Sports & Fitness
Movement is medicine. Whether it's running through Madrid's parks, hitting the gym, or hiking in the mountains, staying active is a core part of who I am.
⭐ Main Sports
Gym & Strength Training
Strength training for health, longevity, and feeling strong, or that's what they say... I mainly want to look good and feel great.
- Every day counts. Giving 30minutes to the gym also compunds
- Mainly gym. But also some random clases: Hyrox, Spinning...
- Always listening to dirty reggaeton
Cycling
No longer on my Dutch era, but I still enjoy it when I can. Would love to ride more often, but Bicing gets you so far.
- Sometimes I'm one of those annoying cyclists commuters
- I enjoy a good weekend ride on the countryside
- Dream of completing a multi-day cycling tour
Basketball
My home court for years. Basketball taught me teamwork, discipline, and the joy of competitive sports. And also how you easily it is to get burn out when you don't truly enjoy it.
- Played on school teams
- I was good with the ball, but not really at shooting it
- Still play pickup games when I can
- Love watching a good game
Hiking
By far the best activity to do. Combines excersices, being outdoors, and disconnecting a bit. Plus you can get some dope pictures.
- Unpopular opinion: Madrid has some great mountains.
- Love multi-day treks
- Dolomites on my list
- Hiking is 'almost' FREE everyone
📊 Live Activity Tracking
I track my runs and activities on Strava. Here's what I've been up to lately:
🎯 Other Activities
Bouldering
Super nice activity. Would love to do it more often. I just mainly do it when it's rainning
- Just done it a couple of times
- Turns out heights are scareier than I thought
- Great for building grip strength and body awareness
- Would love to make it a social thing
Swimming
Used to swim every week. Now mainly reserved for the summer.
- The mediterranean is so chill it's almost a pool
- Used to be really good, but I'm a bit rusty now
- Not a big fan oc chlorine
Skiing
I've only skied ONCE. In Xanadoo. Would love to do learn though.
- Do I have to learn to go to the après ski?
- Not a big cold weather person. But I love mountains
- Would love to do a random ski trip to Asia
Padel
Spain's favorite racket sport. Social, fun, and surprisingly intense.
- Really chill to do it with friends
- Great for a week-day after work
- Not the best player, but my friends don't care
💭 My Sports Philosophy
👉 Sports have always been a part of my life. From roller skating as a kid to competitive basketball in my teens, I've learned that movement is not just about physical health, it's about mental clarity, discipline, and joy.
👉 I don't train for aesthetics or records, though it would be nice. I train for longevity, energy, and the ability to do what I love for as long as possible. Whether that's hiking a mountain trail or playing pickup basketball with friends.
👉 Consistency over intensity. I've learned that showing up regularly beats occasional heroic efforts. Three runs a week for a year beats running a marathon once and burning out.
👉 Sports are social. Some of my best friendships were built on basketball courts, hiking trails, and gym floors. There's something special about shared physical effort that creates bonds.