To celebrate the return to racing over the coming months we’ve put together a bag of goodies to help with your training! Following on from our series on performance nutrition you may know about what you should be eating after Read more…
In the previous article we explored what foods an athlete may eat in a typical training day and will now look a little more closely at what meals are made up of. Once you have a rough idea of how Read more…
Nutrition Tips for Training In the previous article about current thinking [1] on the composition & quantities of macronutrients needed by athletes we learnt that macros are made up of carbohydrates, proteins and fats and we need to eat these Read more…
Eat Well, Train Better For many of us eating is a joy, a pleasurable activity to explore tastes and textures, as well as a way of socialising with friends and family. It can also be the source of frustration when Read more…
Author: Joanna Pike, First Tri Physio Sunlight. A rare sighting for many of us within the UK at this time of year. However, have you ever thought about how the lack of sunlight may be affecting your bones and muscles? Read more…
We are really looking forward to being back in Lanzarote during February 2022 after 2 years of uncertainty due to the pandemic. With this in mind and understanding things will still feel a little different we have decided to change Read more…
In the past, there have been many studies looking at the impact exercise has on immunity and the consensus seems to be that regular, moderate intensity exercise is beneficial. Currently, one of the few things we have control over is Read more…
One of the most important things to do at this time of year is to plan your Annual Training Plan (ATP). Without a plan you wont know when or how to build fitness for your important races of 2022. If Read more…
Not long to go until Shrewsbury Sprint Triathlon is upon us. SYtri will stage the 500m river swim, followed by a fast 23km undulating bike, finishing with a 5km run. This is an excellent race for both beginners and experienced Read more…
It’s that time of year again where we focus on what we might do in the new year; the same resolutions are made and inevitably most are abandoned before the end of January. We’ve all been there, deciding to give Read more…
