Discover evidence-based insights on triathlon training, nutrition, and performance — clear summaries of scientific studies for athletes and coaches.
Triathlon pushes the human body to its limits: swimming, cycling, and running in high volumes demand extraordinary resilience — and come with a serious risk of overuse injuries. Studies show that more than half of long-distance triathletes experience overuse problems…
Strength training is no longer optional for endurance athletes. The latest umbrella review by Ramos-Campo et al. (2025) shows how heavy resistance and plyometric training significantly improve running economy and overall performance in triathlon and endurance sports. This article is…
Cycling and Running Take the Lead Every triathlete knows the mantra: swim, bike, run. But when it comes to predicting your overall IRONMAN® performance, which of those three disciplines really matters most? A new large-scale study, published in 2025 in Sports Medicine…
