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Recovery Is Over—But You’re Still Unsure Of What Comes Next

That’s more common than you think. 

We specialize in helping people bridge the gap between physio and returning to their active lifestyle, with guidance that meets you where you are.

Through tailored programs and attentive guidance, our clients have achieved remarkable outcomes. From regaining strength and mobility to participating in activities they once thought were out of reach, our clients have found renewed confidence in their bodies. 

Your goals are within reach, and we’re here to help you achieve them, one step at a time.

We’ve helped clients rebuild after:

  • Knee-Replacement Surgery
  • Frozen Shoulder
  • ACL Injuries
  • Post-Abdominal Surgery
  • Back Pain
  • Sciatica

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How We Empower Your Recovery

It All Starts With A Comprehensive Consultation

No two injuries are alike. We take the time to understand your training history, listen to your concerns, assess your needs, and tailor our approach to support your goals.

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Meet The Pillars of Your Training Program

1. Respect Your Body’s Limitations

We prioritize your safety and comfort by gradually reintroducing movement and exercise.  By focusing on gradual progress we promote sustainable progress at an appropriate intensity.

2. Build Confidence

After injury, both the mind and body may experience uncertainty regarding their capabilities. Our approach focuses on foundational movements to enhance stability which boosts your confidence to engage in exercise.

3. Get Empowered

We believe in empowering you with the knowledge and skills to take ownership of your health journey. Throughout our sessions, we’ll educate you on exercise techniques that are appropriate for you and will help you find your way back to exercise.

4. Receive Support Through Your Whole Journey

We’re in this with you for the long-haul. That means we help plan your fitness routine in the context of your other physical activities and competing priorities, ensuring that you have a holistic plan that makes sense for your life.

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Honest, realistic outcomes

What to expect for someone who trains twice/week.

Start Your Journey

After Week 1

Begin your training pain-free with your new trainer, and feel the first sparks of hope.

Within 2-3 Weeks

Develop a solid workout routine and begin to notice the beneficial impacts of consistent exercise.

Within 2-3 Months

Move with enhanced confidence and notice significant strength gains. You might even start thinking, "I could become stronger than I was before my injury."

By Month 6

Achieve a level of fitness and strength that makes you feel incredible—almost like stepping back in time.

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client success story

Personal Training Client Jake at Recess Fit Club

We helped Jake return to soccer after abdominal surgery.

Personal Training Client Jake at Recess Fit Club

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Overcame core weakness through targeted stability exercises
  • Learned resilience through challenging workouts
  • Overcame fear of re-injury with a successful return to recreational soccer
Your Journey Starts Here

We helped Jake return to soccer after abdominal surgery.

Jake began his journey with us shortly after being cleared for exercise with concerns that his core was not as stable or strong as it needed to be.

Although his doctors confirmed he was healed, Jake was looking for support to build strength to get back to playing soccer without concerns about pain or re-injury. 

We started with simple, controlled core exercises to evaluate Jake’s initial condition.

We modified exercises to ensure that they were all pain-free and appropriate for his current ability level. Alongside these core exercises, we incorporated upper and lower body workouts to keep Jake engaged and active, building his overall body strength.

Milestone 1: At week 3, Jake had established core stability and strength.

We focused on anti-rotation and anti-flexion exercises. We developed two core routines that enhanced Jake’s stability while also conditioning his entire body.

Milestone 2: By week 8, Jake was back on the field.

With eight weeks of dedicated training, Jake made significant advancements. He was not only performing his core exercises with added resistance but also tackling new and more challenging exercises that would have been difficult even before his surgery. This progress gave him the confidence to test his abilities in a soccer game. Afterward, Jake reported feeling fantastic and decided to continue training with us, blending private sessions and classes with his soccer commitments.

Today Jake is stronger than he was pre-surgery, with a consistent strength training routine that complements his active lifestyle and keeps him at the top of his game.

More questions? We have answers!

Physical activity is crucial for restoring normal function to your body after an injury. It helps in the rehabilitation process by ensuring safe and effective progression back to your usual physical activities.

Returning to exercise after injury should always be conducted with the supervision of a healthcare professional, such as a doctor or physiotherapist.

Think of a personal trainer as someone as an extension of that team who supports you once you are cleared for exercise.

Regular physical activity is crucial for your health, especially after completing rehabilitation. While you may no longer be considered "injured," there's often a gap where you might not feel strong, stable, or confident in your body.

Imbalances may also develop from compensating with non-injured parts during recovery. Engaging in exercise after injury with the help of a personal trainer can bridge this gap.

Personal trainers take the baton from the physiotherapist, helping you regain balance and strength, and ensuring you're equipped to return to your daily activities safely and effectively.

Personal trainers design customized exercise programs tailored to your specific needs. These programs help safely rebuild strength, enhance mobility, and ensure overall recovery by targeting the areas most affected by your injury, which reduces the risk of re-injury.

 

Customized programs are designed based on an evaluation of your physical abilities, injuries, and limitations. However, they aim to go beyond targeting the areas that need rehabilitation to both address imbalances while simultaneously improving the strength across your whole body.

You can begin personal training only once you have been cleared for exercise by your doctor, physiotherapist, or members of your healthcare team.

Personal trainers guide you through exercises specifically designed to strengthen weakened muscles due to injury. This guidance helps improve your overall physical function by gradually building up strength in the affected areas.

Personal training following injury focuses on restoring and possibly enhancing your range of motion. Trainers work with you to strengthen muscles throughout their entire range, adapting exercises to meet your current capabilities and gradually expanding them. This approach not only aids in regaining stability and strength but may also improve your flexibility beyond pre-injury levels if you were not strength training before.

Initially, training twice a week with a personal trainer is a good start to ensure proper recovery and progression. The frequency can be adjusted based on how well you recover from each session. Supplementing personal training sessions with low-intensity activities like walking or cycling can further enhance your recovery and help maintain overall fitness.

Our personal training packages are flexible. Explore our offering of personal training packages right here.

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Our past clients, much like you, have embarked on a journey to reclaim their active lifestyles.

Through tailored programs and attentive guidance, they’ve achieved remarkable outcomes. From regaining strength and mobility to participating in activities they once thought were out of reach, our clients have found renewed confidence in their bodies. Your goals are within reach, and we’re here to help you achieve them, one step at a time.

Let us help you return to exercise safely and confidently.

Despite making progress, there’s often a lingering uncertainty about how to resume traditional exercise.  It’s like standing on one side of a river, yearning to return to activities you love, but you’re not sure how to get across. We recognize this gap and are here to bridge it, guiding you towards a pain-free return to fitness.

We understand the journey of navigating post-injury recovery and physiotherapy.

Learn more about our approach to training.

Read Jake’s successful return to fitness after surgery.

We’ve worked with clients who’ve had:

  • Knee-Replacement Surgery
  • Frozen Shoulder
  • ACL Injuries
  • Post-Abdominal Surgery
  • Back Pain
  • Sciatica
  • Knee-Replacement Surgery
  • Frozen Shoulder
  • ACL Injuries (Surgical & Non-Surgical)
  • Post-Abdominal Surgery
  • Back Pain (Idiopathic, Chronic & Acute)
  • Sciatica (Idiopathic, Chronic & Acute)

Learn more about our approach to training.

Read Jake’s successful return to fitness after surgery.

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