BR Words

By BR Performance Studios

At BR Performance Studios, Coaches truly believe that sport and fitness are Athlete Centric…
That’s why we have decided to expand our field of view to commit for all the Athletes who are eager to know more!
That’s right!
Everything here will be based on knowledge.
When you have a question, you ask!
If we have an answer or maybe more answers we will respond.
And if we don’t know be sure that we will study so hard that we will get back to you with the information you need.
This is our podcast “BR Words”!

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S02E05 - The Art of Balance

BR WordsMay 20, 2021

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01:09:20

S04E01 - Let's be part of the process

In this Season 4 opening episode, Coach Joao and TC discuss about the blooming of Triathlon and Endurance Sports, particularly in the GCC. Federations are investing on the kids to make sure their long term goals can be achieved. Patience is the key! BR Performance Studios is ready for this and ready to be part of the process. You can listen and watch on YouTube, Spotify, Applepodcast. Let us know what you think! #brperformancestudios#onepercentbetter #triathlon #endurance

Jun 21, 202328:43

Season Special BACK TO SCHOOL - “Ultrachallenges in the sea”

Coach Melina answers to questions on being a supermom and living in her element, the sea.

3rd September she participated to UltraOceanman Kalamata, a 30 km swim which resulted in many challenges in the challenge.

From balancing training, family, work and life to the mental and physical preparation, Melina gives words of advise if you want to get into the "Ultra Metaverse".

Watch some amazing shots of the UltraOceanman on Melina's IG account https://www.instagram.com/tk_melina/?hl=en

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Sep 12, 202256:26

S03E11 - From Resolutions for 2022 to more emerging trends for Triathlon training and racing.

It's quite common to start the new year with resolutions, even though Triathlon is a journey that goes a long way in the past and in the future. Coaches share their personal resolutions for 2022 and extend them to the Athletes.

From resolutions the discussion continues to more emerging trends in Triathlon training and racing.

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Reference articles:

"Training and Competition Readiness in Triathlon" from Naroa Etxebarria 1, Iñigo Mujika 2,3 and David Bruce Pyne 1

1 Research Institute for Sport & Exercise, University of Canberra, Bruce ACT 2601, Australia; david.pyne@canberra.edu.au

2 Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine and Nursing, University of the Basque Country, Leioa 48940, Basque Country; inigo.mujika@inigomujika.com

3 Exercise Science Laboratory, School of Kinesiology, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad Finis Terrae, Santiago, 7501015, Chile

Jan 07, 202251:14

S03E10 - Training and Competition Readiness in Triathlon, Emerging Trends in Triathlete Preparation

Back in the house of knowledge at BR Words with Coach Joao, Melina, Alessio, Leo and TC. A multivariate approach to training has been the latest best practice for Elite Triathletes. Let's hear about the emerging trends and how much they are applicable to any type of athlete.

BR Endurance Coaches continue to discuss about modern athlete centered ways of training, with Coach Melina enlighting us on the Female Athletes World (promising a space only for girls) and the last 10 minutes about recommandations during festivities!

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Reference articles:

"Training and Competition Readiness in Triathlon" from Naroa Etxebarria 1, Iñigo Mujika 2,3 and David Bruce Pyne 1

1 Research Institute for Sport & Exercise, University of Canberra, Bruce ACT 2601, Australia; david.pyne@canberra.edu.au

2 Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine and Nursing, University of the Basque Country, Leioa 48940, Basque Country; inigo.mujika@inigomujika.com

3 Exercise Science Laboratory, School of Kinesiology, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad Finis Terrae, Santiago, 7501015, Chile

"Strength Training for Endurance Athletes: Theory to Practice" from Caleb D. Bazyler, MA, Heather A. Abbott, M.Ed, Christopher R. Bellon, MA, Christopher B. Taber, MS, and Michael H. Stone, PhD

Department of Exercise and Sport Science, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, Tennessee

Dec 29, 202142:52

S03E09 - Training and Competition Readiness in Triathlon, learning from the Pros to achieve sporting success.

