Training Program Prerequisites – Beauty of Exercise

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.

Learn-to-Programs

Running Programs

Triathlon Programs*

We look forward to you joining our training programs and will ensure we support you every step of the way.

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