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TRIATHLON TRAINING TECHNIQUES AND TIPS TO IMPROVE GENERAL FITNESS

Stretch to relieve back pain and improve triathlon performance article by Nick Croft The following stretches are specific to anyone who may suffer lower back stiffness or soreness through the QL joint, glutes, periformis, hamstring, calf or even achilles. > Click here for further information

Stretching drills prior to swimming article by Nick Croft A dry land warm up and light stretch is important to make sure you swim well in training and racing. The photo's show a few basic dry land swim stretches relevant for triathlon / open water swimming that can be done pre swim and gym sessions. > Click here for further information

Deep water running article by Nick Croft Deep water Running (DWR) - Is a great way the improve your run strength and speed without the normal wear and tear associated with longer / harder miles. I have used it to great success personally at a professional level. > Click here for further information

Core strengths role in improving triathlon fitness article by Nick Croft Core training seems to be the latest buzz in training. But what is the “core” and what is beneficial about training it? If you ask different experts, you might get a few different views on which muscles make up the core. > Click here for further information

Heart rate monitors article by Nick Croft Why use a Heart Rate Monitor? We all know that the harder we exercise the faster our heartbeats. The Heart Rate Monitor is basically a rev counter, giving us an exact measurement of our exercise intensity. > Click here for further information