Meet the Coaches - Matthew Forster

Meet Pick It Up Fitness's Trainers

 Matthew Forster

Matthew Forster is originally from Long Island, New York and played baseball for over 12 years. He played in college while studying special education in Selden, NY. He then moved to Colorado Springs in January 2010. 

He was encouraged by his sister to pursue his passion in fitness through going to the National Personal Training Institute. He went through the entire program and graduated at the top of his class and soon became one of the instructors. He taught at NPTI as well as trained at a local gym Fitness 19. He then transferred to 24 Hour Fitness and became an assistant fitness manager. Many months later he made the leap of faith by starting Pick It Up Fitness with Hannah Owen 

 He has many fitness certifications including NASM, NSCA, Olympic Weight Lifting,TRX, Senior Fit certified, and  he is a level 1 Crossfit trainer.