Matt Fruci

A Personal Best… and why strength training matters more than we think

Well done, Helen Hitting a personal best on her bench press the other week. Simply because she kept showing up. And here’s the thing I want to highlight…   yes, it’s great for confidence, yes it feels good, yes it’s motivating —   but strength training isn’t just about lifting heavier weights. It’s about: • Bone density …

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About my knee surgery 

So last week I had knee surgery. This came from playing football November 17th. All happened in a split second.  Pain… The reality of not ever having the same knee.. Long road ahead  If you’ve been following my journey, you’ll know I’ve been big on just having “no regrets”. Control what I can.  So going …

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Weekend reminder 

Just a quick reminder as we head into the weekend. You don’t need to be perfect. Weekends often feel like they “undo” the week. Routines change. Meals out happen. Social stuff comes up — even in January (which can go believe is nearly over?) But here’s the important bit: – It’s not the weekend meals …

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I had a question come in recently (on many occasions) about apple cider vinegar and green tea and whether they help with weight loss.

And the answer is: – maybe, yes. Vinegar can help some people feel fuller. Studies show that having some vinegar can reduce blood sugar spikes. Having vinegar on a salad before a meal can help you eat less.  Green tea (and coffee) can reduce hunger mainly because of the caffeine. If having a tea or …

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What happens when you show up…

I wanted to share a few messages that have come through recently, because they pretty much sum up what actually works. Things like: • “Back to my pre-Christmas weight.” • “Clothes fitting better… maybe too loose now.” • “Bested my benchmarks.” • “Deadlift PB.” • “Feeling fitter, more energy, easier getting in and out of …

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Knowing vs actually doing

It’s grey.It’s cold.It’s wet. Most people I speak to have vitamin D at home. But not everyone actually takes it. We know this time of year we don’t get enough from sunlight (The UV rays are not strong enough) And even if UV rays were high enough, we’re wrapped up when we are outside.We know …

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