Unsurprisingly it is knee pain that is most often suffered amongst cyclists – this is despite the sport being relatively low impact. Common knee injuries The causes of knee injuries amongst cyclists can typically be put down to one of several things: first, that the cyclist is taking on too much training, too soon; second, there’s a lack of appropriate…
Identifying the warning signs that a niggle is about to become something all-together more serious, can be the difference between stopping exercise altogether or seeking treatment that helps your niggle get better before it gets worse. Injury indicators to look out for 1. Asymmetrical pain and symptoms: If your pain or symptoms are suffered on only one side, then this…
Triathlons demand speed, stamina and strength; running, cycling and swimming each command the use of almost every muscle group in the body; these three gruelling events may be a challenge individually, yet are a true test of physical limits when combined. Those training for a triathlon will likely know all of this, all too well! But how does triathlon training…
The rise and rise of both Andy Murray and Laura Robson have brought about an incredible up taking of tennis in recent years, with the UK today being home to an estimated 746,900 players. Yet despite its popularity amateur players largely remain subject to a catalogue of frequent injuries – with the sport seemingly being accepted as one that comes…
You know that moment when summer’s arrived. When it’s a baking hot day, the sun is shining, you’re unearthing your summer clothes from the back of the wardrobe and everyone seems happier. Along with getting out the summer clothes, many people start dusting off their trainers. After all, as the weather is dry and the evenings are long, now’s the…
Taking on the challenge of completing a triathlon may well serve as the most imposing sporting event of all; triathletes must push themselves to perfect a broad number of skills, and given the variety of physical demands that swimming, cycling and running present, the range of potential injuries are far and wide ranging. Common triathlete injuries: A quick overviewTypically triathletes…
Our feet absorb more force during a race, than any other body part. Our feet propel us, and yet they have the power to make running fun or miserable. So why is it that only a handful of athletes give proper care to their feet? Here are some tips to help look after your feet when training. Get the right…
You’ve signed up for your first triathlon and after you feel that sense of excitement at what lies ahead you then think “what kit will I need?” With three events in a triathlon requiring different skills and training, you’ll need a range of equipment for your training and the race itself. You don’t need to spend a lot of money,…
Entering a sports event, like a triathlon, is a major decision. You’ll be dedicating a big chunk of your time leading up to the event on your training, and rest is an important part of your training. Rest is essential so that the muscles can repair, rebuild and strengthen. For athletes, rest days can help maintain a better balance between…
