As an athlete with TriathlonCoaching.uk.com you have access to the most comprehensive triathlon training programmes available. To get the most out of your triathlon training it is not as simple as just swimming, cycling and running. To reach your full potential in each discipline you need to incorporate other forms of training into your weekly regime.

Our scientifically proven training programmes include the following essential features;

Individual Heart Rate Training zones for each workout. This enables our athletes to build a strong aerobic base and stay healthy and injury free before adding race speed. To race fast you first have to train slow!

Self Myofascial Release (SMR) reduces/prevents knots and scar tissue in muscles and helps to prevent muscle imbalance. We explain how to use a foam roller to prevent injury and improve the power potential in your muscles.

Specific Stretch Techniques maintain optimal muscle length and improve joint range of motion. Tight muscles can not produce as much power as a muscle at its optimal length and tension.

Core Stability exercises designed to activate the muscles that stabilise the spine. If the core muscles are weak or are not engaged effectively, other muscles have no stabilisation to generate the race speed and power required for success in triathlon. As well as improving performance, training the core also helps to prevent injury and muscle imbalances.

Balance Training exercises improve neuromuscular efficiency. This is when the nervous system recruits the most suitable muscles to perform an action as opposed to another muscle which is not designed for the job. Why balance? Well, if we can improve neuromuscular efficiency we can, for example, improve stability of the foot as it strikes the floor when running. The more efficient the foot strike, the quicker it can leave the floor. This will enable an athlete to run more quickly, with less expenditure of energy.

We also need good balance and body awareness in the swim and on the bike. Poor balance and coordination leads to abnormal stress throughout the body which can increase the likelihood of injury.

Reactive Training (Plyometrics) programmes to help athletes move at speed and in various directions without a loss of posture, speed, strength, or balance.

As triathletes we tend to train and race in one direction – forward! When did you last move side to side or in a variety of directions during a training session? Training and racing in one direction alone leads to muscle imbalance and injury. It is common to see weakness in glut medius, (one of the glut muscles) when athletes don't train in various planes of movement. As this muscle helps to stabilise the knees, if it is weak, your knees are at risk!

Strength & Conditioning Exercises that adapt to the different phases of your training schedule. This includes:

Phase: 1 - Adaptation/Corrective Exercise Training

Phase: 2 – Stabilisation Endurance Training

Phase: 3 – Stabilisation Strength Training

These workouts can be performed at home with minimal equipment or in a gym environment. We provide individual weekly training sessions that provide precise information on number of sets, reps and the pace at which you perform the exercises. Our programmes can be printed easily and taken with you to your workout.

Drills are provided for all three disciplines and are incorporated into many workouts. Drills help to improve technique which reduces the risk of injury and enables you to swim, bike and run more quickly with less expenditure of energy. Keeping injury free is essential for consistent training, and consistent training leads to great race results!

Recovery weeks at specific times within your schedule prevent overtraining and improve performance. Mental breaks from training and easier sessions at key times help to keep athletes feeling fresh and motivated.

Ability to Adjust your Workouts . Should you miss a session all is not lost! We will adjust your workouts around how much of the schedule you complete.

Taper phase is vital. All the hard work and commitment needs to be harnessed into a fresh, healthy and rested athlete ready to go and produce a personal best on race day. We have the perfect taper for all distances.