I’m Matt Cantrell, a seasoned Certified Personal Trainer located here in Colorado Springs. Before I was a leader in the fitness industry, I was an overweight, out-of-shape person who struggled with confidence and self-esteem. I would wear the same oversized hoodie every day just to shelter my unappealing body. I felt worthless and ashamed to be me until I decided to change and lose a tremendous amount of weight.
Losing that weight didn’t change the scale, it changed my life.
Everything changed – I began playing sports competitively like I had always wanted. I began to free myself of the insecurities that I grappled with daily. I learned through fitness that I have the power to change anything I don’t like by taking small actions daily.
I decided to devote myself to a career where I’m able to deliver this metamorphosis to other individuals through personal training.
This is more than a business. It is my passion and purpose to educate, motivate, and guide others to live a greater life through fitness.
My History
First Picture: My most insecure picture, taken 2010
Second Picture: After my metamorphosis, taken 2011
Third Picture: After years of hard work, taken 2020
My Qualifications
Over 6 years experience as a personal trainer helping hundreds of people accomplish their goals including:
- Fat Loss
- Improving Athletic Performance
- Building Muscle
- Increasing Strength
- Pain Rehab
A.S.Exercise Science, studied 2016
NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine) Certified Personal Trainer, certified 2017
TRX Suspension Certification, certified 2017
PTA Global BCE (Behavior Change in Exercise) certified 2018
PTA Global ESM (Exercise Stress Management) certified 2019
NASM MT (Mental Toughness) certified 2021
Testimonials
“Matt is a talented guy, he can help anyone achieve their goals. His greatest asset isn’t just training you, but treating you as a person and a friend. Sympathizes with you and listens to you.”
“Matt. Is. Incredible!!!! You are doing yourself a disservice by NOT working with him… He understands the mental health part of health and fitness just as much as the physical.”
“Matt helped me recognize that my poor form when exercising was ultimately the cause of my knee issues. When an exercise bothered my knees or elbows, he would tweak my form“
“Matt is the real deal and truly one in a million. I am forever grateful our paths crossed.”
“Matt is a great trainer, friend, and motivator! He pushes you to be the best every time you work out with him and you almost wanna push yourself to be the best because he’s just that inspiring.”
Cantrell Coaching LLC 