Matthew Chitwood

Matthew Chitwood

Coach

Squat: 425 lbs

Deadlift: 600 lbs

Bench: A lot less2 x Regionals Spectator

Qualifications

Crossfit Level 1 Certification

About Coach

I am an Airfreight Manager for an International Logistics company by day. I married my beautiful wife Taylor in August of 2022. We have none dogs and zero cats. Growing up I was heavily involved in sports. Baseball was and is my first love, but I also played football and basketball (they let everybody on the team). I got involved in CrossFit after I graduated from college in 2014 and have had a passion for it ever since.

Turning Point

My biggest turning point happened when I was 19. I was about 370 lbs and on the verge of having to buy pants with 50 inch waist. Up to that point, while I had played sports since I was 4, I wasn’t prioritizing my health and seeing that number was the “aha moment” I needed to realize that my current lifestyle wouldn’t benefit me in the future.

Motivation & Passion

My goal in coaching is to reach those who feel like they aren’t cut out for Crossfit or even working out at all. Those people who have tried and failed and the ones who are still scared to try. I was that guy and I know the value of those small victories and how those can lead to huge accomplishments. I want to be the person that stands beside you as you climb the mountain.

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