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Off The Bench Fitness

Off The Bench Fitness

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You’re ready to try another approach besides “no pain no gain”. Moving and flexing can feel amazing. We’ll take that satisfying feeling of a morning yawny stretch and make it last an hour.Enjoyment

It’s possible to have every movement to be pure relief, instead of a holding-breath struggle.

Less Thinking.

You’ll be able to trust your own intuition; letting the sensation do the thinking for you. There’s a lot of ways to workout...the best way is the one you’re most likely to actually do... which happens to be the one you enjoy the most.

I've enjoyed 7 years of full time play with clients and their referrals. All this time and I'm obsessed! I'm a professional acrobat as well (hand-to-hand to be specific).

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1 employee
9 years in business
Serves Santa Monica , CA

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    Jeff G.

    Coach Matt is fun, passionate, and knowledgeable. He has a trained eye for the human body and how to improve movement, increase flexibility, and relieve pain. Training with Coach Matt is always a fun time because of his attitude. I highly recommend spending your time with him, you won’t regret it.
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    March 14, 2018
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    Bianca C.

    Matt is an exceptional trainer who is well rounded and full of knowledge...I’ve been working with him for about a month and a half, I’ve noticed a significant difference in my posture and strength...I enjoy working with him, he is full of energy and fun to work with.
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    March 14, 2018
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    Marisol U.

    Matt is the best way to change ones mindset toward exercise!! With genuine interest in my intrinsic motivations for achieving healthy change, Matt went above and beyond other trainers Ive worked with to transform my often punitive approach to working out and helped me create a healthy, sustainable attitude. Matt carried me through a tough transition when working out and juggling other facets of life just felt like too much. I can honestly say that Matts approach, which goes beyond purely physical milestones, is a game-changer for the fitness industry. Not to mention the invaluable information he has related to healthy posture and movement. I loved working with him and recommend him to anyone who actually wants to enjoy their fit life!
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    March 14, 2018
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    David K.

    Matt has gone above and beyond what I wanted to get out of personal training, and I am very appreciative of the time that I do not see but he has to be spending before hand to review my goals and what I want to work on and tie that into what he knows will get the best result. I was stiff as a board before I started training with Matt, and within two sessions felt much looser and more mobile, and within 4 sessions have no more pain in my back or shoulders that I had been dealing with for six to eight months. Matt does walk the walk in being a personal trainer, so if youre reading this comment, sign up with him, its a great investment into your health.
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    Kristin S.

    When I first sought out a trainer, I was in a lot of pain from a car accident, and afraid that I would never be able to get back in shape. I was depressed, and scared to even bend over. After only 2 months or working with Matt, I am able to move more now than I have been able to in over 2 years! He is thoroughly knowledgeable, easy to work with, and understands the body. If you are looking for someone who is compassionate and want a trainer who will work with your injuries and put you on a progressive path to success, Matt is your guy!
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    March 14, 2018

    Frequently asked questions

    You’re ready to try another approach besides “no pain no gain”. Moving and flexing can feel amazing. We’ll take that satisfying feeling of a morning yawny stretch and make it last an hour.

    Enjoyment

    It’s possible to have every movement to be pure relief, instead of a holding-breath struggle.

    Less Thinking.

    You’ll be able to trust your own intuition; letting the sensation do the thinking for you. There’s a lot of ways to workout…the best way is the one you’re most likely to actually do… which happens to be the one you enjoy the most.

    NASM CPT Certification

    Human Movement Specialist from Brookbush Institute

    Functional Range Conditioning (FRC) Certification

    7 years of private/partner client in-home/mobile training experience

    BoS Texas A&M Human Resource Development

    $120/session - 1 hour

    $175/partner session - 1 hour

    **No start up costs, no contracts**

    People kept telling me to :). Best decision I ever made.

    Mostly people who were new to exercise or who haven't exercised in years. 

    Client with with back pain for years (after a car wreck) without being able to figure out how to work out or be pain free. She enjoys slamming medicine balls down after powerfully scooping them up. A great stress relief from her busy work day. We ignited her love for body-weight and gymnastics-like training. She is addicted and is likely a life-long exerciser never to take for granted the ability to move her body confidently ever again.

    I go into detail in my blog article about these three key questions:

    https://www.offthebenchfitness.com/blog/how-to-choose-a-personal-trainer

    - Can I open up to this person?

    - Does this trainer intend to keep me as a client as long as possible?

    - Can he/she deliver the appropriate coaching style for you?

    Are you tired of the 'grind' of rigorous exercise? Are you open to trying a 'no pleasure no gain' approach? 

    Services offered

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