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We began living in Nashville, Tennessee, in 2018. I’m a Japanese-Canadian, having migrated from Canada in 2011. This blog started from my passion for self-improvement, which is deeply rooted in the Japanese concept of “Kaizen.” The word “Kaizen” is widely used in Japan, where I was born and raised. My husband affectionately calls me a “bookworm” because I always read. Every Sunday, I post about whatever projects or thoughts I’m currently focused on.

There are two contributors to this blog. My husband will post a blog every other day, sharing his journey. Just before turning 35, he suffered a severe stroke that left him mostly paralyzed. After intense rehabilitation, he made a remarkable recovery, regaining full mobility. Today, he can run even better than before. His story reminds me constantly of how essential it is to practice “Kaizen” in everyday life. Last year, I invited him to share some of his personal journals here, and his perspective has enriched our content.

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How Mirrors and Video Feedback Improve Strength Training Technique

Day 61 of 100 Days Muscle Resistance Workout Challenge Focus Topic: Use Mirrors and Video Feedback to  Improve Strength Training Technique Learning Material  Most people think of mirrors in the gym as decoration or a source of vanity. In reality, they’re among the most powerful tools for achieving technical precision. When you watch your form …

A Free Day, a Mowed Yard & a Wife’s Post-Op Checkup

Brian’s fitness journal after a brain stroke There is something deeply satisfying about waking up and realizing: no doctor’s appointments today. Today, my wife had her post-op checkup. For the past few months, my calendar has been cluttered with visits to a hematologist across town, a 20- to 30-minute Uber ride that, thanks to Nashville’s …

Precision Training: How Isolation Exercises Improve Muscle Activation and Symmetry

Day 60 of 100 Days Muscle Resistance Workout Challenge Focus Topic: Isolation exercises for muscle activation. Learn how isolation exercises improve muscle activation, symmetry, and neuromuscular control. Learning Material  Isolation exercises are like zooming in with a magnifying glass; you focus on just one muscle and make it do the work without letting stronger neighbors …

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