What does it take to see progress for your specific fitness goal? What is the right exercise program? What is the one thing that makes all your insecurities and problems with your body disappear? The answer isn’t always a one-time-fix-all solution because those don’t exist either. In this episode, Matt and Lynn will lay it …
“I want to have abs,” “I want toned arms,” “I want to have a chiseled chest,” “I want to lose weight” – all of these are common goals that we hear from most if not all new members. They get into the gym thinking that fitness is a one-thing fix-all, but it’s not always the …
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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Tom Gorman has been a member at Bent On Better since last fall in 2021. He decided to join in November, right before Thanksgiving. For a 50, almost 52-year-old man who works in the commercial real estate industry, it’s easy to think that Tom’s life is all smooth sailing, but that’s never the case. In …
Andy Meads is known to us at Bent On Better as a family man who is heavily involved in his church and is an active member of an adult soccer recreation league. But what was his story before being a part of the 100 Better Club? Andy Before Bent On Better Andy, before being a …
Reprioritizing Fitness as a Personal Goal with Andy Read More »
Getting in shape and staying healthy is a challenge for most beginners. The process of going from not-exercising to working out regularly can be a curveball! For example, many new gym members ask “How long should the program last?” and “What does a typical workout look like?” These are great questions because it’s essential to …
What Makes An Effective Workout (Fitness For Beginners) Read More »
Whether you’ve just come back from the gym or are recovering from an accident involving your muscles, the first thing that you’d want to do is get rid of aches and pains. After all, no one wants to feel sore and stiff for days. This is why many people have turned to ways of relieving …
The Top 5 Ways to Relieve Muscle Pains and Recover Faster Read More »
At the time of the recording for this podcast, Matt and Nick were getting ready to host a Holiday party for their friends. Consequently, the topic for this episode is centered around the festivities as well! The idea came from a question on the Bent On Better Facebook page asking, “How do I prepare for …
How to Eat Without Feeling Guilty & Still Sticking to Your Goals Read More »
As coaches at Bent On Better, we have vast audiences who have experienced injuries throughout their life or from other gyms. The main misconception about being in pain is that we should stop moving the painful body part altogether in hopes of relieving pain. We’re here to set the record straight on exactly how you …