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Does a swim cap make me faster?


By Ryding2Health

Swim caps: do they make you faster?Swim caps: do they make you faster?

I had a bad morning today. I rode into 2 fences on the way to the pool. I also forgot my swim cap. I have NEVER done this before, and I must confess had a mini crisis when I realised. I NEVER swim without it, how on earth was I going to cope?!?!

Top Tips to prevent Cramp.


By Ryding2Health

Causes

Muscle cramp has a number of main causes, the most frequent of these are fatigue, low sodium and potassium, low blood sugar. Loss of electrolytes through sweat is the most common one for athletes.

A triathlete’s life: the amazing Chrissie Wellington


By Ryding2Health

I met the amazing Chrissie Wellington the other day at the Triathlon show – the second time I have had the privilege actually. This time though, she was signing her book ‘Life without limits’. Meet Chrissie and get one of the most talked about books in recent triathlon history all at once? Oh yes!

Balancing Nutrition and Exercise: New years goals


By Ryding2Health

Over 89% of New year’s goals are related to either getting more active or losing weight.

If they were all successful, then why are so many people STILL feeling it necessary to make it a resolution?

An Introduction to Melanie and Ryding2Health


By Ryding2Health

Where do I start? At the beginning I thought was the best place. So, allow me to introduce myself.