Usually I have 5 conditional training for week. Then depend by the period of the season , it could change in 4 or 6!
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How many conditional trainings you have in a week?
Usually I have 5 conditional training for week. Then depend by the period of the season , it could change in 4 or 6!
Do you have a dedicated fitness trainer?
Yes , I have my personal trainer. I work with her every day for a couple of hours. She “guide” me on different sides of phisical training.
What do you like the most and what is your least favorite part in conditional training?
I surely prefer works about agility and reflexes. They are very stimulants for me , and I think respect perfectly what fencing is. Instead, I don’t like static works. I need to be in move all time. I Can’t resist for long without run, jump.
What are your strengths and weaknesses in this type of training?
Ilove have physical training. So during years , more or less, I learned all kind of training. By the way, my strength is for sure about reactivity. Because I like competing against me , to be all time more fast to do something. My worst side is about stretching and exercises in which I have to reach muscles limits. My muscles are strong but not very elastic.
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What kind of tools do you use, if any?
We have many different tools in our gym. Dumbbells, lat machine, leg press, kettlebell, elastic fitness, and much more. I like to experiment new tools
What do you do to prevent injuries?
I try to prevent injures with stretching , especially because as I said my muscles are not very stretched , phisioterapy and idratation.
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Have you ever had a serious injury/ operation? If yes, how long did it take to get back in shape?
I can say to be lucky! In 22 years of fencing I never had big injuries. Only one when I was 16, I broke one finger of my hand and I was out for a couple of month. After it nothing more of very serious. Maximum 15/20 days out.
What do you think about the importance of physical condition of fencers nowadays and before? Has it changed a lot? How dominant is it in fencing?
I think it is changed a lot. Now phisical condition is so important. When I talk to my ex teammate older then me , they always said to me about how much is changed during last 30 years. Right now if you are not ready physically you can’t arrive to the end of a competition. Probably before fencer were more technique , but I like the mix between phisical condition and technique preparation! I think right now modern Sabre is at his top.