Mat Gover BS, CSCS owns and operates EXL Fitness & Performance, Utah Valley’s premier personal and group training studio and originator of the EXL Fitness Boot Camp.
Training since 1995, Mat uses modified boot camp style workouts ideally created for body transformations, sports conditioning as well as superior overall fitness. Mat’s education has taught him that without regular exercise and proper nutrition the body slowly breaks down into a state of disease. His workouts and nutrition programs have helped hundreds of people lower blood pressure and cholesterol, decrease diabetes, lose weight, eliminate aches and pains, be stronger, more fit, and regain good health.
A graduate with honors from the Athletic Training program at BYU, Mat is certified through the prestigious National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). He specializes in fitness, nutrition re-education and gray area training (rehabilitating injuries that don’t really warrant physical therapy, as well as taking somebody after physical therapy to maximum performance. You know the “gray area” between therapy and the top of your game). Mat has worked with physical therapists and athletic trainers to create programs helping eliminate shoulder pain, back pain and core weakness which are common problems due to today’s inactive lifestyle.
Before opening EXL Fitness and Performance, Mat learned the business and managerial side of health and wellness while serving as the Director of Performance at The Academy of Maximum Performance where he oversaw the training of rehab clients, personal training clients and athletes of all calibers. Mat’s versatility has allowed him to train clients in any location from their home, on the court, in a gym, to the park or even in a boardroom.
Mat also improves business owners bottom line, by providing an action based corporate wellness program. By providing on-site corporate workouts and nutrition education, business owners can rely on Mat to help increase productivity and moral as well as decrease absenteeism and health care costs.
Mat practices the lifestyle choices he teaches and is an avid outdoor recreation enthusiast. If he’s not in the gym training he’s most likely out in the mountains climbing, biking, trail running or skiing. His motto: “Habitual exercise and proper nutrition opens opportunities to enjoy life at it’s fullest.”
This is the most amazing group of people I've ever had the pleasure of working out with. They encourage each other and it feels like your part of something bigger then yourself. I can't begin to give Mat enough credit. I am completely out of shape and although there were so many other people there he took time to show me each set and was so patient with me.
Thank you Mat you and your group have really got me excited about changing my lifestyle so I can feel great again. What an amazing experience I can't wait to go back
For the last 7 weeks, I have been going to EXL Fitness and I have nothing but good things to say about this place. I started with a just a 30 day challenge, but now I go every single day. I actually get excited when I go to bed at night because I can’t wait to workout first thing in the morning. The small shifts in a few lifestyle choices I have made have yielded real results. The environment at EXL is very accepting and inviting, while at the same time motivates and challenges you. They foster a friendly team atmosphere where others support you and help you do your best. Classes are small, so you get a lot of help and attention. The equipment is plentiful and clean, and I honestly learn something new every workout. Mat is a great personal trainer who takes the time to get to know you, explains the why and how of exercises and nutrition, and helps you reach your own goals. He’s always demonstrating correct form and correcting you if you’re out of alignment. I love that by changing a few key habits, I have increased my level of energy, strength, and my happiness. I simply cannot say enough about how grateful I am to have found this place at this time in my life. It is worth the try if you’ve been looking for a place to get strong, reach your goals, and try new and challenging workouts each day. I highly recommend EXL Fitness. Mat Gover is awesome!
I love this place and Mat I learned more here than any other place I have ever been, and that I could apply to my everyday life, and amazing results!! Highly recommend