The Hunter Athlete System | 1-on-1 Hunting Fitness Coaching
Personalized hunting fitness coaching from a coach who hunts. Your plan is built around your body, your goals and your hunt, so you show up strong, confident and ready to enjoy every day in the field.
Real Coaching. Not a Cookie-Cutter Plan.
A generic workout app doesn’t know your knees, your schedule or the mountain you’re about to climb. With the Hunter Athlete System you get a real coach who builds your training around you, checks in on your progress and adjusts the plan as you get stronger.
The result: you get to the top of the ridge with gas left in the tank, and you actually enjoy the hunt you worked so hard for.
Your Hunt. Your Plan.
Every hunt asks something different of your body. Your coach builds your training around the terrain, the pack weight and the days you’ll spend in the field.
Steep country, early mornings and heavy pack-outs. We build the legs, lungs and load-carrying strength to chase bulls hard all week and still have something left for the pack-out.
Thick timber, deadfall and muskeg. Your plan focuses on durability, grip and core strength, plus the work capacity to break down and haul a giant animal.
The ultimate test of a hunter athlete. We get you ready for scree, exposed ridgelines, long glassing days and multi-day backpack hunts in big country.
Also coaching for mule deer, mountain goat, whitetail, backpacking and any adventure that takes you into rugged country.
Start Today
Pick your plan, check out in minutes and get started with your coach. Every plan includes a personalized workout plan, nutrition coaching and the Matter Health app.
per month, billed every 3 months
per month, billed every 6 months
per month
Want to train in person in Williamstown, PA or not sure which plan fits? Book a free consult and we will help you choose.
5.0 Stars | 25 Google Reviews
“Worked with him through MMA and hiking Colorado mountains. With his help I advanced exponentially in my general health, strength, and well being. Highly recommended. There is none better.”
“I recently turned 71 years old and feel better than I have in a very long time. He has helped me improve my balance, coordination and strength to a point that I would not have believed possible at this stage of my life. I am able to continue to enjoy my outdoor activities.”
“Ryan’s deep knowledge of fitness, nutrition, and overall wellness is impressive. He takes the time to understand your goals and build on them. Ryan is incredibly supportive, motivating, and always available for questions or adjustments.”
Your Coach
Ryan Matter built the Hunter Athlete System from his own time in the mountains. On his first elk hunts he learned that keeping up wasn’t about grinding harder. It was about preparing smarter: strength, endurance, movement and knowing how to carry weight.
That preparation took him on elk and moose hunts deep into the backcountry. Now he coaches hunters and outdoorsmen in central Pennsylvania and online across the country to get in shape, hunt hard and enjoy every mile of it.
What Your Coaching Includes
Exercise science, nutrition, movement and real backcountry experience, all built into one plan that is made for you.
Build the legs, back and core to carry a loaded pack uphill and pack out meat without breaking down.
Conditioning built around climbing, elevation and long days on your feet, not just treadmill miles.
Protect your knees, hips, shoulders and back so you can keep hunting hard for decades.
Drop extra weight, build muscle and learn how to fuel for long, cold days in the field.
Learn to load a pack, sit, glass and move efficiently so you burn less energy and stay fresher.
Your training is built to peak on your hunt dates, whether that is a few months out or next season.
How Coaching Works
Book a free consult or jump straight into online coaching. We learn your hunt, your timeline and where you’re starting from.
Your coach builds training and nutrition around your body, your equipment, your schedule and your hunt dates.
Train through the app from anywhere or in person in Williamstown, PA. Your coach tracks progress and updates the plan as you get stronger.
Age Is Not the Limit
Too many hunters believe getting older means giving up the mountains. We’ve seen men hunt hard well into their 70s because they decided to train right and stay consistent.
Whether you need to lose weight, rebuild strength, fix nagging aches or get your confidence back after years away from the gym, your coach starts where you are today and builds from there. The goal isn’t one good hunt. It’s a body that lets you keep hunting for the rest of your life.
Questions
Ideally 4 to 6 months before your hunt. That gives your coach time to build a strength and endurance base, then peak you for the season. If your hunt is sooner, we’ll build the most effective plan for the time you have.
After you sign up, your coach builds your custom workout and nutrition plan inside the Matter Health app. You train on your schedule, log your workouts and get regular check-ins and video consults so your plan keeps evolving.
No. Your plan is built around the equipment you have, whether that’s a full gym, a garage setup or a weighted pack and a steep hill.
Yes. Local clients can train in person in Williamstown, PA, near Harrisburg. Book a free consult and we will set up the right option for you.
Absolutely. Your training is scaled to your starting point, with extra focus on joint health, mobility and recovery so you can keep hunting hard for years to come.
Free Consult
Tell us about your hunt and your goals. Your coach will reach out to set up a free, no-pressure consult and map out exactly what it will take to get you there.
Ready now? Buy online coaching and get started today.
