Category: Triathlon

  • Nasal Strips, Fad Science or Performance Enhancer?

    Nasal Strips, Fad Science or Performance Enhancer?

    A nasal dilator is a narrow strip of flat plastic, with an adhesive on one side that is folded over the soft part on the nostrils such that it exerts a slight springing action to spread the nostrils.Multiple published studies have reported the opening of the nostrils significantly reduces snoring. As with a lot of…

  • Triathlon Kick Impact Test

    Triathlon Kick Impact Test

    Why Kicking Matters to Triathlon Swimming intensity in triathlon has a direct effect on the athletes sequent bike and run performance. The legs are the obvious main contributors to forward propulsion in cycling and running, but this is not the case in swimming. As outlined by Professor Giorgio Gatta HERE “Swimming freestyle using your legs…