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Training Program Prerequisites

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Beauty of Exercise is committed to supporting and encouraging all to participate in our programs, whilst keeping the health and safety of its members and coaches a priority.  At the start of our programs, all participants will be required to complete a basic health assessment and will be reviewed by the relevant coach to ensure participants have the necessary capabilities. The participant will be guided by the relevant coach as to the best suited program. It is also important for any existing injuries to be identified to the coaches so as to ensure no further long term damage.

The following is a guideline of existing fitness capabilities recommended to help you choose the program(s) best suitable for you:

Learn-to-Programs
Learn-to-Run 5km 

  • Currently walk comfortably for 30mins
  • Does not have any injuries
Learn-to-Trail Run 

  • Can comfortably run 5-10km
  • Runs 5-10km on a regular basis
  • Has a good fitness base
  • Does not have any injuries
Learn-to-Swim (Level 1) – Pool

  • Can comfortably swim a minimum 100m continuously
Learn-to-Swim (Level 2) – Pool

  • Can comfortably swim a minimum 400m continuously
  • Float and tread water for 1 minute
  • Preferably completed Learn-to-Swim (Level 1) program or equivalent
Learn-to-Ocean-Swim (Level 1) – Beginner Ocean Skills

  • Can comfortably swim a minimum 300m continuously
  • Float and tread water for 1 minute
  • Preferably completed Learn-to-Swim (Levels 1 & 2) program or equivalent
Learn-to-Ocean-Swim (Level 2) – Intermediate Ocean Skills

  • Can comfortably swim a minimum 500m continuously
  • Float and tread water for 1 minute
  • Be comfortable in a deep water ocean setting
  • Preferably completed Learn-to-Swim (Levels 1 & 2) programs or equivalent; as well as Learn-to-Ocean-Swim (Level 1) program or equivalent
Learn-to-Cycle (Level 1) – Traffic-Free Roads

  • Can comfortably cycle for 30mins on traffic-free roads
  • Owns a bike that is in good working order (recently serviced).  All bike types are welcome – road, hybrid or mountain bike. We do not recommend recumbents or BMX bikes.
Learn-to-Cycle (Level 2) – Low-Traffic Roads

  • Can comfortably cycle for 5-10km on traffic-free roads
  • Preferably completed Learn-to-Cycle (Level 1) or equivalent
  • Owns a bike that is in good working order (recently serviced).  All bike types are welcome – road, hybrid or mountain bike. We do not recommend recumbents or BMX bikes.

 

Running Programs
10km

  • Can comfortably run for 20-30mins
  • Preferably completed Learn-to-Run 5km program or equivalent
  • Runs 4-5km on a regular basis
  • Has an moderate fitness base
  • Does not have any injuries
Half-Marathon

  • Can comfortably run 5-10km
  • Runs 5-10km on a regular basis
  • Has an good fitness base
  • Does not have any injuries
Marathon

  • Can comfortably run 10km
  • Runs 10km on a regular basis
  • Has an good fitness base
  • Does not have any injuries

 

Triathlon Programs*
Sprint Distance

  • Can comfortably swim 400m in open water
  • Can confidently cycle 10km on open roads
  • Preferably completed Learn-to-Swim (Levels 1 & 2) or equivalent
  • Preferably completed Learn-to-Ocean Swim (Levels 1 & 2) or equivalent
  • Preferably completed Learn-to-Cycle  (Levels 1 & 2) or equivalent
  • Current TA member to ensure you are covered by Insurance
Standard Distance

  • Can comfortably swim 600m in open water
  • Can confidently cycle 20-30km on open roads and in small groups
  • Completed sprint-distance triathlon in the last 2-3 years
  • Preferably completed Learn-to-Swim (Levels 1 & 2) or equivalent
  • Preferably completed Learn-to-Ocean Swim (Levels 1 & 2) or equivalent
  • Preferably completed Learn-to-Cycle  (Levels 1 & 2) or equivalent
  • Current TA member to ensure you are covered by Insurance
 Long Distance 70.3 

  • Can comfortably swim 1km in open water
  • Can confidently cycle 50-60km on open roads and in small groups
  • Completed standard-distance triathlon in the last 2-3 years
  • Preferably completed Learn-to-Swim (Levels 1 & 2) or equivalent
  • Preferably completed Learn-to-Ocean Swim (Levels 1 & 2) or equivalent
  • Preferably completed Learn-to-Cycle  (Levels 1 & 2) or equivalent
  • Current TA member to ensure you are covered by Insurance
* Beauty of Exercise provides various beginner-level swimming and cycling programs (Learn-to-Swim, Learn-to-Ocean-Swim and Learn-to-Cycle programs) which complement the Triathlon programs and have been specifically designed to support capabilities.
We look forward to you joining our training programs and will ensure we support you every step of the way. 

Should you have any questions about the above, please contact Debbie Solms on 0400 455 151.