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	Indoor Gym: Free Weights By Christopher Michaels on 04/05/2011 11:50:56 Dismiss free weights as the preserve of oiled-up gym bunnies at your peril - they improve stamina, technique and shed calories. . This will loosen up your muscles and raise your core temperature. When you're performing sets, do not use fast, jerky motions, because that's a sure way to hurt yourself. Do not let your lower back do the work and if you feel pain, don't ignore it. Rest for 30

	Turbo Your Transition By on 23/11/2009 16:54:00 With some training, timing and a little thought, you can make the transition from bike to run without losing too many precious seconds riding with a high cadence on a lower gear to replicate the looser motions of the run. Once off the bike take a few seconds, even on race day, to really focus on the length of your strides. Bricking itPractise, practise and practise again. That

	Beginners' Triathlon Training Schedule By on 13/06/2006 10:46:37 Follow our 8 week triathlon training programme .Out and back Running away from a point for a set distance, and returning faster.Time Trial An exact distance raced against the clock to help find out how fast and well-paced you really swim.

	Advanced Triathlon Training Schedule By on 13/06/2006 10:06:22 Follow our 12 week triathlon training programme your head and not bringing the lower eye above the water.Out and back Running away from a point for a set distance, and returning faster.Time Trial An exact distance raced against the clock to help find out how fast and well-paced you really swim.

	30 Foods That Will Save Your Life By on 18/11/2009 12:57:43 Triathletes tend to watch what they eat, but with a little thought, you can seriously improve your chances of staying healthy, fit and strong 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

	Try An Off-Road Duathlon (Preview) By Chris Broadbent on 11/01/2010 16:13:24 Maintain your competitive edge and give yourself a challenge by taking part in some joint-juddering off-road duathlons this winter (non-subscriber preview) Winter brings icy roads and even icier open waters to the UK, which means triathlon is really only suited to our self-styled summer. But that doesn't mean your competitive juices have to dry up when the cold settles in - the UK hosts a growing

	Top Tips for Race Day By on 18/11/2009 13:48:14 Whether you aim to win, set a personal best or simply finish, these expert tips will help you perform at your best on race day 1. Sleep well"In reality, trying to sleep well the night before a race never works," says triathlon coach Rick Kiddle (www.rickkiddle.com). "The best sleep will be the night before the night before. Many athletes can survive with little sleep

	Intermediate Triathlon Training Schedule By on 12/06/2006 17:00:08 Follow our 12 week triathlon training programme .Out and back Running away from a point for a set distance, and returning faster.Time Trial An exact distance raced against the clock to help find out how fast and well-paced you really swim.

	Lunchtime Training Specials By on 23/11/2009 16:14:03 Make the most of your lunch break with these speedy sessions these points - the difficult one is swimming. In a race we cannot keep looking at our heart-rate monitor or stopwatch," says Bill Black, who coached the GB Men's Triathlon Team at the Sydney Olympics. "But if we train at a certain pace in the pool we can keep

	Try An Off-Road Duathlon By Chris Broadbent on 11/01/2010 16:05:14 Maintain your competitive edge and give yourself a challenge by taking part in some joint-juddering off-road duathlons this winter or on grass. It will help strengthen the muscles in your lower legs and feet."Course NotesFind out what the race course is like, either by visiting it or by research, and tailor your training accordingly. And stay sharp on race day, or all your careful