ConTejas Code Isaac Akinsete: How to Optimize Health & Longevity as a Desk Worker
Jan 26, 2026
Isaac Akinsete, licensed trainer, CrossFit coach and pro footballer with sports science training, breaks down how sitting wrecks posture and what to do about it. Short, practical routines for zero-equipment travel. Why mobility beats passive stretching. How to trigger afterburn with high-intensity circuits. Practical fixes for tech neck, hip flexors, and sustainable training for busy desk workers.
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Started Training At Age 12, Studied Sports Science
- Isaac started structured strength and conditioning at about age 12 through academy coaches.
- He later studied sports science at University College Dublin and turned coaching into his career.
Start Teens With Calisthenics, Avoid 1RM Chasing
- For young teens start with calisthenics and avoid maximal lifts; emphasize form and rest.
- Progress to weights gradually and avoid chasing one-rep-maxes during growth phases.
Use RPE To Tune Training Intensity
- Use the RPE scale (1–10) to set training intensity that matches goals and prevents burnout.
- Aim for RPE ~7 for hypertrophy work so sets stop a few reps short of failure for better volume across sets.