“Training with Matt gave me the confidence”

"Training with Matt gave me the confidence to trust my own body and its strength.  Growing up, I did not participate in school sports or club teams.  Rather, I stuck to an all-cardio routine that consisted of jazz classes in middle school and later step-aerobics in high school.  Through college, I was tied to the treadmill --running to nowhere in the gym.  I continued my cardio-based routine until I met Matt.  Before I started training with him, I had fallen prey to the myth that heavy weights would make me big and bulky and that I was not "athletic" so my body would not handle wearing a weight-vest or doing pull-ups.  Matt helped me discover the strength of my own body.  Within weeks of training with him, I was wearing a weight-vest, doing squat thrusts and pushing and pulling his Tahoe down an alley.  Matt successfully combines an intense strength-training program with creative movements that are designed to recreate the movements in our daily lives. His personality is addictive and motivational. He practices what he preaches.  Before my wedding in December, I started the "cave-man" diet and instead of simply telling me what to eat, Matt started the diet with me and others. At my last fitting the week before my wedding, my dress had to be taken in 3 inches. I owe that difference to Matt."

Maria E.

 

 

“I went from weighing 167lbs to 130lbs and from a size 10 to a 4...”

"I am pleased to write a testimonial on my past and present experience during my training with Matt.

I attended a gym where Matt was a personal trainer.  I saw him train others and liked what he delivered to his clients, but most importantly the results I saw in them. I hired Matt as my personal trainer back in late 2005. 

When I started training with Matt, I did not have the capability of lifting or doing the cardio that I am able to accomplish today.  My stamina has increased a great deal and because of this, I notice a tremendous change in my body as far as definition, muscle mass and fat loss.  I went from weighing 167lbs to 130lbs and from a size 10 to a 4.  Not only has my body changed, but also my eating habits. 

Matt is also very knowledgeable when it comes to nutrition.  That mixed up with the workout programs has caused me to be more conscientious of how I treat my body.  Because of the extraordinary changes in me, my husband became inspired and now we both train five times per week (Monday thru Friday).  We both look forward to our very early morning exercises.

We never get bored of our workout programs because Matt is always taking something new out of his “tool box”.  He always delivers what he promises and is very conscientious and considerate about his client’s training time.

We plan to continue our personal training sessions with Matt for many more years to come"

Lazara T.

“Let's put it this way: I thought I knew how to work out and get in shape until I met Matt Pack...”

"Let's put it this way: I thought I knew how to work out and get in shape until I met Matt Pack.  Soon after my first conversation with Matt, I realized that I had a lot to learn.  Here I was, a young, lean guy thinking that the key to physical fitness was bodybuilding-style training that would allow me to look like the guys on the covers of the fitness magazines.  While I was dedicated to working out at least five days a week, I focused my training on isolation excercises that made me feel "pumped" but never improved my strength or overall physical fitness.  In other words, if the Matt Pack's knowledge of training were a book, I'd only read the equivalent of chapter one.  Thanks to Matt, I learned that there was a whole lot more to strength and conditioning.  With his help, I was able to make massive gains in strength as we began training squats, dead lifts, bench, militaries and Olympic lifts.  Before I met Matt, I barely even knew what Power or Olympic lifts were, let alone how to perform them.  After I gained confidence in those lifts, Matt encouraged me to harness my intense training style and apply it to not only strength training but to conditioning, agility and nutrition. Over the years, I have been able to master the lifts mentioned above and have also broadened my horizons with Matt's guidance to now include Strongman-style training, Crossfit conditioning and even some fight training.  I owe nearly all meaningful things that I have learned about physical fitness to Matt Pack.   Anything I've learned about physical training is either directly attributable to Matt or was recommended to my by him. 
 I would be surprised if anyone could find a better trainer, coach or motivator than Matt Pack.  Though we no longer live in the same city, during many of my solo training sesssions, I often think to myself "If only Matt Pack could see me know.  He'd love this!"  Then, despite seeming exhaustion, I'll use it as motivation to do another set of something crazy like sandbag snatches or burpies for time.  Matt, I can't thank you enough for all the knowledge, confidence and determination you've imparted me.  Keep up the good work."

Matt P.

“Matt Pack saved my life, plain and simple...”

"They say pictures are worth a thousand words... Matt Pack saved my life, plain and simple! I'm not sure how I did it, it happened so fast! Matt said,"trust me, I'm going to take care of you", and Matt didn't let me down. I went from a size 16 at 205 pounds to a size 10 and 165 pounds in less than 5mo. Thanks for everything Matt!"

Fabi M.

 

 

 

“TMatt does not simply show you how to perform a particular exercise, he also explains the science behind each exercise and how it affects your body...”

