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Overcoming Anxiety Before an Open Water Swim in Triathlon: Tips and Strategies
The open water swim in triathlon is a significant challenge for many athletes, especially those who experience anxiety or fear in the...
Pete Pastides
Mar 9, 20232 min read
Why Carbohydrates are important for Triathletes. Part 2
Carbohydrates are an essential nutrient for triathletes as they provide the primary source of fuel for the body during endurance...
Pete Pastides
Mar 3, 20231 min read
Aerobic Conditioning - The Fundamentals
By Non Stanford. More often than not we’re all looking for that quick fix; the shortcut to the top. But as with most things in life,...
Pete Pastides
Mar 2, 20232 min read
Why Have a Triathlon Coach?
Triathlon is a demanding and challenging sport that requires athletes to excel in three distinct disciplines: swimming, cycling and...
Pete Pastides
Feb 27, 20232 min read
How to improve your recovery phase of front crawl, with the Shark fin drill
Are you struggling with dragging arms during the recovery phase of your swim? This can cause fatigue, shorten your stroke, and disrupt...
Pete Pastides
Feb 26, 20231 min read
Why are Carbohydrates important? Part 1.
The quantity of carbohydrates an individual needs depends on their current goal. For weight loss, it is recommended to consume...
Pete Pastides
Feb 23, 20231 min read
The mental as well as the physical
If you're aiming to up your game or try something new, Brownlee Fitness is here to help. Our coaches can provide you with an excellent...
Pete Pastides
Feb 20, 20231 min read
How to Improve the Pull Phase for Front Crawl
The pull phase starts from the point where your forearm is in line with your shoulders to your waist. In the pull phase, it is important...
Pete Pastides
Feb 17, 20233 min read
Anxiety and Confidence in Sport
(What the anxious mind isn't telling you) Low confidence is not the result of an anxious mind but it does cause one. If you are feeling...
Pete Pastides
Feb 14, 20231 min read
Improving your core driven rotation for front crawl
We've all seen those swimmers that make front crawl look effortless, rotating well and thinking how do they do that? A large part of this...
Pete Pastides
Feb 13, 20232 min read
Anxiety and Focus
Anxiety is one of the biggest enemies to an athlete's strong performance. Anxiety is a symptom that 'something is not right' and the...
Pete Pastides
Jan 30, 20232 min read
Alcohol and Performance
We’ve all been there… a few drinks with your friends, at the pub, at dinner or even at a party, lets face it, it's great to unwind,...
Pete Pastides
Jan 25, 20231 min read
Confused about what, when and how much to eat?
Are you confused about what and how much to eat ? Or perhaps you don’t know how to time your carbs around your training sessions? Whether...
Pete Pastides
Jan 18, 20231 min read
Off Season Goals
Its Off Season. It’s cold. It’s wet and it’s always dark. You leave for work when its dark and and get home when its dark. You have work,...
Pete Pastides
Jan 14, 20232 min read
Eating Right to Improve Performance
Are you struggling with your overall performance, or just can’t improve your training/race times? Have you thought about what part your...
Pete Pastides
Jan 4, 20231 min read
Cold Weather Advice
Cold Weather Advice Now that the weather has plummeted in the UK and in parts of Europe, training can be a little bit different. Click...
Pete Pastides
Dec 9, 20221 min read
Nutrition for Fat Loss
Breakfast Start the day with a decent size breakfast, high in protein and fats, with carbs if you want them.People often choose a...
Pete Pastides
Dec 7, 20221 min read
Creatine Supplement Insights
We often get asked what supplements people should take to help with their sports/gym performance. While you don't need to take...
Pete Pastides
Dec 6, 20221 min read
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