About Emma Mattison – Your Expert Online Personal Trainer & Industry Mentor
I’m Emma Mattison, a NASM-certified personal trainer, Functional Aging Specialist, and the founder of the Academy of Superior Online Coaching (ASOC). I specialize in online personal training for adults 40+, creating science-backed strength, mobility, and longevity programs that fit into your lifestyle—on your schedule.
As the creator of the Online Personal Training Specialist (OPTS) credential, I mentor other fitness professionals, helping them build ethical, sustainable online coaching businesses. I combine my extensive academic background with real-world experience to provide clients with flexible, research-based training strategies that promote lifelong health.
No rigid class times. No generic workouts. Just science-backed training designed for real life.
I bring a science-based, holistic approach to fitness coaching, backed by years of education and experience:
✅ NASM Certified Personal Trainer
✅ NASM Certified Nutrition Coach
✅ Certified Functional Aging Specialist (FAI) – Specializing in mobility, strength, and longevity training for adults over 40
✅ Online Personal Training Specialist (OPTS) – Developed through my Academy of Superior Online Coaching (ASOC)
✅ Master’s & Ph.D. in Exercise Physiology – Bringing cutting-edge research into real-world training
✅ Certified Biomechanics Specialist (Pinnacle Performance) – Optimizing movement efficiency
✅ Kettlebell Certified – Advanced strength & conditioning techniques
✅ Tai Chi Certified (FAI) – Improving balance, control, and mindful movement
✅ Pole Fitness Alliance (PFA) Teacher Certified (Level 1) – Functional & skill-based training
I stay at the forefront of exercise science to bring evidence-based training strategies to every client. My goal? To help you move better, feel stronger, and live healthier—without unrealistic diets or exhausting workout plans.
🔹 Asynchronous Online Personal Training – Train anytime, anywhere with personalized workouts designed for your schedule. Get expert feedback and support through flexible check-ins via Loom—so you never feel lost or alone in your fitness journey.
🔹 Strength & Mobility Focused Workouts – I design programs that build strength, improve balance, and enhance mobility, whether you’re working out at home, in a gym, or on the go.
🔹 Habit-Based Coaching for Long-Term Success – Instead of quick-fix workouts, I help you develop sustainable fitness habits that support your long-term health and wellness.
🔹 No Extended Contracts or Lock-Ins – Unlike traditional gyms and trainers who lock you into 6-12 month contracts, my program offers a flexible 4-week commitment, allowing you to cancel at any time after that.
My coaching is designed for:
✔ Adults 40+ looking to improve strength, mobility, and longevity
✔ Busy professionals who need flexible, effective training without rigid schedules
✔ Beginners or those returning to fitness after time off
✔ **Anyone wanting a smarter, science-backed approach to training
✔ Individuals managing chronic conditions such as fibromyalgia, hypertension, osteoarthritis, or multiple sclerosis (with medical clearance)No matter where you are in your fitness journey, I’ll meet you where you’re at and build a program that works for you.