In this episode of the Bent On Better podcast, Matt and Nick talk about how to know if your cardio exercise is working as Matt looks back on his experience as a runner in a recent half marathon. They also discussed the wins and pains of strength training and the importance of building up your strength while training for competitions. It won’t always be a walk in the park with training (yes, even for athletes!). There’s always a chance to be better may it be at your respective sport or just plain ‘ol 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.
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
02:00 - Nick’s Certification for the Kettlebell
03:50 - Matt’s big win
06:15 - Relating to Bent On Better members
07:44 - Matt’s journey with running
09:05 - Breaking down running as an exercise
10:25 - Steady state cardio isn’t enough
11:49 - Living what you preach
13:08 - Repercussions of the marathons
16:01 - Importance of reflecting on your journey
16:35 - Matt’s first half marathon
17:20 - The Rocky Balboa Run
19:01 - Being mindful of your body to avoid pushing yourself into a painful place
20:13 - Adrenaline rush of a personal win!
21:40 - Being better equipped to speak on strength training
22:50 - Runners that are over 40
25:41 - Advantages of exposing your muscles to strength training
27:25 - Back pains from bad posture
28:57 - Importance of building resilience while training for competitions
29:59 - Learning from the past
31:11 - Vulnerability can be just as empowering
32:59 - A chance to be better
33:41 - Wrapping it all up
