Better Fitness Proof [powered by Bent On Better]

In this episode, JaQuan shares his story of how his interest in video games sparked a lifelong passion that eventually led to a successful career in photography and video production. In addition to this success in his professional life, JaQuan also made significant fitness progress. He may have "failed" at losing weight the first time around, but that setback led him to learn valuable lessons about what kind of change works best: one that is both long-lasting and rewarding. Bent On Better is a small group personal training gym in West Chester, PA where we help you lose weight, gain more energy, get stronger, happier, and healthier.

Tom Gorman is a husband, a father of two teenage boys, a former athlete, and one of our most inspiring members at Bent On Better. In this episode, he shares with us the struggles he has faced from finding out about what was supposed to be a heart murmur but turned out to be an aortic aneurysm and a leak in his aortic valve, to going through open-heart surgery and how he was able to power through with his recovery thanks to the strength of his family. Let Tom's story be a reminder that your physical fitness can always be rebuilt and that there is always progress to see within yourself. You just need to let yourself be open to the support of the people around you. Bent On Better is a small group personal training gym in West Chester, PA where we help you lose weight, gain more energy, get stronger, happier, and healthier.

Throughout his life, Mitch has struggled with his weight and his relationship with food. From having to deal with gut problems that made a huge impact on how he lived his life as well as his mental and emotional well-being, to trying to build an understanding about valuing the food that gives him long-term benefits rather than just pleasure. In this episode of the Better Fitness Proof Podcast, Matt and Mitch will share important nuggets of information as two individuals who know what it's like to cut gluten and dairy off of your usual meals and how keeping yourself accountable can make a huge difference with how you live your day-to-day life. Bent On Better is a small group personal training gym in West Chester, PA where we help you lose weight, gain more energy, get stronger, happier, and healthier.

Have you ever had a moment when you could not lift a wrench? Or open a jar of pickles? Or carry groceries for your wife? Feeling physically incapable of doing what you want to do despite your best efforts. Thus, your well-meaning friends and family suggest you join a gym to improve your strength. In this episode, Brenden, who has been a member of Bent On Better for over six months, will share his journey about how he decided to become better. He will also share what he has learned so far and how strength training has helped him overcome some obstacles he has encountered in life. Bent On Better is a small group personal training gym in West Chester, PA where we help you lose weight, gain more energy, get stronger, happier, and healthier.

“Never give up on yourself”, you might have heard this line in every motivational quote but this is something our member, Annie Williams swears by. From being a field hockey athlete and going through a concussion, to becoming a special-ed teacher which eventually led to coaching field hockey once again. She's here to lay down exactly why sometimes it only takes a shift in your mindset and the active choice to change for you to see results. #bentonbetter #fitnessmotivation #fitnessjourney #gymlife Bent On Better is a small group personal training gym in West Chester, PA where we help you lose weight, gain more energy, get stronger, happier, and healthier.

We are so thrilled Jenn joined us on this episode. Her amazing transformation is real and awe-inspiring! Jenn has been a member of Bent On Better for the past three months. In just a short time, she has made some huge changes, so we asked her to come on and share her story, her struggles, how she started her fitness journey and what motivates her. #bentonbetter #fitnessmotivation #fitnessjourney #gymlife Bent On Better is a small group personal training gym in West Chester, PA where we help you lose weight, gain more energy, get stronger, happier, and healthier.

