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# Marta Pellegrini

Personal trainer at Luca's gym in Milan, specializing in functional strength training and injury prevention for endurance athletes. Marta helped Luca design a strength and mobility program to complement his cycling training, addressing the common cyclist issues of tight hip flexors and weak core stability. They have a friendly relationship that extends slightly beyond the trainer-client dynamic, occasionally chatting about fitness, nutrition, and Milan life.

## Notes

- Knowledgeable and practical; does not push fads or unnecessary supplements, just solid evidence-based programming
- Her strength program noticeably improved Luca's climbing power and reduced his lower back discomfort on long rides
- Encouraging but not pushy; good at motivating without the aggressive personal trainer stereotype
- Also works with several other cyclists and runners, so she understands endurance athlete needs well

## Collaborations

- [[topic-cycling-training]] — designed Luca's complementary strength training program for cycling performance
