Category: Fitness

The Health Benefits of Cycling, What We Can Learn From the Mediterranean Diet & How to Reduce Pain with an Ergonomic Workspace

Estimated read time: 5 minutes Welcome to Peak Performance Insider, my weekly newsletter that explores ways to help you get lean, boost energy, and live your best life. What you can expect today: The Health Benefits of Cycling What We Can Learn From the Mediterranean Diet How to Reduce Pain with an Ergonomic Workspace Navigating…
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The Power Of Tabata Training, Why Yuzu Fruit Is So Good For You & Simple Ways To Avoid Pain While Sitting

Estimated read time: 4 minutes Every client I have ever worked with has tried to get fit in the past. So when we first talk, they’re always unsure if they can accomplish the goals they have. That self-doubt is called learned helplessness, which is a feeling of lack of control over the outcome of a…
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Why Whole Grains Are So Good For You, The Power Of Exercising Consistently & The Easiest Seated Stretch For Stiffness

Estimated read time: 4 minutes A while back I lost $500 and it’s completely my fault. One of my goals was to post a video to ​my YouTube channel​ every week on Tuesday for a year. I recruited a friend as an accountability partner and agreed to pay him $500 if I didn’t post by…
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The Peak Performance Insider: How To Kill Stress With Constructive Hobbies, The Japanese Superfood You Need To Start Eating, And My Observations On Alcohol

Estimated read time: 5 minutes Everyone knows me as “the fitness guy” but my first love was actually the piano. I’ve been playing since I was 8 years old and still practice almost every day. When I was young I hated reading music so I rarely practiced what I was supposed to. But I just…
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The Peak Performance Insider: The Link Between Nature And Stress Relief, Why Consistency Is The Key To Longevity, And The Japanese Superfood You Need More Of

Estimated read time: 4 minutes I’ve lived in Japan for 14 years and I’m still fascinated by this country. The food, language, and people here are like nowhere else on Earth. I’ve learned about health, minimalism, meditation, longevity, and the power of daily routine. So thanks for joining me on this journey of discovery and…
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The Peak Performance Insider: Why Preparation Is So Important And How Using Your Phone In The Morning Is Derailing Your Day

Estimated read time: 4 minutes No one does everything in their schedule. Not you, not me, and not even that person who looks like they’re on top of everything. But failing to plan almost guarantees that you will not accomplish your goals. So don’t just make New Year’s Resolutions. Write down your goals, schedule desired…
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Peak Performance Insider: The Ultimate Guide to Finding a Personal Trainer in Tokyo and 5 Essential Ingredients for Health and Fitness

Estimated read time: 4 minutes Every client I have ever worked with has tried to get fit in the past. So when we first talk there’s often a degree of learned helplessness in their voice. Learned helplessness is a real or perceived lack of control over the outcome of a situation. It develops when you…
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Peak Performance Insider: The best weight loss exercise, why you’re sleeping less than you think, and the Japanese superfood you need to start eating

Estimated read time: 4 minutes If you’re like most people, you’ve just finished writing your New Year’s Resolutions. But the truth is that most resolutions fail. No, that doesn’t mean you’ve waste your time. But it does mean that in order to stick to your resolutions, you’ll have to do things differently. The key is…
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Peak Performance Insider: How to not gain weight over the holidays, why you start losing muscle in your 30s (and how to stop it), and the best decision my best friend made in 2023

Estimated read time: 5 minutes This first email issue of the ​Peak Performance Insider is brought to you by ​MH Health Coaching.​ We help entrepreneurs and busy professionals get lean, boost energy, and build healthy bodies. We have 3 private coaching spots available in January, so if you’re a high-performer with a busy schedule looking…
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Peak Performance Insider: Zen and the art of stress management, quick yet effective HIIT workout, and why traditional Japanese cuisine is perfect for the modern professional.

Estimated read time: 5 minutes This first email issue of the ​Peak Performance Insider is brought to you by ​MH Health Coaching.​ We help entrepreneurs and busy professionals get lean, boost energy, and build healthy bodies. We have 4 private coaching spots available in January, so if you’re a high-performer with a busy schedule looking…
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