I was over weight ever since I was a kid. I didn’t play many sports, or do much physical activity. Until I met Matt "Pack Man" Pack, then my life changed.

I’ve had a few different trainers, and all of there routines are basically textbook, and all meant to be done in a gym. Matt Pack's diversified work outs really change things up and bring a fresh new approach to the traditional physical/strength training. All the work outs usually involve hitting two or more muscle groups at the same time and usually tackle cardio as well. In addition, Matt is very keen on tracking a client’s progress through out the time they train with him. Matt will also teaches his clients the do's and don’ts for dieting.

With all of these tools I went from being 232 pounds to a somewhat lean (still a work in progress) 183. All of the things I learned with Matt have helped me to maintain my lower body fat for a year already, and hopefully the rest of my life.

I recommend Matt Pack, and an Impack Fitness regiment to anyone who’s interested in living a healthier lifestyle, getting stronger, and losing body fat.

Mick A.
Miami, Florida

When I began with Matt I was out of shape and intimidated that I would not be able to complete the program.  Matt always assured me that I could do anything and he monitored our training to make sure I would not become injured.  Each session was more fun filled than the last.  I would find myself wondering what drills we would have in our next meeting: perhaps a card game, maybe "call of the wild," or even a snatch complex.  I have become so motivated with the quick results that while I was planning a trip during the holidays, I asked Matt to create a day by day plan that I could train while I was away (I honestly completed every day's workout).

Matt Pack has helped me pass my 1/2 way goal in only 4 months.  He is motivating and enthusiastic.  Not many people have the intuition he exhibits on knowing when and how far to push his clients.  Although he appears to be a big, tough trainer, Matt Pack truly is a phenomenal person that I feel has become a friend of mine.  I feel that to be exceptionally successful with a trainer, a person must be able to relate to them on another level.  I think Matt and I have built a relationship that has encouraged me to attain my goals and stay focused on my program and eating habits.  Matt Pack has proven to me that my mistake has been trying to figure out what I should do to be thin.  Once I came to the realization that I should be healthy, everything seemed to come together.

THANKS MATT!

I have been training and dieting for the last 12 years.  For the last 5 years I had definitely hit a plateau and actually had begun to slip.  However, I was still spending almost 2 hours (1.5 hour lifting and half an hour of cardio) at the gym.

That was until I trained with Matt Pack for a period of four weeks and learned a great deal in terms of nutrition and exercise.  Matt started off by giving me a general assessment of my physical conditioning including my injured back (2 herniated discs) and discussing my eating habits, training program and my ultimate goals - increasing my stamina and reducing my overall body fat.

Matt taught me a variety of exercises and techniques that have pushed my intensity up and increased my overall stamina without risking further back injury and reducing the amount of time I spend to a maximum of 45 mins. 

Matt's philosophy on static cardio is interesting.  He promotes the idea that running on a treadmill for 1/2 hr does not have the same effect as moving/pushing weights without rest for 20-30 mins.  After my experience I am definitely a believer.

Over all Matt's program has helped me bust the plateau and regain the intensity in my workouts, resulting in a leaner and stronger physique, cut the time I spent at the gym by more than half, improve my diet, and most importantly, made working out fun again.

I continue to employ Matt's suggestions and techniques, until I hit that next plateau at which point I'm sure a couple of sessions and new techniques from Matt will help me break on through again.

I began training with Matt Pack on March 21st of this year.  I was approaching my 30th birthday and had decided I wanted to make a change in my life.  I was ready to get in shape.  I had been to the gym before and had other trainers, but my body never changed.  I had accepted the fact that I would always have wide hips or chubby triceps because of my genes, and that no matter what I would try, my body would never change.

When Matt first consulted me I weight 137 pounds.  I was a size 8.  After he evaluated me and took my measurements, he stated that his goal for me was to be 117 pounds.  I thought he was insane!

Matt has a very holistic approach.  He explained to me that a healthy balanced diet, exercise, proper sleep and stress reduction are all factors for optimum health and for my body to change.

