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Executive Health & Performance Javier Pineda Executive Health & Performance Javier Pineda

EXECUTIVE PERFORMANCE IS A FULL-CONTACT SPORT

In the glass towers of modern business, there’s a new kind of athlete.
They don’t wear jerseys.
They don’t compete on the field.
But they are in the arena—every single day.

We’re talking about the executive athlete: leaders, entrepreneurs, high-stakes decision-makers navigating relentless pressure, long hours, and zero room for failure.

Here’s the problem—most of them are burning out.

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Sport-Specific Metrics
Running • Recent 5K time → VDOT & paces
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Cycling • FTP / 20′ avg & W·kg
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Swimming • CSS from 200 & 400
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CSS pace: — /100
HYROX • PFT time → suggested division
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Triathlon
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Medical & Injury
Sleep • Hydration • Sun
Food Basics
Food Pattern (quick)
Helps pick a starting macro split (Polar / Variable / Equatorial). Adapted from the Primal Pattern questionnaire.
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Quick risk check
To bed after 10:30pm most nights Often skip breakfast Fast/processed food ≥2x/week 2+ caffeine/day Frequent bloating/heartburn Get sick ≥4×/year
Schedule
Gear
Movement screen (quick)
Optional—helps scale intensity/volume. Based on the OPEX Move assessment list (tap to view demos).
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