Matt has been my trainer for over 6 months and he really helped me to get into shape and tune my workout routine. He's really great at knowing when to add more weights or increase the number of reps and the workouts are passing by so quickly because there are fun! Matt is always on time with a big smile:) highly recommend!! read more

I found Matt and his Fit4Life in the thick of pandemic via Yelp. My daughter was housebound for an entire year - everything was moved online including school and after school activities. She ended up spending most of the time in her room, especially in her bed. I tried to push her outside to get some fresh air and engage in some physical activities. But it is not an easy thing given it's a teenage that I'm dealing with. Matt truly came to my rescue. I almost dragged my daughter to her first session. But immediately after the session started, I could tell she was transformed and enjoying every second of it. After it ended, she told me that her body felt sore, but in a very good way. She asked when she could have the next one. Nowadays, she is the one who is urging me to schedule a workout session with Matt, whenever she has spare time. What I appreciate most about Matt is that he knows how to tailor to each individual's needs, and keep them feeling challenged and engaged. I know many of Matt's clients are serious school athletes, which is not my daughter's case. I admit when I first approached him, I was a bit worried that he might be a sport jock. But the second we met, all my worries were gone. When you meet him in person, you will realize he is everything that the Yelp reviewers said he was. Another great benefit is that Matt has the knowledge of sport injury prevention and rehabilitation. My daughter is a dancer. She has some chronic injuries as the result. Matt offered her some exercises which turned out to be very beneficial. Soon my daughter will be off to college. She said to me that she would keep exercising in college, because in order to dance, she realized that she needed a strong body. I know I owe this Fit4Life transformation to Matt. He deserves all the credit I could possibly offer. Thank you, Matt! read more

Matt is a smart guy with deep knowledge of physiology and fitness training and he is always learning. You will be lucky to get on his schedule, but give it a shot. I went through a tough injury with Matt and he stuck by me and maintained a positive attitude the entire time. It's great that he knows how to foam roll this thing or exercise that specific thing, but a lot of this is psychological - I needed someone who understands that and who is naturally positive, and Matt was there for me. I also think he is secretly superman. I have seen him with glasses on, and the resemblance to Clark Kent is striking. I know it's not just me - back me up here - Matt definitely has a superhero side gig of some kind. read more

Before I started training with Matt, working out felt pretty aimless and routine. I was a nationally-ranked tennis player growing up, which gave me a built-in purpose and drive for hitting the cardio and weights. But as a working adult, who is happy if I can get in tennis once a month, I struggled to work out when it just meant taking care of myself. Matt has helped me to find joy again in working out, encourages me to challenge myself in new ways, and has taught me to truly value self-care. How did he do this? Well for starters, he gives the best double-handed high-fives. The satisfaction you feel after one of those should be reason enough to train with him. Matt also tailors your workouts toward your goals, which for me meant helping me to actually think about what my goals were for myself. I have been wanting to get back out on the court, so in addition to exercises that just generally help me to stay mobile into old age (goal #1) he throws in dynamic exercises that work on footwork, hand-eye coordination, change of direction, and balance. Matt focuses not only on fitness but whole-body wellness. Unfortunately, because I spend a lot time sitting in front of a computer, I have developed back pain and other repetitive use injuries. Matt makes sure that I take time to warm-up, foam-roll, and stretch before jumping into the workout. His extensive knowledge in physiology and how the body works, as most of these other reviews attest to, I am sure, enables him to design workouts that do not exacerbate my injuries and that address the weaknesses that contribute to those injuries. He also continually assesses my progress and asks for feedback to make sure that his exercises are helpful and designs new workouts accordingly. More than anything, Matt cares most about my entire well-being - body, mind, and soul. I see this in his genuine concern about the things that are causing me stress in work and in life, and in his efforts to help me trouble-shoot solutions. I joke with my husband sometimes that I look forward to working out with Matt as much for the therapy as the workout itself. His positive attitude and belief that we all can and should seek our potential and best self, WILL rub-off on you. I look forward to every workout with Matt and always feel like I come out better at the end of it whether it is feeling stronger, healthier, or with a more positive outlook on life. I can't say enough good things about Matt as a trainer, as a coach, and as a person. read more

