I help ambitious professionals 40+ get strong, energized, and calm through holistic fitness → functional strength & mobility, the med method, and somatic stress release

I used to be a high-performer stuck in a low-performance body.

→ Back stiff.
→ Mind foggy.
→ Chest tight.

My friends would say, I was “fine.”
In practice, I was fraying.

That was me at 35.

One morning, I caught myself in the mirror. 
Slouched, hollow-eyed, barely breathing deep without discomfort.

I had success. I had money.
But I didn’t have myself.

That slow burnout nearly took it all.

So I made a choice: not just to heal my body, but to upgrade it.

For 8+ years, I immersed myself in:

→ Functional strength
→ Mindful mobility
→ Breathwork, somatics, nervous system regulation

Slowly, I rebuilt my energy, my resilience, and my presence.

Now, at 44, I feel sharper, calmer, and stronger than I did in my 20s.

And that’s what I help my clients unlock, too.

Here's an example…


A client, James, is a consultant constantly on the road.

Dinners with clients. Long flights. Stress stacking up. He thought fitness meant “go hard or go home,” but that approach left him drained.

We built him a plan using our LUC Framework for functional strength, Mediterranean-inspired nutrition swaps he could make anywhere in the world, and nervous system resets he could do in 10 minutes between calls.

Now he bikes and hikes with his kids on the weekends (something he thought was behind him).

Over the past decade I found…


Most people don’t need more discipline.

They need a system that integrates fitness, food, and stress regulation into their daily life.

That’s what I do. Together with Ketty.

We help ambitious, driven people build body-first holistic fitness & health so they can keep showing up strong, sharp, and steady → at work, at home, and in life.

Less stress.
More energy.
Deeper presence.
Sharper performance.


How we can work together:

1) 1:1 Coaching → personalized holistic fitness integration
2) Online Course → remove restrictions + get pain-free
3) Executive & Team Coaching → holistic fitness for performance-driven teams

If you think this is “wellness,” it’s not.
This is about building the body you need for the life you want.

A regulated nervous system.
Energy that lasts the whole day.
A body that feels free, strong, and reliable.

That’s your unfair advantage → in business, leadership, and life.


Curious where to start?

I recommend starting with our 5-Day Holistic Fitness Email Course (scroll to top).
Alternatively, send me a DM with “STRONG” and let's see how I can help.

Or explore: https://theenergylab.co

Let’s build your strongest, clearest, and most resilient self… from the body up.

— Markus

Markus Kneissl

Most people sit too much and move too little

Let’s change that:

Why? 

Because it takes a toll on your body and mind:

1. Weight gain
↪︎ A sedentary lifestyle slows down your metabolism and makes it harder to maintain a healthy weight

2. Mental fog
↪︎ Lack of movement reduces blood flow to the brain. And that affects focus, clarity, and cognitive performance

3. Lower energy
↪︎ Inactivity drains your overall well-being. That’s why you feel sluggish and unmotivated

The good news…

You can turn this around with just a few minutes of movement each day.

Use my:

Full body at home mobility routine 💪🏻

5 short mobility movements
to make sure you are moving today!

1️⃣ Repeat each exercise 10 times
2️⃣ The whole cycle 3 times 

And you have a complete at home movement session.

Done in under 15 minutes with maximum results. 
You don't even need gym equipment
(only your body 😉)

Have a great active weekend!

— Markus

📌 Save this so you don't lose it for tomorrow morning.
♻️ Share with someone who needs to start moving more!

Stress and can’t sleep?

Try this before you go to bed:

You’re going to force your nervous system to switch from “fight or flight” into deep repair mode.

By moving, twisting, & shaking out the tension like this, you’re literally discharging the stress hormones trapped in your muscles.

✅ It clears the mental fog
✅ Shuts off those looping negative thoughts
✅ And unblocks your energy

Do this until you feel 
↪︎ a tingle in your fingertips
↪︎ your fascial tissue loosening up, or
↪︎ you feel that deep relief

You’ll fall asleep faster + wake up with way more energy tomorrow.

The part most people miss?

Stress is a body loop, not a mind problem.

If you don’t complete the loop,
your nervous system stays on high alert.

The solution?

Move it out.

Shake. 
Twist. 
Breathe. 
Let your body get the memo: “The threat is over. You’re safe.”

I worked with a 45-year-old SaaS founder who had just sold their company.

On paper, life was “handled.”

