Do You Need To Measure or Weigh Yourself?

Matthew Fogle NASM CPT FNS BCS In fitness, there are all sorts of ways to measure your progress (BMI / bodyfat % / weight / tape measurements / etc.). Yet, trust my advice on this one – if you are not going to be competing in bodybuilding anytime soon –...

What If You Only Have 30 Minutes to Workout?

Matthew Fogle NASM CPT FNS BCS If you only have 30 minutes to complete a “1 Workout 4 Life” daily exercise routine, no problem. While it’s not most optimal, I understand…I’ve been there myself. It’s much better that you fill a 30-minute spot in your day with exercise, as opposed...

30+ Benefits of Exercise

Matthew Fogle NASM CPT FNS BCS Why exercise at all? Can you name three reasons? It's sometimes hard to remember why exercise is important for the body. So here is a list of over 30 reasons why you should start or continue exercising… _______ Benefits of exercise: Increases muscle mass...

Warming Up & Cooling Down

Matthew Fogle NASM CPT FNS BCS Warming up - particularly with some light cardio - is essential to a healthy workout like you experience in "1 Workout 4 Life." And, while cooling down is not as essential, it certainly is beneficial. Let’s look at some reasons why…   Benefits of...

Prayer for Calming Stress Relief

Matthew Fogle NASM CPT FNS BCS So yeah... you clicked on this article. The title specifically says “Prayer for calming stress relief” so don’t be offended when I talk about prayer, mmkay?  Mmkay. 🙂 “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let...

Stretching and Foam Rolling

Matthew Fogle NASM CPT FNS BCS Many workout routines and personal trainers will recommend stretching and/or foam rolling - both before and after workouts - as implementations for better health. "1 Workout 4 Life" does as well. The issue you might run into, however, is that once you implement these...

Do You Need Cardio Outside the Workout?

Matthew Fogle NASM CPT FNS BCS Cardio is always a funny subject to talk about, because everyone has something different in mind when you say the word “cardio.” Are we talking about running, light elliptical work, high intensity interval training, or marathons?? I try to avoid the science talk in...

Can You Do 1W4L at Home?

Matthew Fogle NASM CPT FNS BCS Can you do 1W4L exercises at home? It’s a great question. Perhaps someday there will be a “1 Workout 4 Life” Home Edition, but for now it hasn’t formulated. I get it, though. After going through the Covid-19 crisis, this idea is probably closer...