As your training load ramps up so should all of the supporting habits that will help you sustain and maintain. The same way we (should) service our bikes we need to look after the body. It is easy for these things to drop off when the endurance load increases… but we are not doing ourselves any f ...
BALANCE For JET coaching effective coaching for age group triathletes should involve the integration of training in to ones life The value of structured & progressive training, healthy eating and hydration habits, sleep, rest & other recovery modalities, strength training and a suppor ...
Sleep… the number one recovery tool.
Some good tips and insights here… not just for athletic performance, but for life performance!
Article includes: – chronotypes – blue light – recovery breaks – pre and post sleep routines
Original artic ...
Massage – Like anything, consistency will yield best results!
The benefits are far reaching so here is a quick over view of some of them and a reminder to book REGULAR massages for best results. They should be used as a preventative approach, rather than a reactive / treatment modali ...
Pro triathlete and professional Coach Kevin Collington recently chatted to JET and shared some tips on how to #beyourbest.
1. Don’t stress any single workout too much. Consistency is king.
2. Sleep hygiene. You can increase nightly sleep by sticking to a routine and having a g ...
Seven Tips From A Pro.
Professional triathlete and coach, Kevin Collington, with his seventh and final tip in this series.
It is a good one for ALL amateurs and pros to remember… training and triathlon should be a part of your life, not your whole life, if it is going to hel ...
Simplicity.
Simple is sustainable.
Sustainable allow for consistency.
Consistency is key.
In sport and in life.
Think of the simple things you can do EVERY day that make you better.
Here are the broad areas we suggest you start.
Sleep Fuel appropri ...
Where should the focus be?
Training hard and getting fit is the easy part, or at least it should be.
What the majority miss is the supporting habits that ensure performance progression and consistency.
This includes:
– Sleep and other recovery habits – Foll ...
Tip #2 from pro triathlete Kevin Collington.
Sleep. The number one recovery tool in your belt.
You can increase nightly sleep by sticking to a routine and having a good setup. Pick a “shut down” time at night. For me it’s 7pm – no more work, only dinner and ...
Those who have successfully navigated this unique and challenging time in our lives are the ones that either:
– already trained for the intrinsic benefits it brings (physical and mental health, creativity, sense of accomplishment etc)
– have used training to provide rout ...