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YOUR LIFESTYLE
IS YOUR LONGEVITY

MATTHEW GRIFFIThS

 
 
 
 
 

Matthew Griffiths is an education provider and personal trainer within the fields of performance, physical rehabilitation and wellness. He is an ambassador for CASALL sportswear,  POLAR heart rate monitors, PROCEDOS, BMC Bicycles, KIA motors, SENSA and VIVOBAREFOOT.

Griffiths has presented his ideas in over 25 countries at events such as Asia Fit, Ihrsa, Filex and has also been consulting with companies such as KIA motors, Shell, SAS and Sony.

He developed the 70 workouts in the CASALL T.O.D – Training of the Day which has now over 500,000 users. Griffiths also co-developed the CASALL HIT concept, and is featured in the  CASALL H.I.T IPhone training app Matthew works as a Personal Trainer in Gothenburg, Sweden. Working as a teacher trainer, Matthew has taught hundreds of industry professionals and consults for organizations such as Y.M.C.A, AFPT and The Academy PT school. 

Recent new positions for Fall Winter 2017 are: Master Trainer for Procedos Functional Training and head physical coach at the Gothenburg Opera Dance Company.

He has been used as a reference in several books and publications such as ELLE, MensHealth, GQ, SHAPE magazine, Esquire Vogue, Womens health.  

Visit yogobe to download Matthew’s movement and body weight workouts.

 
 
 

"I focus on developing our ability to move and perform with control, strength and rhythm. I work towards movement fluidity, whether it is running, cycling or body work practice"

My training is diverse as I integrate and fuse many training forms into one. It is process of exploring the possibility and capability of what your body can achieve that I find interesting.

There is something charming about training contrasts, the contrasts between environments, speeds and challenges which makes them exciting.

I highlight the importance of conditioning your movement first, as this creates the platform for performing physically well. Building space into the joint structures and elasticity into the soft tissue enables the body to move efficiently through 3 dimensional space. Whether you are a athlete or want that joyful athletic feeling to play with your kids. Moving well and effectively is essential for optimal physical well-being.

I work with 3DFT  (3 dimensional functional training), which is a concept where we condition the body to move through multiple planes of motion; Such as laterally, forward-backward and in rotation, Research supports the fact that variable movement helps enhances human function and reduces potential injury. 

Further more we understand that to develop true authentic functional strength, that has the biggest cross over to sports and life. It is training variability that creates the bigger changes when we discuss human performance. I pay attention to conditioning the bio systems such as control systems, respiratory,  and reaction systems, In turn this keeps the body alert and sharp both athletically and mentally. Which is ultimately is what WE all want!

 

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A holistic, total-body program values mobility like any other training modality. To get the best out of your body it needs to function and move well. Starting at the ankle region is a important facet to any program! ............................................................................................... In short, poor ankle mobility can affect the rest of your body. More specifically, your foot creates internal rotation up into your hip, which lengthens the glute and allows you to propel forward. So if you’re lacking mobility in your arch and foot, you’re going to limit the movement up the chain, and that’s when your body gets out of balance and overworks. ............................................................................................... Here are 3 of my go to drills for improved ankle mobility ............................................................................................... 3D Flossing with slant block Use a slant board or a heavy weight plate on the ground in front of your feet. Tightly wrap a Floss band around your calf and hinging from the waist, use both hands to wring or twist your calf as you lunge slightly forward. Continue for one minute, moving up and down your calf. Your leg should be wrapped for no longer than 90 seconds. .............................................................................................. Retinaculum Ankle Mobility On all fours, hands under shoulders and knees under hips, place a large massage ball 8-12cms directly beneath the spot where your shin connects to your foot. Add some circles of the foot in both directions. Switch legs and repeat. ............................................................................................... Band-Assisted Ankle Mobility Sit with legs extended in front of you, your left knee bent and left foot flat, palms flat on the floor. Secure the end of band around something solid, like the base of a machine, and loop around ankle and top of your right foot. Slowly flex your foot for one minute. Switch legs and repeat.
A phenomenal afternoon of mental training with the almighty Tomas Enhager , with the dancers from Gothenburg Opera. I am going to share with your quote on quote one the points Tomas made: Around 98% of your thoughts you have this morning, are likely the same thoughts you had yesterday. The reminding 2% of new thoughts you have, are likely just supporting the 98% of thoughts you had and currently have now. Bottom line, if your in a negative loop, then you need to train your brain to get out. A very good reason why you have to work with your self periodically to stay happy and motivated!
 

 

 

MATTHEW GRIFFITHS

ASCHEBERGSGATAN 25
411 33, GOTHENBURG