In addition to an associate’s degree in physical education and personal training certification from the American Fitness Professionals & Associates, Matt is an accomplished martial arts and boxing instructor. He is a 3rd degree in black belt recognized by both the American Karate Institute and the American Association of Martial Artists. He is undefeated after 6 amateur kickboxing matches and holds a fitness kickboxing certification from the International Sports Conditioning Association. 

Matt has been training people in some form of exercise for the past 15 years and enjoys working with clients of all ages. His passion is in helping people to improve their cardiovascular health and increase stamina. Exercise and physical activity has been an important part of Matt’s life since he was very young.  “I try to do some form of physical exercise every day. I do it to feel good mentally and physically. That is how things are with me. No exercise, no life.”

And Matt is full of life. He is exuberant and fun to be around. He is great at creating work outs that keep his clients challenged and motivated, drawing on his range of expertise to mix things up and keep it interesting. For example, “Most people think boxing is for, well, boxers.  Not true. Anyone can box. It is a great cardio and strength building work out. It is great to see the thrill people get, who have never even had a pair of gloves on, when they start hitting a bag or mitt. It can build confidence in other ways too.”

Matt joined Lifestages Fitness primarily because “I wanted to be in an organization that has the best personal trainers where everyone works together as a team and where you can learn from and grow with each other. That’s missing in most gyms and fitness companies.”

Matt lives in Fairfax with his wife and dogs and works with LifeStages Fitness clients at the Fitness First gyms in Reston and Chantilly*. He also offers in-home training to clients living in Fairfax County.

*opening later this year