Lats (Swim) Our Lats are the muscle which we work on our pull phase of our freestyle stroke. Our swim stroke includes Abduction of the shoulder with internal rotation of the shoulder on the extension of the stroke and Extension of the shoulder into our ‘pull’ phase where we use our lats concentrically (Shorten). Through … Continue reading What & Why? Main Triathlon Muscles
Author: Gareth Walters PT
Sport and fitness has always been an integral part of my life. Having graduated in my Degree in Sport & Exercise Science I have chosen to follow a career in Personal Training.
I am dedicated to helping the people I train in their pursuit of conquering physical challenges and the mental fortitude that comes from the ability to overcome them. Happy body = Happy mind.
As your personal trainer my ultimate aim is to train your body and mind, by teaching you the fundamentals of fitness and to help you establish a fitness routine that you can stick too and to get you the physique and lifestyle you desire.
Qualifications:
REPS Registered : R0081078
BSc Hon Sport & Exercise Science
Level 3 Personal Trainer
Level 2 Gym Instructor
UKSCA Level 1 Novice Strength & Conditioning Coach
UK Strength and Conditioning Associate Member
Importance of S&C for Triathletes
There are 3 reasons every Triathlete needs to include S&C in their weekly training schedule even if they are competing seriously or simply doing it for fun. 1) Injury Prevention This is the most common with Triathletes hence why physio's love you 🙂 Following a personalised S&C program will not only reduce the risk of injury in training and competition but … Continue reading Importance of S&C for Triathletes
6 Exercises that should be the basis of any resistance training programme
I always get asked 'What would you say the best exercises in the gym to get strong?' So I though I would put this together, to show that we don’t need to over complicate programmes with Advanced Training Systems and Complex Movements. Below I have put down what I think are the best Compound exercises … Continue reading 6 Exercises that should be the basis of any resistance training programme
Knowing Your Body Type & What It Means For Your Training program
Knowing what body type you are is very important when it comes to knowing what to put into a training program and what to eat to get that body you've always dreamt of. Some people are more genetically lucky than others, but we all have the ability to do something about it getting fitter, healthier, … Continue reading Knowing Your Body Type & What It Means For Your Training program