If you're a mom who has been asking yourself how you can “get your old body back” after pregnancy, or how you can “lose your baby weight”, this might be the message you need to hear! We're back with another exciting episode joined by our special guest; co-owner and pioneer of the prenatal and postnatal program at Bent On Better, mother of Joey and Jonny, owner of the Fresh April Flours website, former field hockey athlete, wife of our host Matt April, and ever strong woman, Lynn April. Listen in as she recounts the events in her busy life and how she was able to stay consistent with her health while juggling her many roles may it be in her career or family. Connect with Lynn April: Instagram: @bentonbettermoms Website: https://freshaprilflours.com The Better Fitness Proof Podcast [powered by Bent On Better], is the podcast where we talk with real people, who are living real lives, dealing with real-life challenges, overcoming real-life injuries, and making fitness work for them. #bentonbetter #fitnessmotivation #fitnessjourney #gymlife #postpartumfitness Want more info, or ready to get started? Click here: https://bit.ly/35zhRFI Or email me at Matt@bentonbetter.com Connect anywhere: Instagram: http://instagram.com/bentonbetter Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bentonbetter Site: http://www.bentonbetter.com The Bent On Better Podcast: https://goo.gl/C4dwqp The Better Fitness Proof Podcast: https://spoti.fi/3FG0Afq Bent On Better / How-to / Fitness / Health Directed, Edited and Shot by: Matt April, Nick April, Alysha Womack, Lynn April, Molly Jansco, & JaQuan Alston of JaQuan Productions Starring: Bent On Better Small Group Personal Training in West Chester, PA Music in this video is used under license from the rights holder: Fresh Hip Hop by Trending Music Timestamp: 00:00-01:07 - Intro 01:08-02:00 - Learn About Lynn 02:01-04:30 - As a Member of B.O.B. 04:31-05:50 - Misconceptions About Being Married to a Fitness Trainer 05:51-10:00 - The Lead Up To Fresh April Flours 10:01-13:20 - Getting Busy with Blogging 13:21-14:13 - “It's never about not having enough time” 14:14-16:30 - Taking on many roles 16:31-17:30 - Lynn As an Athlete 17:31-18:40 - Joining Spin Class 18:41-21:25 - From Spinning To Strength Training 21:26-24:39 - Seeing Progress Without Cardio 24:40-29:10 - The Alumni Field Hockey Game 29:11-29:37 - Training for Field Hockey in the past 29:38-31:45 - Seeing Progress in Strength Training 31:46-33:35 - Staying Fit for the Family 33:36-42:20 - Prenatal and Postnatal Fitness 42:21-43:35 - Commercial 43:46-45:43 - Lynn's Message Childbirth and raising a child can change a woman's body so much and to some, it's a feat that is just too overwhelming that it leaves them feeling dejected about not getting their old body back. In this episode, we are joined by Bent On Better's pioneer of our prenatal and postnatal fitness program, co-owner of the B.O.B. gym, owner of the Fresh April Flours website, and beloved by all wife of our Fitness Coach Matt April, Coach Lynn April.

The Better Fitness Proof Podcast [powered by Bent On Better], is the podcast where we talk with real people, who are living real lives, dealing with real-life challenges, overcoming real-life injuries, and making fitness work for them. Susan always believed that if she could find the right combination of exercise, diet, and a supportive community, she would manage to stay active and healthy beyond 60. In this episode, Matt is joined by Susan, who has dedicated herself to training and racing in marathons. Even though she has experienced eye problems, blood clots, and many other setbacks, Susan has not let any of these stop her from achieving her goals. She refuses to be defined by any limitations that physical conditions or age may place on her. Although she is well into her golden years, she is determined to have the time of her life. #bentonbetter #fitnessmotivation #fitnessjourney #gymlife Bent On Better is a small group personal training gym in West Chester, PA where we help you lose weight, gain more energy, get stronger, happier, and healthier.

The Better Fitness Proof Podcast [powered by Bent On Better], is the podcast where we talk with real people, who are living real lives, dealing with real-life challenges, overcoming real-life injuries, and making fitness work for them. Rao is a relaxed and easy-going guy who knew it was time to focus on his health. He signed up at Bent On Better with the hopes of losing weight, improving his blood sugar levels, and maybe even gaining a six-pack. To prevent diabetes and other health issues, Rao took action and made a significant investment in his well-being. Rao's story serves as an inspiration to all those who have managed to achieve success in other areas of their lives and are now looking to improve the most important aspect: their health. Rao's fitness journey is an example of how far one can go when you push yourself to accomplish your goal. #bentonbetter #fitnessmotivation #fitnessjourney #gymlife Bent On Better is a small group personal training gym in West Chester, PA where we help you lose weight, gain more energy, get stronger, happier, and healthier.

