My passion is riding, 4WDing, and camping. I love riding motorcycles—whether on the road, at the track, or off-road. I started riding in 2016, and it was one of the best decisions I've made. If you've ever been on a motorcycle, you know the incredible sense of freedom it gives you. Whether it’s a quick ride to a café, a weekend trip through the mountains, a day at the track, or exploring the bush, nothing compares to it.

Before I started riding, I was in great shape. I hit the gym regularly and never had any major aches or pains. But as many riders know, motorcycling (especially on the road or track) isn't great for your posture. Within a year of riding, I started to feel neck and shoulder pain, likely from the weight of my helmet, poor posture, and carrying heavy backpacks on my commute. At first, I ignored it, but things escalated when I had my first serious injury—a broken left ankle from a fall. I recovered from that, but despite ongoing pain and discomfort, I kept riding. While maintaining my gym routine helped, it only did so much.

Over time, I began noticing more imbalances in my body. My posture had changed, certain muscles felt weaker, and I wasn’t moving as well as I once had. Then, COVID-19 hit, and like many others, I became less active. When I got back into exercise, I pushed too hard, which led to a left knee injury. These imbalances began to affect my daily activities—walking became uncomfortable, and a weekend in Melbourne for the MotoGP race led to a groin strain. Suddenly, even simple activities became difficult—swimming felt off, long walks were painful, and setting up camp with heavy gear was exhausting.

I reached a point where I knew I had to make a change. So, I created a plan to address my imbalances, rebuild my strength, and regain control of my body. I focused on correcting my movement patterns, improving my posture, and gradually increasing my strength without overdoing it. While some discomfort still comes and goes, I’m able to manage it. Most importantly, I’m back doing what I love. I no longer fear that pain will stop me from riding, hiking, swimming, or lifting heavy gear.

This journey has been challenging, but it’s also taught me a lot about resilience, recovery, and the importance of moving well. It’s reshaped how I view exercise and injury prevention, and it’s a big part of why I’m so passionate about helping others move and feel better.