About Matt
Matthew Brown has been involved in athletics for most of his life. He developed a huge passion for running at a very young age and ultimately competed for Chico State University in Track and Field for 4 years. After graduation he felt the continued drive to be involved in athletics in some way, and pursued a Masters degree in Kinesiology with an emphasis in Exercise Physiology. While working on his degree he was actively involved in the Chico State Track and Field program coaching both sprint and middle distance athletes in addition to working with them on their strength programs. His compassion for fitness and people continued to grow even after finishing his degree. He felt there was still room for growth and improvement in his overall knowledge in fitness and found a new home at Norcal Strength and Conditioning. While training at Norcal he found a new way to be competitive in fitness, and that was in the sport of Crossfit. After competing in a few competitions and training at Norcal for a year and a half he decided to pursue an opportunity as a personal trainer. He is excited to be a part of the sense of community and compassion that surrounds NorCal strength and Conditioning. Before Matthew attained his Masters degree in Kinesiology, he obtained his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with an option in Management. He has been a supervisor for over 13 years at a large canning and packaging corporation. Working with a variety of people offers many types of challenging situations and Matthew loves to be a part of these experiences. With his long history of involvement in management and athletics, Matthew has the skills, leadership, and enthusiasm to help motivate any person from any walk of life to achieve their fitness goals.
Posts by Matt
Christina’s Asian Chicken Gluten Free Sauce
So before paleo, Christina and I would polish off bags of Ling Lings Potstickers in 2 days! No joke! You know the Costco kind with the secret sauce in the bag? Yeah…. Well potstickers are now a no-no for paleo. But that sauce we could never forget! Spicy, vinegary, sweet, and tart! Christina spent a lot of time making variations and a few nights ago I think she came close! This recipe is Gluten Free, not 100% Paleo! (just an FYI!) Here’s what she did: 2 tsp. lime juice 2 tsp. fish sauce 2 tsp. coconut Aminos 2.5 tsp. rice...
read moreNorCal’s Pound for Pound Throwdown!
We are excited to announce that NorCal Strength and Conditioning will be hosting an event on January 19th, 2013 at our facility in Chico, CA. The event will not only be open to our clientele, but it will be open to several other gyms in the surrounding NorCal region. This event will be different than any other we have put on in the past. It will be an individual contest with male and female divisions. Space will be limited to the first 60 competitors that sign up and you can sign up here: After clicking on the link scroll...
read moreWade’s 33rd B-Day Chipper!
Level 1 on Monday got a little bit brighter when Wade showed! It was his 33rd birthday, and we put together a bit of a smashing Chipper that we knew he would dominate on! And dominate he did! The workout consisted of: 300m Run 33 Ball Slams 30/20 33 Weighted Barbell Jump Squats 45/25 33 Pull Ups 300m Run Here are some pics of everyone partaking in the fun! Look at the air most people were getting with their jump squats! Good job to all in attendance!
read moreJeff Fitzer’s B-Day Bash!
On Thursday last week we had another big birthday to celebrate at NorCal Strength and Conditioning. Jeff Fitzer hit the “30″ club. The best way to celebrate turning 30 is by doing a bunch of clusters and hand-release push ups. I’m glad you agree! Here are some pics of Jeff and his supporters tearing through his birthday workout! Good job to all that attended, soreness was guaranteed on this one! S
read moreRocky’s B-Day Extravaganza!
On Friday morning at 7 AM we were so excited Rocky made it in for his 31st birthday! Cheers and shouts could be heard all morning! I did give him the opportunity to pick one movement he loved, and guess which movement it was….? He choose burpees! Everyone’s favorite. Workout details consisted of: 31 DB Push Press 31 DB Front Squat 31 KTE (Strict of course!) 31 Burpees! Here is some fun pics from the morning workout! We hoped you loved your birthday workout Rocky! It was...
read moreKITCHEN SINK BRUNCH CASSEROLE
Hello all my Norcalers! Here is another great recipe my fiancee Christina Curtiz put together this last week. It tastes amazing and is super easy to make! We have also had this same recipe with Deer Heart instead of the cooked chicken breast. Both versions tasted amazing. Enjoy! KITCHEN SINK BRUNCH CASSEROLE 1 Cooked Chicken Breast 9 Pieces Cooked & Crumbled Bacon 8 Eggs, beaten 1 Can TJs Light Coconut Milk 3 Medium Carrots 3 Jalapeños 1/2 Red Onion 3 Cups Broccoli 1 Sweet Potato Onion Power Garlic Powder. Shred...
read moreWhite Wine Mushroom Sauce
Hello all you Norcalers! Here is a great recipe my fiancee Christina Curtiz made last Sunday night. It was super delicious and easy to make. You can enjoy this on chicken, steak, and even sweet potatoes! Yum Yum! We also had grilled asparagus wrapped with bacon! A great pairing piece with this recipe. Ingredients: 1 white/yellow onion 8- 10 ounces sliced mushrooms 4-8 cloves of garlic/crushed 1 can of Trader Joes Coconut Cream (brown can) (water drained) 1-1.5 Cups of Dry White Wine (Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc) 1 Chicken...
read moreNorcal Kids Program and Details
Hello Norcal Community! It’s only been about 6 months, since I picked up the Norcal Kids program. Honestly, I didn’t know what to expect when I first took on this responsibility. But, as I look back I can honestly say that I love this class! I get excited each day that I get to teach it and program for these amazing kids. There are times when I have to fight to keep their attention, or have to get their acts together, but I love the challenge, and they continue to surprise me and show me what they are fully capable of...
read moreSin of Cortez is Gluten Free and Paleo Friendly
Hello Norcal community! I just wanted to let you all know about a cool restaurant in Chico called Sin of Cortez. It is owned and operated by Danielle Ius, a fellow Norcal member. Sin of Cortez is a breakfast/lunch restaurant, and it is open 365 days out of the year. The selection of food choices is great, and she is featuring Sarah Fragoso’s Paleo Breakfast Special right now. They also offer a variety of gluten free meals or substitutions as well as gluten free pancakes! Check out some great pics of the place and some of the...
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