Charleston Personal Tranier
Matt Powell

Matt Powell is a certified Charleston personal trainer and strength & conditioning specialist (CSCS) with the National Strength And Conditioning Association. He also holds a Bachelors Degree in Exercise Science from Temple University and a Masters Degree in Kinesiology from the University of Connecticut.

As a collegiate athlete Matt was a four year letterman playing Division I football at Temple University where he earned a scholarship as a walk-on. His accolades include being the 2008 National Award Winner of the Power Systems Young Coach Award along with being named to the Dean's list six times during his undergraduate and graduate studies.

Matt has worked with athletes of all ages including professional players from the NFL, MLB, and NBA. He also currently serves as the Assistant Director of the College Of Charleston Sports Performance Department.

His passion for fitness includes participating in strongman and power lifting competitions where he has won several titles. Matt is a true fitness professional and excels working with both athletes and non-athletes alike. We're proud to have Matt part of the Shaping Concepts team.