Reviews
“Helpful in finding ways to minimize pain, Clear explaining how to help ourselves, Talking over currant problems and what to do”
Very helpful in learning about my body and how to strengthen it and get flexibility.
Janet H. 4/2022
“Fun, Challenging (in a good way!), Instructive”
Matt is a great trainer! He builds personal connections with his clients and that is something that I think is important and cool. Matt always makes sure to help in anyway he can to better your workout, whether that is fixing your form or changing up that workout, he does anything to fit your needs. Most importantly it is a great environment and always fun!
Emme V. 4/2022
“Passionate, Engaging, Rewarding”
Groupt training in one of the most rewarding parts to my day. Our trainer is engaging with our technique and passionate about our success!
Jill V. 4/2022
“Thoughtful, Knowledgeable, Accommodating”
I’ve been working with Matt for over a year- initially PT only and now PT as well as group training. Adding in the group training to my routine has given a huge shift to how I am feeling throughout my other workouts- it has helped my stamina as well as assisted in strengthening other focus areas I am working on.
Sarah W. 4/2022
“Professional, Knowledgeable, Fun!”
Guillermo V. 4/2022
“Individualized, Encouraging, Challenging”
Matt at Tree of Zen is always positive and encouraging. I appreciate how he meets each client where they are in their fitness/wellness journey; individualizes their plan and continuously assesses and adapts to needs. The workouts are challenging, exhilarating and always changing. I would recommend Tree of Zen to anyone looking for fitness/wellness options. It is awesome!
Emily G. 12/2021
“Results, Fun, Educational”
I’ve been going to Tree of Zen for over a year. I’ve been happy with the results. It’s been the best work out experience I’ve ever had. Every week is fun and educational, with new experiences!”
Chris P. 12/2021
“Dedicated, Client Focused, Passionate”
Working with Matt is a wonderful experience! He is patient, kind and caring to everyone he works with. I love both the group and private sessions and feel that I always get what I am looking for!
Alexa H. 12/2021
“Good ‘peer pressure’- makes me want to come to the gym, Matt is consistent in making sure that form and technique is correct to avoid injury. Matt is always ready to go, even if you aren’t, his attitude is great and helps keep you going!”
Joann N. 12/2021
“Favorite saying ‘Last 10sec of the whole workout!’, Committed and Motivating, Helps reach fitness goals”
Matt does an excellent job of listening to what my fitness goals/wants are and customizing my workouts to help me reach those goals.
Crystal L. 12/2021
“Always fun, Results, Part of my week”
Working out at Tree of Zen is always a fun experience. Its been a rewarding year seeing the results of Matt’s and my hard work. It has become a part of my week I really look forward to!”
Chris P. 8/2021
“Thoughtful, Awesome, Engaging”
The best financial decision I’ve ever made for my health!
Jason K. 8/2021
“Encouraging!, Keeps workouts interesting, Groups are great!”
Misstie D. 8/2021
“Brace your Core!, Challenge Yourself, Powerful and Motivating”
Matt has helped me reach fitness goals that I did not think were possible. He knows how to challenge me with difficult exercises that leaves me feeling accomplished at the end of our training sessions!
Crystal L. 4/2021
“Thorough, Prepared, Focused”
“I have benefited immensely in just the few short weeks I have been going!”
Jason G. 8/2021
“Professional, Caring, Driven to help you succeed”
“Matt is a very professional trainer. He takes anyone who wants to improve themselves. He works with all ages and fitness levels. “
Randal U. 8/2021
“Individualized, Energizing Training/Trainer, Positive and Engaging”
“The varied exercies and professional guidance Matt provides are awesome. I enjoy my time at personal Training and feel confident and hopeful about my progress!”
Emily G. 8/2021
“Educational, Challenging, Rewarding”
“I had little to no experience with exercising and have learned much in my sessions. What I was doing on my own now has better form. I have learned things in the training that I can apply at home. I have never felt like I don’t belong here. Each session is a challenge and is adapted to my own strengths and weaknesses.
