April–June 2026
Why I Started Tracking My Health
1. Intro
I've always been passionate about health and wellbeing.
I played competitive volleyball in Italy for over 15 years, studied in New Zealand to become a Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor, and have continued learning ever since.
More recently, my interest has shifted towards longevity —understanding how nutrition, movement, sleep and lifestyle influence long-term health.
In April 2026, I decided to take a more structured approach.
Instead of simply reading and learning, I started systematically tracking my own health through blood tests, body composition analysis, wearable technology and lifestyle changes.
This journal documents that journey.
My goal isn't to prove that one approach works for everyone, but to better understand my own biology, share what I'm learning, and hopefully help others become more curious and informed about their own health.
2. What I Started Tracking
To create a meaningful baseline, I began collecting objective data from multiple sources.
Blood Tests
Regular blood work to monitor vitamins, hormones, metabolic health, inflammation and other important biomarkers.
Body Composition
Body composition analysis (BIA) to monitor changes in body fat, lean mass, hydration and overall body composition (not just body weight).
Oura Ring
Daily tracking of:
Sleep
Heart Rate
Heart Rate Variability (HRV)
Readiness
Recovery
Body Temperature
Activity
VO₂max
Cardiovascular Age
3. What I Started Doing
Tracking data is only useful if it's paired with meaningful changes.
During these first months I focused on improving the foundations.
Exercise
Exercise has always been a constant. I combine strength training, HIIT, yoga, and regular daily movement.
Nutrition
Because I travel frequently, I've learned how to make healthier choices in restaurants and hotels rather than relying on the perfect environment. I also aim to finish eating by 6–7 pm whenever possible.
Supplementation
Based on my initial blood tests, I started correcting my Vitamin D insufficiency.
I also continued taking magnesium and began carefully testing peptides. You can find details here.
Continuous Learning
Alongside these lifestyle changes, I've always been studying topics including:
Nutrition
Hormones
Mitochondria
Human physiology
The gut microbiome
from soil health to food quality
Sleep, circadian rhythm
Functional medicine
