No Gym Equipment…No Problem
“It amazes me that most people spend more time planning out next summer’s vacation than they do planning the rest of their lives.” Patricia Fripp, Professional Speaker This can certainly be true for many people especially when it comes to planning their exercise and nutrition during these challenging summer months. To combat this dilemma we are trying a couple of new things this summer. First, we are taking our workouts outside. The morning boot camps are actually outside at a near by park. Second, we are having the first ever EXL Fitness Skinny Jeans Lifestyle...
read moreIf You Want to Race Fast…Train Fast
The Problem with Traditional Cardio Training and the Modern-day Solution for Endurance Athletes We live in a fairly active society. At any given time you can drive down the street and see someone running, biking or walking. More and more people are competing in triathlons and 1/2 marathons. In fact, many of the more popular races (St George Marathon, Moab 1/2 Marathon, Jordanelle Tri) reach their maximum entry levels months before the gun goes off. What is it about steady-state cardio that we like? Is it the endorphin rush or “runner’s high” that keeps us coming back for more? ...
read moreInterval Intensity Defined
Ever wonder how hard you should work on high intensity intervals? Or even how hard you should work on the lower intensity intervals? Check this video out. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DYg_EShJAQ] Stay Fit Mat “the trainer” To book Mat to speak at your Utah Valley company, club, or organization please contact him by email at matgover@mac.com or by phone at (801) 836.7185. For a free one-week trial to his Orem boot camp to experience the best personal training in Utah Valley please call Mat or drop by the gym (1623 N State St, Orem right next to Costa...
read more5 Fitness Stumbling Blocks for Busy Moms
Mom’s are amazing, they are incredibly selfless and devoted. As a man I don’t think I could handle the workload and responsibilities that most moms carry. They are like 5 star generals keeping the kids fed, homework done, laundry caught up, kids to soccer practice and piano lessons and most moms are balancing a demanding career as well. They are selfless sometimes to a fault. Often times they take care of everyone except themselves. Making everyone else’s life a priority at a cost to their own. I present that this sacrifice is ill placed. A mom that is not exercising...
read moreWorking out on the Road
As most of you know I am an outdoor/adventure enthusiast. For some individuals working out is an end in and of itself. Which is fine because improved health and wellness are great reasons to workout. For me its a means with which to enjoy life more fully. What good is fitness if you can’t use it? And I prefer to use my fitness for fun whether it’s skiing off Mount Timpanogos, rock climbing the face of Angel’s Landing in Zion NP, or mountain biking the White Rim trail in Canyonlands NP. Fitness propels my activities and quite frankly my life. I am currently in...
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