Matt Ward PT

08/03/2015

https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=6bp5E5E6axk

The Lean Machines telling it how it is!

You will hundreds and hundreds of myths and tons of bad advice when it comes to health and fitness, from gaining muscle to losing fat to what to eat. So it's...

23/02/2015

Help me help you....

PM me your questions & all this week I'll get back to you as soon as I can.

20/02/2015

Todays workout for one of my more advanced clients. Not sure 'enjoy' was the right word but he beasted it 💪

06/02/2015

Looking to improve your body composition?

For those of you who haven't heard of Phil Learney before, he is a legend in the industry (sorry, bit of an understatement).

Here's his take on sensible change to build a better body, as well as clearing up some of those dreaded weight loss myths....

Lifestyle February 6, 2015 Build a beautiful body with Phil Learney’s top tips Get one step closer to a body like Miranda Kerr’s with Phil Learney’s expert advice Carbs, water retention, hormones, bloating… there are several factors that can affect how confident we’re feeling in our bodies. And with…

04/02/2015

Ever felt a little self-conscious in the gym...?

Remember, we're all working towards the same goal 💪

29/01/2015

Looking to tie yourself into your new years fitness for another few months...? (yes, that just happened....)

Why not enter the 10k I'm organising on the 15th March?

Details can be found here http://www.sherbornesports.co.uk/10k & we're taking entries as of today.

28/01/2015

My final tip for New year fitness, remember your warm up and cool down. Every time.

Yes, we all have those mornings when we've pressed the snooze button a few too many times or those days when the dreaded traffic gods seem dead against you.

But I don't want you to think about this workout, I want you to think about the next 10 workouts. After all, consistency is the key.

Warming up and cooling down properly can greatly decrease your risk of getting injured. Using them to address any tightness or imbalances will also keep you moving efficiently, fighting off that ni**le in your lower back or ITB.

Warm Up:
5-10mins easy to moderate Cardio
Any mobility work/core engagement (prescribed by professional)
Dynamic stretches

Cool Down:
5-10mins moderate to easy Cardio
Static Stretches
BOSH, done!

23/01/2015

Here's my no. 4 Tip for your new years fitness (I'm assuming you've still got the bug...?) & its all about nutrition.

Looking to bulk up? Lose those few extra pounds? how about just lead a healthier lifestyle? Well', nutrition will need to be an essential part of the process.

Paleo, IIFYM, intermittent fasting can all work in the right environment, however to the fitness newbie this can all seem confusing and stressful enough to push you straight down the naughty isle on your next supermarket sweep.

So here's my 3 initial steps to improve your nutrition:

1. Meat and 2 Veg..... well 2 or more in fact.
A good source of Protein (including fish) to aid recovery, plus low GI sources of vitamins and minerals every day. Enough said.

2. Calories do matter... If you want to lose weight you need to burn more calories than you eat (I know right, BOMB SHELL...) and vice versa for the bulkers out there.
My fitness pal is a great app to track your calories & progress, but don't go crazy, especially if your losing. Set 2lbs a week as a guide.

3. Everything in moderation.
Carbs and fat aren't going to kill you. In fact good sources of fat are essential to your health. But you need to remember that fats contain more calories than the other macros. As for processed carbs, these won't contain the essential vitamins and minerals you'll gain from eating vegetables. Please refer back to point 1 and point 2.

07/01/2015

No. 2 tip for your January Fitness... Have a Plan!

Ok, so this isn't necessarily that ground breaking... but you will be surprised how many people dive into a new fitness regime without any plan or direction.

Think about your goals, write them down and start planning how you are going to work towards them.

Whether this is periodising your year, planning your 4 day split or just setting aside times you will exercise around your weekly work shifts. Writing it down or in your diary can be very effective. You'll also be better equipped to track any progress you make.

So, how do you know you're going in the right direction?

Start by grabbing some advice from a trusted trainer at your gym. Mention your goals and that you feel you need a push in the right direction.

Alternatively, PM me with any questions & I'll get back to you as soon as I can.

03/01/2015

Looking to get back into shape/fitness this January? I'll be posting my top 5 pieces of advice aimed at helping you smooth the transition.

This is my NO.1 post because its by far the most important!

CONSISTENCY. Consistency IS THE KEY. What ever route you take to hitting your goals, and lets face it there is usually hundreds to choose from, consistency is always the key.

Get up, get yourself there & do your training, every time. Don't let yourself get phased by the inevitable little blips or drops in motivation. You'll have bad workouts, your gains will fluctuate and work will get in the way. But trust me you WILL get there.... if you keep at it!

07/08/2014

We've all been there, swinging from one fad promising the best type of training or the perfect diet to achieve your goals to the next.

But we should never underestimate the power of consistency. You could have the greatest bulking or fat loss programme in the world, until you accidentally forget your gym kit.....

For like a month!