers them to your cells quickly, which makes your brain happy and leaves you wanting more," says Friel. Fruits and vegetables, by contrast, are rich in carbs but often lower in calories and also are digested more slowly. And people
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Eating for Pregnancy
By Liz Applegate on 05/06/2002 21:46:46
How to breeze through fuelling for pregnancy when you're a runner
are adequately hydrated. Your body and baby need extra calories, extra protein, and an array of vitamins and minerals to support both pregnancy and exercise. Here is what you need and how to get it. ProteinBeing pregnant means that you need an additional 10
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