Why I Deadlift for Longevity — Not Ego
Three deadlift sets for strength and longevity — not ego. A reflection on why smart, consistent training supports long-term health, independence and wellbeing, both inside and outside the operating theatre.
Why I Deadlift for Longevity — Not Ego
Strength is one of the most important investments we can make in our long-term health. These sets — 130 kg, 150 kg and 170 kg — aren’t about chasing numbers. They’re about chasing longevity.
Deadlifts build whole-body strength, improve bone density, support balance, and help maintain independence as we age. For me, training like this is about staying strong for my family, for my work, and for my future self.
As a vascular surgeon, I see firsthand how strength, mobility and muscle mass influence long-term health outcomes. Smart, consistent training is one of the most powerful tools we have to protect our healthspan.
Whatever your training looks like — lifting, running, cycling, BJJ or even daily walks — the goal is simple: stay strong for life.
How I Tape My Fingers for Jiu-Jitsu
A personal look at the finger-taping method I use to stay injury-free in Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Practical, non-medical tips from a vascular surgeon and fellow grappler focused on longevity and smart training.
How I Tape My Fingers for Jiu-Jitsu
Finger injuries are almost a rite of passage in Brazilian jiu-jitsu — but they don’t have to end your training. As both a vascular surgeon and someone who has been on the mats for years, I’ve experimented with many ways to protect my fingers while rolling.
This video shows the taping method that works best for me. It gives my joints support, reduces strain during grip fighting, and helps me keep training consistently without flare-ups.
This isn’t medical advice — just a practical approach that I’ve found helpful as a grappler who also needs his hands in the operating theatre.
Whether you train gi, no-gi, judo, wrestling or any grappling art, protecting your fingers is part of training smarter and staying on the mats for the long term.
Train hard, stay safe — and enjoy your rolls.