Matt Dustin, CSCS, PN1-NC

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 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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