About Menya Hinga
My name is Menya, like Kenya with an “M”
and I help busy professionals and high-performers get leaner, stronger, and healthier by teaching the skills and habits needed to control their diet, improve fitness, and take charge of their health for life.
As a health coach in Tokyo, Japan, and a father, trainer, and small business owner, I understand how challenging it is to balance work, family, and fitness while managing an increasingly busy schedule.
I started my career in fitness in 2011 and have since developed into a health and performance coach through ongoing study, seminars, courses, and mentorship from leading professionals around the world.
Over the past decade, I’ve helped thousands of individuals and some of the world’s most respected companies make sustainable health choices. I’m the founder of MH Health Coaching, co-founder of SOGO Fitness (Japan’s largest free fitness community), and co-founder of CoFit Movement, a Tokyo-based corporate wellness startup.
When I’m not coaching, I enjoy reading, training, playing with my kids, and creating social media content.
My Story
I HATED THE WAY I LOOKED AND WAS TIRED OF TRYING AND FAILING
I never thought that I’d achieve the body I wanted and these are some of the things I told myself:
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I don’t have the time. Work was too busy, and I thought I’d wait until life slowed down. Of course, it never did.
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I don’t want to give up the things I love. Alcohol, comfort food, little indulgences. I convinced myself life was too short to deny small pleasures, especially when I was stressed.
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I don’t know where to start. I tried apps, programs, articles, and workouts. Nothing seemed to work the way it was supposed to.
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This is just the way I’m built. I blamed genetics. My whole family was like this, so I figured I couldn’t change either.
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It’s too hard. I was afraid of failing again. Every attempt that didn’t work left me feeling like a failure—and I was tired of that cycle.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE CHANGED EVERYTHING
It took nearly a decade of self-study and experimentation to finally build a body that I’m proud of.
NOW I’VE BUILT A HEALTH COACHING PRACTICE TO GUIDE OTHERS THE WAY I WISH I HAD BEEN GUIDED
Plus I’ve co-founded Japan’s largest non-profit fitness community, SOGO Fitness, to connect fitness and outdoor enthusiasts from all over the world.
FINALLY UNDERSTANDING HOW MY OWN BODY WORKS HAS CHANGED MY LIFE FOREVER
- It’s allowed me to build a thriving business around my greatest passion: helping people improve their health and fitness.
- It’s also given me the ability to take full responsibility for my own life by learning to distinguish between what I can and cannot control. Genetics and circumstances may be outside my control, but my choices around food, fitness, sleep, and mindset are not, and that’s where the real change happens.
- I’ve learned that asking for help is a strength, not a weakness, and that with the right guidance anything is learnable.
- Today, I’m more confident and optimistic than ever because I know how to manage my diet, my training, and my health. Sharing what I’ve learned with family, friends, clients, and followers isn’t just my work. It’s an honor and a privilege.
Qualifications & Credentials
Founder & CEO, MH Health Coaching
Co-founder & Head Coach, CoFit Movement
Co-founder & Director of Operations, SOGO Fitness
Level 1 Certified Functional Strength Coach, Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning
Level 1 Certified Nutrition Coach, Precision Nutrition
Certified Personal Trainer, National Strength and Conditioning Association
Level 1 Certified Instructor, Animal Flow
CPR / AED, Japanese Red Cross Society
Fun Facts
- The piano is my first love. I’ve been playing since I was 8 years old.
- Everyone thinks I’m 6 feet tall (183cm) but I’m actually 5’11” (180cm).
- Menya, like Kenya, is a convenient coincidence because it rhymes and reflects my ancestry.
- I don’t have any food allergies, but I sometimes pretend I do at restaurants to swap fries for salad.
- I like cleaning, note-taking, and organizing more than any sane person should. If “being organized” were a degree, I’d have a PhD.
- I once won a regional Super Smash Bros. tournament on N64. I still have the 4-foot Star Fox trophy and plan to take it with me to the grave.
- I didn’t realize I can grow a goatee until 32. Better late than never.
- I recently started using paraben and aluminum-free deodorant. It doesn’t work as well, but it smells fantastic and I feel good about it.
- In college I wore a combination of braces and Invisalign for 18 months. It was embarrassing, but worth it.
- I eat my food in circles and finish by putting a little bit of everything in my mouth at once. I think it’s pretty weird, but it makes me happy.
- If you’ve read this far, you should probably connect with me on LinkedIn, follow me on Instagram, subscribe to my YouTube channel, and check out the real reason you’re here.
Corporate Wellness Workshop at Hays Japan
MH Health Coaching
I help high-performing professionals who want to get fit cut through the frustration of trial and error. My goal is to teach them how to unlock their potential and finally get into the best shape of their lives.
At the core is the Holistic Health & Fitness Program—a proven system designed to eliminate confusion, simplify nutrition, and transform health for the long term.
This approach is built on the principles developed from more than a decade of study, research, and hands-on experience. It centers on the Big Four: food, fitness, sleep, and stress. By addressing these core areas together, clients build a deeper understanding of their health and achieve lasting results.
Company Credo
- We believe our first responsibility is to our clients, ensuring that everything we do is of the highest quality.
- We are committed to providing excellent value at a fair price.
- We innovate, experiment, and invest in continued education.
- We support our partners around the world by creating inclusive, respectful environments where everyone has a voice.
- We strive to provide a sense of security, fulfillment, and purpose for all involved.
- We support the health and well-being of our clients and partners, helping them balance personal and professional responsibilities.
- We are responsible to the communities in which we live and work, and we aim to help people become healthier in every way possible.
Learn more about the Holistic Health & Fitness Principles here.
Ready to take the next step? Schedule your free consultation.
How To Get Started
The Holistic Health & Fitness Program™ is an invite-only, online 1-on-1 coaching program with Menya designed to help you achieve your health and fitness goals with clarity and confidence.
Important: To be considered for the Holistic Health & Fitness Program, you must first book a free Discovery Session. This session is your opportunity to outline a personalized framework for success and also serves as an informal interview to ensure the program is the right fit for you.
The Discovery Session provides massive value because we’ll…
- Identify sticking points so you know exactly what’s been holding you back from reaching your goals.
- Clarify your direction by defining the right goal and long-term strategy for your health and fitness.
- Map out next steps so you leave with a clear, actionable plan to move forward.
- Discuss coaching details (if it’s a good fit and you’re interested), including how the program works, what’s involved, the investment, and how to get started.
