Coach Matt O'Brien

01/10/2026

What an amazing day! Ed Mylett in person had me crying real tears. He reminded me in a poweful way, I’m “one decision away” from doing something God is tapping me on the shoulder about.

And this powerful truth:

“You are most qualified to help the person you used to be.”

And that so many other speakers who have been amazing and still have Tim Tebow, John Maxwell, and more to go!

Hollie Lynch O'Brien
Matt O'Brien
TrYumph Fitness and Nutrition

01/06/2026

Today I’m embracing my inner wolf (that’s me howling softly). What is your spirit animal?

My spirit animals have always been the Eagle and the Wolf. If I ever write an autobiography, that will be the title.

The Eagle representing my patriotism and desire to fly high (why I went to the United States Air Force Academy).

The Wolf because I can run solo but love being a leader in a pack.

I wrote and won a national essay contest about the Bald Eagle when I was in elementary school. I quoted a song from John Denver…

“all those who see me, all those who believe in me, share in the freedom I feel when I fly.”

Those words always resonated with me and actually shaped my goals growing up.

I wanted to be a fighter pilot (F-15 Eagle) and serve our country. I believed it was my destiny.

But God had other plans…

A small muscle that controls movement in my left eye prevented me from living my dream.

But I received a bigger and better dream life only possible by living through the disappointments and dark valleys of my 20’s and 30’s.

I now fly higher than I ever dreamt possible as a husband to my amazing wife Hollie Lynch O'Brien and a daddy to my two beautiful boys Keegan and Kaeden.

It’s easy to focus on our disappointments.

But we can easily miss seeing the beauty and blessings in our lives.

Cheers to flying high and running with your pack!

Stay strong my friends.

Coach Matt

01/06/2026

(Day 1) What goals have you set for 2026? I want to help you achieve them. Until the end of this month, I will post a video or a LIVE, with some proven tactics and tips you can use too.

I’ve set an outcome goal to achieve by March 31st (9% body fat on InBody).

To achieve this (or your goals), we need behavioral goals ideally in a “S.M.A.R.T. format.

Join me each day and let’s see what happens. Give me a 👍🏼or a 💪🏼if you’re along for the ride.

And if you’re really brave, let me know your goal so we can support each other.

Stay strong my friends,

Coach Matt O'Brien
TrYumph Fitness and Nutrition

01/03/2026

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12/27/2025

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TrYumph Fitness and Nutrition
Matt O'Brien

12/26/2025

Baring my soul here, or at least showing you my dirty laundry…“Simplify and declutter” - that’s my mantra for 2026 and today I’m getting a jump start on GSD! (Getting “stuff” done)

What we can accomplish with motivation and direction is easy to underestimate.

Today, I hope to demonstrate what is possible when these come together.

And sometimes that requires some help. (I’m getting help from my two sons who I “motivated” to help me).

What do you want to accomplish (today, this week, or in 2026)?

Have the courage to declare it!

12/20/2025

If you use ChatGPT regularly, you have to try this! Feed it this prompt (without the quotes):

"Can you give me a year end summary, YouTube Wrapped style. Take everything you know about me based on chat history. Make it humorous, ruthless, and public facing for LinkedIn."

And baring my soul to the world... Here is my ruthless review for 2025:

🎬 TrYumph Wrapped 2025
(Because apparently I don’t do things halfway.)

This year, I learned that running a fitness business isn’t about workouts. It’s about solving problems you didn’t know existed, while people assume you just count reps.

📊 2025 By the Numbers:
- 1 gym
- Multiple programs
- Countless spreadsheets
- At least 37 “this will only take 10 minutes” projects
- Zero tolerance for fitness scams promising abs in 10 minutes
- One book still doing heavy lifting (THE MAGIC PILL – you’re welcome)

🏋️‍♂️ What I Actually Did (Beyond Training People):

Helped adults over 40 lose fat, gain strength, and stop feeling broken

Built KidFit programs because kids deserve more than screens and sugar

Started laying groundwork for homeschool P.E. programs reimbursed by the State of Florida (because fitness can be legitimate education)

Navigated credit, funding, lenders, and things I wouldn’t wish on my worst enemy

Created systems, SOPs, funnels, offers, and recovery services

Learned more about WiFi routers, PDFs, CRM quirks, and dryer lint screens than any fitness professional should ever know

🧠 Content I Consumed:
- Business strategy podcasts
- Health research
- Credit law
- Marketing psychology

And an alarming amount of “this feels like bullsh*t” fitness ads
(Spoiler: if it promises ripped abs with zero effort, it is.)

👨‍👩‍👦 Family Highlights:

Helped my sons with math homework, science exams, and driver’s permit prep

Took trips, chased experiences, and tried to model what strength, health, and happiness actually look like

Continued the never-ending pursuit of being a better dad, husband, and leader

🎯 The Theme of 2025:

Clarity. Conviction. Less tolerance for nonsense.

I doubled down on this belief:

People don’t need more hacks.

They need coaching, community, and care.

🚀 Looking Ahead to 2026:
- Bigger vision
- Cleaner strategy
- More impact
- Fewer distractions
- Make Stronger people (adults and kids)
--- And a business that supports life—not consumes it

If you’re building something meaningful, questioning the status quo, or just trying to get stronger without losing your sanity—keep going.

Strength. Health. Happiness.

That’s the work.

— Coach Matt O’Brien
Founder, TrYumph Fitness & Nutrition
Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach
Author, THE MAGIC PILL

12/04/2025

🔥 WANT PLEASURE? You Gotta PUSH THRU PAIN!

Yesterday I talked about Ray Dalio’s formula:

Pain + Reflection = Progress.

Today I’m taking that idea into the gym — because nowhere is “worthwhile pain” more powerful than in exercise.

Experts like Peter Attia, MD now tell us that your VO₂ max and your strength levels are two of the strongest predictors of your long-term healthspan. In fact, they’re more predictive than individual biomarkers like blood pressure.

Meaning?
Every time you push through that burn, the breathlessness, the fatigue — you’re not just getting fitter…
you’re quite literally extending your life.

That’s why my shirt says PUSH THRU PAIN.
Not because pain is good for its own sake, but because the right kind of pain — effort, intensity, challenge — is the gateway to becoming who you’re capable of being.

Avoid discomfort and you avoid growth.
Lean into meaningful discomfort and you unlock longevity, resilience, confidence, and strength that compounds for decades.

Push through the right pain and life pays you back with interest.

Stay strong, my friends,

Coach Matt O’Brien

11/20/2025

I’m so proud of what this man has accomplished. He inspires me to work hard and have vision for what’s possible.

Strong in body, mind, and spirit!

Beliefs create reality.

Matthew Morey

10/14/2025

LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL! Getting to workout with my son (and mentor him at the same time) is such a MASSIVE blessing.

But it’s also a choice.

There are lots of other things and people I could choose to spend my time on.

I choose my son.

And he chooses me.

Praise Jesus!!!

💪🏼🙏🏻😍

10/13/2025

Holy crapola! I’m really anxious right now. I’m doing something for the first time and my heart is beating outside my chest.

Do you get anxious or nervous doing something new?

(Especially if it involves a camera and public speaking)

02/08/2025

It may have taken me longer than I hoped, but I am so proud of the staff, facility, and unparalleled programs we have at TrYumph Fitness and Nutrition.

Now we include full panel functional health labs (not what you doctor usually orders), heart rate monitoring, body composition testing (InBody 570), and my Nutrition Made Simple program.

If you want to add quality years to your life, that’s what we specialize in.

Book a Free consultation with me and see for yourself.

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