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CASE STUDY: DENIS

AIM: relieve pain and increase strength.

STEP 2: LIFESTYLE STUDY

Denis worked in shifts, with weekly change. Not only this disturbs the circadian cycle, but also leads to irregularity in sleep and meals. I then discovered that:

• No one had ever advised him to wear suitable shoes for training. I then had him talk to an expert in the field (orthopedic technician) and we bought some good sneakers, partially solving the problem of his feet.
• His diet, due to his work, was hasty and unhealthy. We made sure to find healthy snacks that he could take with him.
• I had to find a solution to improve his sleep… But for that read to the end.

STEP 3: WORKOUT

We started slowly, focusing a lot on core strengthening and stretching. The results were surprising already after the first month: colleagues at work were asking him how he was able to lift weights so easily and his physique was taking on a different shape.

CONCLUSIONS

As we saw each other, Denis confided in me his daily difficulties. After about six months, I realized that his main problem was disturbed sleep. Not only because of the shifts, but also because of an old mattress.

Buying an orthopedic mattress meant having to give up my presence (the expenses were high even having to spend half an hour to reach me). For this reason Denis was very sceptical, but I convinced him by telling him that he no longer needed me, as he had the necessary knowledge to train on his own.

Now Denis’s life has changed radically. The new mattress has made the difference: the back pain has disappeared, and today Denis no longer wakes up ten times during the night, but he manages to sleep soundly.

Today Denis continues his journey by himself, making use of the simple help of my training programs. We are also very good friends and we hang out sometimes!