client success story
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.
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