220 Triathlon Magazine - December 2022

In this issue

THE COLD-WATER SWIMMING GUIDE
We speak to the UK’s leading expert in the effects of cold on the human body to make you a stronger, safer outdoor swimmer.

HOW TO BEAT INFECTION

Cold, dry air means upper-respiratory infections are common. Recent research looks to allay the symptoms...

1 min

Cold water swimming for triathletes

As temperatures drop, is there any benefit to swimming in cold water as triathletes, or should you stick to the pool? From cold hands to the afterdrop, we explore the chillier side of open water...

9 mins

HOW TO WARM UP AFTER A COLD SWIM

Numb fingers and feet like blocks of ice can make getting dressed after a cold swim tricky- and that's even before the shivers start. Luckily, there are several things that can you do and wear to make getting toasty warm again easier...

2 mins

KIT ZONE

THE LATEST GEAR-TESTED BY EXPERTS

10 mins

COLD-WATER ACCESSORIES

Inspired by our cold-water swimming feature to stay outdoors all year? Adding some neoprene accessories can make things much less biting, so let's dive in to our pick of the latest swim caps, gloves, socks and vests...

9 mins

THERMAL WETSUITS

Feeling the chill yet keen to keep some distance in your open-water swimming? Then a thermal wetsuit, constructed with an extra warm lining, could be just the thing...

3 mins

CHANGE ROBES

Ideal for changing or warming up post-swim, robes are quickly becoming a winter essential. We test four of the newest options...

3 mins

OFF-ROAD RUNNING Masterclass

AUTUMN'S HERE, WHICH MEANS ONE THING - IT'S TIME TO HIT THE TRAILS IN SEARCH OF MORE SPEED, GREATER STRENGTH AND A DAMN BIG DOLLOP OF FUN...

6 mins

ENERGY-PACKED LUNCHES

Put that shop-bought sandwich down and get ready to transform your weekday workouts with our four lunch recipes

5 mins

Women's training

Does exercise actually help or hinder your chances of falling pregnant? Here, Lauren takes over these pages to share her own very personal fertility journey in an effort to shed some much-needed light on this little-discussed subject...

4 mins

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220 Triathlon Magazine Description:

220 Triathlon Magazine is your indispensible triathlon training partner. Each month we feature technique and session advice from the world’s best coaches; test the latest gear to hit the shops; profile the greatest athletes; and hear from our exclusive columnist, Chrissie Wellington. Whether you are a beginner or Ironman, you will race better with 220 Triathlon. Inside every issue: • Essential advice from our experts to improve your multisport performance • We test the latest swim, bike and run equipment • Tri Talk – stay up to date with all the latest triathlon news • Exclusive interviews with world-class triathletes • Training advice – providing you with all the information you need to maximise your potential · Race round-ups –reports and results from UK and abroad.