How Personal Training Helped Jacob Get Back on Track
When recreational cyclist and runner Jacob Bright joined our top of the range gym, in July 2024, he was struggling to return to training after a serious hip injury. Following a partial labrum tear in 2023, Jacob faced ongoing hip instability, knee pain, and mobility issues that held him back from the activities he loved.
Working with one of our highly qualified personal trainers, Sean Condon, Jacob began a tailored rehabilitation and strength programme designed to restore stability, mobility and confidence. His goals were clear: to return to pain free running and rebuild hip and core strength.
A tailored approach
Sean and Jacob started their journey with in depth assessments, including mobility testing, biomechanical running analysis, and a review of previous cycling data, the results highlighted asymmetries in hip control and flexibility, as well as a heel strike running pattern that was contributing to knee pain.
Using this data, a progressive rehabilitation plan was created. This combined clinical research based running programmes, hip stability exercises, and functional strength training, all monitored through careful workload progression. The focus was on improving balance, posture, and control through movements such as split squats, hip hinge variations, and plank based core training.
Real results
Within just two months, Jacob saw measurable improvements including a 66% increase in hip mobility, a 26% improvement in hamstring flexibility, and a significant boost in balance and single leg stability. After a year, he was squatting 70kg and running pain free, achieving his goal of a 45 minute 10K.
Following a recent unrelated surgery, Jacob’s surgeon credited his strong pre surgery condition to the high quality training and preparation he received at Lee Valley VeloPark which put him in an ideal position for recovery and long term performance.
Personal training at Lee Valley VeloPark
Jacob’s story is just one example of how our expert personal trainers help clients achieve their goals. Whether it’s injury recovery, improving athletic performance or building strength and confidence, our coaches deliver evidence based training within a motivating, supportive community environment - helping every member move better, train smarter and achieve results faster.
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