
Matt Dustin, CES, PN1-NC
Staff Writer & Fitness CoachMatt is a writer and fitness coach who’s been working in the fitness industry for 11 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, CES, PN1-NC
Certification
- B.S. Exercise Science, Towson University
- 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
Most Recently Reviewed Articles

Cross Trainer vs Exercise Bike: Which Low-Impact Cardio Machine Is Better?
In this cross trainer vs exercise bike guide, a fitness coach explains the pros and cons of each cardio machine.

Best Pilates App (2024): Our Top 7 Picks For a Great Pilates Workout, With Or Without Equipment
Interested in Pilates, but don’t want to attend a class? An app can bring professional instruction right to your phone. Here are our top picks for the best Pilates app.

Best Pre-Workout Without Sucralose (2024): 7 Options to Level Up Your Workouts
Are you looking to boost your performance in the gym, while minimizing your artificial sweetener intake? Here are our top picks for the best pre-workout without sucralose.

Cold Plunge vs Sauna: Which Is Better for Recovery?
In this cold plunge vs sauna guide, a certified fitness professional explains which you should choose for recovery.