Get Off the Couch http://www.getoffthecouchnow.net Health and fitness through cycling Tue, 19 Dec 2017 22:29:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.3.2 A health and fitness blog-style podcast centering in cycling for weight loss and better health. Matthew Hinman clean Matthew Hinman mrhinman@gmail.com mrhinman@gmail.com (Matthew Hinman) 2015 Matthew Hinman Health and fitness through cycling. Get Off the Couch http://www.getoffthecouchnow.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/GOTC_1400.png http://www.getoffthecouchnow.net TV-G Midland, TX Weekly Episode 009 – When You Feel Ill http://www.getoffthecouchnow.net/episode-009-when-you-feel-ill/ Thu, 16 Apr 2015 14:44:46 +0000 http://www.getoffthecouchnow.net/?p=67 http://www.getoffthecouchnow.net/episode-009-when-you-feel-ill/#respond http://www.getoffthecouchnow.net/episode-009-when-you-feel-ill/feed/ 0 <p>Episode 009 – When You Feel Ill Sometimes we get a little under the weather and it can be hard to maintain our routine.  This episode I talk about  traveling, getting sick, and a little confession.  </p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.getoffthecouchnow.net/episode-009-when-you-feel-ill/">Episode 009 – When You Feel Ill</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.getoffthecouchnow.net">Get Off the Couch</a>.</p> Episode 009 – When You Feel Ill

Sometimes we get a little under the weather and it can be hard to maintain our routine.  This episode I talk about  traveling, getting sick, and a little confession.

 

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]]> Episode 009 – When You Feel Ill Sometimes we get a little under the weather and it can be hard to maintain our routine.  This episode I talk about  traveling, getting sick, and a little confession.   Sometimes we get a little under the weather and it can be hard to maintain our routine.  This episode I talk about  traveling, getting sick, and a little confession.
 
]]> Matthew Hinman clean 8:18 Episode 008 – Whew! http://www.getoffthecouchnow.net/episode-008-whew/ Wed, 25 Mar 2015 15:34:48 +0000 http://www.getoffthecouchnow.net/?p=63 http://www.getoffthecouchnow.net/episode-008-whew/#respond http://www.getoffthecouchnow.net/episode-008-whew/feed/ 0 <p>Episode 008 – Whew! I’m finally back down to 231.  Let’s talk this week about eating habits related to time of day, and what times of day are best for exercise. Also my Website of the Week: National Bike Challenge Gear of the Week: Outdoor Products Iceberg Hydration Pack</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.getoffthecouchnow.net/episode-008-whew/">Episode 008 – Whew!</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.getoffthecouchnow.net">Get Off the Couch</a>.</p> Whew!Episode 008 – Whew! I’m finally back down to 231.  Let’s talk this week about eating habits related to time of day, and what times of day are best for exercise.

Also my Website of the Week: National Bike Challenge

Gear of the Week: Outdoor Products Iceberg Hydration Pack

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]]> Episode 008 – Whew! I’m finally back down to 231.  Let’s talk this week about eating habits related to time of day, and what times of day are best for exercise. Also my Website of the Week: National Bike Challenge Gear of the Week: Outdoor Products Ice... Also my Website of the Week: National Bike Challenge
Gear of the Week: Outdoor Products Iceberg Hydration Pack
]]> Matthew Hinman clean 13:08 Episode 007 – Pedaling backward http://www.getoffthecouchnow.net/episode-007-pedaling-backward/ Sun, 15 Mar 2015 13:25:28 +0000 http://www.getoffthecouchnow.net/?p=59 http://www.getoffthecouchnow.net/episode-007-pedaling-backward/#respond http://www.getoffthecouchnow.net/episode-007-pedaling-backward/feed/ 0 <p>Having a little weight setback? Not to worry, it may not be a bad thing – yet.  Join me on this week when I talk about gaining a couple of pounds, a special interview with Steve Mitchell from the Permian Basin Bicycle Association, and a little food talk about beet root. Website of the Week:  … <a href="http://www.getoffthecouchnow.net/episode-007-pedaling-backward/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Episode 007 – Pedaling backward</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.getoffthecouchnow.net/episode-007-pedaling-backward/">Episode 007 – Pedaling backward</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.getoffthecouchnow.net">Get Off the Couch</a>.</p> Pedaling backwardHaving a little weight setback? Not to worry, it may not be a bad thing – yet.  Join me on this week when I talk about gaining a couple of pounds, a special interview with Steve Mitchell from the Permian Basin Bicycle Association, and a little food talk about beet root.