The Better Fitness Proof Podcast [powered by Bent On Better], is the podcast where we talk with real people, who are living real lives, dealing with real-life challenges, overcoming real-life injuries, and making fitness work for them. What are your health goals? Do you want to lose weight? Are you just trying to eat healthier and be more active? In this episode, Matt chats with Jennifer Laurence, a registered dietician and a Bent On Better long-time member, as they talk about how understanding diet and working out are intertwined in your daily life. Jen also shares how her health issues led her to pursue the career she now has - helping others use diet to transform their own lives. As a dietician, Jen shares some nutrition tips and how to form good habits to lose weight and lead a healthier lifestyle. If you're interested in overhauling your diet to be healthier, or are already on a healthy journey with food and want to make sure your workout routine compliments your goals, this podcast is for you. #bentonbetter #fitnessmotivation #fitnessjourney #gymlife Bent On Better is a small group personal training gym in West Chester, PA where we help you lose weight, gain more energy, get stronger, happier, and healthier.

The Better Fitness Proof Podcast [powered by Bent On Better], is the podcast where we talk with real people, who are living real lives, dealing with real-life challenges, overcoming real-life injuries, and making fitness work for them. Finding a balance in life can be a delicate path to navigate. We set out in the way we think is best, but when we try to juggle everything else in our lives, we can get sidetracked. The pandemic and changes in work setup have all posed physical and emotional hurdles that we haven't been able to meet on our own. In this episode, Eryn opens up about her personal struggles, finding peace in yoga, embracing a vegan diet, and finally connecting with a gym community that has become a lifeline for her. Eventually, we always discover the answers we're looking for, especially if we're willing to open ourselves to new possibilities. It may not be easy, but we are always capable of pulling it through. #bentonbetter #fitnessmotivation #fitnessjourney #gymlife Bent On Better is a small group personal training gym in West Chester, PA where we help you lose weight, gain more energy, get stronger, happier, and healthier.

The Better Fitness Proof Podcast [powered by Bent On Better], is the podcast where we talk with real people, who are living real lives, dealing with real-life challenges, overcoming real-life injuries, and making fitness work for them. Ann is a self-sufficient woman who holds it all together in her family, in her career as a realtor, until the virus hit her. In this episode, Ann shares how the pandemic sent her and her family on an unexpected journey that took them through some very dark times. This unforgettable tale of survival offers hope, inspiration, and resilience and will teach us how to become a better version of ourselves. #bentonbetter #fitnessmotivation #fitnessjourney #gymlife Bent On Better is a small group personal training gym in West Chester, PA where we help you lose weight, gain more energy, get stronger, happier, and healthier.

The Better Fitness Proof Podcast [powered by Bent On Better], is the podcast where we talk with real people, who are living real lives, dealing with real-life challenges, overcoming real-life injuries, and making fitness work for them. “Slow down” is a word we've heard a lot during our workout training. But at what point do we need to do it more slowly? Is this only true when we're exercising? What about in life? What can we learn from this message from an athletic trainer's point of view, and what can it mean for us? Cayla joins us for this episode to discuss her experiences as an athletic trainer, the lessons she's learned, and how we can apply those lessons to our own fitness journey and life in general. #bentonbetter #fitnessmotivation #fitnessjourney #gymlife Bent On Better is a small group personal training gym in West Chester, PA where we help you lose weight, gain more energy, get stronger, happier, and healthier.

The Better Fitness Proof Podcast [powered by Bent On Better], is the podcast where we talk with real people, who are living real lives, dealing with real-life challenges, overcoming real-life injuries, and making fitness work for them. 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 in an adult soccer recreation league…but what was his story before being a part of the 100 Better Club? In today's episode, Matt uncovers the challenges that Andy had to go through to be at his current best self. From playing soccer as a sport then getting injuries, to deprioritizing his fitness while being a full-time working dad and husband. Andy is here to remind us that it's okay to take things one step at a time. Find out how Andy has learned to monitor his body composition, be mindful of the food he loves, and execute his strength training in the best possible way. #bentonbetter #fitnessmotivation #fitnessjourney #gymlife Bent On Better is a small group personal training gym in West Chester, PA where we help you lose weight, gain more energy, get stronger, happier, and healthier.

