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Tacx Neo 2T Smart
If triple-discipline training means
you’ll spend time pumping the pedals
attached to a turbo trainer in the
spare room, the Neo 2T Smart is
quieter than some, fits most axles
and needs no calibration. It also offers
pedal stroke analysis and road feel
features that mimic the lumps and
bumps of stones and gravel, and is
compatible with the likes of Zwift.
£1199 / tacx.com
AfterShokz Xtrainerz
Bluetooth and water get along like
chocolate and fish fingers – so if
you want some music to ease the
monotony of incessantly lapping
the pool, these water-resistant
bone-conduction headphones are
your best bet. They feature a built in
mp3 player with 4GB storage (around
1000 songs) and eight hours of
swimtime battery life.
£140 / aftershokz.co.ukWahoo Elemnt Bolt
That triathlete obsession with being
aero doesn’t have to stop at your
bike computer. The Bolt and its
mount have been designed using
computational fluid dynamics (CFD)
testing to be 50% more slippery
than other tracker setups. It offers
multiple simultaneous connections
and you can pair an ANT+ radar to
get alerts for approaching vehicles.
£185 / wahoofitness.com
Zone3 Aeroforce-X
The tri-suit for obsessive marginal
gainers, the Aeroforce-X is made
to measure from no fewer than
five different drag-reducing fabrics.
Depending on your desire for victory
(and how deep your pockets are),
your suit can be made either from 22
measurements taken by you, or from
a full 3D body map in a digital studio.
Oh, and you can customise the design.
from £375 / zone3.comGet a bike fit
Having a professional
bike fit can improve
your position for better
balance between
comfort and power
output. It can also
prevent injury from
overuse in the incorrect
position: any pain on the
bike will only get worse,
so get it right first time.Seek some help
Coaching isn’t just for
elites. Whether you’re
a young beginner or a
top-age-grouper, having
someone working with
you can push you to
the next level. It’s no
different to having
a spotter or personal
trainer in the gym.Recover harder
It’s easy to focus on
pushing harder and
longer, but good
recovery can really
boost your training.
Sleep is an area where
most athletes can
improve, and it’s also
a key factor for boosting
immune function. Rest
days are also important;
elites might go 21 days
on then two days off,
but for beginners it’s
more like one day on,
one day off.OUTDOOR FITNESS
OUTDOOR ACCESSORIES
MUSCLE
MOLLIFIERSTheragun Elite
This reassuringly quiet
next-gen massage gun
serves up real-time
move-by-move app
guides for everything
from easing tight
hamstrings to loosening
up stiff shoulders.
Aaaaand relax...
£375 / theragun.comPowerDot
2.0 Duo
This portable muscle
stimulation system
features a wide range of
programmes, accessed
via an app, to soothe
aching tissues and
work out knots for
quicker recovery.
£325 / powerdot.comJaxJox Foam
RollerConnect
The smartest foam
roller in town comes
with five vibration
levels and seven
sport-specific guided
recovery routines that
you can follow in the
partner app.
£99 / jaxjox.comEXPERT TIPSNick Rose, 20 times
Ironman finisher
and a coach at
totaltritraining.com,
on how to become
a better triathlete