Hip-dominant exercises are neglected in many triathlon training programmes, which is a bit daft when you consider their role in running. A study in The American Journal of Sports Medicine indicates that eccentric loading of the hamstrings improves function and decreases

and, with light to moderate pressure, glide the palms of your hands over your legs, starting with your calves and shins and working up to your quads and hamstrings. Repeat 10 times on each leg, increasing the intensity toward the end, so you

and hamstrings. Get a professional bike fit.FootWHAT AND WHY You experience hot spots, pain under the ball of your foot or numb toes when pressure is concentrated on one part of your sole, squeezing the nerves between your foot bones. Hot spots can happen

of training, but working on it can help to not only improve your performance, but also prevent injuries and speed up the recovery process. What is flexibility?In short, flexibility refers to the range of motion (ROM) available in a joint or group of joints