Better Fitness Proof [powered by Bent On Better]

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Bent On Better presents The Better Fitness Proof Podcast where we highlight the true, inspiring stories of active adults working to improve their lives through fitness and nutrition, while battling everything from physical to mental to emotional struggles, and still overcoming!

  1. 08/09/2022

    From Video Games To Fitness And Beyond

    In this episode, JaQuan shares his story of how his interest in video games sparked a lifelong passion that eventually led to a successful career in photography and video production. In addition to this success in his professional life, JaQuan also made significant fitness progress. He may have "failed" at losing weight the first time around, but that setback led him to learn valuable lessons about what kind of change works best: one that is both long-lasting and rewarding. 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.

    49 min

  2. 08/02/2022

    Having The Heart To Keep At Fitness with Tom

    Tom Gorman is a husband, a father of two teenage boys, a former athlete, and one of our most inspiring members at Bent On Better. In this episode, he shares with us the struggles he has faced from finding out about what was supposed to be a heart murmur but turned out to be an aortic aneurysm and a leak in his aortic valve, to going through open-heart surgery and how he was able to power through with his recovery thanks to the strength of his family.  Let Tom’s story be a reminder that your physical fitness can always be rebuilt and that there is always progress to see within yourself. You just need to let yourself be open to the support of the people around you.  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.

    46 min

  3. 07/26/2022

    Mitch And The Importance Of Knowing What Food To Eat

    Throughout his life, Mitch has struggled with his weight and his relationship with food. From having to deal with gut problems that made a huge impact on how he lived his life as well as his mental and emotional well-being, to trying to build an understanding about valuing the food that gives him long-term benefits rather than just pleasure. In this episode of the Better Fitness Proof Podcast, Matt and Mitch will share important nuggets of information as two individuals who know what it’s like to cut gluten and dairy off of your usual meals and how keeping yourself accountable can make a huge difference with how you live your day-to-day life.  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.

    45 min

  4. 07/19/2022

    Brenden's Story: You Can Change Your Life in Six Months

    Have you ever had a moment when you could not lift a wrench? Or open a jar of pickles? Or carry groceries for your wife? Feeling physically incapable of doing what you want to do despite your best efforts. Thus, your well-meaning friends and family suggest you join a gym to improve your strength. In this episode, Brenden, who has been a member of Bent On Better for over six months, will share his journey about how he decided to become better. He will also share what he has learned so far and how strength training has helped him overcome some obstacles he has encountered in life.   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.

    45 min

  5. 07/12/2022

    From Concussion To Coaching with Annie

    “Never give up on yourself”, you might have heard this line in every motivational quote but this is something our member, Annie Williams swears by. From being a field hockey athlete and going through a concussion, to becoming a special-ed teacher which eventually led to coaching field hockey once again. She’s here to lay down exactly why sometimes it only takes a shift in your mindset and the active choice to change for you to see results.  #bentonbetter #fitnessmotivation #fitnessjourney #gymlife 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.

    33 min

  6. 07/04/2022

    Jenn's Story: How To Start Your Fitness Journey

    We are so thrilled Jenn joined us on this episode. Her amazing transformation is real and awe-inspiring! Jenn has been a member of Bent On Better for the past three months. In just a short time, she has made some huge changes, so we asked her to come on and share her story, her struggles, how she started her fitness journey and what motivates her. #bentonbetter #fitnessmotivation #fitnessjourney #gymlife 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.

    43 min

  7. 06/28/2022

    My Fitness Journey After Having Two Children (postpartum fitness) with Coach Lynn

    If you’re a mom who has been asking yourself how you can “get your old body back” after pregnancy, or how you can “lose your baby weight”, this might be the message you need to hear! We’re back with another exciting episode joined by our special guest; co-owner and pioneer of the prenatal and postnatal program at Bent On Better, mother of Joey and Jonny, owner of the Fresh April Flours website, former field hockey athlete, wife of our host Matt April, and ever strong woman, Lynn April. Listen in as she recounts the events in her busy life and how she was able to stay consistent with her health while juggling her many roles may it be in her career or family. Connect with Lynn April: Instagram: @bentonbettermoms Website: https://freshaprilflours.com  The Better Fitness Proof Podcast [powered by Bent On Better], is the podcast where we talk with real people, who are living real lives, dealing with real-life challenges, overcoming real-life injuries, and making fitness work for them. #bentonbetter #fitnessmotivation #fitnessjourney #gymlife #postpartumfitness  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 Timestamp: 00:00-01:07 - Intro 01:08-02:00 - Learn About Lynn 02:01-04:30 - As a Member of B.O.B. 04:31-05:50 - Misconceptions About Being Married to a Fitness Trainer 05:51-10:00 - The Lead Up To Fresh April Flours 10:01-13:20 - Getting Busy with Blogging 13:21-14:13 - “It’s never about not having enough time” 14:14-16:30 - Taking on many roles 16:31-17:30 - Lynn As an Athlete 17:31-18:40 - Joining Spin Class 18:41-21:25 - From Spinning To Strength Training 21:26-24:39 - Seeing Progress Without Cardio 24:40-29:10 - The Alumni Field Hockey Game 29:11-29:37 - Training for Field Hockey in the past 29:38-31:45 - Seeing Progress in Strength Training 31:46-33:35 - Staying Fit for the Family 33:36-42:20 - Prenatal and Postnatal Fitness 42:21-43:35 - Commercial 43:46-45:43 - Lynn’s Message Childbirth and raising a child can change a woman’s body so much and to some, it’s a feat that is just too overwhelming that it leaves them feeling dejected about not getting their old body back. In this episode, we are joined by Bent On Better’s pioneer of our prenatal and postnatal fitness program, co-owner of the B.O.B. gym, owner of the Fresh April Flours website, and beloved by all wife of our Fitness Coach Matt April, Coach Lynn April.

    46 min

  8. 06/21/2022

    Staying Active and Healthy Beyond 60 with Susan

    The Better Fitness Proof Podcast [powered by Bent On Better], is the podcast where we talk with real people, who are living real lives, dealing with real-life challenges, overcoming real-life injuries, and making fitness work for them. Susan always believed that if she could find the right combination of exercise, diet, and a supportive community, she would manage to stay active and healthy beyond 60.  In this episode, Matt is joined by Susan, who has dedicated herself to training and racing in marathons. Even though she has experienced eye problems, blood clots, and many other setbacks, Susan has not let any of these stop her from achieving her goals. She refuses to be defined by any limitations that physical conditions or age may place on her. Although she is well into her golden years, she is determined to have the time of her life. #bentonbetter #fitnessmotivation #fitnessjourney #gymlife    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.

    39 min
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Bent On Better presents The Better Fitness Proof Podcast where we highlight the true, inspiring stories of active adults working to improve their lives through fitness and nutrition, while battling everything from physical to mental to emotional struggles, and still overcoming!

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