Matt developed a personalized meal plan and we began to train three times a week.  Matt is a motivator, he is positive and enthusiastic and knowledgeable in his field.  He truly cares about his clients' progress and truly listens when you have concerns.

I am now a size 4! I have lost 22 pounds of body fat!  I have lost 3 inches in my waist, 4 1/2 inches in my hips and 3 inches in my thighs!

Because of Matt, I have made a lifestyle change which encompasses his holistic approach to nutrition and exercise.  I feel confident, excited and proud about the changes I have been able to make in my life because of Matt Pack!

Training with Matt gave me the confidence to trust my own body and its strength.  Growing up, I did not participate in school sports or club teams.  Rather, I stuck to an all-cardio routine that consisted of jazz classes in middle school and later step-aerobics in high school.  Through college, I was tied to the treadmill --running to nowhere in the gym.  I continued my cardio-based routine until I met Matt. 

Before I started training with him, I had fallen prey to the myth that heavy weights would make me big and bulky and that I was not "athletic" so my body would not handle wearing a weight-vest or doing pull-ups.  Matt helped me discover the strength of my own body. 

Within weeks of training with him, I was wearing a weight-vest, doing squat thrusts and pushing and pulling his Tahoe down an alley.  Matt successfully combines an intense strength-training program with creative movements that are designed to recreate the movements in our daily lives. His personality is addictive and motivational. He practices what he preaches.  Before my wedding in December, I started the "cave-man" diet and instead of simply telling me what to eat, Matt started the diet with me and others. At my last fitting the week before my wedding, my dress had to be taken in 3 inches. I owe that difference to Matt.

I am pleased to write a testimonial on my past and present experience during my training with Matt.

I attended a gym where Matt was a personal trainer.  I saw him train others and liked what he delivered to his clients, but most importantly the results I saw in them. I hired Matt as my personal trainer back in late 2005. 

When I started training with Matt, I did not have the capability of lifting or doing the cardio that I am able to accomplish today.  My stamina has increased a great deal and because of this, I notice a tremendous change in my body as far as definition, muscle mass and fat loss.  I went from weighing 167lbs to 130lbs and from a size 10 to a 4.  Not only has my body changed, but also my eating habits. 

Matt is also very knowledgeable when it comes to nutrition.  That mixed up with the workout programs has caused me to be more conscientious of how I treat my body.  Because of the extraordinary changes in me, my husband became inspired and now we both train five times per week (Monday thru Friday).  We both look forward to our very early morning exercises.

We never get bored of our workout programs because Matt is always taking something new out of his “tool box”.  He always delivers what he promises and is very conscientious and considerate about his client’s training time.

We plan to continue our personal training sessions with Matt for many more years to come.

When I started training with Matt I was overweight, depressed, lethargic and feeling miserable. I was at the point that I was becoming overwhelmed by the most insignificant chores such as getting the mail.
In just 5mo I lost 50 pounds! I went from a size 26 to wearing a size 18/16, but the most important part is I feel great! I can walk the whole mall where before I needed to sit down every two minutes. I don’t feel tired anymore and I have tons of new found energy… At 67yrs old I am looking forward to my retirement and spending time with my daughter and grandchildren.
Matt has shown me a new lifestyle that incorporates realistic nutrition idea’s and quick and effective exercise routines. I have now made exercising like a daily routine (you brush your teeth everyday, right). I used to hate moving and now I love to workout and go walking with my friends. Matt, you’ll never know just how much of an IMPACK you’ve made on me and my life. I feel like I can take on the world! Thanks for everything.

Lourdes B.
Miami, Florida

After being with Matt for the past 6 months my life has changed considerably. My body fat went down by 7%! By my doctors orders my cholesterol had to come down, guess what? It did and so did my blood pressure. I am even fitting back into clothes and shoes I haven't worn in ears.

