Human Performance Coach

I believe your health is your greatest asset.

For more than two decades, I have dedicated my career to helping individuals become stronger, healthier, and capable of performing at their highest level—not just in the gym, but in every aspect of life.

My journey in human performance began as a teenager when I became a certified personal trainer.  Shortly after, I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Physical Education from DePaul University, establishing a foundation in human movement, exercise science, and athletic development.  More than two decades into my coaching career, I continued to advance my expertise by earning my Master’s degree in Applied Exercise Physiology, combining real-world experience with the latest evidence-based practices in human performance.

Since beginning my career, I have accumulated over 20 years of coaching experience and more than 40,000 hours working with individuals ranging from youth and collegiate athletes to busy professionals seeking to improve their strength, energy, confidence, and overall health.

I founded and operated a successful private training facility where I coached hundreds of members and developed a reputation for delivering personalized, results-driven programs.  Throughout my career, I have worked with athletes, executives, parents, and professionals who all share one common goal: they want to continue performing at a high level as life demands more from them.

My coaching philosophy combines the art of experience with the science of exercise physiology.  Through PPI, I integrate evidence-based training principles, performance assessments, recovery strategies, and measurable data to create personalized coaching experiences built around each individual’s goals.

PPI was created around a simple belief, fitness should not be random.  Your training should have purpose, your progress should be measured, and your program should evolve as your body and goals change.

Whether your goal is to build strength, improve body composition, increase energy, enhance athleticism, or simply show up as your best self for your career and family, my mission is to provide the strategy, accountability, and expertise to help you get there.

After all, the strongest investment you will ever make is the investment in yourself.

Stay Strong,

Mike Padua, M.S.
Human Performance Coach | Founder, PPI