A calmer way to read about performance
Parnon is an independent English-language editorial project based in Jakarta. We translate complex performance ideas into measured, useful reading for men 35 and above. The publication was established to fill a gap we noticed in existing fitness media: most content is written either for competitive athletes in their twenties or for an undifferentiated general audience, with comparatively little written specifically for the physiological and scheduling realities of men entering their late thirties, forties, and beyond.
REVIEWED OCTOBER 5, 2026
Editorial board
Parnon's published content is overseen by a small editorial team based in Jakarta, supported by contributing specialists in exercise physiology, strength coaching, and nutrition science. Each contributor's relevant background and any disclosed commercial relationships are available on request through the Contact page, consistent with the disclosure practices described in our Editorial Policy.
David Harrington
Chief Editor. Oversees sourcing, review, and the health-boundary standards described in the Editorial Policy, and is the primary point of contact for substantive correction requests.
Dr. Arief Wicaksono
Contributing physiologist. Reviews articles covering energy systems, cardiovascular adaptation, and the interpretation of common fitness metrics.
Michael Tanner
Contributing strength and mobility coach. Reviews articles covering functional movement, resistance training, and programming for returning or time-limited athletes.
Our purpose
We publish context before certainty. Articles explain what a concept means, where it may be useful, and what a reader should not infer from general information. The result is a resource that respects both ambition and individual limits.
Our standard
Every substantial article is reviewed for clarity, responsible framing, and a visible distinction between education and diagnosis. We update pages when evidence, terminology, or practical guidance changes.
Editorial values
Specificity
Examples should be concrete enough to understand and modest enough not to pretend to be a prescription.
Respect
Readers bring different histories, schedules, bodies, and access to facilities.
Transparency
Commercial relationships and corrections should be visible rather than hidden in fine print.
