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, 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 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 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 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 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. 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 Read more…
Swiss-ball Hamstring Curl Today we are looking at the swiss-ball hamstring curl; a great exercise which can be done at home with very little equipment. It is an effective exercise helping to strengthen your hamstring, glute and core muscles whilst improving your stability & balance. How to perform the swiss-ball Read more…