Movement, training & coaching notes
Practical, unhurried writing on personal training in Salou, functional training, injury prevention, special populations exercise coaching and life on the Costa Daurada.
- 17 May 2026 · 9 min read
The 5 tissues that get injured most in recreational athletes — and how to train them resilient
Tendon, muscle, bone, joint and fascia: the five tissue categories behind most recreational injuries, and how to load each one to build genuine resilience.
Read article → - 17 May 2026 · 10 min read
Strength training for padel players: the 4 capacities that beat time on court
Rotational power, deceleration, single-leg strength and shoulder stability — the four physical capacities that move padel players forward faster than more court hours.
Read article → - 17 May 2026 · 8 min read
Why "Resting It" Often Makes Injuries Worse: An Exercise Physiologist's Guide to Active Recovery
Why the default advice to rest a sore tendon, joint or back for two weeks usually backfires, and what the evidence actually says about active recovery and progressive load.
Read article → - 17 May 2026 · 11 min read
Achilles, patellar and plantar tendinopathy: a three-stage loading protocol for recreational runners
A practical, evidence-based three-stage loading protocol for Achilles, patellar and plantar tendinopathy in recreational runners — isometrics, heavy slow resistance, and energy storage.
Read article → - 11 May 2026 · 6 min read
In-home personal training in Salou: when training comes to you
How in-home personal training in Salou works, who it suits, what equipment you need and how to build strength safely without a traditional gym.
Read article → - 10 May 2026 · 7 min read
Personal training with injuries in Salou: how to train around pain safely
A practical guide to training with old injuries, pain history or health considerations with a rehabilitation-informed personal trainer in Salou.
Read article → - 9 May 2026 · 6 min read
Physical preparation in Salou: strength and conditioning for real life
What a physical preparation coach in Salou actually does: strength, mobility, conditioning and durable performance for sport, work and everyday life.
Read article → - 6 May 2026 · 10 min read
Exercise for children with autism: sensory-friendly movement that builds confidence
Sensory-friendly movement and exercise for children with autism in Salou. Evidence-based, structured physical activity from a special populations coach on the Costa Daurada.
Read article → - 5 May 2026 · 10 min read
Exercise with type 2 diabetes: the most powerful tool you are probably under-using
How to exercise safely and effectively with Type 2 diabetes. Evidence-based guidance on insulin sensitivity, blood glucose management and training in Salou.
Read article → - 4 May 2026 · 10 min read
Exercise with a herniated disc: building spinal capacity without fear
Safe, evidence-based exercise with a herniated disc. Rehabilitation-informed personal training in Salou — build spinal capacity, reduce pain and return to activity.
Read article → - 3 May 2026 · 9 min read
Exercise with meniscus injury: how to keep training without making it worse
How to exercise safely with meniscal knee damage. Evidence-based guidance from a rehabilitation-informed personal trainer in Salou on the Costa Daurada.
Read article → - 2 May 2026 · 10 min read
Postpartum exercise: a science-based guide to returning to training after birth
Evidence-based guide to returning to exercise after birth — pelvic floor, diastasis recti and progressive return to training with a personal trainer in Salou.
Read article → - 1 May 2026 · 9 min read
Exercise during pregnancy: a trimester-by-trimester guide
Safe, evidence-based exercise during pregnancy — trimester adaptations, pelvic floor foundations, and what to modify from a personal trainer in Salou.
Read article → - 12 April 2026 · 6 min read
Personal trainer in Salou: how to choose the right coach
A practical guide to choosing a personal trainer in Salou — what to look for, what questions to ask, and how to know if a coach is genuinely a good fit.
Read article → - 5 April 2026 · 5 min read
Functional training in Salou: strength, mobility and real-life fitness
What functional training really means, why it matters in Salou and the Costa Daurada, and how to build a body that handles real life.
Read article → - 22 March 2026 · 5 min read
Personal trainer Cambrils: in-person and online coaching near the Costa Daurada
A guide to finding a personal trainer in Cambrils — including in-person training, outdoor sessions and online coaching options for residents and expats.
Read article → - 8 March 2026 · 4 min read
English-speaking personal trainer in Salou and Cambrils
Why working with an English-speaking personal trainer in Salou and Cambrils matters — particularly for expats, professionals and people with complex health histories.
Read article → - 18 February 2026 · 6 min read
Injury prevention training: how to get stronger without breaking down
How to train for performance and health without spending your year nursing flare-ups. A practical look at injury prevention and rehabilitation-informed training.
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