As Coach Tim continues this series around Strength & Conditioning for Triathletes, he looks into what else you can do with limited gym equipment or space. He's already discussed the dilemma regarding strength training trying to schedule into the weekly plan. He has also discussed the benefits of adding strength work into your training regime and the benefits of better technique, injury reduction and ultimately faster racing. At the same time, many triathletes still find it hard to strike a perfect balance with strength training.

The answer? Bodyweight conditioning is a great way to build muscular strength without adding muscle mass. Read on to find out more.

In this article, Coach Tim explores the common misconception that lifting weights will make you bulk out. For an endurance athlete, bulking up doesn’t conjure images of better performances, but Tim explains how a proper strength and conditioning programme can add to your endurance performance gains.

Balance in life can be amazing. Unfortunately, not many of us can achieve it consistently. When it comes to competing in triathlons, balance in a triathlete’s life and training is essential. Coach Tim looks into how to find that balance between three sports and strength and conditioning.

There are several different physiological tests and metrics that are available to athletes depending on their goals, ambitions and lifestyle choices. It can be confusing and conflicting at times without knowing how they influence and interact with each other, contribute to the different types of training sessions and overall structured plans.

One of these is the VO2Max test. Let’s look at the VO2Max, what it is, how it could benefit you and what it means to you as an athlete. To give you the knowledge to enable you to challenge yourself, if you want to!

You've completed your training, feeling good, fit and excited about your fast approaching triathlon. The next consideration is to arrive at the start line in the best possible shape as possible. Tapering for a triathlon is not easy. But if you manage to get it right it could make the difference to a good day and a great day. But let’s not forget this process is very much athlete-specific and needs trial and error depending on the distance of the race. Read on to find out more.

Some runners seem to glide over the ground, looking like they barely break a sweat as they effortlessly trot past the rest of us who look nothing like them! How do they do it?! What is their secret? How can you make a step towards more effortless running? Coach Tim discusses.

Where does emotional intelligence fit in sport? What does it take to really excel in the world of sport? The ability to deliver your best when it matters the most is a fundamental part of performing under pressure. Can this ability be taught, learned and developed? Coach Tim explores.

Things look like they are returning to a sense of normality. How can you bounce back higher than before when you don’t know what you are bouncing from or to? Coach Tim explores.

We find ourselves able to swim in open water before going back into the pools due to this pandemic. How much we swim will depend on the water temperatures, of course, but how can we prepare for open water swimming? Coach Tim Ansell discusses.

Coach Tim helps new athletes familiarise themselves with the new sport of triathlon and how to navigate the first few steps of taking it more seriously.