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Running head torches: 3 of the best
220triathlon.com - by 220 Staff
£29.99 If you’re looking for a head torch for added visibility on low-light runs but aren’t planning to go full-on Bear Grylls, then this is a great …
Sports Science
80/20 training: What it is, and how it works
220triathlon.com - by James Witts and David Warden
What is 80/20 training? With 80/20 training you spend 80% of your time working out at a low intensity and 20% at a high intensity. The majority of …
Zulu
Tri-suits: What are the different options?
220triathlon.com - by Matt Baird
THE TWO-PIECE TRI-SUIT The two-piece tri-suit (made famous by pro athletes Kenny Souza and Faris Al-Sultan) has made a mini-resurgence recently, with …
HIIT
HIIT workouts found to increase injury risk
220triathlon.com - by 220 Staff
High intensity interval training (HIIT) is seen as a key part of a training schedule, helping athletes reach a higher level of fitness quicker and …
Triathlons
How often should I replace my triathlon gear?
220triathlon.com - by Mark Kleanthous
To optimise performance, equipment reliability is imperative. By making a habit of checking and cleaning your tri gear before and after an event, it …
Swim sighting: What are the most common mistakes people make?
220triathlon.com - by John Wood
Open water can be tough, especially when you can’t see where you’re heading. One mistake that people often make is sighting too often. If you’re …
Are deep-section race wheels always a good choice for race day?
220triathlon.com - by Janine Doggett
The shallow rims your bike came with might look smart but, when it comes to air flow, the breaks in the surface cause a big ol’ mess. The wheel’s …
Muscle
Kinesiology Tape: What it is, and how it works and helps recovery from injury
220triathlon.com - by Shelly Chakraborty
What is Kinesiology Tape? Kinesiology Tape, K-Tape or Kinesio Text is a latex-free, hypoallergenic wearable elastic tape, which is believed to help …
Sports Science
Will increasing my lung power improve my performance?
220triathlon.com - by Andy Blow
Training specifically to increase lung function is something that’s been well researched in regards to helping older or infirm people to improve …
Helmets
Road, aero road or TT cycling helmets? How much difference does the type really make?
220triathlon.com - by Matt Baird
Long gone are the days when a bike helmet was purely for protection, a polystyrene lump to satisfy the race regulations and your own peace of mind. …
Helmets
Road, aero road and TT cycling helmets: How much difference does the type really make?
220triathlon.com - by Matt Baird
Long gone are the days when a bike helmet was purely for protection, a polystyrene lump to satisfy the race regulations and your own peace of mind. …
Cycling
Cycling speed versus wattage calculator: how much power do you need to reach your target speed?
220triathlon.com - by Nik Cook
Unfortunately, there are a host of other variables, other than your height and weight, that are needed to produce a worthwhile number. Your bike …
Swimming
How to build a more powerful front crawl swim stroke
220triathlon.com - by Richard Smith
Positive, ‘whole body’ rotation helps to improve streamlining and alignment, an effective extension at entry, high-elbow catch, and more power …
Triathlon race-day run shoes: 9 of the best for racing the final leg
220triathlon.com - by Jack Sexty
While running shoes aren’t cheap (most here are over £100) it often makes sense to invest in two pairs of run shoes – one for training; one for …
Swimming
How does swimming tone the body?
220triathlon.com - by Liz Barrett
Arms and shoulders Unsurprisingly, your arm and shoulder muscles benefit the most from swimming – just look at Michael Phelps, a human inverted …
Swimming
What are the benefits of swimming?
220triathlon.com - by Liz Barrett
1. Swimming's a full body workout Swimming really does uses all the muscles in the body, regardless of stroke style. Plus, the resistance of …
X-rays
Diagnostic imaging: What’s the difference between X-ray, ultrasound and MRI?
220triathlon.com - by 220 Staff
What's an x-ray? X-raying uses a small amount of radiation to quickly capture a single image of your anatomy to assess fractures or dislocations or …
Which race wheel type is best for me?
220triathlon.com - by Chris Hovenden
Until recently, when contemplating buying new wheels the main choices triathletes had to make were: tubular or clincher; alloy or carbon rims; and …
Transportation
What's the best bike set up for winter?
220triathlon.com - by 220 Staff
MUDGUARDS If you want to keep tyre spray out of your eyes, as well as the eyes of anyone riding with you, then mudguards are a must. They can be …
Nike
Can run shoes make you faster?
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Some lofty claims were made about the importance of wearing the right footwear to go fast following Nike’s ‘Breaking2’ marathon project. But a 2016 …
6 of the best bike race wheels
220triathlon.com - by 220 Staff
A quality set of aero race wheels can make an instant impact on your ride. Here are 6 sets of triathlon wheels to get you beating your previous bike …
Lucy Charles-Barclay shares her Ironman training secrets
220triathlon.com - by Tim Heming
Lucy Charles-Barclay laced up her trail shoes and headed out for a wintry 18-mile run through nearby Epping Forest. There’s little unusual about that …
Road Bikes
Spring 2019 issue out now
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Spring 2019 issue out now Train easy, race faster: Discover how to reach your performance peak with the 80/20 triathlon training method. Get faster …
Donald Trump to race Kona
220triathlon.com - by Jack Sexty
The President’s campaign to ‘Make Kona Great Again’ has been met with derision from the political sphere, with insiders puzzled as to how the POTUS …
Swimming
18 triathlon swimming tips and sessions for beginners
220triathlon.com - by John Wood
01. TAKE YOUR TIME Thanks to work, life and family, we all have time pressures when it comes to improving our ability to swim and boosting confidence …
Triathlons
Patrick Lange calls for changes to drug testing procedures
220triathlon.com - by Tim Heming
Twenty-one athletes were accused of being part of a doping plot after a high-profile police raid at the World Nordic Skiing Championships in Austria …
Sports Nutrition
Low calorie beers: 3 of the best
220triathlon.com - by Matt Baird
£1.30 Go to a German triathlon and you’ll likely see the winners pouring Alkoholfrei over each other. It contains 125 kcal per 500ml bottle and …
Sports Nutrition
Energy bars: 4 of the best reviewed, tested and rated
220triathlon.com - by James Witts
James Witts has been testing 4 of the best energy bars available to see which ones work best for triathletes, Here's a recap of what we …
Improve your triathlon swim with these dry-land workouts
220triathlon.com - by Andy Blow
The buzz word of our modern lifestyles is ‘busy’. We’re all constantly striving to find time for training in among a hectic schedule of work, family …
Triathlons
331 brands to exhibit at The London Bike Show & Triathlon Show: London
220triathlon.com - by 220 Staff
Taking place at ExCel London on 29-31 March 2019, the show offers the best opportunity for triathletes and cyclists of all disciplines to learn more …

