Cherise Matthews has been a leader in the Fitness Industry for over 22 years. Cherise is passionate not only in fitness but motivating clients to make a lasting impact and positive change in their lives.

Being an athlete in multiple sports her whole life and now an accomplished triathlete, she has taken her education, knowledge and experience to provide her clients with the best in personal fitness such as personal training, sport specific training and group exercise classes.

Cherise believes in empowering others to change their lifestyles through healthy nutrition and exercise.  She pushes them outside their comfort zone because her tough, but positive personality knows that becoming physically strong will transfer to becoming mentally strong as well.

Cherise got her start at Exersize 4 The Oversize training overweight individuals to regain their health through hard work, exercise, healthy life habits and believing in themselves.  Following her life purpose, Cherise has expertise in training the novice to World Class Olympic athletes, triathletes and stars.

Cherise has held multiple certifications from the leading certification programs in the country: The American Fitness Association of America (AFAA) in personal training and primary certification, and Schwinn Indoor Cycling Certification. She also holds a BA degree from the University of California at Irvine.

Cherise is happily married living in San Juan Capistrano with their three wonderful boys.  She is dedicated to making fundamental changes to create a healthier America!

"Tell your body what you want it to do, it will respond"