Settling into Conditioning

I arrived back in Spain over two months ago and since then I have been keeping up twice weekly fitness sessions.

Since the start of the year I have been training with Jose at my physio Árvore Clinics. They have a good setup with a full gym, and the physios discuss with the fitness trainer on exactly what you need to work on.

That takes the thinking, planning, and self-motivation you need when you are working out by yourself.

We have now settled into a routine of knee and lower body conditioning, with a strong focus on good knee mechanics. The strength part of the routine includes bulgarian split squats, front/reverse lunges, monster walks, trap squats, front barbell squats, weighted step-ups, flywheel leg press, flywheel leg curls, and more.

At the end of the session we work on dynamic movements including box jumps, wall drills, gym-ball sprint starts, ladder drills, and more.

The last few weeks have been consistent. We gradually built up the weight and intensity, and I can feel the benefit when running and playing Padel.

There is no secret to recovering from injury, getting fit, or progressing in anything. It’s just about putting in steady and consistent work.

I am trying to remember that as I get towards full recovery. It is easy to let these good habits and this good work slip when you feel normal again.

My goal now is to keep this regular conditioning as a lifelong commitment to my fitness.