I am Andrew Takata, a PhD student in Kinesiology and Biomechanics at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. I’m also a certified athletic trainer, strength and conditioning specialist, rehabilitation practitioner, and sports nutritionist. My passion is to help people optimize their performance and improve the quality of their life. This is my journey, embarking on a life long career of continual learning and growth, and passing on resources that help you along your journey. Find these resources on my podcast (HNL Movement Podcast), my YouTube channel, and social media (@HNLmovement). Follow along as I share my multidisciplinary approach that blends sports medicine, strength and conditioning, and sports nutrition strategies that elevate your performance. Aloha!