Making Sleep a Priority

For the 10th episode of the MF Training Podcast, Matt catches up with his good friend and ex-college teammate, Johnny Martinez. Matt and Johnny discuss his time overseas after college, playing professionally in Australia, and talk about how he transitioned into becoming a sports performance trainer. The two discuss the importance of recovery and how having the correct diet is so important. Matt and Johnny wonder what the landscape of fitness is going to look like post-pandemic, and how they dearly miss sports. The two wrap the show up by talking about what Johnny promotes as far as warming up properly before any physical activity.

In this episode of the MF Training Podcast, Matt checks in to see what everybody's pulse is like a month into the quarantine due to COVID19. He discusses some of the positives that have come to light amidst the negativity, and how the quarantine has allowed him to develop a consistent routine. Matt speaks on the importance of consistent exercise while not over-training in order to keep your immune system firing on all cylinders. The quarantine has given Matt the opportunity to focus on things he otherwise would not be able to, and he's thankful for that. 

In this episode of the MF Training Podcast, Matt checks in and discusses some of the ways he is dealing with the current situation we’re in. He talks about the importance of building a routine and how getting outside and make a huge difference. Matt also stresses the importance of meditation to deal with this stressful time, as well as making sure we maintain a healthy diet to boost the immune system.

Will is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association. He holds an MS in Exercise Science and has had several years of professional experience in the strength and conditioning industry. Currently, he’s the head strength and conditioning coach at Spring-Ford HS in Royersford, Pennsylvania. Will is the first guest to appear on the MF Training Podcast, and I'm super happy to have him. 

In this episode of the MF Training Podcast, Matt dives into the subject of heart rate variability. He explains what exactly it is and why it’s an important piece of data to track for your fitness goals. Matt also talks about some of the things you can do to increase your HRV and how it has a direct impact on your recovery and overall performance.

In this episode of the MF Training Podcast, Matt discusses the proper way to warm up prior to exercising. He talks about some of the techniques he likes to utilize, and why he really values the concept of a dynamic warm-up. He believes that a proper warm-up routine is often overlooked, and why you should be making it a priority before any workout routine.

In this episode, Matt discusses why sleep shouldn’t be regarded as a luxury, and how his experiences with the Whoop strap has led him to some interesting findings regarding his own sleep. He shares some tips into what supplements may help, as well as things you should avoid prior to calling it a night.

In this episode, Matt discusses why he values the art of meditation, and how after he’s incorporated it into his daily routine, it’s greatly impacted his life. He talks about how it impacts his stress levels, and why you shouldn’t view it as a chore. With the help from Sam Harris’s Waking Up app, Matt has successfully meditated every single day of 2020. Make meditation a priority, and reap the benefits.

In this episode of the MF Training Podcast, Matt talks about the self-quantification wearable he’s been using for over a year now, the Whoop strap. It was invented back in 2011 by Harvard graduate Will Ahmed, and is worn by many athletes and fitness professionals across the globe. Matt discusses the importance it’s had on not only his training, but also how it’s made him value things such as sleep and recovery. Matt also takes a deep dive into some of the data that it yields, and how it plays a huge part in his daily routine.

This is the first episode of the MF Training podcast hosted by Matt Fritz, a certified personal trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. Matt has a strong passion for fitness and overall health and wellness, and is always eager to not only educate, but also learn more about the subject. This podcast will dive into what Matt feels are important topics within the industry and will include guests who are professionals that will come on to give their thoughts and insights into these important topics. Matt’s passion and desire coupled with his curiosity will provide a unique perspective into the fitness industry.