Mindset

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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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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Consistency Beats Intensity Every Time — What The Research Says

Mat Gover BS, CSCS

Published on: 30/05/2026

Train less heroically. Show up more. Here's what the research says about consistency.

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How to Reframe “I’m Too Old for This” — Permanently

Mat Gover BS, CSCS

Published on: 08/05/2026

Your beliefs about aging are measurably changing your biology. Here’s the science behind age mindset — and how to permanently reframe the story that’s holding you back.

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