Chris Matsui
Highlights:
- Senior Fitness Advisor & Trainer at Fitbod: Serves as a trusted expert guiding the development of evidence-based training methodologies and performance insights for Fitbod’s global fitness community.
- Director of High Performance Training: Leads Fusion Performance Training in New York City; a premier provider of in-home personal training and sports performance coaching for athletes and everyday New Yorkers.
- Elite Performance Coach: Brings extensive experience training professional, collegiate, Olympic, and high school athletes, along with high-performance fitness clients across NYC.
- Sports Science Expertise: Holds a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Sports Science from East Carolina University, blending academic excellence with applied athletic conditioning.
- Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist: Accredited by the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), with additional credentials as a USA Weightlifting Club Coach (USA-W).
- Performance Philosophy: Combines evidence-based strength training, movement mechanics, and personalized coaching to help clients reach peak physical performance safely and effectively.
Experience:
Chris Matsui’s career spans elite athletic environments and private training studios alike. He began as a Strength and Conditioning Coach at East Carolina University, where he worked directly with collegiate athletes and honed his expertise in developing sport-specific training programs.
From there, Chris advanced to the Carolina Panthers, contributing to the team’s athletic performance program and gaining hands-on experience with professional-level athletes. His approach emphasized mobility, functional strength, and recovery, principles that continue to define his coaching today.
Following his work in the NFL, Chris became the Assistant Sports Performance Director at Velocity Sports Performance in Syosset, New York, where he and his team developed individualized strength and speed programs for athletes of all levels. His leadership and commitment to innovation helped establish Velocity as a respected name in athletic development.
Today, as Director of High Performance Training at Fusion, Chris leads a team of elite trainers in New York City who are dedicated to helping clients achieve results through intelligent program design, precision coaching, and continuous professional education.
Education:
Chris earned his Bachelor of Science in Exercise Sports Science from East Carolina University, where his foundation in biomechanics, physiology, and sports performance shaped his career in fitness and athletic development.
