caused by changes in terrain gives your heart a boost." The discipline also builds lower leg strength. "Your foot mark changes with every step because the ground is uneven and sometimes very unstable, too," says Anderson. "It means lower limbs

 body position, frontal area and overall shape.8 Take up yoga classes. The extra flexibility gained, especially in the lower back, might help you achieve a more aerodynamic position on your bike.9 Consider using deep-section aero wheels.10 Have a professional

, with mirrors in front and behind you. Make tiny adjustments to your setup and observe how they affect your body position, frontal area and overall shape.Take up yoga classes. The extra flexibility gained, especially in the lower back, might help you achieve a

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by skin breakouts on their face, hairline, upper back, chest, upper arms and buttocks. Sweat production combined with hair follicles or friction caused from rubbing clothes is a formula for acne. Increased temperature and humidity exacerbate the problem

of the gingerbread cappuccino. So sit back and add the cream of that scientific knowledge to your cuppa to maximise its benefits for......your healthUpper: Several studies have revealed that coffee is a significant source of antioxidants, which may help protect us

tortillas have a lower glycaemic index than the white variety. They also have more protein and less starch.Hard heartedReducing the fat in your diet can lower your cholesterol by 29 per cent, according to the University of Toronto. And upping your intake

damage on your muscles and joints. Running descents too fast can cause problems, so beware of exceedingly steep downhills. Walk down if you have to.Too steep If a hill is so steep that you feel stress on your lower back, hips, knees, shins or Achilles

body along this axis with each stroke, stretching your leading arm as far forward as you can. Keep the muscles in your lower back and abs taut as you power through the water - doing so will keep the propulsion coming from both your arms and legs.2. Drop

overload and recovery - a fine line indeed, as your ability to adapt to a new training load can vary even from day to day. The essence of good triathlon training is to occasionally go to the edge of your capacity and then back off for a few days to allow