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  • The postpartum period presents unique challenges for new mothers as their bodies struggle to rebound from pregnancy. In this podcast episode, Lynn April, the Director of Pre/ Post-natal Fitness at Bent On Better, West Chester PA, shares her passion for postpartum care and gives a framework for new moms (and not so new moms) on how to take charge of their pelvic floor and overall health to help them recover after pregnancy and feel well again.

    Bent On Better is a small group personal training gym in West Chester, PA where we help you lose weight, gain more energy, get stronger, happier, and healthier.

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    Directed, Edited and Shot by: Matt April, Nick April, Alysha Womack, Lynn April, Molly Jansco, & JaQuan Alston of JaQuan Productions

    Starring: Bent On Better Small Group Personal Training in West Chester, PA

    Music in this video is used under license from the rights holder: 

    Fresh Hip Hop by Trending Music

    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Intro

    02:20 - When to see a pelvic floor PT

    02:34 - Difference between your regular OB and pelvic floor physical therapist

    06:07 - For mothers who are eager to go back to fitness

    11:16 - A checklist for mothers

    15:29 - How is your mental health?

    17:30 - The passion for working with mothers on postpartum health and recovery

    19:25 - For the not-so-new moms

    20:49 - It’s never too late to prioritize your health

    Any woman who has given birth can relate to the challenges that follow the birth of a baby. Changes to diet, sleep patterns, and physical activity are not only a struggle but have lasting effects on the future. Lynn April, Director of Pre/ Postnatal fitness at Bent On Better, West Chester PA shares why it's important to take charge of your postpartum health and fitness.

  • There's this idea that you need to be at the gym every day to see results. So many people go to the gym several times a week, they work out for multiple hours a day, and it takes up all of their time - and it takes up valuable time that could be spent doing something else... like sleeping. In this video, Matt and Lynn talk about how often exactly we need to work out to see results. And sometimes it's a lot less than you think.

    Bent On Better is a small group personal training gym in West Chester, PA where we help you lose weight, gain more energy, get stronger, happier, and healthier.

    Want more info, or ready to get started?

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    The Better Fitness Proof Podcast: https://spoti.fi/3FG0Afq

    Bent On Better / How-to / Fitness / Health

    Directed, Edited and Shot by: Matt April, Nick April, Alysha Womack, Lynn April, Molly Jansco, & JaQuan Alston of JaQuan Productions

    Starring: Bent On Better Small Group Personal Training in West Chester, PA

    Music in this video is used under license from the rights holder: 

    Fresh Hip Hop by Trending Music

    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Intro

    01:55 - How often should you exercise or lift weights to see results?

    05:36 - How much sleep do you need?

    10:08 - Sometimes you need more than the average

    12:15 - What makes the 3-day-a-week program effective. 

    16:07 - Wrapping up

    There's a lot of hype around the idea that you need to constantly be in the gym to see results.  So in this video, Matt and Lynn discuss what they've seen from their career as personal trainers and their own experiences about the ideal frequency of working out to achieve optimal fitness outcomes.

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  • Whatever your ultimate goal (getting a little bit stronger, losing weight, building muscle), we can all agree it requires time and effort. But what is most important when it comes to making progress is how much effort you devote, how good you eat, and how you recover. In this podcast episode, Matt and Lynn share their athlete experience as they talk about body composition and what does it mean? What changes do you expect? And how do you know if you're making progress?

    Bent On Better is a small group personal training gym in West Chester, PA where we help you lose weight, gain more energy, get stronger, happier, and healthier.

    Want more info, or ready to get started?

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    The Better Fitness Proof Podcast: https://spoti.fi/3FG0Afq

    Bent On Better / How-to / Fitness / Health

    Directed, Edited and Shot by: Matt April, Nick April, Alysha Womack, Lynn April, Molly Jansco, & JaQuan Alston of JaQuan Productions

    Starring: Bent On Better Small Group Personal Training in West Chester, PA

    Music in this video is used under license from the rights holder: 

    Fresh Hip Hop by Trending Music

    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Intro

    01:20 - What is body composition?

