In a world where beliefs about exercise are either long-held or fleeting (you know, until something better comes along), it can be difficult to know if we're doing the right thing at the right time. And while some rules of fitness are backed up
Most injury is avoidable: the first rule is not to kid yourself that it's outside your control.Beginners need to take double care, because their muscles and tendons may need many months to adapt to the forces and range of movement of running
top race day tips.Race Day EtiquetteGood racing manners go a long way in triathlons with marshals and fellow competitors. Doing the wrong thing could even spell the end of your race. Swot up on our essential rules to get a racing gold star.Rules
environment to develop, it is important that certain rules are followed and that everyone is clear about them," she says. "Research suggests that if you are relaxed you will perform better. When triathletes are relaxed in the knowledge that others are also
authorities will eventually incorporate many of these recommendations into our own guidelines, but, until then, here are the five most important changes and how you can incorporate them into your healthy eating plan.Veg InThe old rule Eat a minimum of two
that, with physiotherapy, I should be running again in six months. But will I be able to regain my full fitness, and what are the chances of the injury returning?A Yes, it will be possible to return to the level you were at prior to the operation
. Be careful when you raceA little speedwork can instil a false sense of overall fitness. Be cautious about your ability to maintain a fast tempo. Learn to run at a pace that you can hold for the entire race.
infections and breaks up catarrh. For coughs, try aniseed, marshmallow or thyme, and a sore throat can benefit from the use of sage or myrrh.As a basic rule, take supplements of vitamin C (3000mg daily) and zinc (15-25mg daily), at the first sign of a cold
friends to watch me sweat it out over the 20K cycle. Now all that's left is the race itself.James has set us the challenge to complete the relay in sub-1:30. After the amazing results from his Bupa Fitness Assessment earlier this week, he looks set
you need if you've set your sights on a time trial or are diving into a triathlon. "The biggest mistake people make is setting up their aerobars without adjusting their bike fit," says Dan Smith, of LifeSport Coaching in Victoria, British Columbia
