10 of the best exercises to treat IT Band Syndrome
Illiotibial band syndrome (ITBS) is one of the most common running injuries today–and also one of the least understood. While most...
Recovery products to help you gain the advantage
We all know recovery is critical to any athletes training plan and subsequent race day success. We should all take the necessary steps to...
6 Things Elite Runners Do
Ever wondered why Elite runners seem to continually improve, why they are continually pushing their boundaries, pushing the times? Here...
Qualifying for an IRONMAN World Championship
The IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships have come and gone and you may be thinking about how to make it to either the Big Island...
The Five Most Common Running Injuries & how to fix them
This time of year is often when injuries start to niggle. But it’s also a good time to sort them out. Here we take a look at the most...
Triathlon Christmas Gift Guide
Wondering what to get the Athlete in your family, perhaps you want to treat yourself, we have The ultimate Christmas gift guide for you,...
Protein for the endurance athlete
There seems to be a constant debate among scientists, coaches and athletes about how to fuel correctly for endurance activities. As we...
The sleep cycle: Why sleep is critical to recovery & performance
With all the focus on nutrition as the key component of recovery from training and racing, it’s easy to forget that the quantity and...
The Triathlete's Guide to Carbohydrates
Bagels, gels, fruit, pasta—here's everything you need to know about this important fuel source. Put simply, carbohydrates are starches...
Making Lactic Acid your friend
Lactic acid itself isn’t responsible for the muscle fatigue that causes you to do the skeleton dance at the end of a race. Despite what...
Five Do-It-Yourself Remedies For Plantar Fasciitis
The right kind of self treatment can help you knock out Plantar Fasciitis, a common and annoying injury. Experiencing persistent pain and...
Glycemic Index (GI) and why it is important to what you eat
The glycaemic index (GI) was originally designed for people with diabetes to help keep their blood sugar levels under control. But...
The difference between Rest and Active Recovery
We all know that your body needs rest to recover and get stronger from hard workouts. Rest and active recovery (including gentle...
What is the best way to recover
There is a very high value on recovery. But what are some tools that you can incorporate into your routine on a daily basis that will...
Training after illness, how soon?
So you've been ill, maybe the flu, maybe something more serious but you want to train again. So just who do you transit back to training...