"I began training with Matt Pack and Impack Fitness a little over a year ago. I was going to be starting the fire academy and I knew that I was not in the physical condition needed to survive the academy. I needed to gain more strength and, most important, I needed higher levels of endurance. I told Matt what I was looking for and he was more than willing to help me reach my goals. I didn’t know then, but he would even help me surpass them.
 Training with Matt and Impack Fitness is nothing like the everyday gym experience. It’s never the same boring routine day in and day out. He has you do things you never thought you would do- or could do- in a training session. Some of my training sessions included flipping tires, hitting the tire with sledgehammers, truck pushes and pulls, sandbag carries, pulling sleds and doing kettle bell complexes that not only challenged me physically, but also tested my mental toughness. Matt does not simply show you how to perform a particular exercise, he also explains the science behind each exercise and how it affects your body. One of his goals, believe it or not, is to teach and give you the skills to workout on your own and know exactly what to do and why you’re doing it. This makes him very different from most personal trainers.

Matt also provides nutritional advice and will explain to you what you have been doing wrong, nutritionally, and what you need to do to eat right. He has a great website for his clients and for anyone who is interested in fitness. Matt also sets himself apart from other trainers by the fact that he is flexible when it comes to scheduling your training sessions and will work with you and your schedule.
After training with Matt I didn't just graduate from the fire academy- I excelled at the academy. I never had to worry about being able to accomplish any physical challenge that my academy instructors threw at me. Don’t get me wrong, it was tough, but I had the advantage of having gained an increased level of physical and mental toughness that gave me the added confidence to truly succeed at the academy. 
 Finally, the only advice I would offer to someone considering training with Matt and Impack Fitness, other than immediately setting up your first session, would be….. TAKE NOTES! It’s a learning experience. Create a workout bible with everything he has you do. Believe me it’s worth it."

David A.

“Training with Matt Pack helped me to break several personal records, enter a new level of total fitness, and permanently change my training methods...”

"Training with Matt Pack helped me to break several personal records, enter a new level of total fitness, and permanently change my training methods.  As a United States Marine, I was exposed to all sorts of physical challenges and training styles.  Yet, I never reached a “full” potential until I trained with Matt. 

            My training with Matt began just after I was accepted into the Israeli Krav Maga Association's (“IKMA”) instructor's course in Netanya, Israel.  I knew I had to raise my level of fitness into the elite arena.  Over the prior months, I had the opportunity to observe Matt's training methods, coaching style, and success stories.  I noticed Matt consistently challenged his clients to improve themselves.  After observing all of this, I knew Matt was the trainer who could prepare me for the challenge of Israel. 

            Over the next 35 days, Matt pushed me through the limits I thought I had.  My strength and endurance increased significantly.  Also, my speed increased and I reacted quicker to incoming strikes.  By the time I arrived in Israel, I knew I was ready.  In fact, the senior instructors pushed hard to exhaust us students during the first few days of the course.  Not only did I make it through without too much difficultly, but also I was the only one not sucking wind!  All the training paid enormous dividends.

            Once I returned to the States, I continued to seek out Matt's advice and guidance for my training.  The lessons he taught are still part of my training.  What pleasantly surprised me is Matt's accessibility.  He always answers questions, provides guidance, and keeps coaching.  The training successes I have had in recent years are largely the product of Matt's system. 

That said, I can tell you . . . In my mind, there is only one authority on total fitness training – Matt Pack"

A. J. Y.
U.S. Marine and IKMA Instructor

“In just 2 months I lost 8 pounds..."

I have been training and dieting (more or less) for the last 12 years, picking up most of my training and dieting programs from what I either read in the fitness/muscle magazines or suggestions from friends or other gym goers. For the last 5 years I had definitely hit a plateau and actually had began to slip in terms of increased body fat and reduction of stamina resulting in less intense workouts.

This was until I trained with Matt Pack for a period of four weeks and learned a great deal in terms of nutrition and exercise. Matt started off by giving me a general assessment of my physical conditioning including my injured back (2 herniated discs) and discussing my eating habits, training program, and my ultimate goals – increasing my stamina and reducing my overall body fat. I had a basic idea of good nutrition; however, Matt taught me about the importance of nutrition timing, i.e. eating every 2 to 3 hrs and most importantly eating good carbs after working out. With regards to training Matt taught me a variety of exercises and techniques that have pushed my intensity up and increased my overall stamina without risking further back injury and in addition reducing the amount of time I spend to a maximum of 45 mins. The 2 days of “energy system” work (a.k.a cardio) has also helped me up my conditioning by reducing body fat while still moving weights and being able to change the intensity.

After my experience I am definitely a believer. In just 2 months I lost 8 pounds, lost 4% Body Fat and got stronger than I’ve ever been! Over all Matt’s program has helped me bust the plateau and regain the intensity in my workouts resulting in a leaner and stronger physique, cut the time I spend at the gym by more than half, improve my diet, and most importantly, made working out fun again.

Mauricio C.