- otherwise, you run the risk of damaging muscles already taxed by a tough workout. A light sports massage and/or wearing compression clothing (brands like Skins, 2XU and Under Armour) can also boost blood flow and help expel lactic acid.Consider following a
can take days off." And don't try to beat your run-to-work PB. "This will add pressure." Mix it up Running a different route everyday will keep you motivated. Go to sustrans.org.uk to find 12,000 miles of traffic-free routes near you. Come up
little time for preparing a decent meal.Sometimes you just need to grab something quickly and that's where the trouble can begin. We asked Dr Kevin Currell, Performance Nutritionist for British Triathlon, for advice on 10 high-street takeaway options
GETTY IMAGES1. WALK AND RUNRemember: miles are miles, as far as your belly's concerned. "Coming back from injury last year, I needed a plan to stop me piling on weight," says James Smith from Hemel Hempstead. "I stopped taking the bus and started
’t find 30 minutes to devote to a run, head out for a quick 10-15 minutes in the morning, then slip in another 10-minute trot later on that evening.Tip from the trenches: “I recently bought my seven-year-old daughter a bike, and she now rides
Salt 7.8gSalt 4gGarlic bread (two slices)Vegetarian pizza (four slices)Calories 234Calories 560Fat 7gFat 13gSugar 3.6gSugar 16gFibre 1.8gFibre 6.8gSalt 0.9gSalt 2.5g BurgersThe rule here is straightforward: the bigger the burger and chips, the more
OptionsKeep moving: Studies have shown that small extra movements can burn an additional 200 calories a day. That's 20 pounds a year. You burn additional calories with any sort of movement, even fidgeting. So park your car further from the shops, take
, celery, dry cereal, pretzels and your other favourite low-fat snacks. Make a habit of carrying a bag or two with you for those desperate moments when you're considering a bucket of buttered popcorn at the cinema (1000kcal), a large bag of wine gums (750
calories' worth of after-dinner treats. These might range from 60 calories in an apple, to 100-150 calories in a pot of fat-free yoghurt or rice pudding, or 170 calories in a bottled beer.Say 'yes' to hot chocolate: Look at the benefits. First, it