Almost full house at BR Words with Coach Joao, Melina, Alessio, Leo and TC. Triathlon is characterized by the multidisciplinary nature of the sport where swimming, cycling, and running are completed sequentially in different events, such as the sprint, Olympic, long-distance, and Ironman formats. Are we sure that physiological adaptation is enough?

BR Endurance Coaches discuss about modern athlete centered ways of training.

Watch, listen, subscribe and like!

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Reference articles:

"Training and Competition Readiness in Triathlon" from Naroa Etxebarria 1, Iñigo Mujika 2,3 and David Bruce Pyne 1

1 Research Institute for Sport & Exercise, University of Canberra, Bruce ACT 2601, Australia; david.pyne@canberra.edu.au

2 Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine and Nursing, University of the Basque Country, Leioa 48940, Basque Country; inigo.mujika@inigomujika.com

3 Exercise Science Laboratory, School of Kinesiology, Faculty of Medicine, Universidad Finis Terrae, Santiago, 7501015, Chile

"Strength Training for Endurance Athletes: Theory to Practice" from Caleb D. Bazyler, MA, Heather A. Abbott, M.Ed, Christopher R. Bellon, MA, Christopher B. Taber, MS, and Michael H. Stone, PhD

Department of Exercise and Sport Science, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, Tennessee

Dec 22, 202101:03:42

S03E08 - Strength Training for Endurance Athletes, from conflicting studies to mastering periodization.

Back to the house of knowledge. Conflicts among coaches exist regarding the role of strength training for endurance athletes despite over 25 years of research supporting its efficacy and application. What athletes should really do when we are talking about strength training?

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Reference article “Strength Training for Endurance Athletes: Theory to Practice" from Caleb D. Bazyler, MA, Heather A. Abbott, M.Ed, Christopher R. Bellon, MA, Christopher B. Taber, MS, and Michael H. Stone, PhD

Department of Exercise and Sport Science, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, Tennessee

Dec 09, 202145:07

S03E07 - From Age Group Triathlete to Saudi Federation Head Coach, Meet Coach Mo'

Back to “Meet the Coaches” series we finally find time to interview Coach Mo'. In the last few years Coach Mohammed has been one of the pillars of BR Performance Studios Triathlon Team not only in Dubai, but also in Saudi Arabia where he is in charge of the Saudi Triathlon Federation. Listen up what he has to say about himself and the sport we love!

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Dec 01, 202137:46

S03E06 - From Young Fitness Passionate to Triathlon Professional Coach, Meet Coach Leo

Back to “Meet the Coaches” series after a couple of busy weeks, you will get to know the latest addition to BR Performance Studios Triathlon Coaches, Coach Leo. Leo has grown his passion for sport and triathlon since he was a kid, and even if he is the youngest "kid" in the block he knows already like a veteran!

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Nov 11, 202101:10:13

S03E05 - Unfolding the myths of the most underrated practice, meet the Recovery.

As promised BR Words is the house of knowledge. So many athletes ask about Recovery. But then when instructed by their coaches do they follow the right routines?

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Reference article “Recovery after exercise: what is the current state of play?” by Dr. Jonathan M Peake.

Oct 14, 202101:22:46

S03E04 – From Top Gun to Triathlon Commander, Meet Coach Tommaso

In the fourth episode of “Meet the Coaches” series, you will get to know Coach Tommaso. Sport has characterized TC's life becoming an important part of his professional career as Fighter Pilot. Hear what his background brings to his coaching style.

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Oct 09, 202101:08:56

S03E03 - From young dolphin, to high performance Triathlete and Coach, meet Coach Alessio

In the third episode of “Meet the Coaches” series, you will get to know Coach Alessio. He started his sport journey as a kid with an extreme love for endurance swimming and ended in Dubai to be a full time expert and science based Coach.

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Oct 03, 202101:10:14

S03E02 - From Football Intern to Endurance Guru, Meet BR Head Coach Joao

In this second episode of “Meet the Coaches” series, you will get to know how BR Head Coach Joao became the pillar of endurance, triathlon and strength not only well known in Dubai and UAE, but also recognised worldwide for his work and UAEMan Challenge 2021.