    02:57 - When Lynn tried weight lifting

    04:42 - Matt’s athlete story 

    08:06 - Lynn’s best season 

    09:54 - Does damaging your muscles make them stronger?

    15:04 - How hard do professional athletes train?

    16:25 - Setting priorities

    17:45 - When Matt was training for powerlifting

    19:21 - Working on another goal

    23:18 - Striking that balance

    24:46 - “There is no limit to what you’re capable of.”

    This week's podcast is about body composition. Matt and Lynn dive into: - what is body composition? - how do you know if you're healthy? How can we get stronger?

  • In this podcast episode, Matt and Lynn talk about how our preconceived notions about hitting the gym can sway us away from the true purpose of fitness and how rigid goal-setting can prevent us from truly reaping the functional benefits of exercise.

    Bent On Better is a small group personal training gym in West Chester, PA where we help you lose weight, gain more energy, get stronger, happier, and healthier.

    Want more info, or ready to get started?

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    The Bent On Better Podcast: https://goo.gl/C4dwqp

    The Better Fitness Proof Podcast: https://spoti.fi/3FG0Afq

    Bent On Better / How-to / Fitness / Health

    Directed, Edited and Shot by: Matt April, Nick April, Alysha Womack, Lynn April, Molly Jansco, & JaQuan Alston of JaQuan Productions

    Starring: Bent On Better Small Group Personal Training in West Chester, PA

    Music in this video is used under license from the rights holder: 

    Fresh Hip Hop by Trending Music

    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Intro

    02:06 - The reason why we go to a gym

    04:05 - Fitness has no starting point

    05:53 - Changing how you look at fitness

    07:05 - The downside of having an end goal

    08:27 - The reason why we work out

    09:11 - Are barbell back squats good for you?

    10:09 - Setting realistic fitness goals

    10:41 - Changing the mindset

    11:44 - Tips for setting practical fitness goals

    What you think going to the gym will be like and what it actually ends up being like can lead to some frustrating experiences. In this episode, Bent On Better owners Matt and Lynn talk about how people often go in with the best intentions but wind up frustrated and unsuccessful. 

    Achieving your fitness goals has more to do with how you look at exercise than anything else. This podcast will help us reframe how we look at fitness and define it in our own terms.

  • In this episode, Lynn talks about her advocacy for pre and post-natal fitness. They also discuss strength training for the long term, how to build a proper foundation of strength, and why strength training is an important aspect of investing in your future health.

    Bent On Better is a small group personal training gym in West Chester, PA where we help you lose weight, gain more energy, get stronger, happier, and healthier.

    Want more info, or ready to get started?

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    The Better Fitness Proof Podcast: https://spoti.fi/3FG0Afq

    Bent On Better / How-to / Fitness / Health

    Directed, Edited and Shot by: Matt April, Nick April, Alysha Womack, Lynn April, Molly Jansco, & JaQuan Alston of JaQuan Productions

    Starring: Bent On Better Small Group Personal Training in West Chester, PA

    Music in this video is used under license from the rights holder: 

    Fresh Hip Hop by Trending Music

    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Intro

    01:00 - About Lynn

    02:09 - The passion for pre/post-natal fitness

    05:50 -  Keeping members out of pain

    08:22 - Working as a team 

    09:42 - Something about wellness and fitness trends

    10:37 - The proper fitness foundation

    11:20 -  Focusing on what works for you

    13:00 - Strength training as an investment portfolio

    16:10 - Knowing when to take time off

    In this episode, Lynn discusses the importance of exercise during and after pregnancy. You'll also learn why strength training is a vital part of investing in your long-term health, how to get started, and how to keep going.

  • Matt and Nick talk about how to build a lifelong habit. Habits are powerful. If done correctly, they can help you achieve your goals and bring you to a place of comfort and happiness in your everyday life.

