Mike Matthews
Fitness coach and author of Bigger Leaner Stronger
| Hourly rate range | $90 to $150 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Men and Women |
| Also coaches | Parenting coach |
| Based in | United States |
| Practice | Muscle for Life / Legion |
Mike Matthews is a fitness coach and author who helps men and women lose fat and build muscle. He wrote the book Bigger Leaner Stronger. He is behind Legion Athletics, a brand that publishes workout guides, nutrition advice and exercise form tutorials. He also offers VIP one-on-one coaching in the United States. His content covers lifts like the lat pulldown, seated machine row and machine chest press.
What Mike helps with
Mike works with people who want to lose fat and build muscle. His content also covers exercise form and nutrition planning.
- Losing fat
- Building muscle
- Learning proper exercise form for back, chest and shoulder lifts
- Setting calories and macros
- Choosing workouts and sets and reps for a routine
Background and qualifications
Mike Matthews wrote the book Bigger Leaner Stronger. He is tied to Legion Athletics and the Muscle for Life brand. Legion Athletics runs a blog with workout guides, weight loss and muscle building articles, and nutrition content. The brand also offers quizzes and a free meal planning tool for working out calories and macros.
Mike Matthews pricing
Programs and services
- VIP one-on-one coaching
- Custom meal plans
- Free meal planning tool
Mike Matthews reviews
The CoachVouch take
Author of Bigger Leaner Stronger who also runs the Legion Athletics content and coaching brand.
Best for men and women who want to lose fat and build muscle with guidance on training and nutrition.
Common questions
How much does Mike Matthews charge?
Coaching with Mike runs $90 to $150 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Mike Matthews help with?
Mike Matthews helps with losing fat, building muscle, learning proper exercise form for back, chest and shoulder lifts and setting calories and macros.
Does Mike Matthews offer one-on-one coaching?
Yes. He offers VIP one-on-one coaching. His site also lists online coaching and custom meal plans.
How do I contact Mike Matthews?
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