It’s no secret that most of our coaches at Bent On Better are some of the most active people, from being athletes to amassing certificates to handle our members’ specific needs– there’s no doubt that we have a solid team. Our founder, Matt April, and co-owner, Lynn April, who were lifelong athletes share their expertise …
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A need for a more sustainable lifestyle Change is one of the most important concepts, yet one of the most complex. Change has been seen as both chaotic, and confusing and also as a necessary force to progress, grow, and move forward in life. Our guest episode, JaQuan, realizing he needed to make some changes, …
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Young Brenden Brenden was never particularly sporty, even when he was a kid. In school, he stood out as the tiniest, least muscular kid who struggled to lift heavy objects. He used to play baseball, but he eventually gave it up because he never changed much while the other kids around him did. In high …
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It’s not easy to begin a fitness routine or to restart once you’ve already started. Now you must overcome the additional obstacles of getting back into shape, maintaining your motivation, selecting an appropriate fitness program, and sticking with it over time. In this episode of the Bent On Better podcast, one of our members shares …
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About Susan Susan, 62, a grandmother, has always been interested in exercising and staying fit. She ran track in high school and stopped for the longest time. She’s had this idea of being able to run a marathon, but time has gotten the best of her. Now with her kids older, she finally decided to …
What is a Dietitian? Most of us have either worked with a dietitian, consulted a dietitian, or know someone who has. What you might not know is what they specifically do. If you have any concerns about what is going on in your nutrition or even just learning more about it, dietitians can help. They …
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About Anne Anne is a returning Bent On Better member and has been a realtor for more than 13 years. Before that, she was also a social worker and has worked with older adults. She is happily married, has a 22-year-old daughter, and also looks after her aunt, who’s 82. She had a very full …
How Ann Survived Covid and the Lessons She Learned Read More »
Cayla is a Bent On Better member and currently an athletic trainer at Drexel University, which she is very much passionate about. In this podcast, Cayla talks about her experiences and the life lessons she’s learned from working with athletes, and how we can apply them to our fitness goals and daily lives. What is …
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About Andrea Andrea, a mother of 7, overseeing a rather bustling household, takes a sunny perspective on life. She loves walking, which is her number one go-to exercise, simply enjoying the outdoors with friends, breathing fresh air, and appreciating the scenery. Her passion and creativity is also channeled to her small business, mrsjhandmade, sewing limited editions of …