4 yoga workouts that will improve your swimming
Yoga can benefit your swim performance by improving your shoulder mobility and kick strength. Here are four yoga workouts designed specifically to improve your swim…
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4 yoga workouts that will improve your run
Yoga can benefit your run by working on your flexibility, posture and strength. Here are four yoga workouts designed especially to improve your run performance…
Mental health: Are you exercising too much for your mind?
Moving and exercising more can be one of the most effective ways to improve our mental health, but triathletes also need to know when to slow down, writes Tim Heming
Depression: a triathlete’s experience
Every year a quarter of us will suffer from a mental health problem, including sports men and women. Our columnist Tim Heming shares his experience
Meaningful lockdown activity more fulfilling than mindless busyness
A new study shows that those who adapt their normal hobbies to be covid-compliant are more fulfilled than those following new lockdown trends and novelty activities. 220 takes a look…
What is imposter syndrome and how to deal with it
We speak with psychologist Dr Josephine Perry about imposter syndrome, its prevalence in athletes, and useful techniques for coping with the debilitating issue that “most people will experience at some point in their lives”
How to build resilience in these uncertain times
Lockdown and cancelled races aren’t conducive to maintaining multisport motivation, yet developing resilience now could not only help your training thrive, but also pay dividends when back racing
Why is sleep important for athletes?
A good night’s sleep is crucial for helping your body recover, and boosting performance. Here’s why…
How to stay sane and keep exercising through the Covid-19 pandemic
Sports psychologist Sarah Huntley shares her top 5 tips for staying sane and focussed during the coronavirus lockdown
Yoga found to be good for brain health
Don’t include yoga as part of your training regime? It might be time to start, as scientists find it has several brain health benefits
What’s the difference between Pilates and yoga?
Physio and Pilates instructor Juliet Slade explains how Pilates differs to yoga and how both can help triathletes
Yoga: What’s the best type for triathletes to do?
Want to give yoga a go but confused about the different types? Amy Ryan explains the types of yoga best suited to triathletes.
Transgender athletes: fair competition versus acceptance
Using a recent case study, Tim argues that the acceptance of transgender triathletes is more important than who is first across the finish line
Triathletes and eating disorders: what’s the link?
In endurance sport, it’s often believed that the lighter you are, the faster you are, which can lead to over-controlled diets and eating disorders. Tim Heming explores the link…
How can mindfulness help my triathlon performance?
It seems mindfulness is the latest thing for learning to deal with today’s stresses and anxieties, but can it really help your triathlon performance? Tri coach Amanda McCracken takes up the question…