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Flips

Running head torches: 3 of the best

80/20 training: What it is, and how it works

Tri-suits: What are the different options?

HIIT workouts found to increase injury risk

How often should I replace my triathlon gear?

Swim sighting: What are the most common mistakes people make?

Are deep-section race wheels always a good choice for race day?

Kinesiology Tape: What it is, and how it works and helps recovery from injury

Will increasing my lung power improve my performance?

Road, aero road or TT cycling helmets? How much difference does the type really make?

Road, aero road and TT cycling helmets: How much difference does the type really make?

Cycling speed versus wattage calculator: how much power do you need to reach your target speed?

How to build a more powerful front crawl swim stroke

Triathlon race-day run shoes: 9 of the best for racing the final leg

How does swimming tone the body?

What are the benefits of swimming?

Diagnostic imaging: What’s the difference between X-ray, ultrasound and MRI?

Which race wheel type is best for me?

What's the best bike set up for winter?

Can run shoes make you faster?

6 of the best bike race wheels

Lucy Charles-Barclay shares her Ironman training secrets

Spring 2019 issue out now

Donald Trump to race Kona

18 triathlon swimming tips and sessions for beginners

Patrick Lange calls for changes to drug testing procedures

Low calorie beers: 3 of the best

Energy bars: 4 of the best reviewed, tested and rated

Improve your triathlon swim with these dry-land workouts

331 brands to exhibit at The London Bike Show & Triathlon Show: London