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Weight training for triathlon is a complicated subject. Some triathletes think it is unnecessary while others are in favour of hitting the gym, but may not know exactly what and how much to do in the weights room. Then there is strength training outside the gym – how much and how...

Staying slim doesn’t have to mean a diet of lettuce. In fact, if you’re running and looking to stay trim, it’s essential you get the building blocks to rebuild your metabolism-boosting lean muscle. The main ingredient, protein, is packed into meat

If you suffer from an aching back after hours on the bike you may be lacking core strength. “When you hunch over in the saddle for a long time, your back becomes overly conditioned, and if you don’t have equally strong abdominal muscles to counter

This eight-stretch routine will keep you flexible in all your main running muscles. Follow it after every run, or once or twice a week – it depends how naturally flexible you are. If you’re pushed for time, try the three-minute alternatives

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than using a solely protein shake. Your body needs carbohydrates to refuel your muscles – about 25g of protein after a workout optimises muscle growth, but consuming excess protein only displaces carbohydrates.A chocolate milkshake is a better bet than

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body was pushed to its limits, racing with broken bones and training with muscle strains.Shining through the book is Chrissie’s extraordinary ability to maintain such focus, determination and her work ethic despite continuous knocks and setbacks. Add