Westpac Tour de Tri – 24hr Race for Charity
Whether you are an Ironman or a first-time triathlete - this event is a perfect way to spend a weekend with friends and those looking for a new challenge. Last year’s inaugural event saw nearly 200 take on the short triathlon course over a 24 hour period, all while raising funds for the …
Exotic Mushroom Risotto
Olive or canola oil spray
1 leek, halved lengthways, sliced
500 g mixed mushrooms (e.g. button, swiss, shitake), sliced
2 cups arborio rice
1½ litres chicken or vegetable liquid stock
100 g enoki mushrooms
¼ cup grated fresh Parmesan cheese
2 spring onions, …
Pic of the Week
10 Quick Tips for Using A Triathlon Wetsuit
by Ben Greenfield in Triathlon Training
Let’s face it – the task of choosing a triathlon wetsuit can be difficult enough, but once it arrives at your doorstep in all it’s rubbery glory, how should you actually begin using it? What are …
Bike Week 13-21 March
Bike Week is Queensland’s major celebration of all things cycling and eleven thousand people enjoyed cycling for transport, recreation and fun in 2009. Bicycle Queensland have once again added to the already successful program of events to create even more opportunity for passionate cyclists to get on their bike.
Dust …
Triathlon Training may prevent Type II Diabetes
A recent study from the Journal of Applied Physiology demonstrates the importance of eating after exercise. The results from this study, entitled “Energy deficit after exercise augments lipid mobilization but does not contribute to the exercise-induced increase in insulin sensitivity”, shows that consuming adequate carbohydrate and protein post training …
Top 10 Tips for Health in 2010
By Wesley Weight Management Clinic
If you are hoping to make 2010 a year of good health, here are some tips to put on your list of New Year’s resolutions:
1. Make Time for Exercise
Regular activity improves …
Pic of the week – winter triathlon
crank your cycle training up a gear
Are you looking to improve your fitness, to keep up with group rides, be able to ride for longer, compete in a triathlon or improve on your last ride? With the next competition just around the corner Studio Rise will be able to help you achieve your goals …
How to Maintain Weight Loss
by Wesley Weight Management Clinic
If you’ve worked hard to achieve your weight loss goal, you’ll want to enjoy your new healthy weight for the rest of your life. Here are our top ten tips for weight maintenance:
1. Monitor Your Weight
Check your weight each week (don’t weigh yourself too …
Vegetarian Quiche
Olive or canola oil spray
1 sheet frozen reduced-fat puff pastry, thawed
3 eggs
1 cup evaporated milk
salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1/2 cup broccoli florets
1/2 red capsicum, deseeded and diced
1 tomato, diced
1 onion, diced