The Better Fitness Proof Podcast [powered by Bent On Better], is the podcast where we talk with real people, who are living real lives, dealing with real-life challenges, overcoming real-life injuries, and making fitness work for them. In this episode, we are joined by the sweetest and strongest Diane Yannick as she recounts the momentous events in her life that have led her to become the phoenix that continues to rise from the ashes. As a septuagenarian (73 and going strong, baby!) Diane has been an extremely dedicated teacher, book club leader, loving grandmother, brain injury survivor, and an important member of the Bent On Better family since day 1. If you're someone who has gone through several setbacks (or is in one right now), let Diane's story be the light to lead you to that road to make yourself 1% better. #bentonbetter #fitnessmotivation #fitnessjourney #gymlife Bent On Better is a small group personal training gym in West Chester, PA where we help you lose weight, gain more energy, get stronger, happier, and healthier.

The Better Fitness Proof Podcast [powered by Bent On Better], is the podcast where we talk with real people, who are living real lives, dealing with real life challenges, overcoming real life injuries, and making fitness work for them. In this episode, we are joined by Andrea Johannesen, an exuberant mom of seven children, as she talks about the joys of having a bustling household, her thriving creative business*, and how she discovered the true purpose of her own unique fitness journey. Andrea's story is one that many other women or moms can relate to - that when life throws in a curveball and desired outcomes are not met, we get up, move on, and find more reasons to be happy. *https://www.instagram.com/mrsjhandmade/ #bentonbetter #fitnessmotivation #fitnessjourney #gymlife Bent On Better is a small group personal training gym in West Chester, PA where we help you lose weight, gain more energy, get stronger, happier, and healthier.

The Better Fitness Proof Podcast [powered by Bent On Better], is the podcast where we talk with real people, who are living real lives, dealing with real life challenges, overcoming real life injuries, and making fitness work for them. In this episode, we are joined by one of our amazing members, Susan as she shares to us her journey of transformation, from rising above fear to gaining self-knowledge and insight. Through passion and perseverance, Susan is able to complete most if not all of her first 100 sessions with Bent On Better at the height of the pandemic, alongside teaching, taking her Masters, and doing other side jobs. And while there have been setbacks, she is able to face them head on by making some tough decisions and learning that it is only when we choose ourselves first that we are able to show up for others. #bentonbetter #fitnessmotivation #fitnessjourney #gymlife Bent On Better is a small group personal training gym in West Chester, PA where we help you lose weight, gain more energy, get stronger, happier, and healthier. Want more info, or ready to get started? Click here: https://bit.ly/35zhRFI Or email me at Matt@bentonbetter.com

The Better Fitness Proof Podcast [powered by Bent On Better], is the podcast where we talk with real people, who are living real lives, dealing with real life challenges, overcoming real life injuries, and making fitness work for them. In this heartfelt episode, Matt chats with Beverly, as they look back at the early days of Bent On Better and how fate brought them together to be each other's allies, supporting each other's dreams, and realizing each other's goals. Bev has been with Bent On Better for six years now and at 64 years old, she is full of zest, gleaming with energy, and literally living the dream. But Bev didn't have it easy; she had been through several rough patches but Bev chose to do what she does best: Not giving up. #bentonbetter #fitnessmotivation #fitnessjourney #gymlife Bent On Better is a small group personal training gym in West Chester, PA where we help you lose weight, gain more energy, get stronger, happier, and healthier. Want more info, or ready to get started? Click here: https://bit.ly/35zhRFI Or email me at Matt@bentonbetter.com