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Sep 16, 202101:15:13

S03E01 – From Mermaid to Mum to Athlete, Meet Coach Melina

Let’s “Meet the Coaches”, so that you can familiarize with who we are and what our areas of expertise are.

In this episode you will get to know Coach Melina.

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Sep 08, 202145:50

S02E15 - The Art of Tapering

With the racing season in full swing and 70.3 WC approaching Coaches start to reduce Athletes’ volume to taper them for the A Races.

And the common feeling from the athletes is a sense of guilt that they build because they don’t train like the peaking weeks.

We are again in the Periodisation topic.

Leave us your comments and let us know if you have any questions.

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Aug 27, 202145:03

S02E14 - The Art of Working on your Limiters

The Art of Working on your Limiters

At the beginning of the Triathlon Journey or let’s say any journey which involves a long term commitment it is procedure to analyse show stoppers, to use a military term. This are limits in a general sense which set the boundaries of our activities. Coaches, in Triathlon, called them limiters. In today’s episode we will identify them, analyse them and tell you how we overcome them. Leave us your comments and let us know if you have any questions.

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BR PERFORMANCE STUDIOS SERVICES ALERT

BR Coached Swim Session every Monday at 7:30pm @bluewavedxb; open to any level to BR and non member Athletes.

BR Track Wednesday with Coach Martyn "Run with the Olympian" open to any level Athlete. Training packages for Runners.

BR Fuel Station 20% discount for BR Athletes on Fuelling packages with Sponser (https://linktr.ee/sponser_sportfood_uae ) and Stealth (https://www.secret-training.com/colle... ).

BR Strength Training with True Coach. Personalised strength training plans to take on holiday with you.

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Aug 19, 202146:32

S02E13 - The Art of Racing Part 2

The Art of Racing Part 2

In the last episode we talked about The Art of Racing.

We covered how to choose a race in terms of type, time and athlete’s characteristics.

We covered some of the issues that athletes usually find in their path to the race like replicating climatic conditions, wearing a wetsuit and winning the fear to box their bike and travel.

The topic is vast and that’s why we decided to continue to talk about The Art of Racing in today’s episode.

Leave us your comments and let us know if you have any questions.

https://linktr.ee/brtriathlon

BR PERFORMANCE STUDIOS SERVICES ALERT

BR Coached Swim Session every Monday at 7:30pm @bluewavedxb; open to any level to BR and non member Athletes.

BR Track Wednesday with Coach Martyn "Run with the Olympian" open to any level Athlete. Training packages for Runners.

BR Fuel Station 20% discount for BR Athletes on Fuelling packages with Sponser (https://linktr.ee/sponser_sportfood_uae ) and Stealth (https://www.secret-training.com/colle... ).

BR Strength Training with True Coach. Personalised strength training plans to take on holiday with you.

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Aug 05, 202145:23

S02E12 - The Art of Racing Part 1

The Art of Racing Part 1

With the Olympic Games in full swing we are all asking ourselves how to improve the way we race.

If on one side we like all the science related to sport on the other one we feel that science is not enough. That’s why today BR Coaches discuss about the Art of Racing.

With so many BR Athletes racing in a couple of weeks, listen to some great insights about Ironman Astana.

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Leave us your comments and let us know if you have any questions.

https://linktr.ee/brtriathlon

BR PERFORMANCE STUDIOS SERVICES ALERT

BR Coached Swim Session every Monday at 7:30pm @bluewavedxb; open to any level to BR and non member Athletes.

BR Track Wednesday with Coach Martyn "Run with the Olympian" open to any level Athlete. Training packages for Runners.

BR Fuel Station 20% discount for BR Athletes on Fuelling packages with Sponser (https://linktr.ee/sponser_sportfood_uae ) and Stealth (https://www.secret-training.com/colle... ).

BR Strength Training with True Coach. Personalised strength training plans to take on holiday with you.