I have some history with Matt as my trainer. Back in 2012, Matt was my personal trainer for about a year before he moved out of the area to earn his Masters Degree. Fast foward to the fall of 2018, and I suffered a minor sprain of my left knee. The doctor assured me there was no structural damage and I would just need time for it to heal and get strong again. I was still experiencing some knee soreness after activities like playing a round of golf. Matt had returned to the bay area and I contacted him to train with him again. Matt does an initial assessment of his clients needs and goals and current health status including any injuries or issues. Matt looks at the big picture when it comes to fitness and health. When I started working with him in November of 2018, he provided some initial dietary changes that were easy to do. We went over my general health issues and the knee injury I was trying to rehab. During our initial sessions we worked on increasing my endurance and flexibility. Matt is very knowledgeable with myofascial release points where pressure is applied to knots in the muscle fibers using simple tools such as foam rolls or even pressing a lacrosse ball on the tight areas of muscle fiber. In my case, although my knee had healed from the initial sprain, the muscles in my left leg were not as mobile as before the injury. There were several areas of pain and muscle tightness. Matt also noticed that the left leg had become weaker than the right and there was a significant difference in muscle mass and strength. Matt is very creative and we have been working hard since last November, with exercise an program to restore strength to the left leg and increasing mobility to the muscles. In January and February, I've have made great progress in restoring strength and stability to my left knee. Walking and playing golf is no longer an issue for my knee. I'm able to jump and make quick cuts and feel like the knee once again strong and stable. There is still some work left to do but I'm confident I'll be back to 100% soon. Matt is an excellent motivator. He has a good sense of how much to push me to keep my progress moving forward. He can work with clients of all ages and as I am an older client he is very through when designing an exercise regimen. He is very diligent when it comes to proper exercise form. He makes it very clear the how to do the exercises and maintain the correct posture and technique to minimize the possibility of injury. Matt always asks for feedback to ensure I'm getting the correct workout intensity level. We've also done a little bit of mental coaching as I'm trying to improve my mental game in golf. When it comes to health and fitness Matt sets a good example and encourages everyone (including me) to learn from him. Having worked with Matt before and now after he earned his Master's degree, I wholeheartedly recommend Matt to anyone who wants to improve their overall health, build a strong body and strong mind. read more

As a client, I have worked with Matt in a personal training relationship for several months and would highly recommend him to anyone seeking out a dedicated, professional and experienced personal trainer that is willing to go the extra mile to put you, your goals and your well-being first. Matt's knowledge, experience and attention to detail set him apart and have made a significant impact in helping me to achieve my fitness and health goals. Further, he is a pleasure to work with and is always willing to take the time to discuss my concerns and respond to my (many) questions. Matt has a very unique, open-minded approach to fitness and wellness and I have appreciated being able to gain from his vast knowledge of a variety of approaches to fitness. Of particular note would be the time he has invested in helping me to overcome and improve some longstanding postural and range of motion issues as well as muscular imbalances. He helped to equip me with the necessary understanding of physiology to understand the importance of making small changes to greatly improve my overall health. In the past, I have worked with other personal trainers who lacked the interest in helping me to achieve and exceed my goals and who simply rushed through the same fitness regime time and again. Matt stands out from others professionals by taking the time to understand what motivates me and what holds me back, and then by enabling me to succeed. No workout is ever the same and I am always looking forward to seeing what he will come up with next. I would not hesitate to recommend Matt's personal training services. He is an intelligent, capable, dedicated, and personable young man. I feel confident in saying that he is capable of handling any situation with thoughtfulness and the utmost professionalism and maturity. read more

Matt is a true master of his craft. Matt is knowledgeable, motivating and knows how to get the most out of his clients. We have seen an increase in our son's agility, speed and mental basketball game since he has been training with Matt. Matt pushes him to be a better athlete, while also taking the time to listen to the goals my son has. Matt knows how to ask the right questions to make sure he is customizing each session to my sons needs. If you are looking for the next level of training, Matt is the right choice. read more

My son loves basketball but had only played in summer camps, which were more about fun than skills. This put him at a bit of a disadvantage compared to kids who had been playing longer, so we got him a coach. He started training with Matt to improve his basketball skills and fitness level, but the experience has had a much deeper impact, and broader benefits beyond just physical fitness. One of my son's challenges, both on and off the court, was his "mental game." While Matt trained him on the athletic aspects of the game, he also addressed the mental components, which has had a hugely positive impact on my son that has also resulted in growth and improvement at home and in school. Matt's coaching addresses the whole person. As a result, my son is not only a strong, capable player on the court, but has learned discipline, focus, and the hugely important skill of being able to reset rather than remain frustrated. Matt has been both coach and mentor, which has been incredibly beneficial for my son as he moves into his teens and into more competitive sports. I feel immensely fortunate to have found Matt. He has not only helped grow my son as an athlete, but as a person. read more