Meet MatthewHello! My name is Matthew Harding and I am one of the Coaches here at Gorillaz Fitness. I have obtained my in Crossfit Trainer Level 1 & CrossFit Children’s trainer certificate.
A little more about me though. I am Harford County born and bred. Participating in Baseball, gymnastics, and bowling, to playing basketball, hockey kickball, softball and Frisbee in backyards and on social leagues I have been involved in sports for most of my life. I love to camp, run, and do pretty much anything outdoors. I graduated from Washington College in 2006 with my degree in clinical counseling with a focus in children and adolescents. While attending Washington College I was on the Rowing team and competed in 4 Level D3 competitions. I worked for 7 years as an assistant manager for an outdoor nature camp in Towson Maryland during high school and college as well. I helped create and run a Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program were I am currently still employed. In this program we work directly with kids on coping skills and social skills in Harford County, helping them achieve their goals. Doing this for the last 8 years I have seen and encountered many humbling things. I all too often see children and families not taking care of themselves, and their bodies, and not having the basic understanding of key concepts to staying active and healthy. I am passionate about helping break that cycle. Many have said I am pretty goofy but can get the job done and take pride in my work. I have always had a passion for what makes us move, and how the human body can be used in the most functional and practical way. I cannot wait to share my love of fitness with Individuals, families, and children of the community. |
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CertificationCrossfit Trainer I
Crossfire Children Trainer |
Favorite WODHelen
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Favorite MovementRing and Bar Muscle Ups
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