    The Bent On Better Podcast is the podcast where we fulfill our mission as fitness professionals in helping people improve their lives and become one percent better every day.

    Bent On Better is a small group personal training gym in West Chester, PA where we help you lose weight, gain more energy, get stronger, happier, and healthier.

    Want more info, or ready to get started?

    Click here: https://bit.ly/35zhRFI

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    Connect anywhere:

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    The Better Fitness Proof Podcast: https://spoti.fi/3FG0Afq

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  • Matt shares his experience training for and finishing a half-marathon. He also talked about his struggles during the course, his proud moment upon crossing the finish line, and how important it was to do cardio and strength training even when you're a runner.

    The Bent On Better Podcast is the podcast where we fulfill our mission as fitness professionals in helping people improve their lives and become one percent better every day.

    Bent On Better is a small group personal training gym in West Chester, PA where we help you lose weight, gain more energy, get stronger, happier, and healthier.

    Want more info, or ready to get started?

    Click here: https://bit.ly/35zhRFI

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    The Better Fitness Proof Podcast: https://spoti.fi/3FG0Afq

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  • Today’s episode deals with how Bent On Better has created an efficient workout program for our members that is safe and ensures longevity! Working out is a process and there are several steps to prepare yourself for a good day at the gym. So get your protein shakes, and perk your ears up as Matt and Nick walk us through what a good workout day SHOULD be like.   

    Picture this–you get to your local gym, pick up some weights and proceed with your usual high-intensity workout, you go home feeling fatigued and think to yourself, “Why haven’t I seen any progress yet?” Buddy, you might want to sit back and consider a more sustainable fitness program! 

    The Bent On Better Podcast is the podcast where we fulfill our mission as fitness professionals in helping people improve their lives and become one percent better every day.  

    Resource Guides:  

    The Movement Paradigm Dr. Arianne Missimer- https://themovementparadigm.com/about/ 

    #bentonbetter #fitnessjourney #fitnesstips #fitness #fitnessmotivation #fitnessgoals #recovery #nutrition #health #stretching #workout #foamroller   

    Bent On Better is a small group personal training gym in West Chester, PA where we help you lose weight, gain more energy, get stronger, happier, and healthier.

    Want more info, or ready to get started?

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    Bent On Better / How-to / Fitness / Health

    Timestamps:

    00:00 -  Intro

    02:15 - Nick’s birthday!

    08:11 - A walk-through on the Bent On Better experience

    09:04 - Pre-session workout with foam rollers

    11:38 - How muscles work with your joints

    11:59 - Improvement in your warm ups after foam rollers

    15:10 - Bent On Better’s warm up routine for members

    17:30 - The training day pyramid explained

    19:30 - What are Preparatory Repetitions?

    20:40 - Major lifts for strength training

    21:15 - Accessory lifts and trunk stability exercises

    23:16 - Conditioning exercises

    24:10 - Stability and balance exercises

    26:01 - Why we do stability exercises

    33:15 - Purpose of different workout shoes

    35:17 - Benefits of going barefoot

    36:32 - Letting yourself fail to push forward

    38:39 - What is Personal Record/ Personal Best week?

    40:09 - What Matt has learned as a Personal Trainer over the years

    42:26 - New workout programs

    43:18 - End with a stretch

    46:20 - Wrapping it all up

  • Matt and Nick talk about how to get started with strength training and actually stick to it. Strength training shouldn't be complicated, intimidating, or isolating. If you want to get stronger in the long term and have a good time doing it, Matt and Nick have suggestions for keeping things simple.

    The Bent On Better Podcast is the podcast where we fulfill our mission as fitness professionals in helping people improve their lives and become one percent better every day.

    Bent On Better is a small group personal training gym in West Chester, PA where we help you lose weight, gain more energy, get stronger, happier, and healthier.

