I joined up with Matthew and Inside Strength in the last few months of 2019. At that time in my life I was looking ahead to a Black Tag and eventual Black Belt Grading in Taekwondo, and a few other physical tests aswell. I was also severely out of shape, and consistently getting injured from work and exercise so I knew that I needed to make a change or there would have been no chance of me passing any of the tests I had coming up. On the personal recommendation of another trusted industry professional that I worked with at the time I got in contact with Matthew, and I haven’t looked back since. We set up a consultation call to talk over my experience with fitness, what my goals where and how we might achieve them and to see if I had the right mindset to fit the strong life programme. We ticked all the boxes, and from the word go Matthew had planned out everything to fit me. He accommodated for my lifting experience and importantly was able to work around my injuries and plan for what my body could or could not handle. To make up for my lack of experience he had an exercise library with video explanations for every lift or exercise he wanted me to do; something which I still reference regularly! He consistently assessed my main compound lifts and provided feedback on form and process, so that I could continuously improve, week in, week out. He had a nutrition plan sorted out for me, so that all I had to do was go to the shop and buy the food; no overthinking it. He has built a community group of like minded individuals all who are in the program to support, encourage and push each other. Importantly for me, he was always there to answer any questions or queries I had, no matter how silly or complex the question may have been, and he would get back to me within minutes each time. In my first 12 weeks with Inside Strength, I got into the best shape of my life, I increased strength in all my main compound lifts, I became confident in my body for the first time in YEARS, and most important my fitness was to such a high standard that I was able to pass all the tests that I had planned with ease! Two years later, and I’m still working with Matthew. I’m still in the best shape of my life & far better than two years ago which at the time I didn’t think was possible. I’m knowledgable on so many new things within the fitness space, and continue to learn as more is provided each week! I continue to hit new personal bests of my main lifts, and I continue to push myself to achieve more challenging goals goals that I previously would never have even attempted if it wasn’t for the guidance and knowledge that Matthew has given me through our time working together. Matthew is top class, as a coach, as a friend and as a mentor. He’s always in your corner, and always got your back, 100% of the way. I think the best part about all of it is that Matthew is a coach that’s wants to see you succeed, your success is his and he will genuinely do everything in his power to help you achieve what is it you want to achieve.