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