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ISSA Certified Personal Trainer [day#22]
Back in November, I wrote about taking the first step: enrolling in the ISSA Certified Personal Trainer program. At the time, I framed it as a personal milestone—not a pivot to coaching clients, but a commitment to deepening my understanding…
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Shinrin-yoku: The Art of Forest Bathing [day#21]
In Japanese culture, there’s a beautiful practice called shinrin-yoku (森林浴), which translates to “forest bathing” or “bathing in the forest atmosphere.” It’s not about hiking, exercising, or reaching a destination — it’s about slowing down and immersing yourself in nature…
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Own strength training plan [day#16]
I’ve designed my own strength training plan to better align with my running goals. Freeletics is still the best bodyweight strength app I know, and I recommend it to anyone — but right now, I need something more attuned to…
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I’m training hard—but not smart [day#15]
Once again, I’m training hard—but not smart. Time to rethink the weekly structure and lower the overall load. Getting back into running is taking a bigger toll than expected. Even though metrics like HRV and ATL seem fine, the increased…
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Unbroken streaks are overrated. [day#4]
Just two days ago, a friend boasted about his 500-day language learning streak on Duolingo. My first reaction was to congratulate him because doing something consistently for so many days is impressive, right? But then came the question: well, have…
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A fixed time. Your contract with yourself. [day#3]
Choose one time of day—not the perfect one, but the realistic one. One that fits into your daily rhythm even when everything else goes wrong. It doesn’t have to be the exact same hour every single day, but it should be…
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The Call [day#1]
Hard to imagine a greater comeback than Easter itself, right? It’s the kind of moment that invites reflection, a chance to question your direction and commitments. That’s exactly what happened to me this morning at 7:00, surrounded by nature. It…
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The Countdown [day#2]
Time will pass anyway — 100 days, 95 days — it moves with or without us. What matters is whether I move with it, toward something that matters. Toward values, toward strength, toward health.Will I be a passive observer of…
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Running After a Setback – How to Rebuild Without Breaking Down
Running has always been more than just a sport for many of us. It’s freedom, a chance to connect with nature, to test our limits, and to experience a satisfaction that only comes from pushing through. But what happens when…
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Entering Week 7: Exploring Periodization and Measuring Progress
Entering week 7 of my training, I find myself revisiting a method I haven’t used in years—planned recovery weeks as part of a periodized structure. Until now, my approach relied on constant load progression, often pushing towards “failure.” The 3:1…
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Midweek Progression: Balancing Training Intensity and Adaptation
“Advanced Abilities build on Basic Abilities. Short-changing the latter always catches up with you – No foundation, no peak performance.” Wednesdays have become my powerhouse day in the gym. It’s not just another session; it’s when I tackle two critical…
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Certified Personal Trainer Program
Redefining Standards: My Journey Towards Fitness Certification The fitness industry has evolved significantly over the years, becoming a multi-billion-dollar global business. Yet, its professionalization has often lagged behind other industries. For a long time, becoming a personal trainer was as…
