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14 Years of being an Independent Personal Trainer & Swim Instructor

14 Years of being an Independent Personal Trainer & Swim Instructor14 Years of being an Independent Personal Trainer & Swim Instructor14 Years of being an Independent Personal Trainer & Swim Instructor14 Years of being an Independent Personal Trainer & Swim Instructor

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(714) 947-3488

14 Years of being an Independent Personal Trainer & Swim Instructor

14 Years of being an Independent Personal Trainer & Swim Instructor14 Years of being an Independent Personal Trainer & Swim Instructor14 Years of being an Independent Personal Trainer & Swim Instructor14 Years of being an Independent Personal Trainer & Swim Instructor

Experience the power of a customized fitness program tailored to your unique needs.

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Training with Matt

Every year, the world of Personal Training undergoes rapid expansion and increasing complexity. My life is dedicated to health and fitness, where I thrive on integrating diverse elements into my routine to gain deeper insights. This enriches my ability to support clients by sharing my firsthand experiences. I specialize in traditional personal training methods, utilizing both body weight and external weights. Additionally, I incorporate cutting-edge technology to optimize our sessions, achieving significant cardiovascular and strength improvements efficiently.

Fear of Water to Learn to Swim

I grew up swimming competitively and, 20 years ago, I decided to give back to the swimming community that shaped me. With my extensive experience, I can teach anyone to not only survive in any body of water but also master proper swimming techniques. My goal is to instill confidence and skill in swimmers of all levels, ensuring they feel safe and proficient in the water.

Training Outdoors

 Outdoor personal training tailored for athletes and agility enthusiasts, focusing on enhancing speed and agility through specialized exercises in natural environments. 

Which one works for you?

Express Workout:

- "Value your time with convenient motivation."

- "High-intensity, focused training sessions."

- "30-minute sessions."

- $35


Classic Workout:

- "Dedicate more time to comprehensive training."

- "Explore diverse exercise styles with emphasis on proper mechanics."

- "50-minute sessions."

- $60


Which option best suits your needs?

Certified Personal Trainer

 

I graduated from California State University, Northridge, with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. During my time there, I was privileged to earn a scholarship for swimming with a Division I Big West Conference team. This opportunity not only allowed me to pursue full-time studies but also to apply my learning daily through rigorous training—over 20 hours a week of swimming, weightlifting, dry-land exercises, and mobility/stretching routines. Each week, I gained invaluable insights into human anatomy and physiology, which I could immediately put into practice during training sessions. Engaging discussions with peers and professors further enriched my understanding.


After receiving my diploma, I began my career as a Personal Trainer at 24 Hour Fitness. However, after six months, I realized that micromanagement didn't align with my training philosophy. This realization led me to establish my own business, where for the past 13 years, I've been dedicated to delivering high-quality, personalized training experiences.


In addition to personal training, I also offer swim lessons. Whether clients are looking to learn basic strokes, improve technique, or enhance their swimming fitness, I tailor lessons to meet their specific needs.


I approach each client as a unique individual with distinct goals and needs. Whether they're recovering from an injury, striving to improve their health, or pursuing other fitness goals, I tailor my approach accordingly.


Every training session integrates Strength, Cardiovascular exercises, Coordination, Balance, Core workouts, and Flexibility—a holistic approach that I consider the six pillars of human movement through our environment. The only constant in life is aging; however, incorporating these pillars ensures a more independent and functional lifestyle, allowing individuals to fully enjoy life.


Try just one session with me, and I'll show you what true fitness and health mean. You're guaranteed to gain valuable insights that will benefit you long into the future.

6 Pillars of True Health

Strength Training

 Strength is fundamentally the demand placed on the body. It can be as straightforward as supporting your body weight in a Straight Arm Plank or maintaining a Squat Hold. Alternatively, it may involve exercises such as Bicep Curls using a Cable Machine or Free Weights. More advanced techniques include Progressive Weight Loading with extended pauses (Isometric Contractions) between repetitions. Athletes seeking Fast Twitch Training benefit from Slow Eccentric Loading combined with Explosive Concentric Contractions, enhancing both force production and speed. These examples illustrate the versatility of Strength Training, tailored through various modifications to suit individual needs. 

Cardiovascular Endurance

 Cardio training can be confusing. We often associate it with long sessions of intense sweating and breathlessness, which is effective for endurance activities like 10k runs or half marathons. However, if your goal is fat loss or overall health, consider High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) templates instead. For example, alternating 30 seconds of intense effort with 1 minute of recovery. This approach targets more in a shorter session than steady-paced cardio over longer periods. The key is intensity! This topic often raises questions and confusion. Contact me, and I can guide you through different cardio forms, helping you choose the right one to start with and how to progress for continued challenge.  

Functional Fitness

Functional Fitness

 Functional fitness, as viewed through my lens, prioritizes exercises that enhance everyday movement patterns and overall strength. This approach emphasizes practical, real-world movements to improve flexibility, balance, coordination, and core stability. By focusing on these foundational aspects, functional fitness not only optimizes physical performance but also reduces the risk of injury during daily activities. 

