Connor Fallon- Champion BMX rider

Before isolation I was training 3-4 nights every week and racing almost every Saturday or Sunday. I had also recently joined the Victorian State Team, and had my sights set on turning pro next year. But since the coronavirus has been around I have had to find other ways of staying fit so I am at the top of my game when I return.

 As all the tracks are closed or not open to the public at the moment, I have had resort to riding my mountain bike, doing stand still sprints and other exercises to try and stay 'race fit' during 'iso'. 

I really like doing roller sprints (pic 3). These are really good for topping out my leg speed and maintaining a high speed rotation of my legs, which is key to BMX. 

I also do light body weight workouts, involving push ups, sit ups, squats, planking and many more core and leg focused exercises. I have also just started running, which is helping me stay flexible and REALLY helps with my cardio.

Last time we were doing 'at home learning' I was able to fill my property to the brim with jumps, which have played a big role in me staying connected with my bike. The more time I spend on my bike the easier it will be to transition back to the track.

Maddy Campbell

So far iso sucks! I miss out on seeing my friends, I don’t get a chance to anything exiting and most importantly I miss out on playing soccer!! But I do keep active. I do a zoom call with my soccer team twice a week, doing fitness and ball skills. 

I go for a run every morning and I am  trying to build up the kilometres that I am doing. I do a workout every day as well and I also do a 1 on 1 soccer session with my coach and sometimes my dad.

Even though quarantine stops me from doing most things, it does give me a chance to get fitter and stronger for when isolation is over, and I get to be back doing what I love. 

But the best thing is, that as soon as I finish my school work, I have the rest of the day to do as much soccer as I want! Its great!