Think Skinny This Holiday Season
The holiday season is upon us once again. One of the reasons the American waistline is ever expanding is holiday weight gain. Depending on the study, the average American gains between 3-11 pounds during the holidays. Most don’t lose the holiday weight during the ensuing New Year’s resolution rush to the gym. So year after year we Americans get fatter and fatter. My approach during the holidays is…break even. Don’t gain and don’t lose. Enjoy the holidays, but don’t over indulge. The way I see it, you’re already ahead if you start the New...
read moreTime-saving, Fat-burning Cardio…NO Fancy Equipment or Gym Needed
This week I’ve enlisted my EXL Cardio Boot Camp guru, Shawn Webb to tell us a little about cardio and more specifically interval training. Shawn always has creative body-weight only exercises in his bi-weekly cardio boot camp to light up his clients’ metabolism and he doesn’t even need any fancy equipment. ~ Mat “the trainer” Hello fellow boot campers! Tell me if these are two common complaints that people have about cardio. 1. I do not have the time! And, the excuse for those that actually do have time for cardio… 2. I do my cardio, but I don’t...
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...
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