The Better Fitness Proof Podcast [powered by Bent On Better], is the podcast where we talk with real people, who are living real lives, dealing with real life challenges, overcoming real life injuries, and making fitness work for them. In this episode we are joined by Kristin Cortese, an educator and a youth counselor, as she shares her own story of going through that dark pit of depression and overcoming it with the help of her friends, family, and a fitness community who truly cared for her. Speaking from personal experience, Kristin helps us understand the signs to watch out for, how to ask for help, and how we can support a loved one suffering from depression. If you or you know someone who is suffering from a mental or emotional health crisis, please reach out. Let's keep the conversation going about mental health. #bentonbetter #fitnessmotivation #fitnessjourney #gymlife #mentalhealth Bent On Better is a small group personal training gym in West Chester, PA where we help you lose weight, gain more energy, get stronger, happier, and healthier. Want more info, or ready to get started? Click here: https://bit.ly/35zhRFI Or email me at Matt@bentonbetter.com

The Better Fitness Proof Podcast [powered by Bent On Better], is the podcast where we talk with real people, who are living real lives, dealing with real life challenges, overcoming real life injuries, and making fitness work for them. In this episode we are joined by the awe-inspiring Alysha Womack, the program director of athletic performance and personal trainer at Bent On Better as she shares to us how she dealt with the pressures of being a high performer especially in sports with everyone rooting for her, how she managed to thrive an athletic career out of the country, and how she found what she most wanted to do in life. Sharing these experiences, Coach Alysha reminds us that it is by going through uncomfortable situations and finding room in uncomfortable places that we grow and learn the most impprtant lessons.

The Better Fitness Proof Podcast [powered by Bent On Better], is the podcast where we talk with real people, who are living real lives, dealing with real life challenges, overcoming real life injuries, and making fitness work for them. 'We cannot choose our external circumstances, but we can always choose how we respond to them' - Epictetus Being born with a congenital heart defect, growing up wasn't easy for Louise. She had to endure pain, soreness, discomfort, and the trauma of going through different surgeries. She is already strong having survived all these but the meaning of strong takes on a whole different level when Louise, that girl who had an open heart surgery, is the same girl who is now capable of lifting heavy weights. Louise's story proves that we are not defined by our illness or our pains, but rather, we are defined by how we rise up despite challenges and believe that we are still capable of doing the things that make us truly happy. #bentonbetter #fitnessmotivation #fitnessjourney #gymlife Bent On Better is a small group personal training gym in West Chester, PA where we help you lose weight, gain more energy, get stronger, happier, and healthier. Want more info, or ready to get started? Click here: https://bit.ly/35zhRFI Or email me at Matt@bentonbetter.com

The Better Fitness Proof Podcast [powered by Bent On Better], is the podcast where we talk with real people, who are living real lives, dealing with real life challenges, overcoming real life injuries, and making fitness work for them. People walk into the gym for several reasons. For many, it is to lose weight and become stronger physically. For others, working out gives them a sense of relief from life's daily stressors. Whatever our reasons maybe, we just don't walk into a gym to complete an exercise and get done with it. The real measure of workout success is when we are able to recall these exercise drills that we become mindful of our movements and apply them in the real world. In this episode, Matt April is joined by his brother Nick as they provide light on the deeper why's of fitness and exercise and also going through Nick's journey of self-discovery - exploring his passions, evaluating his skills, and figuring out the things that truly hold value and purpose. #bentonbetter #fitnessmotivation #fitnessjourney #gymlife Bent On Better is a small group personal training gym in West Chester, PA where we help you lose weight, gain more energy, get stronger, happier, and healthier. Want more info, or ready to get started? Click here: https://bit.ly/35zhRFI Or email me at Matt@bentonbetter.com

The Better Fitness Proof Podcast [powered by Bent On Better], is the podcast where we talk with real people, who are living real lives, dealing with real life challenges, overcoming real life injuries, and making fitness work for them. “Thousands of tired, nerve-shaken, over-civilized people are beginning to find out that going to the mountains is going home; that wildness is a necessity” ― John Muir, Our National Parks In this episode, we are joined by Tyler Hemple, a Bent On Better member, a father, a backpacker, and an adventurer, as he shares his passion for the wilderness and the great outdoors and how Bent On Better helped him become a better person strong enough to surmount the ups and downs of life one step at a time. #bentonbetter #fitnessmotivation #fitnessjourney #gymlife Bent On Better is a small group personal training gym in West Chester, PA where we help you lose weight, gain more energy, get stronger, happier, and healthier. Want more info, or ready to get started? Click here: https://bit.ly/35zhRFI Or email me at Matt@bentonbetter.com

