Getting in shape and staying healthy is a challenge for most beginners. The process of going from not-exercising to working out regularly can be a curveball! For example, many new gym members ask “How long should the program last?” and “What does a typical workout look like?” These are great questions because it’s essential to […]
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Whether you’ve just come back from the gym or are recovering from an accident involving your muscles, the first thing that you’d want to do is get rid of aches and pains. After all, no one wants to feel sore and stiff for days. This is why many people have turned to ways of relieving
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About Andrea Andrea, a mother of 7, overseeing a rather bustling household, takes a sunny perspective on life. She loves walking, which is her number one go-to exercise, simply enjoying the outdoors with friends, breathing fresh air, and appreciating the scenery. Her passion and creativity is also channeled to her small business, mrsjhandmade, sewing limited editions of
At the time of the recording for this podcast, Matt and Nick were getting ready to host a Holiday party for their friends. Consequently, the topic for this episode is centered around the festivities as well! The idea came from a question on the Bent On Better Facebook page asking, “How do I prepare for
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As coaches at Bent On Better, we have vast audiences who have experienced injuries throughout their life or from other gyms. The main misconception about being in pain is that we should stop moving the painful body part altogether in hopes of relieving pain. We’re here to set the record straight on exactly how you
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Show Notes: About Dave Dave, who was 56, was an active volleyball player. Before the pandemic, he had been playing volleyball once a week. He had a slight weight problem that needed to be addressed, and one day he happened to be driving by Bent On Better and decided to give it a shot. It
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We welcome everyone from all walks of life and different backgrounds to the Bent On Better gym. Some of our members who are now over 40 years old even used to be impressive athletes in their prime. We get members who were experienced runners who have complained about a sore lower body and back,
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As parents, we want our children to have a better life than what we had for ourselves. We want our kids to form their own beliefs around fitness, but it all depends on how we speak to them about fitness. In this episode of the Bent On Better podcast, Matt and Nick look back on
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Nick April is Matt’s younger brother, he has been a coach at Bent On Better for almost three years now. After falling in love with Kettlebells, he became a StrongFirst SFG1 certified instructor since he realized how much he’d benefit from the workouts, as well as how much it would benefit his clients. Struggles
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