, material, and high cups to prevent vertical movement – which it did, without being restrictive. Wide, padded straps prevent shoulder pain, and it won particular praise for having a small wrap of material to cover the clasp and prevent rubbing. "All I

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

per kilogram of body weight per day. For example, a 72kg triathlete should consume 576g-720g of carbs per day. It’s also a good idea to consume a little more sodium and potassium in the three days before you race to prevent hyponatraemia (abnormally

of the lower leg (see ‘An Ounce of Prevention’ below). Typical recovery time is two to four weeks.If the injury doesn’t respond to self-treatment and rest in two to four weeks, see a podiatrist, who may recommend custom-made orthoses to control overpronation

can be harmful.The other essential fatty acids are called omega-3, found mainly in vegetable oils and oily fish, and the body generally requires less of them. They are needed for brain function and in research have been shown to help prevent blood from

you to think you need can be tricky.Sorting through the HypeUnlike the restrictions put on food products, the FDA allows supplement manufacturers to make virtually any claim other than that their product can prevent a disease. These structure

, it probably would have helped prevent a multitude of injuries.Paul Magner Years Running 35 Variety is the spice of lifeIt’s easy to get stuck in a rut, and become a habitual runner. You can find yourself following the same routine week

-layer stops the leggings from clinging to your thighs, keeping them dry and warm. Elsewhere, breathable Dri-Fit material prevents overheating, and there's a small pocket at the back. They kept testers' thighs dry in heavy rain and maintained a comfortable

should help you prevent an increase in either by more than 10 per cent per week. However, it's what you may be leaving out of your training diary that could be the real key to improving your running. Next time you're writing up a training session

or faster.Why The Achilles absorbs several times your body weight with each stride. A faster pace and additional body weight put even more stress on this tendon. Prevent it Strengthen your calf muscles (with your toes on a step, lower and raise your heels