You’ve done the training, you’ve packed your bags, and you’re on the plane to your race-day destination. But how do you ensure that jet lag doesn’t undo all your good work and disrupt your racing goals? James Witts has the answers…
You love swim, bike and run but you’ve confessed to having a sporting affair! Will it irrevocably harm your triathlon performance or should you continue guilt-free toward a new PB? We dissect the pros and cons of seven cross-training sports…
Do antihistamines impair triathlon improvement? One study out of Ghent University suggests it’s a possibility…
We explain how ageing impacts your body as it gets older and the key training areas for your age, whether you’re 25 or 65, so you’ll be stronger and faster than ever
The PTO has announced a new 2022 tour and a second edition of the Collins Cup. Here’s what you need to know
Can listening to your favourite track benefit your performance? Vast amounts of scientific research says yes! James Witts explains further…
New study finds evidence to suggest a new role for hot baths in a triathlete’s training regime
Latest research suggests exercising to music helps to boost your performance when you’re running on empty. Here’s what you need to know.
New research shows your off-season strength work will have fat-burning benefits, too…
New research suggests gulping’s better than sipping when it comes to sports drinks. James Witts explains…
Is the Coros Vertix 2 the premium multisport watch to rival market leaders such as Garmin, Suunto and Polar? 220’s James Witts finds out…
Building strength in your sessions and diet will have you hitting the finish line stronger, fitter and faster. Over to Ironman stars Lucy and Reece Charles-Barclay for their proven long-distance advice
What are the benefits of cold showers? James Witts investigates
Are you a chocoholic? Then read on as James Witts explains how chocolate can improve an athlete’s performance
Is Garmin’s new ultra-endurance multisport watch really worth the almost £700 price tag? James Witts finds out
It could be a triathlon performance for the ages, but shaving 36 minutes off the world’s best iron-distance effort is a monumental ask. As Ali Brownlee prepares to attempt just that, James Witts investigates the innovations that could make the dream become reality
James Witts tests Hoka’s newest carbon-plated running shoe
James Witts explains the benefits of using a running power meter and how they can improve your run
Is it worth taking a collagen supplement? James Witts investigates
Are you a morning person or a night owl? James Witts explains how your circadian rhythm can impact your training
A new study suggests morning protein is key to maximising performance gains. James Witts delves deeper…
James Witts explains how aerobic endurance and muscular endurance differ and why developing both are important
Like a few beers or a couple of glasses of wine on an evening? While they might help you feel relaxed, they won’t help your body recover from the day, says James Witts. Here he explains how alcohol affects your sleep and recovery from training
