100 Calories of beef is NOT the same as 100 calories of chocolate
Matheus Silva Matheus Silva

100 Calories of beef is NOT the same as 100 calories of chocolate

The common argument: “Calories in, calories out is all that matters.” is often seen around social media, stating that 100 calories are the same wherever it comes from AND that as long as you eat less than what you burn, you’ll lose weight. Why this is misleading: It ignores how different foods affect metabolism, hormones, and hunger. So let’s understand the quality of calories beyond just the number.

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MED vs MRV
Matheus Silva Matheus Silva

MED vs MRV

Minimum Effective Dose vs Maximum Recoverable Volume are two concepts that dictate how much work we can do and still reap benefits. They denominate the edges of the "green area" of improvement. One is "how little work can I do and still improve?" while the other is "how much work can I do without overtraining and burning out?". Learn how to gauge them and where you should be in that spectrum.

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Why Gym Training Alone Won’t Make You Great at Your Sport.
Matheus Silva Matheus Silva

Why Gym Training Alone Won’t Make You Great at Your Sport.

Given the nature of my coaching style, I often work with clients who want to improve in specific sports or activities—whether it’s CrossFit, martial arts, surfing, or tennis.So, when clients expect gym exercises to mimic the motions of their sport, they’re often surprised to find that’s not the approach I take.

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IKIGAI
Matheus Silva Matheus Silva

IKIGAI

Find your “reason for being”.

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“Die with memories, not dreams.”
Matheus Silva Matheus Silva

“Die with memories, not dreams.”

How many people are out there living their dreams? How many people think thats even possible? Well, you can. And you should. And I’m here to help you with it.

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The 9 Pillars of Health series: Sleep.
Matheus Silva Matheus Silva

The 9 Pillars of Health series: Sleep.

Sleep is the most important thing you do in life. From keeping you alive, to improving your health, fighting diseases, making you stronger and much more. Take this tool seriously and you’ll see improvements in all areas of fitness.

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Training as injury prevention.
Matheus Silva Matheus Silva

Training as injury prevention.

A lot of people are afraid of injuries when training, but the irony is that training is the only way to combat injuries efficiently.

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