MF Training Podcast Matthew Fritz

For the 10th episode of the MF Training Podcast, Matt catches up with his good friend and ex-college teammate, Johnny Martinez. Matt and Johnny discuss his time overseas after college, playing professionally in Australia, and talk about how he transitioned into becoming a sports performance trainer. The two discuss the importance of recovery and how having the correct diet is so important. Matt and Johnny wonder what the landscape of fitness is going to look like post-pandemic, and how they dearly miss sports. The two wrap the show up by talking about what Johnny promotes as far as warming up properly before any physical activity.

In this episode of the MF Training Podcast, Matt checks in to see what everybody's pulse is like a month into the quarantine due to COVID19. He discusses some of the positives that have come to light amidst the negativity, and how the quarantine has allowed him to develop a consistent routine. Matt speaks on the importance of consistent exercise while not over-training in order to keep your immune system firing on all cylinders. The quarantine has given Matt the opportunity to focus on things he otherwise would not be able to, and he's thankful for that. 

In this episode of the MF Training Podcast, Matt checks in and discusses some of the ways he is dealing with the current situation we’re in. He talks about the importance of building a routine and how getting outside and make a huge difference. Matt also stresses the importance of meditation to deal with this stressful time, as well as making sure we maintain a healthy diet to boost the immune system.

Will is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. He holds an MS in Exercise Science and has had several years of professional experience in the strength and conditioning industry. Currently, he’s the head strength and conditioning coach at Spring-Ford HS in Royersford, Pennsylvania. Will is the first guest to appear on the MF Training Podcast, and I'm super happy to have him. 

In this episode of the MF Training Podcast, Matt dives into the subject of heart rate variability. He explains what exactly it is and why it’s an important piece of data to track for your fitness goals. Matt also talks about some of the things you can do to increase your HRV and how it has a direct impact on your recovery and overall performance.

In this episode of the MF Training Podcast, Matt discusses the proper way to warm up prior to exercising. He talks about some of the techniques he likes to utilize, and why he really values the concept of a dynamic warm-up. He believes that a proper warm-up routine is often overlooked, and why you should be making it a priority before any workout routine.