Triathlon

Find nutrition, fitness and physio advice from Nuffield Health experts on how to perform best and recover from triathlon events.

Updated: Wednesday 2 September 2020

Entered your first triathlon? Find out what kit you’ll need on the day with some expert tips from Triathlon Coach Simon Sharp.

Updated: Tuesday 7 January 2020

Wayne's been passionate about racing bicycles since childhood. Now, with the help of Nuffield Health's Fitness Testing Centre, he's pushing his bike and his body to the limit with cyclocross - an intense, off-road challenge requiring speed, strength and fitness.

Updated: Tuesday 9 April 2019

Training for your first triathlon? Nuffield Health Physiologist and experienced triathlete, Heather Taylor shares her tips to get the most out of your performance.

Updated: Friday 14 December 2018

Combining swimming, cycling and running, triathlons require dedication to three very different disciplines, and alternative techniques for each. Triathlon coach Peter Bryan provides expert advice for all sprint triathletes in this six-month training programme.

Updated: Friday 14 December 2018

Whether it's your first triathlon or you're looking to improve your time, Peter Bryan's sprint triathlon training programme offers expert advice. If your triathlon is six months away, start with this programme to build your base fitness.

Updated: Friday 14 December 2018

Get triathlon ready with Triathlon Coach Simon Sharp's top tips to outdoors swimming.

Updated: Friday 7 December 2018

This workout strengthens the muscle groups needed for endurance and performance when swimming. Adapt the workout to improve your own strength level, whether you’re a beginner or a regular swimmer.

Updated: Friday 7 December 2018

How to look after the most useful pieces of equipment you’re never without. Your feet.

Updated: Wednesday 28 March 2018

Whether it's your first triathlon or you're looking to improve your time, Peter Bryan's sprint triathlon training programme offers expert advice. If your triathlon is five months away, this plan should help strengthen your base fitness.

Updated: Friday 3 February 2017

Designed by Nuffield Health Personal Trainer Stacey Mountain, this intense workout focuses on your legs and glutes, taking you through a range of movements to build strength.

Updated: Tuesday 17 May 2016

Whether it's your first triathlon or you're looking to improve your time, Peter Bryan's sprint triathlon training programme offers expert advice. If your triathlon is three months away, this plan should help you build on your fitness and speed training.

Updated: Monday 11 April 2016

Whether it's your first triathlon or you're looking to improve your time, Peter Bryan's sprint triathlon training programme offers expert advice. If your triathlon is two months away, this plan should help you push your limits in preparation for your last month of training.

Updated: Monday 11 April 2016

Whether it's your first triathlon or you're looking to improve your time, Peter Bryan's sprint triathlon training programme offers expert advice. If your triathlon is one month away, this plan should help you add the final polish to your endurance and speed.

Updated: Monday 11 April 2016

Whether it's your first triathlon or you're looking to improve your time, Peter Bryan's sprint triathlon training programme offers expert advice. If your triathlon is four months away, this plan should help you introduce speed into your training.