But at night, their system wouldn’t downshift. 
Brain racing. 
Chest tight. 
3am wake-ups.

What we did was simple…

We started with nervous system discharge before bed.

And within weeks:

✅ Sleep got deeper
✅ Mornings felt lighter
✅ They stopped carrying the day into the night.

If it works, consider giving me a follow.

— Markus

And if you like to learn the full system we use with clients, check this out: https://lnkd.in/ecfm49Cj

I help entrepreneurs & execs 40+ succeed in fat loss, strength gain, and stress release → functional, doable, sustainable | CMO (Chief Movement Officer) @ The Energy Lab | Holistic Fitness

Stress lives in your body, not your mind

Here's what most people get wrong:

They think stress is all mental.

Something you can "think" your way out of. 

But stress is a physiological response. 

When you experience stress, your body floods with cortisol + adrenaline. 

Your heart races. 
Your muscles tense. 
Your nervous system shifts into survival mode.

This is the stress cycle
… and it's meant to be completed.

In nature, animals shake, run, or release the tension after a threat passes. 

But we? 

We sit in meetings. 
We suppress. 
We carry it forward.

That's why you can meditate, journal, and "think positive" all you want…

But if the stress is still stored in your body,
it's not going anywhere.

The solution? 

Move it out.

Discharge it through your body. 

Dance.
Shake. 
Breathe deeply. 
Go for a walk. 

Do anything that signals to your nervous system: 
"The threat is over. You're safe."

I worked with a 53-year-old executive who hadn't slept well in years. 

He was sharp, driven, always "on." 
But his body was holding decades of unprocessed stress.

We didn't fix his schedule. 
We helped him close the loop.

✅ Within weeks, he was sleeping 7–8 hours. 
✅ Restful. 
✅ Recharging. 
✅ Finally at peace.

Your body remembers what your mind forgets. 

And until you let it release…

You'll keep carrying what's already behind you.

Will you try this tonight?

— Markus

A weird thing I do to release stress & tension

The Silent Scream

The fascia rebalancing technique no one ever taught you
(but your body has been waiting for)

Often, you’re not “stuck.”
You’re compensating.

In your:

→ Head
→ Shoulders
→ Spine
→ Hips
→ Feet

Your body is holding outdated patterns,
but no one showed you how to update them.

This isn’t random tightness.

It’s learned compensation + fascial adhesion.

The Silent Scream Reset gently decompresses the fascia, rebalances tension patterns, and teaches your nervous system a new, more efficient way to organize itself… the place where your body stores old movement habits and postural compensations.

That’s why when you try this, you might:

☑︎ Feel taller instantly
☑︎ Notice better balance
☑︎ Move with newfound fluidity
☑︎ Sense your body reorganizing
☑︎ Experience effortless breathing

This is your nervous system learning.

Rebalancing.
Restructuring.
Transforming.

If you haven’t tried this yet, you’re missing one of the simplest yet most powerful fascia restructuring tools your body already recognizes.

And if you feel the difference, consider following me for more.

Have a great weekend my friends!

— Markus

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P.S. Want to learn the exact system we coach high-performers to Get Fit, Stay Energized, and Feel Calm w/o gyms, restrictive diets, or hours meditating? Access our 5-day Holistic Fitness Email Course: https://lnkd.in/ecfm49Cj

E. wanted to drop 12kg (24lbs) and have more muscle

But he couldn't do a single floor push-up

The biggest mistake?

Jumping into advanced exercises before building foundational strength.

Most people think they need to do traditional push-ups right away. 

They push too hard, get frustrated, and quit.

Here's what we did differently:

We started with progressive overload:

→ Week 1-3: Wall push-ups
→ Week 4-6: Table push-ups
→ Week 7-9: Bench push-ups
→ Week 10+: Floor push-ups

We met him where he was and built from there.

The result after 3 months:

✅ 6kg (12lbs) down
✅ Significantly stronger
✅ Doing proper floor push-ups with confidence

But here's what matters most...

E. told us: "I can see that my body is changing. I feel more confident. More ME."

That's the real transformation. 

Not just physical strength, but the confidence and self-respect that comes with showing up for yourself every day.

Progress isn't about doing everything perfectly from day one.

It's about starting where you are and building consistently.

So... how's your strength and confidence?

Move your body. Calm your mind. Thrive in life.
— Markus

P.S. If you want results like E. and work with me and Ketty send me a DM or comment STRONG.

