Teemu Arina and Tateki "Tech" Matsuda discuss various exercises and daily habits to counteract the compound effects of a sedentary lifestyle, such as bad posture and lack of movement.

Tateki Matsuda, originally from Tokyo, Japan, transitioned from a baseball player to a martial artist after discovering kickboxing in his youth. Despite lacking formal training, his dedication led him to excel in full-contact karate tournaments in Japan. Moving to the U.S. for education, he earned degrees in Sports Movement Science while simultaneously forging a career in MMA, culminating in his UFC debut in 2014.

Tateki attributes his success to the support of his team, sponsors, and fans, emphasizing the importance of growth and teamwork in his journey. Multicultural experiences in Thailand and Brazil enriched his perspective, and he remains committed to continuous challenge and personal development, both in and out of the cage.

Tateki is also a valued member of the Biohacker Center team and manages the upcoming Biohacker Summit in Tokyo, Japan, which will take place in October 2024. He is a popular speaker and hosts engaging functional movement workshops at the Biohacker Summit and Retreat experiences.

This conversation was recorded in December 2023.

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Key moments and takeaways:

00:00 Introduction by Teemu Arina

03:21 Tateki's background

05:14 From baseball to martial arts

07:09 Martial arts is as much a mental sport as a physical one

07:44 Injuries and rehabilitation

09:14 How Teemu healed his sports injuries

10:32 The importance of nutrition

12:34 Injury recovery: to rest or not to rest?

13:24 The dangerous life of a desk warrior

15:38 Devices for relieving stress

17:35 Repetition and consistency aid recovery

19:07 Sauna, massage guns, red light

19:52 The body chooses the path of least resistance

20:49 Sedentary PC worker life

22:43 Deadlifts vs. posterior tilt

24:53 Core activation for better posture

26:06 Why Tateki focuses on mobility

26:51 Wearables for tracking muscle activation

29:52 The importance of correct eye level and posture when working

32:17 Low-cost methods to optimize ergonomics on the go

33:39 Saddle chairs & male reproductive health

35:15 The Pomodoro Technique

35:45 Tateki's everyday "snackcercises"

37:11 Kettlebell swings vs. ab crunches

38:20 X3 bar & Dr. Jaquish

38:50 Becoming the Supple Leopard

39:44 A surprising spot for back pain massage

46:26 Tateki's exercises will be on HoloHabits

47:26 Back pain is common, but easily treatable

47:45 Nutrition and recovery aids

48:38 Learning about your body opens new possibilities

49:57 Psoas, balloons and Airofit

50:45 The cause of pain is upstream or downstream from the pain

52:12 Learn more about devices at biohackercenter.com

52:23 Upcoming events, Biohacker Summits Helsinki & Tokyo, Ibiza Retreat

52:51 Follow Tateki on Instagram: @tatekimatsuda

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