Sarah F. 8/2021
“Compassionate, Knowledgeable, Understanding”
“My training experience has been awesome. Matt understands my disability and helped me achieve weight loss, pain management, and muscle building. I’m looking forward to continued growth and recovery!”
Richard H. 8/2021
“1 on 1 sessions are meticulously constructed, Highly effective Unconventional training methods, Very affordable”
“Matt has an encylopedic knowledge of fitness and a genuine desire to help his clients. The quality of his service is unrivaled by any other trainer in the area! I have referred a few friends and family to Tree of Zen. They were skeptical at first, now they’re believers!”
Jake L. 4/2021
“Fun, Challenging, Positive”
“My training experience has been very positive. Matt has always pushed me to a challenging level while staying safe. His training style is fun, and very worth the affordable cost!”
Christian P. 4/2021
“Energetic and Fun, Unique Effective Circuits, Affordable Group Sessions”
Misstie D. 4/2021
“Hard working, Imaginative, Positive”
“Matt is a caring hardworking trainer. He always has alternatives for our morning Circuit Training group for the array of different ages and issues. He has creative and challenging workouts that are tough but also fun when we challenge against each other.”
Jill V. 4/2021
“Good/Positive Peer Pressure, Making Progress, Variety in Workouts”
“I like it that we are always watched to make sure we are doing the exercises properly to limit the chance for injury.”
Joann N. 4/2021
“Reliable, Energetic (even at 530am!), Accomodating”
“Matt has been my trainer now for over a year and I have loved every minute. I always feel welcomed and challenged at EVERY training session. I have participated in group training, one on one training, and Steel Mace training sessions. Each type of training session is so much fun and I am always feeling better after each session. Matt takes time to know his clients and works hard to make everyone feel like the BEST version of themselves!”
Alexa H. 4/2021
“Caring, Motivating, Flexible Schedule”
“Matt cares a lot about his people, he is dedicated to his mission in life, he is a rare breed!”
Randal U. 4/2021
“Caring, Challenging, Emotionally Intelligent”
“Matt will never give up on you!”
Charles U. 4/2021
“Thoughtful Personalized Workouts, Engaging, The Best Fitness Choice I’ve Ever Made”
“Working with Matt has made me realize my fitness goals/potential and has made me want to continue to grow into a healthier and more active lifestyle!”
Jason K. 4/2021
“Highly positive/energized and motivating, Extremely knowledgeable, Sincerely passionate about each of his clients health and well being”
“I am a 60+ year old Obese man with Multiple Negative Health problems the most severe of which being: Arthritic Joints. Insulin Dependent Diabetes. A Surgically Damaged left foot. One fake knee, One Bad knee. A Badly Bulged Disk in my lower back. A Trashed Right shoulder.
In the past 5 years these issues have combined to sideline me from my formerly Active Lifestyle, both in my Work & Personal life. I was walking with a cane & always carried crutches in the event of an emergency where I might need to walk some distance. I became resigned to accepting my fate thinking " It is what it is."
in June 2020 my youngest son convinced me to try 1 more thing in attempts to get my life back & set up an appointment for me with his trainer Matt Unglesby at Zen Fitness. I called Matt before my first "1 on 1 session" to discuss my handicaps so he could come up with a game plan. I walked into Zen Fitness for the 1st time leaning heavily on my cane. Matt had readied our workout space with a variety of exercise equipment & a notebook. He spent time explaining each exercise before I tried it & watched my every move & expression as we went through each one. Throughout it all he was constantly making notes as to what was easy or hard, or what I told him was too difficult or uncomfortable for me to achieve. On those occasions, he would, after making his notes, On the Fly & Out of Thin Air adapt/change the exercise to accommodate my immediate needs by coming up with an alternative method of my accomplishing the task at hand thus making it Do-able for me. Matt would then make more notes. After our session ended, he instructed me as to which exercises he wanted me to do at home the remainder of the week till our next scheduled session, which I did.
I spent the following 2 weeks still walking in with my cane. By the 3rd session I was able to leave my cane at the front counter & walk to the workout area without it. I was a bit wobbly but was walking on my own without support.