Website of the Week:  Bicycling.com

App of the Week: Daily Carb

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]]> Having a little weight setback? Not to worry, it may not be a bad thing – yet.  Join me on this week when I talk about gaining a couple of pounds, a special interview with Steve Mitchell from the Permian Basin Bicycle Association, Permian Basin Bicycle Association, and a little food talk about beet root.
Website of the Week:  Bicycling.com
App of the Week: Daily Carb
]]> Matthew Hinman clean 34:40 Episode 006 – No Change Is Not Necessarily a Bad Thing http://www.getoffthecouchnow.net/episode-006-no-change-is-not-necessarily-a-bad-thing/ Tue, 03 Mar 2015 01:16:14 +0000 http://www.getoffthecouchnow.net/?p=54 http://www.getoffthecouchnow.net/episode-006-no-change-is-not-necessarily-a-bad-thing/#respond http://www.getoffthecouchnow.net/episode-006-no-change-is-not-necessarily-a-bad-thing/feed/ 0 <p>This week I suffered a plateau – or did I? I discuss how when the needle doesn’t move, it does not mean failure.  It could mean progress! Also, a brief discussion on energy bars/gels and that calorie-to-burn ratio you need watch for when consuming them. App of the Week: Strava Website of the Week: EasyCycling.com … <a href="http://www.getoffthecouchnow.net/episode-006-no-change-is-not-necessarily-a-bad-thing/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Episode 006 – No Change Is Not Necessarily a Bad Thing</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.getoffthecouchnow.net/episode-006-no-change-is-not-necessarily-a-bad-thing/">Episode 006 – No Change Is Not Necessarily a Bad Thing</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.getoffthecouchnow.net">Get Off the Couch</a>.</p> No Change Is Not Necessarily a Bad ThingThis week I suffered a plateau – or did I? I discuss how when the needle doesn’t move, it does not mean failure.  It could mean progress!

Also, a brief discussion on energy bars/gels and that calorie-to-burn ratio you need watch for when consuming them.

App of the Week: Strava

Website of the Week: EasyCycling.com (Rebecca Ramsay)

Gear of the Week: Cygolite Hotshot

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]]> This week I suffered a plateau – or did I? I discuss how when the needle doesn’t move, it does not mean failure.  It could mean progress! Also, a brief discussion on energy bars/gels and that calorie-to-burn ratio you need watch for when consuming them... Also, a brief discussion on energy bars/gels and that calorie-to-burn ratio you need watch for when consuming them.
App of the Week: Strava
Website of the Week: EasyCycling.com (Rebecca Ramsay)
Gear of the Week: Cygolite Hotshot
]]> Matthew Hinman clean 10:32 Episode 005 – Two hundred thirty one point two http://www.getoffthecouchnow.net/episode-005-two-hundred-thirty-one-point-two/ Sun, 22 Feb 2015 01:16:07 +0000 http://www.getoffthecouchnow.net/?p=50 http://www.getoffthecouchnow.net/episode-005-two-hundred-thirty-one-point-two/#respond http://www.getoffthecouchnow.net/episode-005-two-hundred-thirty-one-point-two/feed/ 0 <p>This week I cover rules of the road for cyclists, a little on my first MTB outing, and a couple of great websites. People For Bikes League of American Bicyclists App of the Week: Endomondo</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.getoffthecouchnow.net/episode-005-two-hundred-thirty-one-point-two/">Episode 005 – Two hundred thirty one point two</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.getoffthecouchnow.net">Get Off the Couch</a>.</p> Screen Shot 2015-02-21 at 7.12.09 PMThis week I cover rules of the road for cyclists, a little on my first MTB outing, and a couple of great websites.

People For Bikes

League of American Bicyclists

App of the Week: Endomondo

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]]> This week I cover rules of the road for cyclists, a little on my first MTB outing, and a couple of great websites. People For Bikes League of American Bicyclists App of the Week: Endomondo People For Bikes
League of American Bicyclists
App of the Week: Endomondo
]]> Matthew Hinman clean 17:20 Episode 004 – Mountain Biking and Longboarding http://www.getoffthecouchnow.net/episode-004-mountain-biking-longboarding/ Sat, 14 Feb 2015 14:04:56 +0000 http://www.getoffthecouchnow.net/?p=45 http://www.getoffthecouchnow.net/episode-004-mountain-biking-longboarding/#respond http://www.getoffthecouchnow.net/episode-004-mountain-biking-longboarding/feed/ 0 <p>I’m joined this time by Permian Basin residents Josh Cranfill and Curtis Hendricks, who both mountain bike and longboard.  Learn more about these sports, as well as my weekly weigh-in, and a discussion on eating fats. Gear of the Week: White Lightning Clean Ride bike lube App of the Week: MapMyRide+ Time Magazine’s article on … <a href="http://www.getoffthecouchnow.net/episode-004-mountain-biking-longboarding/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Episode 004 – Mountain Biking and Longboarding</span> <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a></p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.getoffthecouchnow.net/episode-004-mountain-biking-longboarding/">Episode 004 – Mountain Biking and Longboarding</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.getoffthecouchnow.net">Get Off the Couch</a>.</p> I’m joined this time by Permian Basin residents Josh Cranfill and Curtis Hendricks, who both mountain bike and longboard.  Learn more about these sports, as well as my weekly weigh-in, and a discussion on eating fats.

