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So, we’ve made it through Week 2. If Week 1 was all about finding my feet and setting the intention, Week 2 was the reality check. It was the "life gets in the way" week where the calendar starts filling up, the inbox starts overflowing, and the temptation...

Hey there, I’m Matt. If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you’ve either started your journey with a weight loss injection, what everyone is calling the "fat jab", or you’re seriously considering it. Whether it’s Mounjaro, Wegovy, or Ozempic, these...

Starting again is often harder than starting for the first time. When you’ve been at the top of your game, or at least at a level where you felt capable and strong, finding yourself back at square one is a bit of a pill to swallow. But here we are. I’m Matt McArdle,...

Starting again is often harder than starting for the first time. When you’ve been at the top of your game, or at least at a level where you felt capable and strong, finding yourself back at square one is a bit of a pill to swallow. But here we are. I’m Matt McArdle,...

I'm Matt, and if you'd told me five years ago that I'd be coaching clients from my laptop while they trained in their living rooms across the world, I'd have laughed. Personal training meant being there in person, right? Counting reps, adjusting form,...

I'm Matthew, and I'll let you in on a little secret: you don't need to step foot in a gym to lose fat. Seriously. I've worked with so many clients over the years who came to me feeling completely overwhelmed by the idea of walking into a gym. The...

Why I'm Writing This Post I'm Matthew, the owner of Muscles Matter, and I've been getting a LOT of questions lately about Mounjaro. Specifically, people want to know how to keep their hard-earned muscle while the weight drops off. And just so you know...

Right, let's talk about something nobody warns you about when you first step into a gym. The noises. I'm Matt, and after years of playing rugby and now working as a coach and sports massage therapist, I've heard it all. Every wheeze, every groan, every...

I'm Matt, and I need to have a difficult conversation with you today. Mostly because I live with six dogs, and I’ve accidentally turned my house into a mobility lab. They’re basically my mobility experts now. Unpaid. Overqualified. Mildly smug. You see, I've...

Right, I need to have an honest conversation with you. And it might sting a bit. I'm Matt, and I've been a personal trainer and sports massage therapist for years. I've worked with athletes, beginners, and everyone in between. I've also spent over a...

I'm Matt, and after years of playing rugby and now working as a strength and conditioning coach, I've spent more time in gyms than I care to admit. And in that time, I've developed what I can only describe as a highly specialised skill: the ability to...

Look, I get it. The gym isn't for everyone. I'm Matt, and I've spent years in sweaty rugby changing rooms, crowded weight rooms, and gyms where the music's too loud and someone's always hogging the squat rack. So when people tell me they hate the...

Right, let's get something straight from the start. I'm Matt, and I've spent years in gyms. Rugby training, weight rooms, the whole lot. And you know what? I completely understand why some people absolutely hate them. The weird grunting. The intimidating...

I'm Matt, and I've been helping people lose weight and build strength for years now. And if there's one thing I've learned, it's that most people aren't failing because they're lazy or don't want it badly enough. They're failing...

So you're thinking about hiring an online personal trainer. Maybe the gym intimidates you. Maybe your schedule is absolutely mental. Or maybe you just prefer working out in your pants without anyone judging you. All valid reasons, mate. I'm Matt, and I've...

Let me ask you something. When was the last time you actually looked forward to a workout? I'm Matt, and I run Muscles Matter. I'm also an ex-rugby player who spent years doing training sessions I absolutely dreaded. Endless laps. Mind-numbing treadmill...

I'm Matt, and I've got a confession to make. For years, I thought sports massage was something only elite athletes needed. You know, the Mo Farahs and the Jonny Wilkinsons of the world. Not regular folks like me who just wanted to train hard and feel good. I...

So you've been putting in the work. The training's going well, your nutrition is dialled in, and you're finally seeing some progress. Then it hits you, you've got a holiday coming up. Or a work trip. Or a long weekend away visiting family. And suddenly...