ABOUT US
ERNEST LÓPEZ
I am Ernest Lopez, coach specialized in endurance sports, with a solid background backed by 10 years of experience in high competition sport.
My professional career began in triathlon, a discipline in which I have competed nationally and internationally, and in which I have been part of the “ITU World Triathlon Ranking List”. I have had the opportunity to be part of the CAR of Sant Cugat, where I acquired advanced knowledge in the training of elite athletes. Throughout my career, I have combined my passion for triathlon with participation in ski mountaineering competitions, which has allowed me to develop a comprehensive understanding of the physical and mental demands of endurance sports.
As a coach, my approach is focused on applying my knowledge and experience to design personalized training programs that allow athletes to reach their maximum performance. My goal is to help athletes improve their performance through a methodology based on sports science, with a special attention to individual adaptation and training optimization.
I am committed to accompanying athletes on their path to excellence, using a structured, evidence-based approach to ensure that each athlete can achieve their goals, whether in triathlon, athletics, cycling, ski mountaineering, or other endurance sports.
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ACADEMIC BACKGROUND:
- Master's Degree in High Sports Performance.
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- National Triathlon Coaching Course Level II (Spanish Triathlon Federation).
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- University Specialist in Management Training in Multicultural Sporting Events.
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- Graduate in International Business and Economics (Pompeu Fabra University).
MARC GUÀRDIA
My name is Marc Guàrdia, I am one of the founders and coaches of Effective Training.
I entered the world of endurance sports 7 years ago, although sport has been a key part of my life for as long as I can remember. My passion for training and human physiology drove me to study Sports Science. From there I began to apply each new piece of knowledge to my own training, constantly refining my approach and vision of performance.
As an athlete, I have had the privilege of competing in a variety of disciplines, which has allowed me to learn the key aspects of each discipline to achieve peak performance. I started my career in trail running, competing at the regional and national level in some of the most emblematic races in the country. After that, I began to focus on long-distance running, where I achieved my best results at elite level, finishing the Valencia Marathon with 02:24:59 and the Barcelona Half Marathon with 01:07:20.
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As a coach, my goal is to share my passion, knowledge and experience with all athletes who want to improve their athletic performance and achieve their goals through a personalized, sports science-based approach.
Whether you are looking to improve your times in road races, conquer the highest peaks in trail running or succeed in triathlon, I am here to help you reach your full potential!
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND:
- Degree in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences (University of Girona).
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- Master's Degree in Performance, Training and High Level Technification (INEFC of Barcelona).
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- National Triathlon Coaching Course (Spanish Triathlon Federation)
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- Mountain Running Instructor (Federación de Entidades Excursionistas de Cataluña)