How to measure your resting heart rate, and when you should be worried
Heart rate has been an indicator of fitness and health for years, and with good reason. Here’s how to measure your own heart rate and warning signs to look out for
Dr Cath Spencer-Smith
Overtraining: what it is and how to prevent it
Train smart and you’ll hit PBs, says Dr Catherine Spencer-Smith. Overtrain and your season will scream to a halt. Here she discusses why overtraining is harmful and how to prevent it
Triathlon training advice for women
Is it possible to train and race during the menstrual cycle, pregnancy and menopause? Yes, says Dr Catherine Spencer-Smith, who here provides key advice on how best to approach each biological stage of a female triathlete’s life
Should I keep training when pregnant?
Pregnant? Training doesn’t have to stop once you’ve a ‘baby on board’, says Dr Catherine Spencer-Smith. In fact, it’s best to keep training. Here she shows you how…
The 10 most common run injuries and how to prevent them
Dr Cath Spencer-Smith details the 10 most common running injuries, how best to prevent
them from occurring, and how to treat them if they do strike
How to reduce the chances of getting a strain and other injuries when swimming
Want to know how to stay afloat when injury is threatening to sink your swim? Dr Catherine Spencer-Smith gives you the prevention prescription you need
