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Pick It Up Podcast

by Matthew Forster

Health and fitness and everything in between!

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Episodes

  1. Episode 123 - It's gonna be MAY!

    Pinch Grip Mile - May 2nd at DCC track! Carrying alllll the miles and making friends. Gear Up for Monday's!

  2. Episode 122 - April Team League

    The podcast episode covers the success of the bingo event, the introduction and details of the April Team Challenge, the scoring and final workout, preparation and team formation, recruitment, scheduling, and upcoming challenges and events. Takeaways Successful participation in bingo event...

  3. Episode 121 - Find your WHY

    Keywords goal setting, fitness, motivation, health, New Year resolutions, personal growth, self-improvement, why, consistency, courage Summary In this episode of the Pick It Up Podcast, hosts Matt and Hannah discuss the importance of setting meaningful goals and understanding the deeper reasons...

  4. Episode 120 - Norwegian 4x4

    In this episode, I break down the Norwegian 4x4 — what it is, why it’s so effective, and how we’re bringing it to life inside our gym. I explain the science behind this powerful conditioning protocol and how we’re using it as a once-a-week challenge to help our members at PIU build aerobic...

  5. Episode 119 - Identity First

    What does it really mean to live identity first instead of letting roles, labels, or expectations define you? In this episode, we explore how identity shapes the choices we make, the habits we keep, and the stories we tell ourselves. We talk about separating who you are from what you do, why...

  6. Episode 118 - Fight Club

    First Strength Cycle of the year! 12 Weeks of the BIG 3! Back Squat Strict Press Deadlift

  7. Episode 117 - Happy New Year!

    2025 was A LOT of work. We cannot thank everyone enough for all of your help during the build out and the actual move. We're ready to get back to business and start having some more fun again. We need your help!

  8. Episode 116 - New Years Throwdown and 24/7 Access

    We discuss the workouts for the upcoming competition. We touch on 24/7 Access and a new tool you guys can use when you find yourself in the gym by yourself!

  9. Episode 115 - June Programming

    Who won the Committed Club?!

  10. March Programming

    Never too late!

  11. Episode 111 - A war is coming!

    5am 6am 9am 4:30/5:30PM Which class will take home the crown?

  12. Episode 110 - Little Caesars

    New Years Resolutions, Pick It Up Fitness Olympics, Goals and more!

  13. Episode 109 - 2024 Wrap Up + January Programming

    2024 - The best year yet at PIU. January Focuses!

  14. Episode 108 - PIU by the numbers + December Programming

    How many workouts have been logged at PIU this year? Answer : ALMOST more than ever before What are we doing in December? Answer: Listen up!

  15. Episode 107 - ROWvember Programming

    What's ROWvember? Where are we in programming?! What book did Matt actually read? 😂 Who topped the charts in October for check ins?! Let's Go!

  16. Episode 106 - ROWvember 2024

    ROWvember is back! Will your goal be 50,000 meters or are you going a little higher this year? Will we see some random made up classes on our calendar?! Listen to find out!

  17. Episode 105 - What's 80 going to feel like?

    We are making lists and checking them twice!

  18. Episode 104 - Halloween Competition 2024

    Hannah's BACK! A quick one to cover the workouts for the Halloween Competition on October 26th!

  19. Episode 103 - October Programming

    How many people will reach 200+ Classes in 2024?! Matt reviews September and tells us what we will be doing in October!

  20. Episode 102 - September Programming

    Recapping how much I hated "The World's Toughest Mile," August workouts and let's see what we have in store for September!

  21. Episode 101 - What's Doing in June?

    Some fun benchmarks coming up. Some Friday morning sweat-fests. Reserve your darn classes now!

  22. Episode 100! - May Programming

    May's a busy month! We hope you are ready for it. We have all of our carry's as well as Memorial Day Murph. Naturally, there will be a few other things along the way. Listen up to learn! I'll see you at the gym!

  23. Episode 99 - The Carrie’s are a-coming!

    May is a week away! That means it’s year 3 of our Carry Challenge. Our goal is 400 miles as a gym! Why do we do this? Listen up as we cover just a few of the many, many benefits!

  24. Episode 98 - April Programming!

    Let's talk about the upcoming programming! Name of the game is volume as we head towards Filthy 50 and Murph!

  25. Episode 97 - Spring Comp 2024

    Workout briefs for this upcoming competition on April 6th!

  26. Episode 96 - 2024/January Programming Outlook.

    Solo one with Matt letting us know what’s coming up in 2024!

  27. Reindeer Games 2023

    Workout brief.🎄

  28. Episode 74 - 7 Habits of highly effective gym goers

    It’s been too long! Sorry about that! Matt & Hannah discuss 7 Habits they believe are keys to your success in the gym. Which one(s) do you have down? Which one could you go after this week to be more successful?

  29. Episode 94 - Be Boring

    Hannah and Matt discuss the best ways to get through the holiday season!

  30. Episode 93 - Rowvember is coming!

    Let’s go! Our 3rd Annual Rowvember is right around the corner. Commit and put your name on a chart at the gym the next time you are in!

  31. Episode 92 - Barbells & Broomsticks 2023

    Hannah and Matt go over the workouts for this years Barbells and Broomsticks Competition. The competition will be Friday October 27th! Let us know if you would like a partner!

  32. Episode 91 - Which habits add up to being more fit?

    Take a listen and let us know what you would add to the list!

  33. Episode 90 - The Whole Life Challenge!

    Hannah and Matt give us a quick breakdown of the upcoming whole life challenge! It begins September 30th and costs $59. Get signed up ASAP! Tell your classmates - the more of us signed up, the more successful we will all be!

  34. Episode 89 - Rest is best

    Should you push through?

  35. Episode 88 - Slippery Stairs

    Hannah and Matt talking about cutting themselves some slack.

  36. Episode 87 - Team Summer Event 3 Breakdown

    M&H talk about the rower, sled, wall walks! And a documentary that we maybe recommend. Jury is still out.

  37. Episode 86 - Team Summer Event 2!

    Hannah and Matt break down event two! Need a team! Let us know!

  38. Episode 84 - What the heck should we call this competition?

    Hannah and Matt with a brief breakdown of the upcoming 4 person competition!

  39. Episode 83 - Benefits of Olympic Lifting & Class Check In Update!

    Matt & Hannah discuss the benefits of Olympic lifting. We also announce all of those that have surpassed 50 classes so far! Are you on that list?!

  40. Episode 82 - Strength then conditioning?

    Why do we change the order sometimes?

  41. Episode 81 - Should you do more?

    Hannah and Matt discuss the need to want to do more after the workout. Which things should be in line before worrying about the extra stuff?

  42. Episode 80- Preserve the Stimulus of the workout

    Matt & Hannah talk about the purpose of scaling.

  43. Episode 79- 7 ways to REST!

    Hannah and Matt discuss 7 different types of rest. And what not to buy Hannah for her Birthday!

  44. Episode 78 - We’re back!

    Some quick announcements and a brief chat about effort!

  45. October Programming

    It’s been far too long! Take a listen so you know what to expect in October!

  46. Episode 75 - Looking ahead to July!

    It’s a Quick one! Matt gives us a quick breakdown of what to expect during the month of July!

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Health and fitness and everything in between!

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Matthew Forster

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