Mat Gover BS, CSCS

What Actually Happens to Your Strength When You Take Time Off

Mat Gover BS, CSCS

Published on: 05/10/2026

A week off won't cost you your strength. Here's what the research says about time off, where the line is, and why you can still feel out of shape.

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Why Getting Outside Is Part of the Program, Not a Break From It

Mat Gover BS, CSCS

Published on: 28/09/2026

Research suggests that about 120 minutes outdoors per week is the threshold for better health. Here's why time in nature is part of your training plan.

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The Real Reason Group Training Works (And It's Not the Workout)

Mat Gover BS, CSCS

Published on: 21/09/2026

A 2017 study found that solo exercisers who trained twice as long still lost to group exercisers on almost every measure. Here's what's going on.

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Why Willpower Isn't the Problem: The Habit Systems That Actually Stick

Mat Gover BS, CSCS

Published on: 14/09/2026

Motivation runs out. Here's the research on why habits — not willpower — keep Utah Valley adults 40+ consistent, and the three-tier accountability system that gets you there.

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