Triathletes, Time to Pump Weights Strength training is vital for injury prevention, and even improves form and performance. Here's how busy age groupers can get into it.
Your Guide to Performance Nutrition Even if your nutritional needs are different due to goals, current body composition, and even genetics, follow these general rules for eating to maximize your training.
Zwift to power Sub7 and Sub8 Project Zwift is coming onboard as presenting partner for the Pho3nix Sub7 and Sub8 Project Powered by Zwift.
Swim like a Swimmer... or like a Triathlete? Do you need to train like a competitive swimmer to be better at triathlon swimming? Or is this the wrong question to ask?
Why You Need to Do Brick Training Become a better triathlete by doing brick training: combining two of the three triathlon disciplines in a single workout.
Caffeine, the Legal Performance Enhancer Does caffeine really give you a boost in triathlon performance, or is it just a placebo?
Going from Zero to Hero If you're starting from zero fitness, you need three things to get back on track.
Adapt Your Swim Stroke for Open Water MX Endurance swim expert Brenton Ford teaches three ways to optimize your stroke for the open water.
Eating for Performance The food that you eat matters a lot to the success of your workout sessions and overall goal.
Riding in Time Trial Position If you have a tri bike, then training in your TT position should be the norm during triathlon season.
Stop Sucking that Wheel Drafting is one of the most common infractions athletes commit on the bike course, whether through ignorance, carelessness, or malice. So how do you not draft?
Sinking Legs in the Swim? Try This. Sinking legs is one of the biggest causes of slow swimming due to drag. These tips from our swim expert Brenton Ford will help you get those legs up.
Do You Need Women-Specific Triathlon Products? As the number of women participating in triathlon continues to grow, more companies are starting to build women-specific products.
How Alistair Brownlee Trains Dual Olympic gold medalist and Sub7 contender Alistair Brownlee has revealed bits and pieces of how he trains. Here are some useful things we picked up.
Is Heel Striking Bad? The truth is more complex, and whether or not a forefoot strike is good for you depends on your goal.
What are A, B, and C races? When you know how to prioritise races, you'll be better able to peak for the important ones.
The Three Elements of a Training Plan These three elements are structured and planned to reinforce one another instead of toppling each other down.
What is Functional Threshold Power (FTP)? FTP is used to measure the fitness level of a cyclist along with weight and heart rate.
Stop Stress Eating! Stress is one of the most common emotional triggers to eating. It's a normal reaction, but you shouldn't make it a habit.
Nothing New on Race Day “Nothing new on race day” is a golden rule in triathlons for a reason. You want to minimise setbacks and set you up to be able to do your best.
Working with Your Menstrual Cycle Women have different needs and challenges when it comes to training. It’s possible to take advantage of our unique strengths and challenges when it comes to your menstrual cycle.
Don't Fear the Mass Swim Start The opportunity to get up-close-and-personal while in the water is still very much a part of the triathlon race experience.
Saving Time in Transition Being able to move quickly through transition gives you "free speed" and can spell the difference in finish position.
Problems a Training Plan Solves Having a training plan helps athletes with time efficiency, consistency, and recovery so we can get great gains in the end.
Everything You Wanted to Know about Altitude Training Why do elite athletes train at altitude... and will that sort of training benefit an age grouper like me?
