About us

Who is
Apulso

We aim to turn a passion for sport and years of accumulated knowledge into a philosophy that helps people improve, or simply make sport part of their lives.

Our mission

Together we go
further

By offering personalized training and specialized support, Apulso combines Olympic experience with an innovative, holistic approach to sports training. We believe that together we can help every person reach their goals and push past their limits.

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The founders

Apulso was born through two Olympic triathletes, João Pereira and Miguel Arraiolos. Both began their triathlon journey in 2006, joining Portugal's High Performance Centre. From that moment on, they embarked on a path of success, guided over the years by some of the country's most respected coaches, including Sérgio Santos, António Jordan, Manuel Alves, Lino Barruncho, Pedro Leitão and Paulo Antunes.

Over the years, they've shown an extraordinary ability to stay at the highest level. This sustained success comes down to their meticulous attention to detail and commitment to innovative training techniques, always in pursuit of excellence. Miguel Arraiolos has always been an athlete focused on training and process, while João Pereira took a 360º approach, considering every factor that influences performance, from rest, nutrition and sleep to the importance of having a qualified team around you.

Training philosophy

We believe success in sport comes from constant support and a deep understanding of each person. For us, every person is unique, and training should be personalized to match. We share the view that combining adapted, individualized training is the key to achieving the best results.

"Those who walk alone may get there faster... but those who walk together get further."

The people

Our team

We have a specialized team available to support you and make sure you reach your goals.

João Pereira

João Pereira

CEO | Strategy & Operations

Co-founder of Apulso, multiple European champion and medalist across several World Championship stages.

Miguel Arraiolos

Miguel Arraiolos

CEO | Training

Co-founder of Apulso, with several medals and an Olympic Games appearance to his name.

Melanie Santos

Melanie Santos

Ambassador — Apulso

One of the leading names in Portuguese women's triathlon, with numerous national and international achievements and two Olympic Games appearances.

Vasco Vilaça

Vasco Vilaça

Ambassador — Apulso

On a strong upward trajectory, he's one of the top names in Portuguese triathlon and is increasingly making his mark on the international stage.

Afonso Garcia

Afonso Garcia

Coach | PT

Apulso triathlon coach, graduate in Physical Education, with more than 15 years of experience as an athlete and a focus on developing age-group athletes.

Ivo Cristeta

Ivo Cristeta

Coach | PT

Level II Triathlon Coach, swimming instructor, and graduate with a master's degree in Physical Education, focused on developing athletes through method, consistency and progression.

Rita Sales Pereira

Rita Sales Pereira

Operations & Athlete Support

Responsible for Apulso's administrative and financial side, ensuring organization, rigor and support for the team's day-to-day operations.

There's no better time than now

Sometimes we don't even know
what we're capable of.

Every challenge is possible. Take the first step.

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