    Want more info, or ready to get started?

    Click here: https://bit.ly/35zhRFI

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    The Better Fitness Proof Podcast: https://spoti.fi/3FG0Afq

    Bent On Better / How-to / Fitness / Health

  • Matt and Nick talk about the top 5 ways to relieve muscle pains and recover faster in this episode. From knowing the right supplements, including steady-state movements, using foam-rollers, how to stretch correctly, all the way to the importance of sleep. Prioritizing these factors will leave you performing stronger and better for your workouts and daily life.   

    Recovery, specifically, taking a rest from working out, is something we at Bent On Better continue to prioritize in our members’ routines. Yes, that high-intensity workout is doing wonders for your fitness, but there are times when we need to learn how to pull back so we can keep pushing forward.   

    The Bent On Better Podcast is the podcast where we fulfill our mission as fitness professionals in helping people improve their lives and become one percent better every day.  

    Resource Guides: Caffeine by Michael Pollan   

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    #bentonbetter #fitnessjourney #fitnesstips #fitness #fitnessmotivation #fitnessgoals #recovery #nutrition #health #stretching #workout #foamroller   

    Bent On Better is a small group personal training gym in West Chester, PA where we help you lose weight, gain more energy, get stronger, happier, and healthier.

    Want more info, or ready to get started?

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    Bent On Better / How-to / Fitness / Health

    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Intro

    04:30 - Why you should prioritize recovery

    06:08 - Debunking detox fads

    09:05 - Know your supplements

    15:45 - Matt’s supplement recommendations

    17:08 - Protein supplements available at Bent On Better

    18:01 - L.I.S.S. (Low intensity, steady state movements)

    19:04 - What is steady state? 

    20:35 - Low intensity workouts for recovery

    21:50 - What’s a good intensity marker?

    22:38 - Promoting good blood flow

    24:50 - Instrument assisted soft-tissue movements

    28:21 - Misconceptions on foam-rolling

    31:02 - Why do we use foam-rollers? 

    31:38 - How to get the best use out of foam-rollers

    34:22 - Prioritizing stretching 

    36:19 - Dynamic stretching vs. static stretching

    36:58 - Including breathing techniques with stretches

    38:25 - Knowing when to stretch

    39:33 - Using “heat” to prepare for stretches

    43:46 - How often you should do stretches

    45:19 - Benefits of stretching

    48:26 - Sleep as the best form of recovery

    50:00 - Being mindful of caffeine intake

    51:54 - How does caffeine work?

    53:54 - Benefits of caffeine as a pick-me-up

    55:30 - Prioritizing sleep over caffeine

    59:40 - Breathing for recovery

    1:00:45 - Wrapping it all up

  • Matt and Nick discuss the importance of building a fitness habit that your body can sustain for the next several years without causing injury while also supporting your health goals and why strength training is the most effective approach to add longevity to your health.  

    The Bent On Better Podcast is the podcast where we fulfill our mission as fitness professionals in helping people improve their lives and become one percent better every day.

    Bent On Better is a small group personal training gym in West Chester, PA where we help you lose weight, gain more energy, get stronger, happier, and healthier.

    Want more info, or ready to get started?

    Click here: https://bit.ly/35zhRFI

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    The Better Fitness Proof Podcast: https://spoti.fi/3FG0Afq

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  • Matt and Nick discuss how to eat the foods you love without feeling guilty while still meeting your goals. Learn more about determining your nutritional average, recovering from a holiday feast, and maintaining a positive outlook!

    #bentonbetter #fitnessjourney #fitnesstips #fitness #fitnessmotivation #fitnessgoals #overindulging #holidayfeast #nutrition 

    Bent On Better is a small group personal training gym in West Chester, PA where we help you lose weight, gain more energy, get stronger, happier, and healthier.

    Want more info, or ready to get started?

