Balancing Performance and Wellness with Menya Hinga
In this episode of the FocusCore Podcast, host David Sweet interviews Menya Hinga, a certified health coach and co-founder of SOGO Fitness. The discussion revolves around the challenges high-performing professionals face in maintaining their health while balancing work and personal life. Menya shares his personal journey from aspiring lawyer to health coach, emphasizing the importance of sleep, nutrition, fitness, and stress management. He also discusses his approach to sustainable habit formation and offers practical tips for achieving long-term health and fitness goals.
In this episode you will hear:
- Menya’s journey into Health and Fitness
- Importance of the Big Four: Food, Fitness, Sleep, and Stress
- Why sleep and nutrition are often neglected by busy professionals
- The role of stress management in achieving overall well-being
- Impacting Lives Through Fitness
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About Menya:
Menya Hinga is a Tokyo-based health coach who helps busy professionals simplify fitness. Originally from Massachusetts, he’s spent over 13 years helping people get stronger, leaner, and feel better in their bodies. He is the founder of MH Health Coaching and co-founder of SOGO Fitness. He is also a level one certified functional strength coach, a level one certified nutrition coach, a certified personal trainer. Menya blends practical strategies with proven systems to help clients build habits that last. When he’s not coaching, he’s reading, playing piano, or getting a workout in by chasing his four kids around the house.
Connect with Menya:
Website: https://www.menyahinga.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/menyahinga/
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