Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and Sports Physiologist working with elite endurance athletes. He brings 12 years of coaching experience in biomechanics, injury prevention, and recovery protocols.
Alex Kosta is a high-performance coach and physiologist who has trained Olympic-level athletes and corporate executives alike. With a Master's degree in Kinesiology and CSCS certification, he possesses deep technical knowledge of human biomechanics and metabolic energy systems. Alex focuses on longevity and functional fitness, challenging the "no pain, no gain" mentality with science-backed recovery strategies. He is an expert in periodization, helping busy professionals apply athletic training principles to their work schedules to avoid burnout. His content explains complex physiological concepts, such as why training zones based on smartwatches can be inaccurate and how to improve VO2 max safely. He addresses common issues like "glute amnesia" from sitting and the impact of hydration on cognitive performance. Alex advocates for sustainable fitness habits, explaining why 20 minutes of daily movement beats erratic high-intensity sessions. He frequently writes about optimizing macronutrients for muscle definition and the specific recovery needs of aging athletes.