My 54-year-old client couldn't squat down to pick up his briefcase.

His doctor blamed "natural decline."

I taught him one movement. 
A deep squat. 2 minutes daily.

8 weeks in, he's squatting ass-to-grass pain-free.

Here's why this one exercise can change your life:

Deep squats undo what sitting does to your body:

1) Hip flexors that won't extend

Sitting keeps your hips at 90 degrees for hours. Deep squats force full hip extension and flexion. Your body remembers how to move again.

2) A spine that's locked up

Your thoracic spine needs rotation and extension. Desk work kills both. Deep squats restore spinal mobility through loaded movement.

3) Ankles that can't dorsiflex

Stiff ankles create knee problems and limit movement patterns. Deep squats force ankle mobility while building strength simultaneously.

4) Shoulders rounded forward

Laptop posture collapses your chest. Proper squat form with arms extended overhead opens everything back up.

5) A core that doesn't engage

Most stretches are passive. Deep squats demand core activation under load. That's how you build real stability.

The thing is…

You spend 10+ hours locked in one position.
You need 2 minutes in the exact opposite.

Works best if you do this every hour.

Most will scroll past this.
Some will try it twice and give up.
The 1% will make it non-negotiable for 60 days.

Your body keeps the score.
Choose wisely.

💪🏻 Who's committing to this starting today?

— Markus

Ever feel like there's a tight band squeezing around your head?
Like someone's pressing their thumbs into the base of your skull?
That's a tension headache.

And if you've ever had one, you know how draining it can be.

You can't focus.
You can't think clearly.
You just want it to stop.

Here's what most people do:

They reach for painkillers.
They dim the lights and hope it passes.
They push through and try to ignore it.

But here's the thing…

Most tension headaches don't start in your head.

They start in your neck.

Those small muscles at the base of your skull?

When they get too tight, from stress, bad posture, or hours staring at screens, they squeeze the nerves and restrict blood flow to your head.

That's when the pain intensifies.

Behind your eyes.
Across your forehead.
Wrapping around your temples.

So what actually helps?

A simple neck stretch.

It relaxes those tight muscles.
It brings blood flow back to your head.
It takes the pressure off the nerves.

And the relief?
It's almost immediate.

✅ Less pain
✅ Better movement
✅ Headaches that happen less often

Try it next time you feel that pressure building.

Your head (and your day) will thank you.

Move your body. Ease your pain. Thrive in life.
— Markus

Disclaimer: This is educational content only, not personalized medical advice.

That deep hip release you’ve been looking for? 

This is it.

Most of us really REALLY need to stretch and strengthen our hips more, especially if you sit for long periods.

Why?

If you sit all day, the hip flexors get tight.

They “shorten.” 

And it is not only uncomfortable but can actually impact other areas of the body.

Like knee pain.
Low back pain.
Foot & ankle pain.
Hamstring pain & imbalances.

Save this video to try at home or during a work break!

Move your body. Release your hip. Thrive in life.
— Markus

If you travel often for work, 
this is for you ↓

Most of my clients travel often.

By plane, by car, or by train.

The thing is, their health and fitness routine must survive those busy weeks.

Chances are that where they go they don’t always find the perfect conditions. Or a gym. Or the most healthiest restaurants.

So what to do?

We work with what we have.

Because traveling 52 countries and living in 8 of them has taught me one thing: resourcefulness.

Take the exercise in the video.

This turns your suitcase into a functional training tool that builds real-world strength.

What You’re Training:

→ Shoulders & Core: 
The overhead press engages your deltoids while your core stabilizes the uneven load

→ Full-Body Coordination: 
Lifting from ground to overhead recruits legs, back, arms, and stabilizer muscles

→ Functional Strength: 
This mimics real-life movements; perfect for everyday tasks like lifting groceries or moving furniture

The Benefit: 
You train your body to handle awkward, real-world loads with confidence. When you can press a suitcase overhead 10 times, lifting luggage into overhead compartments becomes effortless!

Try it before your next trip and let me know how it feels!

Have a great week!

