Box and Build: Matt McKenna Personal Training

Fantastic experience: Matt is a no-nonsense, results-driven coach who truly knows his craft. His sessions are structured, challenging, and tailored for real progress. Clear communication, high standards, and a genuine passion for helping clients get stronger, leaner, and more capable. If you're serious about improving, Matt's your guy. — Erik Meijer

Fantastic experience: Matt’s sessions are a great way to mix up my training. Always well coached, challenging, and full of energy. Top coach, definitely worth checking out.

Fantastic experience: Training with Matt is the highlight of my week. He's super nice, kind and funny, and what's most important, he knows his stuff. I was looking for help with weight loss/muscle gain/motivation and found exactly what I wanted. He's created exciting routines tailored for me, everything explained and demonstrated. He has helped with nutrition and he's super motivating and pleasant to train with. I discovered muscles I never knew existed. Couldn't reccomend more, money well spent! :)

Fantastic experience: Absolutely love training with Matt. Ive noticed such a difference in my upper body strength a lot quicker than I thought I would, I have more power in my legs and Im really happy with my progress. He is very motivational and even when i'm not feeling my best before hand I always have fun and feel great after a session. Training with Matt has taught me a lot about different exercises that I wouldn't necessarily have the confidence to do on my own or push myself to use heavier weights. I would definitely recommend him to anyone!

Fantastic experience: I started doing Matts classes a few months ago, his full body hit is amazing. Its always varied and the music is fab. Im hooked, i know I have had a great session after doing one of Matts classes.

Fantastic experience: Matt always motivates to do your best and gets every last bit of sweat of you! Great advice on technique which is really good.

Fantastic experience: Matt’s classes have become an important part of my weekly fitness routine. He always keeps the intensity levels high with a good variation of exercises. He will push you to get the most out of each class and has great knowledge when it comes to form and technique. It’s obvious he really enjoys what he does which comes across in all his classes. Would highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: Attended my first circuits class with Matt this evening, class was fast paced and exercises were very varied. Matt pays close attention to all attendees, providing advice on form and motivation. Would thoroughly recommend

Fantastic experience: Awesome trainer, keeps you motivated and smiling for the entire session. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: Matt is a great motivator that maximises every session. I was really impressed with his knowledge and attention to detail with every exercise. I went to Matt for a sport specific program (lacrosse) and it's spot on.

Fantastic experience: Attended my first boot camp run by Mat this week. Brilliant session pitched just right right for a range of fitness levels. Felt great afterwards. Great attentive and encouraging instructor. Looking forward my next session with Mat.

Fantastic experience: Great circuits class, super knowledgeable and motivating trainer!

Fantastic experience: Matty's classes are the perfect combination of fun & challenging, I never get bored & always leave feeling like I've worked really hard - great for all levels, I would definitely recommend!

Fantastic experience: Great class tonight! Thanks for all your tips along the way. All really helpful and given in a friendly way so I didn’t feel silly when I kept getting it wrong. I promise I’ll practice my squats at home so I’ll be an expert next time

Fantastic experience: I've been attending Matt's classes from his very first class...Ahhh bless!! His enthusiasm and personality have both blossomed...and his wicked sense of humour...his circuits are a good mixture of bodyweight and resistance stations with upper and lower body workouts aswell as a full body cardio workout...well done....

Fantastic experience: Matt is simply amazing as a personal trainer. The classes are awesome - always mixed up and intense. The music is great and he motivates you to really push to your limit! What I love the most is Matt really pays attention to the techniques and advises us individually through the class if anyone is not doing it right - which is great. He’s always smiling and approachable which is what any great personal trainer should be like!

Fantastic experience: I take many of Matt’s classes at The Gym Gosforth (circuits, gym pump, full body HIIT). He interacts with every single person in the class, providing encouragement and correcting form along the way. He’s got a great sense of humour and demonstrates excellent knowledge of training & exercise! Thanks, Matt!

Fantastic experience: Matt's knowledge and experience is impressive. He understands the theory and principles of health and fitness and put this into practice when dealing with clients. His infectious enthusiasm and excellent social skills also make his sessions fun, as well as effective.