The Better Fitness Proof Podcast [powered by Bent On Better], is the podcast where we talk with real people, who are living real lives, dealing with real life challenges, overcoming real life injuries, and making fitness work for them. In this episode, we are joined by the supermoms, Anne Meads and Danielle Michel as they break the stereotype of women and weights and redefine what it means to be stronger and fitter. This “Dynamic Duo” also shares with us their personal stories of motherhood, their struggles with weight and other health issues, and how their shared goal of weight loss and overall wellness brought them together, forging a friendship that extended beyond their gym time. #bentonbetter #fitnessmotivation #fitnessjourney #gymlife Bent On Better is a small group personal training gym in West Chester, PA where we help you lose weight, gain more energy, get stronger, happier, and healthier. Want more info, or ready to get started? Click here: https://bit.ly/35zhRFI Or email me at Matt@bentonbetter.com

The Better Fitness Proof Podcast [powered by Bent On Better], is the podcast where we talk with real people, who are living real lives, dealing with real life challenges, overcoming real life injuries, and making fitness work for them. In this episode, we are joined by Tara Kowalski, a Bent On Better all-star member and an archaeologist as we dig deep into her long-time struggles with autoimmune diseases and how she almost gave up on finding a way to keep herself healthy. Tara's fitness journey involves small steps and lots of perseverance with a community all full of smiles cheering her on. Her story is a perfect example that wherever we are in life and whatever we are going through, we can still become a better version of ourselves. #bentonbetter #fitnessmotivation #fitnessjourney #gymlife Bent On Better is a small group personal training gym in West Chester, PA where we help you lose weight, gain more energy, get stronger, happier, and healthier. Want more info, or ready to get started? Click here: https://bit.ly/35zhRFI Or email me at Matt@bentonbetter.com

The Better Fitness Proof Podcast [powered by Bent On Better], is the podcast where we talk with real people, who are living real lives, dealing with real life challenges, overcoming real life injuries, and making fitness work for them. In this episode, we are joined by Kathy Mann, a Bent On Better member for almost two years now, wherein she shares to us her fears of stepping into a gym and how she managed to ease her way beyond insecurities and self-doubt to achieving something she didn't dare to imagine. #bentonbetter #fitnessmotivation #fitnessjourney #gymlife Bent On Better is a small group personal training gym in West Chester, PA where we help you lose weight, gain more energy, get stronger, happier, and healthier. Want more info, or ready to get started? Click here: https://bit.ly/35zhRFI Or email me at Matt@bentonbetter.com

In this episode, Shannon takes us back to a time when she was going through an agonizing back pain and doing simple activities felt like a chore. She's been to several gyms and took heavy medications but the pain didn't go away. After finding relief with physical therapy she needs to find something that would keep her fit and make her feel better but with not much intensity or rapid movements that might be too challenging for her condition. She was so close to giving up but life has a clever way of showing you the right people who can take you to an amazing journey you thought you couldn't have. The Better Fitness Proof Podcast [powered by Bent On Better], is the podcast where we talk with real people, who are living real lives, dealing with real life challenges, overcoming real life injuries, and making fitness work for them. #bentonbetter #fitnessmotivation #fitnessjourney #gymlife Bent On Better is a small group personal training gym in West Chester, PA where we help you lose weight, gain more energy, get stronger, happier, and healthier.

The Better Fitness Proof Podcast [powered by Bent On Better], is the podcast where we talk with real people, who are living real lives, dealing with real life challenges, overcoming real life injuries, and making fitness work for them. Our guest for today's episode is one of Bent On Better's O.G. members, Sree. Sree has never tried working out before. Like many others who are just starting their fitness journey, Sree has had her share of struggles, doubting her own capability and fearing the workout might hurt her more. In this episode, learn how Sree dealt with the challenges, how she pulled through despite the pain, and what changes she made to maintain her progress. #bentonbetter #fitnessmotivation #fitnessjourney #gymlife #strengthtraining Bent On Better is a small group personal training gym in West Chester, PA where we help you lose weight, gain more energy, get stronger, happier, and healthier.

