Testimonials

It has been almost three years since I started to train with Matt at the "other" two gyms, and it still amazes me that he continuously strives to make the workouts better for his clients. When I say better, I definitely don't mean easier. By better, I mean more efficient workouts for the goals that his clients are striving for whether it be weight loss, increased athletic ability, or to just look great and still be able to enjoy the good things in life once in a while.

As I continue to get busier and work grows more intense, I realize how much the workouts help me not just physically, but how important they are to keep me mentally focused when I am not at the gym. I have trained with other trainers over the last ten years, and Matt is by far the most efficient and knowledgeable of any of the trainers I have trained with. The nutritional knowledge you share and the intensity and accountability you drive in the meal plans are a huge factor in the success of my goals. I also appreciate his ability to modify the workout to deal with my college years back injury that flairs up once in a while. It's great to be able to still do a workout and not aggravate the old injury.

I am sure Matt will achieve a fully booked schedule in a short time period that will render him unable to train every client that is interested in being a part of Bodylab fitness. I am confident that he will achieve the same expertise and professionalism in building a training staff that will reflect the commitment, knowledge, and passion that you have with all of his clients today.

I never deemed myself to be a "personal training guy" because I thought it was too expensive and not really necessary for people who are motivated and athletic in some capacity. After some encouragement and discussions with Matt and some of his clients, I decided to try out a few sessions. I was immediately impressed and hooked! It showed me there is a whole level of fitness beyond anything I had done previously. The high-intensity training and the daily nutrition guidance and monitoring helped me achieve amazing results extremely quickly. In just under a month I saw my body fat drop by over 5% and had rapid gains in strength. The workouts are brutal, and the results are nothing short of phenomenal. I feel (and look) better than ever. The comprehensive system Man has developed puts his program on a level far above the rest. I am a true believer that the unique program at the BodyLab is well worth the commitment!

I am a busy person who has always taken pride in the fact that I can get more done by 9 a.m. than many people accomplish in their entire day. These super-intense 30-minute workouts are right up my alley! Being in a small group is also far more motivating and fun than flying solo! The BodyLab has a great atmosphere, but I will warn you that this is not for wimps or anyone looking for an easy way out. You will work harder than you ever thought possible! No push-ups on the knees or easier routines because of age or gender. Women who are afraid of building muscle because they think it will make them look heavy miss out on the benefits that weight training provides to their overall health and metabolism. You can also trust me when I tell you that muscle doesn't look anything like fat. Having a trainer who is available 24/7 as a resource, motivator, and someone who is not afraid to hold you accountable is unique. Scheduling is also a breeze for people with busy and unpredictable schedules. Joining the BodyLab is one of the best things I have ever done for myself. Who would have thought at the age of 45 I look and feel better than ever!

The most important thing in life is God and family. I have been able to be disciplined by being home for my family, working hard to support my family and getting to church and various groups that my family and myself are called to. For many years I had focused on this at the cost of my own health. I didn't eat well or work out regularly. I weighed around 245 and was less healthy then I looked. Matt has been a great influence for me. He has helped me focus on my own health and strength without negatively impacting the more important things in life (God and family). It is awesome having this very important dynamic of life back again. I am currently down to 2l8lbs but it is a much leaner 2l8 as I have put on a significant amount of muscle. I have no doubt soon I will be in the low 200s and even more healthy. I also appreciate that Matt is about learning and changing habits instead of crazy diets and schemes, healthy the good old fashioned Balboa way....

Before I started training with Matt, I thought I was in good shape and maintained relatively good eating habits. Once I began training with Matt I realized I wasn't in nearly as good of shape as I thought and the food I thought was healthy was just well-disguised garbage. The high intensity nature of the workouts has me in the best shape of my life. While they we no doubt one of the most physically challenging tasks I have ever had to endure, Matt's Friday wig collection, hilarious one liners and one of a kind workouts keep me coming back for more! Not to mention the unparalleled results I have achieved!

As a former collegiate athlete, I've always enjoyed exercising and staying in shape. Despite putting in 8-10 gym hours per week, however, I always felt like I was missing something and not seeing the results I wanted. I tried several typical personal trainers with minimal success. I'd ask for help with nutrition, cardio times, weights, etc. but no one was wiling to put in the time. That all changed when I started working with Matt at the BodyLab.

Matt takes a hands-on and proactive approach with respect to his client's weight routines, cardio, and nutrition. The workouts we intense, efficient and I always leave feeling like I left everything in the gym. I can't speak highly enough about the BodyLab nutrition component. Never before have I been able to get anyone to help design a plan to meet my specific goals and eating preferences. Since I've worked with Matt, I have more energy, feel healthier and am finally getting what I want out of an exercise program.

After six months of working out with Matt, I am down 25 pounds and 5% body fat! As a busy mom with a hectic schedule, I love his theory about NOT spending a lot of time at the gym to get results. If you follow he meal plan and 30 minute workouts, you will see results in week one and every week after that. His butt-kicking workouts change every two weeks, which keeps me coming back for more. Watch out, it's addicting!

I have been working out on my own since I was 15 and have always considered myself physically fit. I was always the one who "didn't need a trainer." I knew how to lift weights, be consistent with cardio vascular exercise, and eat well. Why did I need someone to tell me something I already knew? The first thing I noticed about Matt's group classes was how intense they were. He makes people do things they would never push themselves to do on their own, which was exactly what my wife wanted and needed after having gaining 60 lbs with her pregnancy So, I initially decided to workout with Matt in support of her. After only 3 weeks of training with Man, I saw noticeable changes in my appearance; more than I ever thought was possible. Now, 12 weeks later I have gone from a fit 200lbs (15.5% body fat) to a ripped 1851bs (9% body fat). I have never looked or felt better in my life and I owe It to Matt and his unique style of training!

I am very passionate about getting into shape, but the thing that makes it all work is having someone even more passionate about getting me into shape! Matt is totally committed to making my goals his goals and will do whatever it takes to make it happen. With daily diet monitoring and teaching me how to eat the correct mix of nutrients for my body type Matt has quickly dialed metabolism in to bum the FAT aid use the protein to build the lean muscle (I look like I did when I was a Senior In High School) that my body needs.

With just a quick 30 minute workout 3 days a week, I have been able to reduce my body fat 7.5% and lose 23 pounds in just five months. That's AWESOME!!! The workouts change every two weeks so it is never stale. And with Matt monitoring your diet you will get results, believe me, he knows when you're cheating, the scale won't lie. If you're not afraid of a lot of sweating, and maybe a nickname or two, you have got to make the commitment and get into the BodyLab!!!!!

"Can you get rid of my fat rolls?" I asked. "I guarantee it." This was my first conversation with Matt, the head trainer at the BodyLab.

After several years of injuries and surgeries, I was having a difficult time finding a program that would enable me to lost weight and gain strength. And now, six months later, I've lost 22lbs, 4 dress sizes and I'm stronger that I ever thought possible at my age. It has not been easy, but, Matt's attention to my health and success has gotten me to this point. I'm doing work-outs that I never thought possible, my back hurts less, and my lipid panel (cholesterol) is now normal.

I feel greet, and yes, my fat rolls are gone.