The Paris 2024 Olympic Games brought together people from diverse cultures, backgrounds and nations in the spirit of friendly competition. For 2 weeks it seemed like everyone was captivated by the multitude of events to watch and cheer on, from the obscure to the mainstream. We became experts in bmx riding, canoe slalom, diving & pole vault to name but a few! Many athletes had stories of overcoming adversity, injuries, personal losses and political barriers. Read more…
As triathlon coaches we love everything about triathlon and over the years have enjoyed working with many athletes as they embarked on their own triathlon journeys. It doesn’t have to be all about triathlon though! We have been seeing more and more athletes taking up different multi-sport events. For example, aquabike & swimrun events have become increasingly popular, offering athletes more choice and allowing them to focus on their strengths. What is Multi-sport? Multi-sport events Read more…
We’re excited to feature in February’s edition of 220 Triathlon magazine. Amp Tri coach Tina was asked to share her thoughts on performance nutrition and why it is so fundamental to training & racing, as part of the magazine’s Back to Basics 12 week beginner plan. In the article, Tina explains that a well-thought-out nutrition plan is fundamental for all triathletes to optimize performance, endurance, and ensure well-being throughout the demanding challenges of a triathlon. Read more…
I’m shaking with anxiety at the top of a Spanish mountain on a beautiful sunny day; however did I get here? We need to talk about what changes as we age and the impact of menopause. My Journey Although I have always been active I hated PE in school. I wasn’t interested in playing netball or hockey and my PE teachers seemed only to be interested in the ‘sporty’ girls who wanted to play in Read more…
How ageing impacts athletes performance from a personal perspective and what we can all do to help ourselves on the journey.
The open water season is fast approaching and hopefully the weather will start to warm up so we can start to enjoy swimming outdoors. If you are new to open water swimming, however, the thought of swimming in a lake, river or ocean can be daunting. This is perfectly natural as it’s not something people tend to do everyday and even swimmers who have been doing it for a long time can become more confident Read more…
Bike Handling & Cornering Athletes are always looking to improve race day performances. Bike handling skills are key to how well you can corner, descend, ascend & complete seemingly simple tasks such as taking on fuel whilst not losing too much speed. For example, cornering safely & quickly takes great skill and improvements come over time with practise. When trying to improve this skill much can be learnt from motor cyclists. Limit Point Have you Read more…
Bent Over Row Our exercise of the week strengthens multiple parts of the body; not only does it work your back, shoulders and arms it also builds core stability. Using good form, the bent over row can really target your lats and help you make gains in the swimming pool. How to perform the bent over row Stand with your feet hip-width apart, holding a dumbbell in each hand at your sides, palms facing each Read more…
Wall Sit The wall sit is a very simple exercise which can be performed anywhere. It is a conditioning exercise which helps to build muscular endurance and targets the quads, glutes & calves. How to perform the wall sit Stand with your back against a wall, feet hip width apart Engage your abdominal muscles and slowly slide down the wall until your thighs are parallel to the floor Ensure your knees are directly over your Read more…
