Bent On Better

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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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

02:20 - 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?

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

Or email me at [email protected]

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Site: http://www.bentonbetter.com

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

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.

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?

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

Or email me at [email protected]

Connect anywhere:

Instagram: http://instagram.com/bentonbetter

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bentonbetter

Site: http://www.bentonbetter.com

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

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?

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

Or email me at [email protected]

Connect anywhere:

Instagram: http://instagram.com/bentonbetter

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bentonbetter

Site: http://www.bentonbetter.com

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?

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

Or email me at [email protected]

Connect anywhere:

Instagram: http://instagram.com/bentonbetter

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bentonbetter

Site: http://www.bentonbetter.com

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

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

Or email me at [email protected]

Connect anywhere:

Instagram: http://instagram.com/bentonbetter

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bentonbetter

Site: http://www.bentonbetter.com

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

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

Or email me at [email protected]

Connect anywhere:

Instagram: http://instagram.com/bentonbetter

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bentonbetter

Site: http://www.bentonbetter.com

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

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/ 

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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

Or email me at [email protected]

Connect anywhere:

Instagram: http://instagram.com/bentonbetter

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bentonbetter

Site: http://www.bentonbetter.com

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

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

Or email me at [email protected]

Connect anywhere:

Instagram: http://instagram.com/bentonbetter

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bentonbetter

Site: http://www.bentonbetter.com

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

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?

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

Or email me at [email protected]

Connect anywhere:

Instagram: http://instagram.com/bentonbetter

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bentonbetter

Site: http://www.bentonbetter.com

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

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