Meet Coach
Matthew Carney.

I’m Matthew, a personal trainer at Fitness First St Leonards, Pilates instructor, and author. I help people connect their training today with the freedom to stay active for life.

Originally from Austin, Texas, I moved to Sydney in 2025 to join my partner. We had met during yoga teacher training in Bali, and on my first visit to Sydney, I was blown away by the city, its beaches, and its fitness culture. Since moving here, I’ve been fortunate to find new opportunities and wonderful friendships.

Outside of coaching, I enjoy playing golf and volunteering with surf lifesaving at Manly Beach.

My background includes 22 years in personal training, 15 years teaching Pilates, and six years of Precision Nutrition coaching.

In my twenties, I was a strength and conditioning coach living with chronic back and shoulder pain from sports injuries. Discovering therapeutic Pilates changed how I trained and helped me regain confidence in my body. That experience still shapes my coaching. I teach you what to do, how to do it, and why it matters. Together, we build and implement a long-term strategy for your goals, developing the skills and confidence to train more independently.

My approach to fascia & movement →

Books That Shaped My Approach →