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Damage Limitation Exercise
By Nick Grantham on 23/11/2009 13:19:57
When your chosen sport involves three disciplines the range of possible injuries is impressive, but you can take steps to limit or, with luck, avoid them
tracking of the patella. Weakness in the quadricep muscles holding the patella in position can create unwanted sideways movement of the patella, resulting in pain and inflammation. Exercises to strengthen the Vastus Medialis Oblique muscles, on the inside
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Easy Does It
By Hal Higdon on 04/11/2002 12:55:15
Running isn't meant to be completely effortless, but sometimes you do get the feeling that it could be a bit less like hard work. Here are 35 tried and tested ways to make things a little easier
. The quadriceps muscles are essential for lifting your legs off the ground, and for protecting your knees against pounding. Don’t overlook the quads when you do your strength training. Here’s a simple isotonic exercise you can do seated at your desk. Put one ankle
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Words Of Whizz-Dom
By Beth Eck, Alisa Bauman and Mark Remy on 04/08/2002 13:22:59
The RW staff around the world have learned a few things about running over the years. Here's a sample of their hard-won wisdom
body and what I can and can’t do.Paul Caminiti, 33. Years running: 22Protect your knees"Too many runners seem to accept knee pain as part of the sport. It doesn’t have to be. You can protect your knees by building up your quadriceps muscles. Try half
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Welcome To Integrated Training
By Marc Bloom on 01/06/2002 16:03:24
To be a better runner, you need to broaden your exercise programme. Welcome to integrated training
quadriceps and hamstrings) are both included in your programme. Training these muscles can improve your performance and also lessen the risk of knee injury. And dont forget the abdominals; they form a crucial link between the upper and lower body.If you
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Classic Speedwork
By Bruce Tulloh on 01/06/2002 16:51:16
Serious speed for serious runners - here are the foundations
, decreasing the load as they switch over to track training in April and May. The emphasis is on squats and leg extension exercises, but it’s better to follow an all-round programme, including work on hamstrings and quadriceps, to maintain a balanced
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Women's Running Survival Guide
By Megan Othersen Gorman on 16/05/2005 17:13:28
Being a woman runner can sometimes be like trying to live two lives simultaneously. Here's how to take control of your body - and your life
altering your stride, however, simply remember to stretch regularly, so that your quadriceps, hamstrings and calves (the major muscle groups that surround and support your knees) are as flexible as can be.Tip from the trenches: “Over the years, I’ve learned
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Busted: Most Common Excuses
By David Morton on 18/10/2010 16:13:55
Turn the best get-out clauses into reasons to run today.
-leg exercise that echoes the unilateral motion of running." Basic lunge too easy? Step it up with the 'skater lunge' (shown below) to further isolate the quadriceps, hamstrings and glutes, strengthen the big muscles that stabilise the knee and improve your
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Seven Steps To Better Swimming Technique
By Matt Bean and Ethan Boldt on 23/11/2009 17:04:32
If you think that swimming is your weakest link, this expert advice will help you to keep up with the triathlon pack
seconds of rest after each 50m.Kick with your coreInstinct: Kicking from the knees disrupts your balance and fatigues your quadriceps muscles - bad news before the bike. The Fix: Kick from the hips. Small, rhythmic flutters propel you more efficiently
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Iron Plan: 15 Top Beginners' Tips
By AJ Johnson on 04/10/2010 17:16:57
Be an experienced Ironman – even your first time out.
-centre pocket sewn on to my race-day top. It may not be aerodynamic, but the cold helps limit inflammation and can help prevent your back from tightening up. This principle also applies on the run, where you can use cold sponges or ice on your quadriceps. Just
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Effective Brick Sessions
By Rick Kiddle on 18/11/2009 09:37:02
Ease your transition between disciplines with these simple but effective swim-to-bike and bike-to-run brick sessions
muscles that are in the backs of your legs, such as the hamstrings, after you've used the quadriceps and shin muscles on the bike previously.Research has shown that athletes in transition often have heart rates close to their maximum. It takes specific
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