Miguel Almiron is enjoying the changes in training Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has introduced.
Speaking after Newcastle recorded their first victory of the campaign with a win against Burnley, Almiron says the sessions now have 'more of an edge'.
He told NUFC TV: "Talking about specific changes; well, I think the training sessions have been more dynamic and had more of an edge to them.
"The sessions have been really intense and I think that has been reflected on the field in the games.
"I think it helps us to be able to win the ball back much more quickly - which in turn allows us to be closer to goal and be able to create a few more chances.
"This is vital and it's something we've been working on in training and we want to be able to implement it during games."
Almiron's start against Burnley was his first for almost a month, and the Paraguayan international admits it has taken time to regain full fitness following this summer's Copa America.
He added: "We were involved in quite a few games in Copa America, and we have long distances to travel back and forth from international games too.
"But yes, right now I feel I am absolutely one hundred percent fit and well. I've been feeling good physically when I'm on the pitch in games too; the same in training sessions.
"I think it's been helping me that the training sessions have been so lively and conducted at a high tempo.
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"I think that has been a good thing for me, as well as the whole squad. But I'm gradually feeling my way back to where I want to be.
"In the last game I featured for 85 minutes, and I felt great after that."
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