Matt Dustin, CSCS, PN1-NC

Senior Staff Writer, Fitness Coach

Matt 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 traveling.

Should You Train to Failure? A Strength Coach Answers

As someone who loves training hard in the gym, I know that pushing your body as hard as possible can feel good. It feels good to give 100% effort, and for many, taking every set to complete failure can make you feel like you’re really earning your gains. However, there’s a problem with this mindset. Regularly training to failure can actually slow down your progress, even if it feels productive. If you’re like me, » Read more about: Should You Train to Failure? A Strength Coach Answers »

Gym Bag Essentials: What Our Writers and Editors Don’t Go Without

Whether you never leave home without your favorite gym bag, or you prefer to keep your training gear organized in your garage or basement gym, there are countless tools and accessories out there that can support your training and recovery, helping you get more out of every rep. From the best lifting shoes and belts, to accessories like chalk, straps, and pre-workout formulas, our team of experts has used just about everything on the market. » Read more about: Gym Bag Essentials: What Our Writers and Editors Don’t Go Without »

Boostcamp Review (2026): Honest Thoughts After a Year of Training

Whether you’re a powerlifter, bodybuilder, or just someone who wants to gain some strength and muscle in your garage gym, following a plan and tracking your lifts is the key to making continued progress year after year. The best workout apps offer great training plans to follow, allow you to track your lifts, and make sure you always know what your next workout will be. As a strength coach who’s been lifting weights for more than 15 years, » Read more about: Boostcamp Review (2026): Honest Thoughts After a Year of Training »

NOBULL Outwork Flex Review (2026): Our First Impressions of this Durable Strength-Training Shoe

When it comes to training shoes, there’s no shortage of options to choose from. Whether you’re looking for a pair of the best running shoes, or multi-purpose training shoes, there’s something for everyone, which makes it difficult to find the best option. Many shoes are designed for one specific type of activity, but for multi-sport athletes who need a versatile option that can handle nearly any training demand, shoes like the NOBULL Outwork Flex offer plenty of versatility. » Read more about: NOBULL Outwork Flex Review (2026): Our First Impressions of this Durable Strength-Training Shoe »