How to Know if Cardio is Working

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. #bentonbetter #fitnessjourney #fitnesstips #fitness #fitnessmotivation #fitnessgoals #training #strengthtraining #athlete #sports #marathon 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 [email protected] 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 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