From 'Out of Shape' Physician to National Champion: How Volt Helped Bruce Regain His Competitive Edge
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Dr. Bruce Kone overcame injuries and physical limitations to become a national champion swimmer at 55, thanks to Volt's personalized training programs and AI-powered features.
The Challenge of Overcoming Physical Limitations and Past Injuries
Dr. Bruce Kone faced a significant challenge: returning to competitive swimming at the age of 52 while battling the effects of past injuries, a neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome surgery, and years of a sedentary lifestyle. Traditional training plans designed for able-bodied athletes exacerbated his limitations, leading to overtraining and further setbacks. Frustrated by the inability of two different trainers to accommodate his needs, Bruce was determined to find a smarter way to train!
Why Bruce Chose Volt
Discouraged but determined, Bruce stumbled upon Volt in 2017. It was a revelation. Here was a program built for athletes of all shapes, sizes, and injury histories. The roster of coaches backing Volt boasted industry heavyweights, and their expertise was a virtual goldmine of knowledge. But it was Volt's AI feature, Cortex® that truly captivated Bruce. Unlike human trainers, Cortex® could analyze his performance data in real-time, adjusting his training intensity to prevent overexertion. This personalized approach offered a level of precision and safety Bruce hadn't experienced before.
“I set a world record a month before elbow surgery, even when I wasn’t in peak condition. Throughout my career, I’ve held about seven US Masters records and currently hold three. I’m aiming for more in my age group. The outcomes with Volt have been really good. ”
Favorite Volt Features
Exercise Library: Bruce loves the vast library of exercises that allow him to modify workouts based on his injuries (bad elbows, knees, hips).
Coaching Functionality: As a coach himself now, Bruce appreciates the ability to edit workouts on the fly, create custom exercises for rehab purposes, and select exercises based on available equipment.
AI-powered Workout Adjustments (Cortex®): This feature monitors his training intensity and prevents overtraining, ensuring a challenging yet safe workout regimen.
The Results
Volt has become Bruce's secret weapon. The vast exercise library became his playground, allowing him to tailor workouts around his specific injuries. No more forcing exercises his body can’t handle. Instead, Bruce discovered a treasure trove of alternative exercises that strengthen his core, improve his stroke mechanics, and build resilience. The constant monitoring by Cortex® proves invaluable. It pushes him when he needs a nudge and holds him back from the brink of overtraining. The results are undeniable.
At 55, Bruce shattered the world record in the 50-meter butterfly, proving age was just a number. His injury woes have become a distant memory, replaced by the thrill of setting new US Masters Swimming records.
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