Julia Aimers is a CSEP Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist and Certified Canadian High Performance Specialist. Julia's coaching credentials include certified NCCP Triathlon Coach and Coach Instructor Trainer, Level 2 Technical Road Cycling Coach, Level 2 USA Cycling Coach, Accredited Training Peaks Coach, 80/20 Coach and IRONMAN U Certified Coach. She has also completed the NCCP Swim Coaching course, ensuring a broad and deep expertise in multiple sport disciplines. With over 35 years of experience coaching athletes of all abilities, she comes with a wealth of knowledge, updated education and experience to match the needs of the busy professionals looking to chase their goals.
In 1990, Julia achieved the highest designation in fitness assessment, strength training, and personal fitness coaching as a Clinical Exercise Physiologist with the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology. Over the years, she has conducted hundreds of blood lactate tests and VO2 max tests, providing athletes with precise insights into their physical performance.
Julia utilises Training Peaks coaching software to design structured, customised, and group training programs for her athletes. Through her guidance, many athletes have qualified for prestigious World Championship events such as Ironman Kona, Hawaii, Ironman 70.3 and Olympic, Sprint World Triathlon Championships and the Boston Marathon. Julia’s commitment to continuous learning is reflected in her regular attendance at exercise physiology conferences and courses in swimming, cycling, running, nutrition, and endurance coaching.
With her scientific background, Julia remains inquisitive about emerging research in exercise physiology. She actively seeks out the latest findings and shares these insights with her athletes, enhancing their training and performance.
Julia served as Athletics Director at the Ottawa Athletic Club for nine years before founding Team Triumph in 1995. As a Gold medallist in badminton at the Pan-American Games along with qualifying and competing in World Triathlon Championships herself, she has a long-standing appreciation for striving towards personal excellence.
Recognising the significance of a holistic approach to athletic performance, Julia undertook a 500-hour Yoga Alliance Teacher Training. She specialises in teaching yoga tailored specifically for athletes, integrating flexibility, balance, and mindfulness into their training regimes.
Since establishing Team Triumph in 1995, Julia has developed a triathlon club with over one hundred members along with a professional team of coaches, managed corporate fitness contracts for local Ottawa businesses, and provided personal triathlon coaching and training. She continues to compete in triathlons and open water swimming events herself.
In 2016, Julia was honoured with an Honourable Mention as Triathlon Ontario’s Coach of the Year. In the same year, she received the Dave Maskell BUILDER'S AWARD, acknowledging her outstanding service to the endurance community in the national capital region.
I would highly recommended Eric and Team Triumph!
Ian Ross
A year ago I could only tread water and had not run since childhood. With the amazing Virtual Olympic course, support, guidance, and tips from of all the folks at Team Triumph I've ended the season with my first Olympic distance triathlon under my belt and am hooked! Really looking forward to the 2025 season and even to the hard work over the winter to prepare. Karen Houle
I wanted to let you know that the Perth triathlon was a great experience, I somehow placed third in my age group! What a supportive group of participants (including Team Triumph athletes), cheering bystanders and volunteers.
Thanks to your swim lessons, I learned the technical basics and gained confidence to get back in the pool after decades. And it was really special doing this with Ann Laidlaw, my bestie for many years. We did a couple of additional swims with Kevin and Team Triumph people, also a great way to continue learning and practicing good technical form.
I will continue with lane swimming and who knows, maybe there's another triathlon in my future!