Category: Stress

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: Earplugs Are The Silent Guardian Of Sleep, Why You Need More Magnesium & The Healing Waters Of Japanese Hot Springs

Estimated read time: 4 minutes 25% of the year is gone…but it still feels like the year just started. It’s like 2024 is playing at 1.5x speed and there is no pause button. Where did all the time go? And what happened to those New Year’s Resolutions…? I don’t know about you but it seems…
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The Peak Performance Insider: Mindful Stress Management, The Philosophy Of Washoku, And The Therapeutic Effects Of Japanese Baths

Estimated read time: 5 minutes I met some college alum at a bar last night for an annual get together. There are only a few Colby grads living here in Tokyo, but it’s nice to see some familiar faces from the same alma mater. We ordered some food and everyone was drinking IPA except me.…
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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 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: 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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Peak Performance Insider: Why sleep is a pillar of peak performance and how you can get even more of it

Estimated read time: 3 minutes This 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 left for December, so if you’re a high-performer with a busy schedule looking to get…
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