Based on the training techniques adopted by Victoria Pendleton, her new ‘Pro Cycling’ campaign is a group cycling spin class set to get you pedaling like you’ve never pedaled before!
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Sportsister tries Victoria Pendleton’s Pro-Cycling class
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Power Walking tips from Walk The Walk
Did you know that 42 per cent of breast cancer cases could be avoided by developing healthier lifestyle choices? Research has shown that making small changes like getting regular exercise, eating healthy food and reducing alcohol consumption all play a part in preventing the development of breast cancer.
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Sportsister tries Rugby Sevens training
The Sevens Lab – Twickenham – April 24, 2013 Ever thought about playing Rugby Sevens? Sportsister’s Natalie was invited to Twickenham for a training day with the England Rugby Sevens teams, to get a real insight into what makes a Sevens athlete. The day featured strength & conditioning, game play and behind-the-scenes analysis of team [...]
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Expert advice: Esme Taylor shares her cycling tips
Esme Taylor is a physiologist with the English Institute of Sport (EIS) and works with British Cycling, including three of our our favourite athletes – the Women’s team Pursuit riders, Laura Trott, Dani King and Joanna Rowsell. Here Esme fills us in on her role behind the scenes and shares her tips on how to [...]
Could you get a personal best in the marathon by walking?
It may sound crazy but taking walking breaks during a marathon could help improve your time …
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Common running injuries – Shin splints
If you’ve been training for the London Marathon, by now you’ve probably completed your longest runs and are in the process of tapering your training, and hopefully it has been an injury-free process! In our final article on the most common running injuries, we give you some tips on staying injury-free.
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Common running injuries – Runner’s knee
With the London Marathon inching closer everyday, we highlight some of the most common running injuries and the things you can do to treat them, but preferably as I’m sure you’ll agree – prevent them! Some of the most common reasons for overuse injuries from running include form or technique, muscular instabilities, and footwear. So [...]
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How to prevent common running injuries: ITB
The London Marathon is fast approaching and hopefully your training is going smoothly. Perhaps you’re a seasoned marathoner going for a PB, or this is your first foray into long distance running – but the one thing that both seasoned and novice runners need to be aware of is avoiding chronic, overuse injuries. In a [...]
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Train like an Olympian: Ellen White’s circuit training
Ever wondered how hard you’d have to train if you were being put through your paces by an Olympian? Well wonder no more as GB, England and Arsenal football star Ellen White has come up with a circuit training plan especially for Sportsister!
Training: Six-week tri-adventure training plan
Fancy a new challenge for 2013? Then why not take a look at the Tri-Adventure series of events that incorporate off-road running, mountain biking and navigation. Not only do they test your fitness, but they also give you a mental work-out too.
