Your Online Personal Trainer | Matthew Hillis | Your Workout Partner

I heard a phrase the other day “A person starts by having habits then the Habits have the person.”  This is so true and we all have habits both good and not so good.  The trick is to become of the Habits that we want to change and find ways to make changes or even [...]

We ran a 5K race this weekend and my wife Jenda told the story much better than I could.  Enjoy! –Matthew   ***********************************   Several weeks ago, my family decided we would run a 5K together.  We invited some family friends to run with us, and they excitedly accepted the invitation.  As time drew nearer, [...]

There is an epidemic in this country that I am sure you are aware off and that is the trend of obesity with our kids.  Yes the adult population has also grown in girth but the scary statistic is what is happening to our kids.  Think back to when you were a kid.  I am [...]

  Insanity:Asylum is the latest workout to come out from Beachbody and is the add on to the popular Insanity.  Asylum is only a 30 day workout series and is focused on Sports Performance.  I can honestly say that this is one of the best programs to use if you are training for most any [...]

Everyday is new and packed with new moves that really put the burn in my muscles.  Strength has been said to be one of, if not the Hardest workout of Asylum.  While I am typing this my arms and back are still shaking from the beat down I just placed on them.  I have my [...]

I have been drinking Shakeology® since June 2009 and I have to say I really love it. I have been getting the chocolate flavor each month and it I am hooked on this Shakeology. I am sure that many of you have never heard of Shakeology or those who have heard of it or you [...]

I love reading success stories of other people finding motivation and inspiration to take control of their lives and making it better.  I was privileged to watch as Lou started his journey with fitness and has recently completed a round of P90X.  If you are not happy with your body or the way your life [...]

When was the last time you read the ingredients of the food you have in your kitchen? When I began learning about nutrition, I focused on the Nutrition Facts and namely, the calories. While Nutrition Facts and calories are important, the ingredients used to produce the food is even more important. When reading a food [...]

I can’t and I quit are not in the vocabulary of a friend of mine who just completed his 1st round of P90X. Ryker started his fitness journey at 275lbs. Most people would have never tried and those that try usually quit because…

No I am not talking about my mental state but who doesn’t hear voices in their head.  I am talking about the exciting new workout I just got from Beachbody call Insanity.  This is a 60 day butt kicking set of cardio & resistances workouts that will take my fitness to a whole new level. [...]