Bent On Better

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Bent On Better is the PRE-hab approach to fitness for beginners to intermediate fitness level adults. We help you reframe your mindset about fitness, making fitness fun, interesting, and simple for anyone from beginner to experienced fitness. This podcast is perfect for busy adults who are looking to make a healthy change in their day-to-day lives, by using fitness as a foundation, nutrition as a tool, and recovery as a guide to your overall wellness. We help adults lose weight, get more energy, get stronger, get happier, and improve their health.

  1. 13/09/2022

    What You Need to Know About Postpartum Workout

    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. Want more info, or ready to get started? Click here: https://bit.ly/35zhRFI Or email me at Matt@bentonbetter.com 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 02:20 - 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.

    23 min

  2. 06/09/2022

    How Many Times You Should Work Out A Week

    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 Matt@bentonbetter.com 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 01:55 - 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.

    18 min

  3. 30/08/2022

    What is Body Composition and Why It Matters

    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 Matt@bentonbetter.com 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?

    28 min

  4. 23/08/2022

    Do You Have To Have A Goal To Work Out?

    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 Matt@bentonbetter.com 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.

    14 min

  5. 16/08/2022

    Strength Training: How to Invest In Your Fitness

    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 Matt@bentonbetter.com 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.

    19 min

  6. 07/05/2022

    How to Build a Lifelong Habit

    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 Matt@bentonbetter.com 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

    6 min

  7. 30/04/2022

    Training For and Finishing A Half-Marathon

    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 Matt@bentonbetter.com 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

    14 min

  8. 26/04/2022

    What Makes An Effective Workout (Fitness For Beginners)

    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? Click here: https://bit.ly/35zhRFI Or email me at Matt@bentonbetter.com 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

    48 min
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Bent On Better is the PRE-hab approach to fitness for beginners to intermediate fitness level adults. We help you reframe your mindset about fitness, making fitness fun, interesting, and simple for anyone from beginner to experienced fitness. This podcast is perfect for busy adults who are looking to make a healthy change in their day-to-day lives, by using fitness as a foundation, nutrition as a tool, and recovery as a guide to your overall wellness. We help adults lose weight, get more energy, get stronger, get happier, and improve their health.

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  • Creator
    Bent On Better
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2022
  • Episodes
    88
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Bent On Better
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    Bent On Better