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    Bent On Better / How-to / Fitness / Health

    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Intro

    02:55 - Forever-friendly nutrition coaching

    06:00 - Understanding your baseline for nutrition

    09:14 - Creating your average to know where you need to be

    15:34 - How to manage overindulging for the Holidays

    17:40 - Staying away from starving

    18:15 - Mindfulness around alcohol

    20:20 - Being in control of the change in your life

    25:40 - Know your servings

    32:45 - Everything in moderation

    35:44 - You can’t out-work a bad diet

    36:28 - How to deal with a sweet tooth

    38:40 - Recovering after feasting

    40:26 - Plant-based proteins in the right servings

    43:45 - “It’s never easy but it is simple”

    44:20 - Wrapping it all up

  • Matt and Nick go into detail about why runners should still need strength training so they can improve running performance, build resilience, and lessen the impact on joints and muscles.

    The Bent On Better Podcast is the podcast where we fulfill our mission as fitness professionals in helping people improve their lives and become one percent better every day.

    Bent On Better is a small group personal training gym in West Chester, PA where we help you lose weight, gain more energy, get stronger, happier, and healthier.

    Want more info, or ready to get started?

    Click here: https://bit.ly/35zhRFI

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    The Better Fitness Proof Podcast: https://spoti.fi/3FG0Afq

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  • Matt talks about how being vulnerable doesn't make you weak and how you can use vulnerability to empower yourself and help others.

    The Bent On Better Podcast is the podcast where we fulfill our mission as fitness professionals in helping people improve their lives and become one percent better every day.

    Bent On Better is a small group personal training gym in West Chester, PA where we help you lose weight, gain more energy, get stronger, happier, and healthier.

    Want more info, or ready to get started?

    Click here: https://bit.ly/35zhRFI

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  • In this episode, Matt and Nick finally give us an answer to the much-asked question, “Which is better, foam rolling or stretching?” Although both are important aspects in helping you with recovery, it all comes down to how much time you have to execute a routine, what’s the best time for you to prioritize stretching or foam rolling, and what mindset you’re in for the day. 

    Bent On Better is a small group personal training gym in West Chester, PA where we help you lose weight, gain more energy, get stronger, happier, and healthier.

    Want more info, or ready to get started?

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    Bent On Better / How-to / Fitness / Health

    Directed, Edited and Shot by: Matt April, Nick April, Alysha Womack, Lynn April, Molly Jansco, & JaQuan Alston of JaQuan Productions

    Starring: Bent On Better Small Group Personal Training in West Chester, PA

    Music in this video is used under license from the rights holder: 

    Fresh Hip Hop by Trending Music

    Timestamp:

    00:00 - Intro

    01:03 - Static stretching

    01:45 - Nick’s answer to the main question

    02:42 - How to prioritize stretching for a 10-minute routine

    05:00 - How to prioritize stretching for a longer routine

    06:30 - Cool-down stretches

    07:35 - Stretching at the end of the day

    08:30 - After-shower stretches

    09:06 - Getting in the right mindset for stretching

    10:11 - Wrapping it all up

  • Join Matt and Nick as they talk about how you can use your body’s pain to your advantage. They’ll cover everything from understanding pain as a guide for your body to learning more about the body’s way of signaling when it is time to take a break and recover. So whether you are more into fitness or just cool stuff in general, you don’t want to miss this one!  

    The Bent On Better Podcast is the podcast where we fulfill our mission as fitness professionals in helping people improve their lives and become one percent better every day.  

    #bentonbetter #fitnessjourney #fitnesstips #fitness #fitnessmotivation #fitnessgoals #nopainnogain #pain #chronicpain #recovery  

    Bent On Better is a small group personal training gym in West Chester, PA where we help you lose weight, gain more energy, get stronger, happier, and healthier.

    Want more info, or ready to get started?