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Aug 03, 202153:53

S02E11 - The Art of Resilience

The Art of Resilience
In endurance sports we hear a lot the word “resilience”. What does it mean?
From the dictionary “Resilience is the ability to be happy, successful, etc. again after something difficult or bad has happened”
Today we talk about ups and downs of athletes’ journey. Sounds from podcast.co

Leave us your comments and let us know if you have any questions.
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BR Coached Swim Session every Monday at 7:30pm @bluewavedxb; open to any level to BR and non member Athletes.

BR Track Wednesday with Coach Martyn "Run with the Olympian" open to any level Athlete. Training packages for Runners.

BR Fuel Station 20% discount for BR Athletes on Fuelling packages with Sponser (https://linktr.ee/sponser_sportfood_uae ) and Stealth (https://www.secret-training.com/collections/nutrition ).

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Jul 14, 202152:09

S02E10 - The Art of Long Term Thinking

The Art of Long Term Thinking
You probably are used to hear your Coach saying “enjoy the Journey”. But do you really understand what your coach really means? Do you catch the essence of what happens to you daily from the moment that you undertake this journey?
In this episode Coach Joao, Melina and Alessio in Dubai, Mohammed in France and TC in Italy discuss about the topic sharing their journey experience.
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Leave us your comments and let us know if you have any questions.
linktr.ee/brtriathlon
NEW SERVICES ALERT
BR Performance Studios is launching the following new services:

BR Coached Swim Session every Monday at 7:30pm @bluewavedxb; open to any level to BR and non member Athletes.

BR Track Wednesday with Coach Martyn "Run with the Olympian" open to any level Athlete. Training packages for Runners.

BR Fuel Station 20% discount for BR Athletes on Fuelling packages with Sponser (https://linktr.ee/sponser_sportfood_uae ) and Stealth (https://www.secret-training.com/collections/nutrition ).

Contact info@bespoke-ride.com for details

Jul 07, 202157:10

S02E09 - The Art of Competing

A triathlon journey brings all of us, sooner or later to a final test which is the competition.

In today’s episode BR Coach Joao, Melina, Alessio and TC dig into the psychology of why we do triathlon, including in general endurance sport, and in end game why we compete.

Ahhh that feeling of racing!

Leave us your comments and let us know if you have any questions.

https://linktr.ee/brtriathlon

NEW SERVICES ALERT

BR Performance Studios is launching the following new services:

BR Coached Swim Session every Monday at 7:30pm @bluewavedxb; open to any level to BR and non member Athletes.

BR Track Wednesday with Coach Martyn "Run with the Olympian" open to any level Athlete. Training packages for Runners.

BR Fuel Station 20% discount for BR Athletes on Fuelling packages with Sponser (https://linktr.ee/sponser_sportfood_uae ) and Stealth (https://www.secret-training.com/collections/nutrition ).

Contact info@bespoke-ride.com for details

Jun 30, 202148:24

S02E08 - The Art of Transition

The Art of Transition
Athletes asked and BR Coaches answered!

Some people say that in Triathlon, Nutrition is the 4th discipline, but Transition is definitely the 5th!

We often tend to underestimate the importance of “transition” from swim to bike (T1) and bike to run (T2), spending that time for just a breather wasting precious minutes and without structuring our race tactics. In this episode BR Coaches will have a look at physiology, psychology, logistics, sequencing and workouts that can improve our speed in T1/T2.

Leave us your comments and let us know if you have any questions.

https://linktr.ee/brtriathlon

NEW SERVICES ALERT BR Performance Studios is launching the following new services:

BR Coached Swim Session every Monday at 7:30pm @bluewavedxb; open to any level to BR and non member Athletes.

BR Track Wednesday with Coach Martyn "Run with the Olympian" open to any level Athlete. Training packages for Runners.

BR Fuel Station 20% discount for BR Athletes on Fuelling packages with Sponser (https://linktr.ee/sponser_sportfood_uae ) and Stealth (https://www.secret-training.com/collections/nutrition ).

Contact info@bespoke-ride.com for details

Jun 17, 202159:27

S02E07 - The Art of Swimming

We have been speaking about cycling, running, balancing and recovery. This time Coach Melina, Joao and TC discuss about swimming.

