The Science Behind  'Mortals Method'

It’s about aligning your motivation with proven Exercise science.
Uncovering your deeper WHY taps into identity-driven motivation, keeping you consistent even on tough days.

Meanwhile, specific exercises triggers BDNF — a powerful brain protein that boosts energy, mood, focus, and learning.

With these forces we build a training plans that strengthen both body and mind, making consistency natural and results sustainable.

Discover Your Fitness WHY

What’s a WHY?
Your WHY is your deeper reason for exercising — beyond “lose weight” or “get fit.” It’s personal, emotional, and tied to who you are and who you want to become.

How it shapes motivation:
Motivation comes from two places:

  • External: numbers on a scale, clothes Fitting, outside approval.
  • Internal: confidence, health, identity.

When your WHY is clear, you connect to the internal motivation that matters most to you — and it’s easier to stay consistent even on tough days

Why it’s more powerful than goals:

  • Goals are outcomes (“I want to lose 5 kilos”)
  • WHY is identity (“I want to feel confident in my body”)

Research shows identity-driven reasons create stronger, longer-lasting motivation.

How we use this science:
We help you discover your WHY, so exercise stops feeling like a chore and starts feeling personal. Combined with exercise science, it becomes a plan that keeps you consistent and delivers results that last.

Diagram of the Mortals Method showing overlap between Your Fitness WHY and Exercise Science

What’s BDNF?
Think of BDNF as fertilizer for your brain

  • Helps brain cells grow stronger
  • Strengthens brain cell connections for focus and learning.
  • Keeps your brain healthy and resilient

The more BDNF you have, the better your brain works for learning, focus, and motivation.

Why this matters for you:
Every time you move, you’re feeding your brain with BDNF. That means:

  • More energy
  • Better mood
  • Motivation that lasts beyond the gym

How we use this science:
We design workouts to hit the “sweet spot” for BDNF release:

  • Resistance training mixed with cardio/HIIT
  • Perfect intensity for both body and brain
  • Sessions that leave you stronger, sharper, and more motivated every time.