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…
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…
Looking for a useful Christmas stocking filler for the athlete in your life? How about a set of personalised decals for a bike or helmet? Name Decals have added our logo to their list of custom designs. You can now spread the Amp Tri love by visiting Name Decals and Read more…
Mountain biking is a great way to build and increase your bike handling skills. The ever changing and sometimes technical nature of the trails help to improve & develop fast reflexes and pedalling skills. These skills transfer directly to the road and can make you a better descender. Of course, Read more…
Should I be doing Strength & Conditioning? The simple answer is yes! In fact everyone, not just athletes, should be including strength & conditioning sessions in their weekly routines. Strong muscles help people remain independent, active & healthy throughout life. After the age of 30 we begin to lose as Read more…
To celebrate the return to racing over the coming months we’ve put together a bag of goodies to help with your training! Following on from our series on performance nutrition you may know about what you should be eating after a hard session or race, but now is your chance Read more…
Author: Joanna Pike, First Tri Physio Sunlight. A rare sighting for many of us within the UK at this time of year. However, have you ever thought about how the lack of sunlight may be affecting your bones and muscles? Commonly known as the sunshine vitamin, lack of sun exposure Read more…
We are really looking forward to being back in Lanzarote during February 2022 after 2 years of uncertainty due to the pandemic. With this in mind and understanding things will still feel a little different we have decided to change the format of our winter training camp. This year the Read more…
In the past, there have been many studies looking at the impact exercise has on immunity and the consensus seems to be that regular, moderate intensity exercise is beneficial. Currently, one of the few things we have control over is keeping active. As triathletes, we may be frustrated at the Read more…