The Better Fitness Proof Podcast [powered by Bent On Better], is the podcast where we talk with real people, who are living real lives, dealing with real life challenges, overcoming real life injuries, and making fitness work for them. Glenn is a busy man. He has owned his consulting and training company for more than 30 years, he's the father to two fully-grown adult children, he has coached high school ice hockey, and even plays in an adult hockey league. Being an active person all throughout his life, working out in a gym was not on top of his priority list until one day he decided to prioritize himself and his health... Simply put, sometimes life has its beautiful way of showing you the right people at the right time. In this episode, Glenn tells a compelling story about his life's darkest moments and how this same adversity showed him the things that truly matter such as health, purpose, love, and most importantly, friends and family - the people who accept you for who you are and those who make an extraordinary effort to help you become a better person each day. #bentonbetter #fitnessmotivation #fitnessjourney #gymlife Bent On Better is a small group personal training gym in West Chester, PA where we help you lose weight, gain more energy, get stronger, happier, and healthier. Want more info, or ready to get started? Click here: https://bit.ly/35zhRFI Or email me at Matt@bentonbetter.com

The Better Fitness Proof Podcast [powered by Bent On Better], is the podcast where we talk with real people, who are living real lives, dealing with real life challenges, overcoming real life injuries, and making fitness work for them. In this episode, we are joined by one of our Bent On Better all-star members, Laura Huff. As a young girl, Laura had dreamed of becoming a volleyball star. She got what it takes to make it to the top universities and become an athlete until one uneventful day in her sophomore year of high school, when at a practice she tore her ACL which washed away all her athletic ambitions. Fast forward to adulthood, Laura is stronger, fitter, and living a life with purpose. Find out how she found the strength after all disappointments and how she met the people who made her who she is today - better and happier. #bentonbetter #fitnessmotivation #fitnessjourney #gymlife Bent On Better is a small group personal training gym in West Chester, PA where we help you lose weight, gain more energy, get stronger, happier, and healthier. Want more info, or ready to get started? Click here: https://bit.ly/35zhRFI Or email me at Matt@bentonbetter.com Connect anywhere: Instagram: http://instagram.com/bentonbetter Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bentonbetter

This episode features one of Bent On Better members, Laura Ajaeb, a senior program manager by profession and soon to be Laura Ajaeb Taylor. She opens up about her frustration of getting in shape for her wedding day, having tried all sorts of diets, checking out other gyms, and still nothing seemed to be working out. Despite the stress and the reluctance of starting out a new habit, Laura takes the next step to make herself look and feel better. Find out what struggles she had to go through and may we learn that results are for those who are willing to change, create a new habit, and keep at it. The Better Fitness Proof Podcast [powered by Bent On Better], is the podcast where we talk with real people, who are living real lives, dealing with real life challenges, overcoming real life injuries, and making fitness work for them. #bentonbetter #fitnessmotivation #fitnessjourney #gymlife #weightloss Bent On Better is a small group personal training gym in West Chester, PA where we help you lose weight, gain more energy, get stronger, happier, and healthier. Want more info, or ready to get started? Click here: https://bit.ly/35zhRFI Or email me at Matt@bentonbetter.com

Our guest for today's episode features Geisa Corbitt, a Bent On Better all-star member, a mother, a wife, a runner, and holds a long list of multiple jobs on her resume ranging from writer and editor, to graphic designer, and now a business owner. Knowing the importance of staying fit throughout her life, Geisa is aware that there's more to fitness than just by lifting weights. In this episode, Matt and Geisa talk about the many aspects of fitness such as sleep, nutrition, meditation, strength training, and how the little things we do to improve ourselves everyday can help us win big in life. The Better Fitness Proof Podcast [powered by Bent On Better], is the podcast where we talk with real people, who are living real lives, dealing with real life challenges, overcoming real life injuries, and making fitness work for them. #bentonbetter #fitnessmotivation #fitnessjourney #gymlife #sleep #meditation #nutrition Bent On Better is a small group personal training gym in West Chester, PA where we help you lose weight, gain more energy, get stronger, happier, and healthier.