Gear of the Week: White Lightning Clean Ride bike lube

App of the Week: MapMyRide+

Time Magazine’s article on eating fats: Click Here

 

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]]> I’m joined this time by Permian Basin residents Josh Cranfill and Curtis Hendricks, who both mountain bike and longboard.  Learn more about these sports, as well as my weekly weigh-in, and a discussion on eating fats. Gear of the Week: White Lightning Clean Ride bike lube
App of the Week: MapMyRide+
Time Magazine’s article on eating fats: Click Here
 
]]> Matthew Hinman clean 27:28 Episode 003 – 235 Pounds http://www.getoffthecouchnow.net/episode-003-235-pounds/ Sat, 07 Feb 2015 18:32:56 +0000 http://www.getoffthecouchnow.net/?p=40 http://www.getoffthecouchnow.net/episode-003-235-pounds/#respond http://www.getoffthecouchnow.net/episode-003-235-pounds/feed/ 0 <p>In this episode, I review the Giro Bravo gloves, the amazing Runtastic Road Bike app, and of course, my weekly weigh-in. Article: How to Train Your Brain to Love Healthy Food (Livestrong)</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.getoffthecouchnow.net/episode-003-235-pounds/">Episode 003 – 235 Pounds</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.getoffthecouchnow.net">Get Off the Couch</a>.</p> scaleIn this episode, I review the Giro Bravo gloves, the amazing Runtastic Road Bike app, and of course, my weekly weigh-in.

Article: How to Train Your Brain to Love Healthy Food (Livestrong)

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]]> In this episode, I review the Giro Bravo gloves, the amazing Runtastic Road Bike app, and of course, my weekly weigh-in. Article: How to Train Your Brain to Love Healthy Food (Livestrong) Article: How to Train Your Brain to Love Healthy Food (Livestrong)
]]> Matthew Hinman clean 17:16 Episode 002 – With the Wife http://www.getoffthecouchnow.net/episode-002-wife/ Sat, 31 Jan 2015 22:54:28 +0000 http://www.getoffthecouchnow.net/?p=32 http://www.getoffthecouchnow.net/episode-002-wife/#respond http://www.getoffthecouchnow.net/episode-002-wife/feed/ 0 <p>Nikki joins me this week as we talk about hydration, curbing food cravings, and I review the Misfit Shine and the Outback Magnetic Trainer. App of the Week: MyPlate by Livestrong Product Review: Misfit Shine Product Review: Outback Magnetic Trainer</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.getoffthecouchnow.net/episode-002-wife/">Episode 002 – With the Wife</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.getoffthecouchnow.net">Get Off the Couch</a>.</p> 04_sportband_img_big-rs-100051188-orig-100051231-galleryNikki joins me this week as we talk about hydration, curbing food cravings, and I review the Misfit Shine and the Outback Magnetic Trainer.

App of the Week: MyPlate by Livestrong

Product Review: Misfit Shine

Product Review: Outback Magnetic Trainer

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]]> Nikki joins me this week as we talk about hydration, curbing food cravings, and I review the Misfit Shine and the Outback Magnetic Trainer. App of the Week: MyPlate by Livestrong Product Review: Misfit Shine Product Review: Outback Magnetic Trainer App of the Week: MyPlate by Livestrong
Product Review: Misfit Shine
Product Review: Outback Magnetic Trainer
]]> Matthew Hinman clean 30:51 Episode 001 – The Journey Begins Again http://www.getoffthecouchnow.net/episode-001-the-journey-begins-again/ Sun, 25 Jan 2015 00:43:31 +0000 http://www.getoffthecouchnow.net/?p=7 http://www.getoffthecouchnow.net/episode-001-the-journey-begins-again/#respond http://www.getoffthecouchnow.net/episode-001-the-journey-begins-again/feed/ 0 <p>Join me as I start anew on losing weight by cycling, eating better, and healthier living. In this episode, I introduce myself to you and where this journey will take me – and you!</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.getoffthecouchnow.net/episode-001-the-journey-begins-again/">Episode 001 – The Journey Begins Again</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.getoffthecouchnow.net">Get Off the Couch</a>.</p> Rick Perry
In 2012 when I was overweight, seen here with then-Texas Governor Rick Perry.

Join me as I start anew on losing weight by cycling, eating better, and healthier living. In this episode, I introduce myself to you and where this journey will take me – and you!

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