Open Water Swimming

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…

Cycling Skills

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…

Exercise of the Week

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…

Exercise of the Week

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…

Exercise of the Week

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…

Exercise of the Week

Elbow Plank Fundamental to your success as a triathlete is building a strong core. Your core is the foundation of movement and includes the muscles that control and stabilise your pelvis, spine and kinetic chain; these comprise of shoulders, abdominals, pelvic floor, hip girdle & gluteal muscles. The elbow plank Read more…