The Best Recovery Workout for a Low Readiness Day
If green means go… does a red or yellow recovery mean training is off the table? By Kosta Telegadas, Coya Performance Coach We’ve all been there. You wake up on a Monday with every intention of kicking your week off with a solid workout. Maybe you’re starting a new training block, or you’re just really […]
We Have More Data Than Ever, So Why Aren’t We Healthier?
The Human Advantage in closing the gap between knowing and doing The quality of our life is, in so many ways, defined by the quality of our health. Most of us know this, at least on some level, and yet – it still slips away from us. Like sand sliding through our fingers, the habits […]
Betting on the Founders: 11 Tribes Ventures
“Because of the Coya program, I know I will now live longer.” — a portfolio founder, relayed by Jeff Baxter, Partner and Head of Platform at 11 Tribes Ventures. Most venture firms will tell you they invest in the founder as much as the business. Very few actually put a number on that investment the […]
You’re Always Training Your Attention
Part two of a two-part series written by Kaelene Curry, Coya’s VP of Coaching Development and Mental Performance Picture this – it’s Friday night, and after a long day (a long week, to be honest), you finally sink down onto the couch in your living room in what feels like a full-body exhale. You’ve been […]
Habit Focus: Resonance Breathing
If any mention of breathwork conjures up the image of a wellness influencer in the lotus position with a serene expression plastered across their face, stick with us for a second. This habit is backed by decades of cardiovascular research, not just current trends: 10 minutes a day of resonance breathing, at a slow 5-second […]
What if the Point of Meditation Wasn’t Actually to Feel Calm?
Meditation is absolutely for everyone (yes, even you). By Kaelene Curry, VP of Coaching Development and Director of Mental Performance at Coya Meditation has been practiced for over 5,000 years, by individuals (and entire cultures and communities) all over the world. Many recognize the practice as the heartbeat of their nervous system regulation; it keeps […]
The Long Game: Meet Coya Member Keely Wachs
“My ‘why’ came back to love, which is really strange. I never would have thought in a million years that was the genesis of why I wanted to stay healthy – but it was about being fit and healthy for my children and my wife for years to come.“ Keely Wachs is a surfer, a […]
From Scarcity to Full Cup: Meet Mark Fujiwara
“As far as I can remember, in my entire life, I’ve never had this much energy. I’ve never had this much mental capacity. And I’ve never had this much confidence.”
Rethink Your Stand-to-Sit Ratio
We’re looking at one of the simplest and most overlooked performance levers available to you — a shift in your daily stand-to-sit ratio that requires no new gear, no extra time, and no disruption to your schedule. Plus, a member whose story is a reminder that real change rarely happens in isolation — and sometimes, the person […]
Do You Drink Water Before Caffeine? You Should! Here’s Why:
Most of us know that what we do in the morning sets the tone for the day — but we tend to focus more on the big things: the workout, the cold plunge, the meditation. However, in this post, we’re looking at something smaller. A single reorder of your morning routine that takes no extra […]