The Pandemic has not helped our posture, by any stretch of the imagination…pun intended.  There has been an increase, in the differential, between our flexors and extensors around both the trunk and torso.  How do we reset these?  Can we re-balance these areas?  Yes!  Let’s battle the workday’s effects, by having a more thoughtful plan for our exercise each week.  Matt addresses the importance of posture in this episode.  Come along for the mental ride that is Personal Training Unlocked!  What questions come up in your mind?  Progress starts with accepting an issue for what it is, and developing a battle-plan for success.  Let’s get going!

We sit for too many hours a week.  Matt discusses what happens with the muscles of the body, and why movement and exercise is so necessary.  The body sees more flexion on a daily basis, than it does extension. How do we combat this?  Controlled extension movements need to be focused on within our workouts.  This “work-life” situation must be addressed, in order to elicit change.  Get up, and get moving toward a balanced you.

How often do we all sit each day? How often do we challenge ourselves each day? Most people sit more than they are challenged. If we sit at home, at work, in the car, then why are we also sitting at the gym to exercise? Working out needs to, if nothing else, combat and undo positions, stress and tension that are created during that day.  Machines are a safety net, but better than nothing.  However, challenging the body, side vs side, top vs bottom, and using free weights will shock the body into a heightened mind-muscle connectedness.  We want our bodies and muscles to be problem solving throughout everyday, not complacent and under utilized!  Hitch a ride with Matt on this mental journey, and apply what you can to your routine.

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Working out should be fun, but also strategic.  We all have certain areas we enjoy exercising, and others, usually weaker spots, that we try to avoid.  The Indirect and Direct training model that Matt discusses here, maps out how to challenge this paradigm.  Having a "control" position and a "focused" movement, enables you to work a preferred area, while sneaking work into a weaker body section.  Come along for the ride and use the theater of your mind to tackle this episode!

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Here are two principles that need to be part of your routine.  These are two ways you can help steer your workouts in the right direction.  S.A.I.D and F.I.T. are discussed in this week's episode. Matt uses his knowledge, humor and experiences to make sense of these principles for everyone.  Listen, enjoy and Share!

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Matt gets into some of the most effective, and simple, ways to trigger better muscle development and body movement.  Using specific movement planes, as well as specific muscle work, can improve muscle strength and have a positive impact on joint mobility.  These podcasts are meant to trigger more  questions from you! Listen to this episode, and ask questions!   For more, visit: PersonalTrainingUnlocked.com

Shoulder joints can be very tricky to exercise. Matt gives his thoughts on shoulder strengthening for everyday people. Incites, tips, ideas with humor thrown in. Take advantage of this opportunity and access you have to a 20 year professional in the strength and conditioning field. Listen, tell others, ask questions and most of all enjoy!