Each sport uses a different set of muscles and our body relies on these muscles to perform at an optimum level. The following is a Pilates program put together by Kimberly Cheong one of our Pilates instructors for triathletes based on the muscle imbalances they may face because of their sport.

Back openings on Foam Roller + Book-openings on the mat
Benefits for triathletes: In running, swimming and cycling, athletes more often than not maintain a slightly forward-leaning and still upper back position for prolonged periods. This might cause some tightness in the upper back region (Thoracic spine) and a “kyphotic” posture. Back-openings release the tension and knots in the upper and middle back while Book-openings increases the mobility and rotating range of the ribs and middle back. (more…)

Catriona one of our physiotherapists takes Clement through a body analysis

Different sports have different demands on our muscles and our body, and as such to train for a sport we need specific exercises to target certain muscles. Recently we did a body analysis on Clement, a triathlete to see what effects the sport has on his body and to see where he could improve his performance when competing.

Body Analysis is an in-depth assessment of posture, joint range of movement, muscle power, muscle length and balance.  It provides the client with an overview of the way their body works, highlighting the strengths and also giving them and focus on areas where they can improve to enhance their future performance.

This month, Clement, a 23 year old triathlete completed our Body Analysis. (more…)

We speak to Clement Chow a triathlete about competing in the sport.

How did you get into triathlons?

I was a former national age group swimmer representing Singapore, my school
and my club at various regional swimming meets. When I eventually stopped
swimming, I didn’t want the years of swimming to go to waste and I was
always interested in endurance sports so I thought competing in triathlons would be a great sport to get into.

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Well a little after three weeks since I climbed Mt Kinabalu I have recovered fully and I’m back into my regular exercise regime. It was by far the hardest physical challenge I have put mybody through and as tough as it was, the achievement of getting to the top was well worth the 8km of pain. I still managed to feel proud of my efforts even though it was raining, freezing, cloudy and there was no spectacular sunrise anywhere in sight.

We set out at about 10am at an altitude of 1,866 meters and after the first kilometre I had serious doubts about my ability to get to the top. There was one stretch of stairs (see below) in particular which I found challenging. I’m not sure if the sight ahead of me scared the breath out of me or if it was the pace we were climbing at but when we reached the top of these stairs I was beginning to doubt whether the amount of preparation I had done would be enough. 

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