Happy anniversary EXL!!
10 years ago, EXL Fitness & Performance was born! Little did Mat know that this gym would become what it has! EXL is more than just a gym, it is a unique environment that is like a family for so many! Our culture is one to where everyone feels positive energy. They fee safe and a part of a team. We work out together in the most positive way I’ve ever seen. Everyone goes out of their way to help everyone, whether it be with technique, timing or just a smile.
When I reached out to members to hear their perspective, it was very clear that people find more than just workouts here at EXL.
The environment that Mat has facilitated is unique. Mat started his career in January 1995 back in college when he was working towards his degree in Exercise Science. He started training clients on the side in a small personal training studio in Provo while enrolled at BYU. After about 10 months he became an independent trainer at Golds Gym. At the time he was the only non-bodybuilding trainer there. He was also very consistent and reliable and picked up more and more clients as other trainers fizzled. From there, he became the director of performance at a gym in Provo where he was extremely busy and successful and loving helping people get healthy and fit. Mat’s clientele grew to point where he was training up to 16 hour days helping people achieve their goals!
Circumstances arose to where his next step and adventure was to open up his own gym. As the gym was being constructed and things finalized he was training just bare bones in the park down the street. When he was able to, he moved the training to the inside of the gym where there was still construction going on around them. Finally, the gym was done and it started to flourish! After a year in business he made the realization that this was exactly what he wanted to be doing! He loved having his own gym and he has not stopped getting as much education and knowledge possible to create the place he envisioned! If you know Mat, you would know that he is always LEARNING and keeping up with science and research to give his clients the best he can!
What does he love about it his job?
“It’s the relationships.” He says. “ I do what I do because I truly care about helping people succeed.”
We can feel that Mat! You are genuine and caring! It is an undeniable feeling as we walk through that door and get to know the culture.
I also want to say, thank you, to our amazing EXL clients that contribute so much to this community we all love so much.
We are all so happy Mat took that leap and started EXL 10 years ago!!!
!!! Don’t forget to come party and celebrate with us at EXL Fitness & Performance on June 28th at 6:30pm! We will have a video highlighting memories from the past 10 years. We will also have a party express buses with video games, sumo wrestling, food, games and prizes! Bring your whole family!! We would LOVE to see our past, current, and future members and their families!
https://youtu.be/qth_g8FsnCY
~Mindy Gleason
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