practical that you won’t mind.Contact www.salomonrunning.comSalomon Windstopper Tight, £70 This heavy-duty tight uses Gore’s Windstopper material on the thighs to keep your working muscles warm, with breathable stretch panels elsewhere so you can move

running as they pull and lift the thigh muscles with each stride. Why is building core strength important?Chances are that – like most runners – you have overlooked your core stability in favour of piling on the miles, believing that running is the only

what it says on the tin.This pose – the first in the floor series – comes as sweet relief from the sweat waterfall-inducing standing series. It’s designed so that your thigh gives your colon (transverse, ascending and descending) a massage, helping

feet together, heels and toes touching, arms by your side. Bring your weight to your right leg, contract your quad muscles and ensure the leg is locked.2. Inhale, contract your abs and bring your right knee up in front of you so your thigh is parallel

out the hamstrings and the tendons around the knee which can get tight and inflexible when running.""The angle at which your legs are spread also gives a secondary stretch to the adductor muscles (inner thighs) which in turn  help release tightness

your gaze forward, left leg locked and keep kicking until you feel you've reached your maximum. You may feel the stretch in your inner thigh on your standing leg.7.     Keeping your hips level, slowly lower your torso until it is parallel to the ground

the saddle is pointing directly forward, not off to the side at an angle that might rub against your thigh.Attach your pedals next and then you can take your bike out for a test ride. Testing your bike after you have unpacked it is the golden rule, never

. Nothing But The Truth: Do this instead: lie back on a mat and lift your legs so your thighs are perpendicular to the floor and your knees are bent 90 degrees. Extend your arms straight toward the ceiling. Contract your abs and lift your torso off the floor

Getting through the second transition isn't just about changing your shoes. The bike ride often means a long time in an unnatural posture, putting you at risk of back pain as well as cramps in the shoulders, calves and thighs. Here's what you need

or long on your arms or thighs. It should fit your body very snugly, like a second skin. The Function: High-tech, ergonomically cut triathlon clothing is designed to breathe, wick moisture away from your skin and feel comfortable against your body. The one