Who I am
At the age of 8, my dad introduced me to the world of sports and professional swimming. He has been by my side every step of the way ever since - helping push myself harder when it counts most.
When I was 26, both my parents passed away. It was a turning point in life that forced me to learn what it takes for mental peace and sharp thinking skills to overcome it all.
My dad used to tell me - When life gets tough, don't give in! No matter what obstacles come your way and even if you think the decision is too hard - go out for a run. It will make fresh thoughts appear like magic.
Energy is the fuel of excellence.
A few months after these tragic events, something clicked inside me and it wasn’t until then that running became more than just about health or fitness - it helped heal my mind-body connection and I became obsessed with the idea of trying to figure out how to live as long as I can and as vibrant as possible.
After multiple marathons and triathlon podiums, I came to an understanding of my personal wellbeing. This is when the concept of Longevity and Optimal Performance was born in order for me not only to perform at the top level but also enjoy every second of my life because I have a mission! For me, the ultimate version of Optimal Performance is when at any age in my life I can easily do an Olympic triathlon race (1.5 km swimming, 40 km cycling and 10 km running). Yours might be totally different.
My mission is to empower people to achieve optimal health, vitality and longevity in order to be more effective in business or in relationships with the loved ones.
Over the next decade, I became more and more obsessed with the science of longevity and vitality and sought out the greatest research and teachers in this space, many of whom have mentored me to this day.
Here’s where the research has led me…
Longevity is a balance of lifespan (living longer) and healthspan (living better).
Increasing lifespan boils down to delaying the inevitability of death, which mathematically equates to delaying the onset of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular disease, cancer, and accidental death. Taken together, these 4 broad causes of death called "The 4 Horsemen of Death" account for about 80% of deaths in a non-smoking population.
Enhancing healthspan, by contrast, boils down to avoiding (or at a minimum delaying as long as possible) three categories of decline:
1. Cognitive decline—decline in executive function, processing speed, and memory; Alzheimer’s disease is an extreme version of this decline, but many far less severe forms of this decline are pervasive.
2. Physical decline—decline in stability, flexibility, mobility, strength, muscle mass, bone density, aerobic function, anaerobic function, functional movement, freedom from pain, and sexual function.
3. Emotional decline—decline in mindfulness, social support, sense of purpose, fulfillment, and relationality.
While death is absolute and inevitable, a loss of the three elements of healthspan is not. They are relative. Different people will have different thresholds of what constitutes decline, they progress in stages, and most importantly, they are not inevitable.
In my course and during 1-on-1 sessions, you will learn how to improve all three pillars of longevity and increase your energy levels.
I am exploring strategies and tactics to increase lifespan and healthspan.
I want to become a supercentinerian (reach the age of 120 years) and empower as many people as possible to achieve optimal health, vitality & longevity.