Training Philosophy

"The decision to demand a change from your body is the first step. With consistency, motivation, hard work, and
proper instruction, positive results are inevitable."- Matt Dawson

Matt Dawson, B.S., ACSM-HFS/CPT, ACE-GFI

Matt graduated with a B.S. in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Health, Fitness and Nutrition from San Diego State University. He is currently certified through the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) as a Health and Fitness Instructor (HFI) and a Certified Personal Trainer (CPT). He is also certified through the American Council on Exercise (ACE) as a Group Fitness Instructor (GFI). He has accumulated over 13,000 hours of professional personal training experience since first becoming certified through the International Fitness Professionals Association as an Advanced Personal Fitness Trainer (IFPA-APFT). He holds specialty certifications in Sports Nutrition, PNF Stretching, Plyo-metrics, and Tai-Chi. Matt’s goal is to help anyone and everyone reach a greater state of well being and enjoyment of life through healthful living. Matt can change workout routines, write nutrition plans, calculate weight loss goals, administer assessment tests, increase flexibility, improve lifting form, strengthen specific muscle groups, increase muscle mass or assist in toning.

Matt is currently a member of IDEA Health and Fitness Association and privately insured by a top-notch insurance agency. He is also currently CPR and Basic First Aid certified. Matt has participated in a variety of sports including college football and lacrosse at the United States Military Academy Preparatory School.

A Letter from a Satisfied Customer: 

 Matt Dawson and Opal Weidesweiler (letter) at the SDSU Rehabilitation Clinic.

It's clear that Matt sees each of his clients as a unique and important person, not just someone to practice his skills on. His personality and enthusiasm make him and especially capable therapist.

I am most appreciative of the effort Matt made with my Mom and wish him every success with his future.

Sincerely,
June Dodge

Who We Are

 More Testimonials:

“Matt is a motivational, knowledgeable and positive professional within his field. He is a man of great integrity and dedication - someone who listens to your needs and goals to create a successful fitness program for you. He empowers you to own your own fitness and health program by sharing the knowledge with you. He is more than a fitness trainer; I consider him a colleague and a friend.” - Vivian Lin, San Diego

 “I hired Matt for training session back in 2004 when he was a trainer at the ARC at San Diego State. I told Matt my goals and he set me up on a program that I could follow that would help me achieve what I was setting out to do. After my sessions were over I hired him again for another round of sessions. Not only is Matt and expert in his field but he is very personable and very motivational. I would highly recommend Matt.”   -Evan Tennyson, San Diego

"After injuring my lower back a few years ago, I have been hampered by severe back pain as a result of my injury.  In the hope of alleviating my back pain I contacted Matt to see if he could help me set up a workout routine that would strengthen my back and alleviate some of my pain.  By creating a workout routine that strengthened my back, arms, chest, and core, Matt was able to provide me with the tools and knowledge to relieve me of my pain." -Mike Duval, San Diego