I used to be a sugar addict and now my cravings have disappeared. I now am less stressed and friends always ask where I got all my energy. I can see my muscles now, I'm more flexible now and my chronic shoulder pain that has been bothering me for years is gone!

Being with Matt has also made me stay more disciplined, more consistent with my cardiovascular and most importantly my nutrition. I give my heartfelt thanks to my personal trainer Matt Pack who attentively guided me along these past 6 months.

I began training with Matt Pack and Impack Fitness a little over a year ago. I was going to be starting the fire academy and I knew that I was not in the physical condition needed to survive the academy. I needed to gain more strength and, most important, I needed higher levels of endurance. I told Matt what I was looking for and he was more than willing to help me reach my goals. I didn’t know then, but he would even help me surpass them.

Training with Matt and Impack Fitness is nothing like the everyday gym experience. It’s never the same boring routine day in and day out. He has you do things you never thought you would do- or could do- in a training session. Some of my training sessions included flipping tires, hitting the tire with sledgehammers, truck pushes and pulls, sandbag carries, pulling sleds and doing kettle bell complexes that not only challenged me physically, but also tested my mental toughness. Matt does not simply show you how to perform a particular exercise, he also explains the science behind each exercise and how it affects your body. One of his goals, believe it or not, is to teach and give you the skills to workout on your own and know exactly what to do and why you’re doing it. This makes him very different from most personal trainers.

Matt also provides nutritional advice and will explain to you what you have been doing wrong, nutritionally, and what you need to do to eat right. He has a great website for his clients and for anyone who is interested in fitness. Matt also sets himself apart from other trainers by the fact that he is flexible when it comes to scheduling your training sessions and will work with you and your schedule.

After training with Matt I didn't just graduate from the fire academy- I excelled at the academy. I never had to worry about being able to accomplish any physical challenge that my academy instructors threw at me. Don’t get me wrong, it was tough, but I had the advantage of having gained an increased level of physical and mental toughness that gave me the added confidence to truly succeed at the academy. 

Finally, the only advice I would offer to someone considering training with Matt and Impack Fitness, other than immediately setting up your first session, would be… TAKE NOTES! It’s a learning experience. Create a workout bible with everything he has you do. Believe me it’s worth it.

I started working out with Matt in December 2000, after I found I could not fit into any of my clothes for Thanksgiving dinner (before the meal)!! I had put on weight and was fed up with feeling gloomy, tired and run down. When I started working with Matt it was originally only for a few sessions, but once we got started I did not want to stop.
Matt is a great trainer. As far as I am concerned, he has the perfect approach and plan. He’s not only interested in helping you loose weight and develop your muscles, he focuses on nutrition too in an effort to achieve those two primary goals sooner and to maintain them longer.
My workouts with him are challenging, but always fun. He will push me, but he is never out to punish me. He keeps the sessions varied and interesting, always coming up with some way to work on a muscle that I didn’t even know I had. I have followed him from my neighborhood gym to one much further away just to keep training with him. I have noticed significant and distinct improvements in my weight (in particular my waist and thighs) and muscle strength and definition( in particular my arms and legs). And the compliments from friends and family confirm what I already see and feel. Also, I eat much better than I ever did, no longer skipping breakfast or other meals and eating more balanced meals throughout the day, which helps me keep up my energy levels.
Matt’s hard work with me has really paid off. Since I started training with Matt I have gone down 3 full dress sizes, greatly improved my eating habits, and found that the world just looks a whole lot brighter. I would recommend Matt to anyone who really wants to turn their health and fitness (plus their body image) around.

Mary F.

They say pictures are worth a thousand words... Matt Pack saved my life, plain and simple! I'm not sure how I did it, it happened so fast! Matt said, "trust me, I'm going to take care of you," and Matt didn't let me down. I went from a size 16 at 205 pounds to a size 10 and 165 pounds in less than 5mo. Thanks for everything Matt!

Fabi M.

“Matt Pack saved my life, plain and simple!”