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    The Better Fitness Proof Podcast: https://spoti.fi/3FG0Afq

    Bent On Better / How-to / Fitness / Health

    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Intro

    03:33 - Mrs. April’s journey to recovery 

    06:08 - “Pain is not a requisite for growing older”

    08:06 - Bent On Better’s pre-workout assessment

    08:54 - Different causes for chronic pain

    10:28 - Understanding body pain

    12:00 - Knowing the mechanics of your fitness program

    13:58 - Applying a workout to daily life

    16:46 - Using pain as a guide

    17:58 - The pain that actually gains

    18:53 - Workout vs. Training

    20:07 - Benefit of pain signals

    21:56 - Treating discomfort from house chores

    24:37 - Pushing your discomfort boundaries

    26:07 - Showing up is better than not showing up at all

    28:30 - Why you should prioritize sleep as part of your foundation

    31:59 - Importance of hormone regulation

    34:24 - “When you have pain, you are not broken”

    35:40 - Wrapping it all up

  • Today Matt and Nick discuss, the Best Exercises for Toning & Losing Weight.  From toning up, reducing belly fat, losing weight, getting abs, improving chest or shoulders, building back muscles, and finally, how to tone your arms.

    Bent On Better is a small group personal training gym in West Chester, PA where we help you lose weight, gain more energy, get stronger, happier, and healthier.

    Want more info, or ready to get started?

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    Bent On Better / How-to / Fitness / Health

    Directed, Edited and Shot by: Matt April, Nick April, Alysha Womack, Lynn April, Molly Jansco, & JaQuan Alston of JaQuan Productions

    Starring: Bent On Better Small Group Personal Training in West Chester, PA

    Music in this video is used under license from the rights holder: 

    Fresh Hip Hop by Trending Music

    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Intro

    00:44 - Top questions for Bent On Better

    01:30 - Best exercises for toning up

    02:12 - Best exercises to get rid of belly fat

    02:42 - Best exercises to lose weight

    03:17 - Best exercises to get abs

    03:34 - Best exercises to improve your chest 

    03:55 - Best exercises for a stronger back

    04:12 - Best exercises to tone up your arms

    04:50 - Best exercises regardless of your goals

    05:27 - Wrapping it all up

    Matt and Nick answer your most frequent questions about what exercises are best for toning and what exercises are best for losing weight.  Truly, you must find something that works best for YOU, your lifestyle, your physical limitations, and your goals.

  • In this episode, Matt and Nick talk about how parents can involve themselves with paving the way to a healthy lifestyle for their kids and young athletes. From managing the correct training load to the best meal options for your growing athlete–fitness should be a staple for all families!  

    As parents, we always want what’s best for our kids. It’s been established that as adults, we have to step up and become not only guides but an actual example for the right lifestyle but just how much more effort can we put into prioritizing our kids’ health?  

    The Bent On Better Podcast is the podcast where we fulfill our mission as fitness professionals in helping people improve their lives and become one percent better every day.  

    #bentonbetter #fitnessjourney #fitnesstips #fitness #fitnessmotivation #fitnessgoals  Bent On Better is a small group personal training gym in West Chester, PA where we help you lose weight, gain more energy, get stronger, happier, and healthier.

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    Bent On Better / How-to / Fitness / Health

    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Intro 

    03:04 - Creating a better life for your children as a parent

    05:41 - Prioritizing fitness as a regular routine for kids

    09:15 - Matt’s message to parents of kids under 18

    09:48 - How is fitness essential to life?

    11:24 - Fitness doesn’t have to be a task

    12:32 - Matt’s perspective on medical advice for reducing movement

    14:31 - The shift on opinions in the medical field

    15:48 - Influence of medical advice on young athletes

    18:20 - What happens when young athletes lack guidance in their routine?

    20:22 - Benefits of enrolling young athletes in strength training programs

    23:36 - Managing young athlete’s training load 

    26:55 - Letting your kids unwind

    30:40 - Leave it to the strength training coaches

    32:45 - Difference between pain and fatigue

    37:37 - Incorporating nutritional options in your household

    38:55 - Building a sandwich with the best bread for you

    42:29 - Know your peanut butter

    43:55  - Are you ready for this jelly?