Probably the most hated of the three disciplines, Swimming is a blend of many things which need to be addressed during Athletes' Triathlon Journey.

From open water confidence and body awareness to technique and assessments, BR Coaches discuss on how to become 1% better every day, also in swimming.

Leave us your comments and let us know if you have any questions.

https://linktr.ee/brtriathlon

NEW SERVICES ALERT

BR Performance Studios is launching the following new services:

BR Coached Swim Session every Monday at 7:30pm @bluewavedxb; open to any level to BR and non member Athletes.

BR Track Wednesday with Coach Martyn "Run with the Olympian" open to any level Athlete. Training packages for Runners.

BR Fuel Station 20% discount for BR Athletes on Fuelling packages with Sponser ( https://linktr.ee/sponser_sportfood_uae ) and Stealth ( https://www.secret-training.com/collections/nutrition ).

Contact info@bespoke-ride.com for details

Jun 09, 202154:16

S02E06 - The Art of Recovery

Recovery

So underrated, so misunderstood, so disrespected by Athletes! But ultimately fundamental to build fitness. Coach Joao, Melina and TC discuss about the psychology and science around “recovery” giving long term strategies to become 1% better every day. Let us know if you have any questions. Listen or watch!

Jun 02, 202156:37

S02E05 - The Art of Balance

In this episode Coach Joao and TC, discuss about Triathlon as a journey where the key word is "BALANCE". During the show, BR Performance Studios sponsored Athlete, Oscar Marquez, joins the Coaches to tell us about his journey as an athlete, a triathlete and a family man, ready to take off for his new challenge, Tradeinn 140.6 Spanish Championship full distance, https://www.1406inn.com.

Oscar is father of four children and he will give us some instructions on how to find BALANCE in our lives, thanks to his lovely wife.

Last but not least, Ahmed Alaqubawy from Sponser UAE, gives us an insight on how they are helping Oscar to perform as an Elite Athlete with "ad hoc" fuelling.

Comment or drop us a line if you have any questions!

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May 20, 202101:09:20

S02E04 - The Art of Cycling

The Art of Cycling is a fine art. Cycling doesn't happen from one day to the other. The journey of coach Bojan in this sport is just mind blowing and resembles in some ways every Athlete's journey to become a better version of him/herself. Strength, dedication, commitment and knowledge the ingredients for success.

Drop us a line if you have any question and follow us on www.brperformancestudios.com

May 13, 202159:16

S02E03 - The Art of Running

The idea of this episode is to talk about the Run in Triathlon as Athletes' weakness or strength. Coach Joao, Melina and Tommaso discuss about why and how focus should be on Running to become a more efficient Athlete.

Drop us a line if you have any question and follow us on

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May 06, 202101:04:07

S02E02 - Challenges

Why Athletes want to expose themselves to Challenges. How Coaches guide them. About motivation, inspiration and finding the purpose.

Coach Joao, Mohammed, Melina and Tommaso discuss about UAEMan and BR Challenges giving both Athletes and Coaches insights.

As usual we had so much fun in recording this episode, especially due to the fact that we had to record it twice... Some microphone issues that we should have finally solved!

Enjoy the episode and drop us a line if you have any question.

Apr 28, 202101:06:32

S02E01 - Control the Controllable

About coaches and athletes’ pre race rituals

Ironman 70.3 Dubai 2021 edition has flown by like a hurricane, collecting organizers, participants and spectators’ energies and vibes and leaving Coaches and Athletes reflecting on what “kind” of training year we had.

Just crazy!

Apr 07, 202119:36

S01E06 - From Theory to Practice with Coach Melina

Coach Melina (@melina_tk)speaks about training concepts, which, as athletes sometimes, we underestimate. Melina explains very well the theory behind volume, intensity and recovery in order to put all these concepts back into practice now that we can go back to the swimming pool after Covid-19 restrictions have been eased.

Precious tips as always from a great BR coach and a great swimmer.

Jun 16, 202045:25