In this episode, Matt chats with Eileen Kahl, a Bent On Better all-star member, a mom, a loving wife, a school teacher, and ex-marathon runner. She shares her love for running and how this sport keeps her sanity, but had to give that up due to her knee and shoulder injuries. And when depression hit her, Eileen took that next step at finding a community that keeps the positive vibes going. The Better Fitness Proof Podcast [powered by Bent On Better], is the podcast where we talk with real people, who are living real lives, dealing with real life challenges, overcoming real life injuries, and making fitness work for them. Head over to your favorite place to listen to podcasts and subscribe to The Better Fitness Proof Podcast (or click the link in our bio to watch on YouTube!) More show notes to come!

Our guest is one of our all-star members, Dave Kahl wherein he narrates his passion for volleyball and doing marathons and takes us back to a time when he relied on Advil to deal with his aching knees. Joining Bent On Better, he finally finds his happy place and in turn encourages us to focus on what we can control in life. The Better Fitness Proof Podcast [powered by Bent On Better], is the podcast where we talk with real people, who are living real lives, dealing with real life challenges, overcoming real life injuries, and making fitness work for them. Head over to your favorite place to listen to podcasts and subscribe to The Better Fitness Proof Podcast (or click the link in our bio to watch on YouTube!) More show notes to come!

We are joined by our very own Molly Jansco, a trainer and an athletic program coach at Bent On Better. In this episode, she opens up about her struggles with confidence and trying to fit in during her teenage years then finally discovering what she is most passionate about. The Better Fitness Proof Podcast [powered by Bent On Better], is the podcast where we talk with real people, who are living real lives, dealing with real life challenges, overcoming real life injuries, and making fitness work for them. Head over to your favorite place to listen to podcasts and subscribe to The Better Fitness Proof Podcast (or click the link in our bio to watch on YouTube!) More show notes to come!

Living up to this podcast's title, our guest Ed Eshleman proved that it is never too late to make that decision to become stronger and fitter. Despite the fear of starting over again at a later age, find out how Ed took his power back and how he built his confidence. The Better Fitness Proof Podcast [powered by Bent On Better], is the podcast where we talk with real people, who are living real lives, dealing with real life challenges, overcoming real life injuries, and making fitness work for them. Head over to your favorite place to listen to podcasts and subscribe to The Better Fitness Proof Podcast (or click the link in our bio to watch on YouTube!) More show notes to come!

Matt chats with Nikky, a single mother, an animal flow instructor, and a former physical therapist assistant! Get ready to learn some physiotherapy terminologies as Nikky talks about her experience with working in physical therapy and how she applied this on her daily life. Find out why, despite having a wide experience in fitness, she still chose to join Bent On Better. The Better Fitness Proof Podcast [powered by Bent On Better], is the podcast where we talk with real people, who are living real lives, dealing with real life challenges, overcoming real life injuries, and making fitness work for them. Head over to your favorite place to listen to podcasts and subscribe to The Better Fitness Proof Podcast (or click the link in our bio to watch on YouTube!) More show notes to come!

The Better Fitness Proof Podcast [powered by Bent On Better], is the podcast where we talk with real people, who are living real lives, dealing with real life challenges, overcoming real life injuries, and making fitness work for them. On our pilot episode, Matt is joined with Jessie, a full-time working mom, an alopecia awareness advocate, but at the same time crushing squats and deadlifts. Find out how our 100 Better Club member started with nothing but body pains into someone who has found joy in doing strength training and how Bent On Better's virtual workout class has helped her fitness journey! Bent On Better is a small group personal training gym in West Chester, PA where we help you lose weight, gain more energy, get stronger, happier, and healthier. Want more info, or ready to get started? Click here: https://bit.ly/35zhRFI Or email me at Matt@bentonbetter.com