    45:44 - Normalizing drinking water over juices

    47:16 - Getting the right protein

    49:06 - Meal replacement shakes vs. supplements

    51:54 - Nick’s journey with trying to gain weight

    53:45 - Prioritizing water in the April household

    54:25 - Misleading food commercials

    55:44 - Prioritize health beyond what we “think” is healthy

    56:28 - Bent On Better’s Athletes Program

    59:39 - Wrapping it all up

  • "Should I Work Out When I'm Feeling Sore?" The Bent On Better podcast is back with a new segment where we give you quick tips on specific fitness questions you’ve been asking us! To kick things off, Matt and Nick answer whether or not you should continue working out after experiencing soreness or pain from a new workout. Find out exactly why movement is considered medicine and what happens to soreness at a cellular level within your own body.  

    Bent On Better is a small group personal training gym in West Chester, PA where we help you lose weight, gain more energy, get stronger, happier, and healthier.

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    Bent On Better / How-to / Fitness / Health

    Directed, Edited and Shot by: Matt April, Nick April, Alysha Womack, Lynn April, Molly Jansco, & JaQuan Alston of JaQuan Productions

    Starring: Bent On Better Small Group Personal Training in West Chester, PA

    Music in this video is used under license from the rights holder: 

    Fresh Hip Hop by Trending Music

    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Intro

    01:09 - Soreness from starting a new exercise

    02:30 - Nick explains soreness

    03:42 - Pain in a cellular level and how to get rid of it

    04:25 - Getting back on track after experiencing soreness

    05:40 - “Movement is medicine.”

    07:32 -  Matt’s message to the B.O.B. members

    08:09 - Disclaimer for identifying soreness

    08:43 - Wrapping it all up

  • In this episode of the Bent On Better podcast, Matt and Nick talk about how to know if your cardio exercise is working as Matt looks back on his experience as a runner in a recent half marathon. They also discussed the wins and pains of strength training and the importance of building up your strength while training for competitions.  It won’t always be a walk in the park with training (yes, even for athletes!). There’s always a chance to be better may it be at your respective sport or just plain ‘ol life.  The Bent On Better Podcast is the podcast where we fulfill our mission as fitness professionals in helping people improve their lives and become one percent better every day.

    #bentonbetter #fitnessjourney #fitnesstips #fitness #fitnessmotivation #fitnessgoals #training #strengthtraining #athlete #sports #marathon

    Bent On Better is a small group personal training gym in West Chester, PA where we help you lose weight, gain more energy, get stronger, happier, and healthier.

    Want more info, or ready to get started?

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    The Better Fitness Proof Podcast: https://spoti.fi/3FG0Afq

    Bent On Better / How-to / Fitness / Health

    Timestamps:

    00:00 - Intro

    02:00 - Nick’s Certification for the Kettlebell

    03:50 - Matt’s big win

    06:15 - Relating to Bent On Better members

    07:44 - Matt’s journey with running 

    09:05 - Breaking down running as an exercise

    10:25 - Steady state cardio isn’t enough

    11:49 - Living what you preach

    13:08 - Repercussions of the marathons

    16:01 - Importance of reflecting on your journey 

    16:35 - Matt’s first half marathon

    17:20 - The Rocky Balboa Run

    19:01 - Being mindful of your body to avoid pushing yourself into a painful place

    20:13 - Adrenaline rush of a personal win!

    21:40 - Being better equipped to speak on strength training

    22:50 - Runners that are over 40

    25:41 - Advantages of exposing your muscles to strength training

    27:25 - Back pains from bad posture

    28:57 - Importance of building resilience while training for competitions

    29:59 - Learning from the past

    31:11 - Vulnerability can be just as empowering

    32:59 - A chance to be better

    33:41 - Wrapping it all up