I was Overjoyed when upon my arrival for my 4th session, I walked into the studio and out onto the workout area Matt had prepared Completely Cane Less!
"Mr. Matt" (as I have come to call him) greeted me with his usual enthusiasm stating how Excited He was to see me coming in "on my own 2 feet." As always he had prepared for my arrival so we went right to work.
It's Almost October now. I am no longer carrying crutches around in my truck, I am just carrying my cane which I still occasionally use to walk on uneven ground. I have so far lost 12 lbs, my clothes have begun to fit a little looser, I can stand to be on my feet & moving around for longer periods of time before I need to sit down. Because of Matts Commitment to helping me to become stronger & more mobile, I have once again found Hope. Hope that there are still more activities & adventures awaiting me in my future.
Mr. Matt's Passion for his work & his total commitment to the facilitation of his clients overall health & well being is Genuine. His Knowledge & Skill as a Trainer are for me Unquestionable. His natural good hearted Enthusiasm & Can Do attitude are Consistent & Highly Contagions. If your getting tired, he does not make you do that last set. He will however, have already Inspired you to WANT to do it for yourself.
That's my story! I told it Gospel & I'm stickin to it! If in reading this you're thinking "it sounds to good to be true", TRY HIM one time. I am Convinced that no rationally thinking person could come away from a session with him holding any different opinion of either He or his Training Methods than my son or I do.”
-Jim L. 8/2020
“Functional, New, Smart”
“I like all the different workouts from day to day!”
-Peter H. 8/2020
“Good balance of strength, cardio and flexibility, Consistently motivating and inspiring, Challenge yourself!”
“I love the variety of activites Matt utilizes in his training program- kettlebells, steel mace, kickboxing, yoga, and more! The variety keeps it fun and motivating. I am very pleased with the results I have seen!”
-Crystal L. 8/2020
“Motivating, Supportive, Makes sure you are doing exercises correctly”
“I like the circuit training, the way the workout flows from each station in short blasts with a short break in between; makes you feel like “you can do it” - But you are still getting many reps in. - Good workout!”
-Joann N. 8/2020
“Motivating, Encouraging, Enthusiastic, Safety Oriented”
“Training with Matt once a week for a year at Tree of Zen has dramatically impacted my health, strength, and overall ability and has made me much more confident in my physical abilities. 10/10 would recommend to any one of any skill level.”
-Jason K. 8/2020
“Interesting, Comfortable, Conscientious”
“My experience was great. Matt provided an interesting set of exercises that I have found addictive and fun! I was comfortable with him from day one. He has a nice presence, making going out of my comfort zone a bit easier. He always was conscientious of how I was doing with each set and exercise while pushing me to do everything I had in each set. Overall very pleased.”
-Chris P. 8/2020
“Genuinely Caring, Indispensable, Unparalleled in Quality”
“Matt uses his encyclopidic knowledge of fitness and anatomy to deliver a training experience that is dilligently designed and perfectly tailored to his clients. When I started working with him I had a sprained spine and i was 60lbs overweight. I stuggled through basic yoga poses and beginner level calisthenics. Now I’m the strongest, slimmest, and most mobile I’ve ever been in my life. I couldn’t have done it without him!”
-Jake L. 8/2020
“Challenging, Creative, Dependable”
“I rate my trainer 5 out of 5 because in our group sessions he watches all of our techniques and form and corrects us when we need it. He guides us in the right direction so we are less likely to have an injury and insure that we get the most out of the exercise. He comes up with out of the box circuits so we work hard but have fun at the same time. He has been bringing kickboxing and Steel Mace into the circuits which are exciting additions. We have a fun morning group and it is enjoyable to work so hard but allows us to laugh and challenge each other. He is always there if we need to adjust the workout if our bodies aren’t in agreement with a specific exercise. I appreciate that he offers multiple times in the morning for our group sessions so we have many options. Our circuits are a great start to the day and can feel the morning effort all day long!!!”
