Training in the winter is always challenging. The race season seems so far away. Add in cold, dark wet days and COVID, well you know where we’re going with this. Thankfully we had Zwift and our Virtual Cycling Program to provide us with a structured and periodized plan that tracks our fitness and recovery. It was great to have a program to keep us motivated, connected with our tribe, and on track, even if the race season seemed unsure. Now that the weather is warmer, many of you are jumping off your trainers and onto the road. But wait…..should you stop Zwifting? Absolutely not! Here are some reasons why we think you should consider Zwifting this summer: Get shorter rides done quicker: I don’t know about you but my prep time is often as long as my short ride is. Pump the tires, get my electronics on the bike and calibrated, get dressed, ride 15-30 minutes through stop signs/lights until I get a good area to ride without stopping. Do you see where I am going? High-quality interval sessions: Putting in shorter, high-intensity workouts on the indoor trainer keeps them very specific. You can control every aspect of the workout with no risk of interruptions. Safety: when you’re doing a structured workout outdoors you have lights, other cyclists and cars to contend with not to mention that you have to look down at what the next interval will be. Whether you’re recuperating from an injury or just concerned about the dangers of real-world riding, moving the ride indoors keeps you out of harm’s way. Riding late at night: Fitting a ride in can be a challenge regardless of the season. If you can’t fit the workout in before dark, then Zwift is a great option to have. Family time: Lots of Zwifters are stay-at-home parents with young kids, or simply want to spend as much time with their families as possible. You can Zwift whenever it fits your schedule allowing you the flexibility to spend time with your family. Avoiding sunlight: you could be taking medication or have a medical condition that makes you want to avoid sunlight so riding indoors out of the rays takes a possible sunburn or reaction to the sun out of the equation. Avoiding bad air: Air quality can fluctuate seasonally, especially when it comes to pollen counts. If you suffer from a breathing disorder or allergies it’s easier to control your indoor environment. For these very reasons is why we’ve put together a Summer Virtual Cycling Program and registration is now open. The program starts May 1st. Full details can be found on our website [here] Come Join the Team Triumph Tribe Julia Aimers CSEP High Performance Specialist Certified Triathlon, Cycling, Yoga and Swimming Coach USA Cycling Level 2 Coach
CSEP Clinical Exercise Physiologist
Owner/Head Coach
Team Triumph Triathlon Club
www.teamtriumph.ca
A huge thank you to my Triathlon coach, Julia Cooper-Aimers. She took the time last week to drop off (from a distance because of COVID19 restrictions) some tri shorts I ordered along with a well-appreciated note to remind me that there will be ups and downs and that things will get better. She has gone above and beyond to support all of her athletes and our Team Triumph club, by providing almost daily strength, yoga, and spinning videos that have been uploaded to Youtube for anyone who needs a little motivation during these challenging times as well as many words of encouragement. I am grateful for her support and encouragement. ❤️
Anita Lacelle Taylor
Training with Team Triumph for 7 months (so far) made me faster and stronger while building nourishing connections with like-minded fitness nuts and shattering the expectations I had of myself. TT is a crew of inspiring people pursuing epic individual goals and encouraging each other along the way. Julia and her team have expert knowledge and provide a thoughtful evidence-based group program that works. I am privileged and thankful to have Team Triumph in my neighborhood and can't wait to get back to the pool!
Alex Bourne
I want to thank you for always putting our well-being at the forefront of your business model. You suspended face-to-face programs in a timely manner, leading the way in a fitness business world that took much too long to respond and put their members’ health and the community at risk. You « triumphed « in quickly acting to flatten the curve.
Your caring nature resulted in a series of innovative and fun virtual sessions and opened them to the community. I am missing the live interaction now that I am working for a few months but I appreciate that I can access the videos according to my schedule. Yin/yang session tonight, just what I needed.
Not to mention the check-ins, the home deliveries, the charitable events. Priceless.
Simone Rose-Oliver