- Training guidesGetting more aerodynamic on your bike can dramatically improve your speed in a triathlon. Dan Bigham, Aerodynamicist (ex Mercedes-AMG Petronas Aerodynamic Performance Engineer) and Cyclist (HUUB Wattbike & Ribble Weldtite) recently talked to us about aero gains for Triathlon. Top Aero Tips for Beginners Tri Bars are on the best investments you...
- Training guidesRick Kiddle was one of the first ever triathletes in Britain. In this training guide, he provides a comprehensive training model for beginner level triathletes looking to get the most out of their training. Rick has twenty years of competition experience and twenty years of coaching knowledge. He is an established British Triathlon Federation...
- Training guidesA targeted sports nutrition strategy helps you reach your full potential during a triathlon. There is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ strategy but there are a few factors to bear in mind that can help all of us. We asked PowerBar Expert Corinne Reinhard for her top sports nutrition tips. Don't experiment with nutrition on the day of your...
- Training guidesCaffeine has a long history as a performance booster in sport and it has been researched extensively for its physiological and mental effects during exercise. But why? And how can you benefit from using it? HIGH5 give us the lowdown. Caffeine as a stimulant Caffeine acts as a stimulant for your central nervous system (your brain and spinal cord),...
- Training guidesIn this guide, we talk you through Top Tips for first time triathletes. From open water swimming advice, to transition tips and brick sessions. It is all here in this informative guide!
- Training guidesWhy train for a triathlon? Triathlon is a demanding sport and if you are just starting out, preparation and training is what will ensure you have the most enjoyable experience. All triathletes need to have a solid swim, cycle and run training schedule. It doesn't matter if you're doing a sprint race or an Ironman race; a sound training...
- Training guidesFollowing months of training and preparation you have just exited the water into transition having achieved your best swim time to date. The last thing you want to do now is to give up a chunk of unnecessary time in transition by fumbling around and wrestling with your wetsuit. Transition are something that can be second nature and done extremely...