-Jill V. 8/2020
“Energetic, Helpful, Ambitious”
“Matt has one of the best and most energetic attitudes at 530am! It can be challenging to be motivated that early but he really knows how to keep me motivated, and I think that is very important! Matt is helpful and always makes sure you are doing everything correctly to prevent you from getting hurt. He has an alternative to every workout if it doesn’t suit you, so you are not forced to do anything you don’t feel comfortable doing! I also want to add, he is also very creative with his workouts! Matt has different workouts everyday that are challenging and fun and you leave feeling accomplished. If you want a trainer and an environment where you feel motivated, comfortable and cared for about your health and fitness, I would most definitely recommend Matt!
-Emme V. 8/2020
“Positive and Uplifting, Empowering, Knowledgeable”
“The best thing about working with Matt is the time and care he takes to make sure you are actively working towards the best version of you. Every time I leave a session I feel empowered to continue to work on my goals with the tools and knowledge he provides to his clients.”
-Sarah W. 8/2020
“Energetic, Knowledgeable, Easily Approachable”
“Matt is an experienced trainer that puts in the time to make sure everyone gets what they need. He is very open and approachable person, which makes training with him so fun! Even though early mornings can be tough, I always enjoy my time at Tree of Zen Fitness!
-Alexa H. 8/2020
“When I came to Tree of Zen Fitness in August 2018, I was 30years old and I was obese and suffering from a debilitating back injury. Matt helped me recover through his extensive knowledge of fitness and exersice, which includes but is not limited to Steel Mace, Yoga, Kettlebells, Cardio conditioning, strength training, and nutrition.
I learned a great deal from our 1 on 1 sessions, and was in the best shape I had ever been in, before my 31st birthday and I couldn’t have done it without him! I have worked with other trainers and all of them failed where Matt succeeded. His unorthodox methods keep exersice fun and interesting. What I have written here hardly does justice to the quality of the service he provides. I could write volumes about what Tree of Zen Fitness has done to turn my life around, and someday I might. You don’t know the half of it!”
-Jake L- 5/10/2019
“He is always prepared and provides me with new challenges each week to help me progress towards my physical fitness goals. He knows exactly what I am capable of and customized workout plans specifically for me. He is always positive and motivating. He encourages e to push my limits; however, understands if I need a brief rest period before I am able to complete the set of exercises.”
-Crystal L.-8/15/2015
“I initially started personal training to get back to a healthy weight and improve my quality of life. After reaching my goal weight, my intention was to continue on my own. However, after working with Matt for several months, I realized there are tons of benefits to working with a personal trainer and that i would not get the same results without him!
Matt is not like some trainers who provide the same training plan to all of their clients. Instead, he customized each training session based on my personal fitness goals and any limitations I have. He has the knowledge needed to determine what exercises will work for me an prepares each workout in advance to maximize my results. He consistently challenges me and encourages me to accomplish goals I never thought were possible. What I like most about training with Matt is that I don’t have to think about what exercises I should be doing or how many sets/reps. I also like the variety of types of exercise that he includes such as Yoga, Steel Mace training, Kickboxing, Weight training, etc.”
-Crystal L.-12/11/2018
“I’ve worked with Matt once a week for the last 7 months coming to him with a shoulder injury with small range of motion. In that time my shoulder has regained most of its mobility/ability and my general health and strength has sky-rocketed!”
- Jason K.- 5/10/2019
“Our time together has been great! Matt is reliable, helpful and knowledgeable!”
-Charles U.- 5/1/2019
“I started with Matt a little over a year ago. We started with Yoga, since that was about all I was able to do. As I built up strength and endurance, we added in HIIT circuits and then Steel Mace and Kettlebells Flows!
At first 20lbs was heavy, now I am swinging 70lbs Kettlebells! He is able to adapt any workout for where you are, physically. He is positive and motivating, working with Matt has helped me to realize; I am strong and powerful!”
-Erika H.- 5/8/2019
“All I can say is that he listens, he cares, and he has a plan for your health goals! He wants you to succeed!”
-Robin B.- 4/18/2019
“Matt’s style is very personable, while also being the right amount of firm and encouraging! He tailors the workout to the individual, goals and needs. He’s so willing to make adjustments when needed!
-Beth B.-3/28/2018