At just 34 years old, Matt Nguyen faced a life-changing event—a quadruple bypass surgery due to genetically high cholesterol. Cardiovascular health became his top priority, but traditional cardio wasn’t his thing. He needed a fitness solution that fit his lifestyle and health needs. Enter CAROL Bike.
Discovering CAROL Bike
When Matt first heard about CAROL Bike, it came from a trusted source—his own family. His sister and brother-in-law, owners of Wellspring Gym in Youngsville, LA, introduced him to CAROL’s unique approach to cardio. Intrigued by their endorsement, Matt decided to see what the buzz was all about.
Thinking it couldn’t be too challenging, Matt started with CAROL Bike’s signature REHIT Intense ride. “It’s only 20 seconds, so how bad can it be?” he thought. But the reality was surprising. “Well, 10 seconds is an eternity when you first start out” he recalls. But it was exactly that intensity that kept him getting back on the bike. “After my first humbling experience, I was hooked!”
Running and traditional stationary bikes never appealed to Matt. With his cardiovascular health being essential, he needed a workout that was both effective and engaging. “CAROL Bike keeps me motivated to return for more with its intuitive programs and super short workouts, with all the benefits of longer cardio workouts,” he says.
Transformative results with CAROL workouts
In just 4 months, Matt noticed significant changes in his health and fitness levels. “I’ve noticed a massive difference in my heart rate during workouts and even on my runs,” he shares. “My VO2max has increased by about 12 points, and my heart rate has decreased by 10 bpm.” For someone with a history of heart issues, these improvements are huge.
For Matt, it’s all about mixing things up with CAROL Bike’s versatile workouts. He has a few favorites, each delivering a different kind of challenge:
- Fat Burn: “I like to do Fat Burn rides at all levels. They suck at first, but then you get into a groove.”
- REHIT: His first REHIT ride left him humbled, but he keeps coming back. “I crave more peak power and energy output every ride.”
- Norwegian 4×4: This workout pushes him to his limits. In his words, it’s “a tough m*fer that’s also a lot of fun!”
Each workout has proven to be both physically and mentally engaging, and Matt appreciates how CAROL’s variety lets him keep improving his performance week after week. “I try to do 2-3 rides a week, but sometimes I get in as many as 5,” he says, showing how easy it is to stick to healthy habits with CAROL Bike.
Advice for anyone considering CAROL
When asked what he’d tell someone considering CAROL Bike, Matt has no hesitation “It’s worth it. CAROL Bike is exponentially better than any other bike on the market. You will not regret it.”
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