— Markus

Michael Pedersen

Revenue Growth | Emotion-Based Brand Messaging To 3x Your Revenues | Bridging the gap between sales and marketing

High call-volume teams don’t fail from lack of skill.They lose performance across the shift when rough calls stack and recovery lags the next dial.Morning numbers are strong.Afternoons drift.DecideFast™ runs in the seconds after a call so performance holds from first block to last.No integration.No coaching.No training.No workflow changes.No IT involvement.Training happens before the shift.Coaching happens after the shift.Dashboards explain the drop once it already hit the numbers.Nothing protects the transition between one call and the next.That is the gap DecideFast™ fills.DecideFast™ shortens after-call transition so the day doesn’t slide as it progresses.Used in seconds.No management overhead.See after-call recovery live.No slides. No pitch.

CEO & Founder

Does your website convert? When was the last time you gave it a refresh? How does it compare to your competitors?

Your company website is your brand on the Internet. An under-performing and outdated website will cost you revenues. 

Let’s jump on a discovery call to see if we are good fit to work together 

Visit: www.AZNetmarketing.com or 
Email: mike@aznetmarketing.com

Most phone sales “burnout” isn’t burnout.

It’s compounding.

A rough call ends.
The rep logs it.
The dialer fires the next one in seconds.

➡️ Nothing clears what just happened.

By the third or fourth tough call in a row, tone tightens. Close attempts lose edge. Response speed slows just enough to matter.

Morning block looks strong.
Afternoon block drops.
Same script. Same leads. Same rep.

What changed?

Not energy.
Not motivation.
How fast they bounce back after a rough call.

If it takes 3-4 calls to get back to normal, the afternoon is gone.
If it takes 1, the day holds.

➡️ Training builds skill.
➡️ Coaching fixes patterns.
➡️ Dashboards show the drop.

But the real break point lives between calls, or more specifically after a rough one.

That’s where the afternoon is won or lost.

The gap is the 5-8 seconds after a rough call when the next dial starts and they're still carrying the last one. 

You don't need to make them better salespeople. You need to help them start the next call without dragging the last one into it.

➡️ 14-day, 25 rep contained pilot. 
➡️  Does afternoon output hold.
➡️  Email me: mike@decidefastbusiness.com

#insidesales #phonesales #salesmanagement

Mike Pedersen

High-Volume Phone Teams See Afternoon Performance Drop | Between-Calls Reset Software Prevents It | No Training. No IT. No Workflow Changes.

If your sales reps make 60 to 100 calls a day, read this. ⬇️ 

If you run a phone sales team, you already know this.

Mornings feel steady.
By mid-afternoon, you are pulling reps aside, calming people down, resetting tone.

You are not coaching skill.
You are managing carryover.

You've already invested in training and coaching. That's not the gap.

The gap is the 5-8 seconds after a rough call when the next dial starts and they're still carrying the last one. 

You don't need to make them better salespeople. You need to help them start the next call without dragging the last one into it.

➡️ 14-day, 25 rep contained pilot. 
➡️  Does afternoon output hold.
➡️  Email me: mike@decidefastbusiness.com

30–45% annual attrition in phone sales. 20–40% afternoon output decline.

Every year. Every floor. Industry-wide.

If a manufacturing plant lost 35% of its operators annually and produced 25% less output after lunch, the operation would be shut down.

In phone sales, it gets a line item in the budget.

Detection would follow measurement. If afternoon throughput consistently runs 20 percent below morning throughput, that pattern would be identified, named, and quantified. Not absorbed. Not averaged away. Named as a recurring condition with a measurable cost. 

Nobody caused this. Nobody's proud of it. But everybody normalized it.

The question worth asking isn't who's responsible. It's why the industry stopped looking for a solution.

I wrote something every phone sales leader should read — and pass to their CFO.

Read it here: https://lnkd.in/gT8ssJaE

What is rough call carryover.

Most leaders call it burnout.

Morning block looks sharp.
Afternoon block widens.
Same reps. Same leads. Same scripts.

What changed?

After a stretch of tough calls, hesitation between dials stretches.
Five seconds becomes eight.
Eight becomes twelve.
Across a team, that compounds fast.

That’s not exhaustion.
It’s rough calls accumulating.

Definition of Rough Call Recovery: The ability of a phone sales rep to return to normal pace and tone before the next dial after a rough call.

I wrote a breakdown on what it is and how to spot it in your numbers.
https://lnkd.in/gycdm6eq

If you are a phone sales leader and you want to stop your afternoons from crashing, there is a way. And it's not in your current tech stack.

➡️ 14-day, 25 rep contained pilot. 
➡️  Measure: Does afternoon output hold.
➡️  Email me: mike@decidefastbusiness.com

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