Coach Matt is a Certified Master Health & Wellness Coach, Certified Holistic Life Coach, and a Certified Personal Trainer. In 2010 he made some huge changes in his own life, losing over 75 pounds. This process led him to become more involved in health and fitness. Matt’s transformation helped him to discover his true passion – helping people change their lives.
Coach Matt and his wife Kristy founded the American Health and Fitness Institute, a nonprofit organization to raise awareness for childhood obesity and other fitness related issues facing kids in our community.
Coach Matt and his wife Kristy are both passionate about helping families that are in the foster care system and spent several years on a personal mission as Professional Foster Parents for Christian Heritage, the couple currently have 7 kids in their home.
Coach Matt is a Co-Founder at Lifestyle Fitness, Co-Race Director of the Valley ONE Marathon and the Creator of the Best of Health Podcast. www.bestofhealthpodcast.com
Coach Matt also has special training working with older adults and was the first AARP approved Certified Trainer in the Omaha area recognized by the American Council on Exercise (ACE).
Coach Matt has a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication and Master’s Degree in Organizational Communication and Leadership from the Nebraska Wesleyan University.
Coach Matt has been a frequent contributor to the Lincoln Journal Star Health section, you can see some of his articles at www.starcityhealth.com and Matt has appeared regularly as a fitness expert on Lincoln TV channel 10/11.
Coach Matt can be reached at matt@ah-fi.org for coaching and is available for media interviews on topics related to health, wellness, and fitness.