
Matt Dustin, CSCS, PN1-NC
Staff Writer & Fitness CoachMatt is a writer and fitness coach who’s been working in the fitness industry for 13 years. After graduating with a degree in Exercise Science and completing an internship at the Under Armour Sports Performance Center, he spent 6 years working as a personal trainer, where he worked with athletes, fat loss clients, and injury rehab clients before transitioning to online coaching.
Before joining the GGR team, Matt was a freelance health and fitness writer for 11 years, writing for dozens of fitness websites, influencers, and wellness brands. He’s also the author of three nutrition books published through Simon & Schuster.
He currently lives in Las Vegas, NV, and enjoys working out, reading, writing, watching sports, and Brazilian jiu-jitsu.
Get to Know Matt Dustin, CSCS, PN1-NC
Certification
- B.S. Exercise Science, Towson University
- NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
- Precision Nutrition Level 1 Nutrition Coach
- NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist
Specialties
- Strength and hypertrophy training
- Nutrition
- Sports performance
Favorite Equipment
- Anything with a barbell
- Hack squat machine
- Nike Metcons
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