One aspect of training that is often neglected by many triathletes is strength and conditioning. In my mind, this includes core, balance, power and strength endurance. Ideally we should be doing these twice a week, for approx 30-45 minutes.

Now it doesn't mean you have...

Whilst you might have some more time on your hands at the moment, and perhaps cannot get out to exercise as much as you would like, why not add in some specific bike strength and conditioning exercises into your week?

Try this simple 15 minute core workout twice a week...

You can either listen to or read this one: its pretty much the same message......

It's coming up to the Easter weekend and we are all heading to a weekend very different to what we might have planned or expected. In fact, no matter where you are in the world, it's going...

 Here are my initial thoughts on it - first time use in the pool.

You need energy to fuel your muscles and to train and race well. Energy is found in three types of macronutrients:

Carbohydrates are the most important fuel for endurance athletes. They are the primary source of energy during the first 20 minutes of exercise and during...

Many people think that the pros don’t work on their handling skills but this couldn’t be farther from the truth. Most professionals routinely do handling drills to keep their skills at the highest level.  Being comfortable and competent on your bicycle allows you to fo...

Committing to take part in any endurance event is a big step and once you've started training any interruptions to your smooth progression will be unwelcome. Unfortunately injuries and illnesses do occur.

There will be a temptation to ignore these and carry on training...

Race preparation is key to success in any event, whether it’s your first, second or just another to add to your expanding list. As you are spending 8-12 weeks preparing for this event you owe it to yourself to top it off with perfect race preparation. Just knowing your...

Reading this article will help you get set up correctly and allow you to focus on proper training right away.

If you are new to TrainingPeaks then it is best to get set up on your desktop. Once you are done you will be able to view your planned workouts on the mobile ap...

If you are thinking of creating your own strength and conditioning workout for triathlon, you might want to make sure it is well planned and structured, and follows-evidence-based practice. Thanks to Scientific Triathlon, I have put together the following points to hel...