Training Plans & Coaching

Squad Members benefit from a fully tailored plan and coach supervision with the focus being on developing them as athletes over the long-term rather than simply preparing them for a one-off event.

For each of our Squad Members, we:

~ develop a multi-year framework within which we look to develop them as balanced athletes and help them reach their full potential;

~ prepare a bespoke training plan building to the season's A-race(s);

~ prescribe each of their swim, cycle and run sessions, which are designed to fit their schedule, fitness level and goals;

~ build a periodized strength programme to compliment their endurance training and assist them in staying injury free;

~ allow unlimited email contact to answer any training queries they might have;

~ hold monthly catch-up calls/meetings to discuss progress and amend the plan as necessary;

~ build a race day nutrition plan and race strategy; and

~ offer on-going advice regarding managing their training and nutrition.

SQUAD BENEFITS

There are also some really cool benefits that come as part of the Squad Membership:

~ each member also becomes part of the RIAK Fitness race team enabling them to race in our colours on behalf of RIAK Fitness;

~ access to the popular weekly online Squad Turbo Workout and Squad Strength & Conditioning Workshop;

~ includes FREE RIAK ONLINE membership, so Squad Athletes have access to all our online turbo sessions, strength & workout classes, run club sessions and also enjoy access to all our Online Training Resources;

~ each member benefits from x2 Dynamic Screenings per season to assess their development in terms of strength, muscular balance and mobility and to assist with the tailoring of their strength plans;

~ access to x4 online Full Spectrum Cycling Performance Testing sessions to set benchmarks, assess their characteristics as a rider and establish how they are developing;

~ access to x2 Video Swim Assessments to analyse and track their swim stroke development and fitness; and

~ invitations to all squad training sessions and social events.

All of the above is available for £120pm, with 2-months notice should the athlete wish to roll off.

We only have a very limited number of spaces left on the squad. To register your interest, please send your enquiry to info@riak.fitness and we will arrange a free consultation call with you.

Defined Duration plans are fantastic because they're incredibly flexible and athletes can pick and choose what they want in their plan. Typically, they suit people who are not in need of a full coaching relationship but would like a helping hand in building the foundations of a great season.

A Defined Duration plan is fully tailored to the individual athlete and their requirements, but the major difference with the Squad Membership being that once the planning and preparation is in place, the athlete assumes full responsibility for their adherence to the plan and the coach falls away.

One big benefit to a Defined Duration plan is that it is totally flexible and customisable. By that we mean you can pick and choose which of the four triathlon elements (swim, bike, run and strength & conditioning) you would like to have included in your plan and we work hard to piece together the puzzle so that whatever it is you require from a plan is laid out on a plate for you. There is also more control over the cost because dropping elements will reduce the price, so if you feel particularly confident in one or more of the disciplines, or have a strict budget, a Defined Duration Plan could be a good option for you.

One really cool additional benefit of purchasing a bespoke Defined Duration plan is that the athlete will also benefit from FREE RIAK ONLINE membership for the duration of their plan! This means for the duration of their plan, they will have access to all of our online turbo sessions, strength & workout classes, run club sessions as well as access to all our online training resources.

One of the few requirements we have is that the plan be for a minimum of 13-weeks, but beyond that, we will do our best to accommodate!

As an example of price, a 13-week plan, depending on the number of disciplines required, would cost the following:
- 4 disciplines £170
- 3 disciplines £150
- 2 disciplines £130
- 1 discipline £110

To learn more or to get the ball rolling on your Defined Duration plan, please drop us an email at info@riak.fitness with your requirements and we will come back to you ASAP to set up a free consultation call.

As the name suggests, these types of plans have a very specific purpose and are usually about finding something out about yourself as an athlete.

A good example of one of a Defined Purpose plans is our 6-week Athlete Analysis & Review programmes. They are designed to help athletes discover what type of athlete they truly are and not just where their strengths and weaknesses are perceived to lie. We all like to label ourselves as it helps us control the image we try to portray of who we are. Maybe we see ourselves as a long-distance athlete, only built for Ironman distance races or long cycle sportives. Or perhaps we don't feel we have the engine for that and instead see ourselves as short-course triathletes or crit racers. Often these labels are simply definitions we apply to ourselves with little or no objective evidence to support the assumptions and it's just where we've found ourselves for various reasons.

Our Analysis & Review programmes are there to help you discover the objective truth and not just in terms of your typical fitness metrics such as FTP or 5k run assessments. We also look to establish things like how good you are in the hills, what your speed endurance is like, or how good you are at pacing efforts without any tech. The key consequences of putting yourself through a 6-week athlete review like this are that it can better inform which energy systems you need to develop for the type of racing you do, what races or events would suit your true strengths, and maybe even which sport you should be concentrating on!

To learn more about each of our Defined Purpose plans or to purchase yours without further delay, please head to the Webshop (link below).

Our Personal Coaching offering works a lot like the RIAK Squad Membership except that it is aimed at those looking to lose weight, tone up or get fit. In other words, those whose goals are not necessarily triathlon or performance related.

The Personal Coaching programme is fully tailored to the client and their goals but typically includes bespoke strength and cardio plans alongside on-going supervision with monthly catch-up calls/meetings. This description might sound a touch vague but to put it simply, if you have a fitness or weight loss goal, as part of the Personal Coaching relationship we will build you the structure you need to achieve those goals.

As part of the relationship, the client will benefit from advice regarding managing their exercise, setting goals, their nutrition or in relation to any other health and fitness topics they require direction on.

One really cool benefit is that RIAK ONLINE membership is included as standard, so the client will also have access to all our online strength & workout classes, turbo sessions, run club sessions as well as access to all our online training resources.

The above is available for £100pm, with 2-months' notice should the client wish to roll off.

Want to build some strength and stability but don't wish to commit to a full personal training relationship? Our fully tailored strength programmes could be the solution.

We begin the process with a FREE consultation to ascertain your goals and level of experience. We then conduct a dynamic screening and strength tests, which involve a few movements and assessments to ascertain your stability, range of mobility and inherent strength.

In the final part of the session, we will run through key exercises we think should be included in your strength plan to ensure you know exactly what you are doing once in receipt of your plan.

An Online Dynamic Screening and 8-week strength plan costs £120 and after your initial 8-week plan, further plans are available for £60 per block, however, we really recommend a repeat screening every two blocks to determine progress and reassess your objectives.

To book your Online Dynamic Screening and discuss your needs, please drop us an email at info@riak.fitness and we will liaise with you to arrange your FREE consultation.