Coordination

Coordination

Coordination

 Think of it like dancing. First, you learn the initial steps, then gradually progress to the next, blending and transitioning from one step to another. As you integrate each step seamlessly, you eventually reach a point where the movements become second nature—instinctual and effortless. This fluidity is what we observe in professional sports and the Olympics, where athletes perform with grace and ease, embodying the culmination of practiced skill and coordination. 

Balance

Coordination

Coordination

 When we think of balance, many envision standing on one leg or walking a tightrope. While these are indeed aspects of balance, for most people aiming to stay healthy and fit, it’s crucial to consider balance in the context of aging. Notice how older individuals may struggle with tasks like standing, sitting, or navigating stairs. These everyday activities, routine for the young, can become challenging and even frightening as we age, with falls potentially leading to serious consequences.


Incorporate balance exercises into your daily routine to continually challenge yourself. This proactive approach helps maintain and improve balance, reducing the risk of discovering one day that your balance has deteriorated beyond repair. By nurturing balance throughout life, you can safeguard against future issues and maintain confidence and independence.

Flexibility

Coordination

Flexibility

 While touching your toes is a good benchmark, the true goal is ensuring each joint in your body enjoys a healthy range of motion. Over time, shoulders can stiffen unnoticed until activities requiring overhead reach reveal limitations. Consider this: Can you extend your arms straight overhead with elbows near your ears? Similarly, flexibility in your hips is crucial. Can you comfortably sit on the floor with legs crossed, or do tight knees restrict movement? These signs indicate stiffness or tightness.


The beauty of flexibility lies in its accessibility. Starting a stretching routine is simple, and just a daily session can yield benefits both awake and asleep.

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    Swimming Provides Freedom of Movement

    Basics of Swimming

     Swimming offers a unique blend of cardiovascular conditioning, muscle toning, and joint flexibility, making it an ideal addition to any fitness regimen. Unlike high-impact activities, swimming provides a low-impact, full-body workout that enhances strength, endurance, and overall cardiovascular health without stressing joints. It's a highly efficient way to burn calories and improve muscular endurance, as every stroke engages multiple muscle groups simultaneously. 

    Butterfly Swim Stroke

     

    The butterfly swim stroke is characterized by a simultaneous movement of both arms in an overhead circular motion, creating a powerful propulsion through the water. It requires synchronized kicks and undulating body movements to maintain momentum and streamline efficiency. Known for its demanding nature, mastering the butterfly stroke enhances core strength, shoulder flexibility, and overall swimming technique.

    Underwater Apnea Training

     I have always been fascinated by breath-holding underwater. Since discovering Freediving, integrating underwater swimming into my workouts has been exhilarating. Freediving skills, such as breath control and efficient underwater movement, have added a new dimension to my fitness routine, challenging my limits and enhancing my overall aquatic experience. 

    Custom Tailored Workouts

    Light Reaction Pods

     Experience the excitement of Blazepods—dynamic workouts that combine agility, reaction time, and cardiovascular endurance. React to random light sequences, hitting pods for a fun and engaging fitness challenge. Perfect for enhancing coordination and pushing your limits, whether on your feet or using your hands for an exhilarating workout experience! 

    What is Rotation?

     Rotation is a fundamental aspect of daily life; from walking to more vigorous activities, our bodies engage in both subtle and pronounced rotational movements. I see rotation as a barometer of 'Movement Health.' When movement flows effortlessly, rotation is fully engaged. Conversely, when movement feels restricted or uncomfortable, it often indicates limitations in rotational flexibility and strength.  

    Hyperfocus & Hyperdrive

     Take your Blazepod workouts to the next level by introducing additional variables. In this video, I demonstrate incorporating resistance bands, placing Blazepods on various surfaces like floors, benches, mirrors, and physioballs, and expanding the color spectrum. These enhancements increase the demand on concentration and cardiovascular endurance, making for a dynamic and challenging training session. 

    Full Body Exercises Imitates Real Life

    Add Play to Your Fitness

     Whether you're a beginner or an advanced fitness enthusiast, the TRX Rip Trainer offers a versatile and effective workout experience. Utilizing a resistance cord and a unique barbell-like handle, it enhances core stability, rotational strength, and overall muscular endurance through dynamic movements. Beginners can start with foundational exercises focusing on balance and coordination, while advanced users can ramp up intensity with explosive movements and multi-planar exercises to achieve peak fitness goals. It's a comprehensive tool that adapts to any fitness level, providing a full-body workout that challenges and improves functional strength and flexibility. 

    Warm Up with Stability Exercises

     Using a stability ball before exercising is an excellent way to challenge your core and improve balance. By incorporating stability ball exercises, you engage your core muscles, enhancing strength and stability. These exercises also improve proprioception, preparing your body for more intense workouts. From simple seated balance drills to more dynamic movements like stability ball planks and bridges, this versatile tool helps activate key muscle groups, ensuring a safer and more effective workout session 

    Physical Therapy Approach

     Dissecting exercises into their basic forms allows you to incorporate physical therapy into your fitness routine. Engaging your core and stabilizing your body during basic exercises helps achieve a physical therapy approach. Focusing on a full range of motion is also crucial. The goal is to fully concentrate on each repetition of each exercise without distraction. This is the essence of the Mind-Body Connection. 

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