Climbing + Fitness Coach

“Malcom’s workouts and training schedule are challenging, but at an appropriate level and I don’t have to worry about pushing too hard to the point of injury. His focus on injury prevention is really important to me because it lets me climb more days in a year. ”

“Coach Mel’s expertise is not just for youthful climbers! I became a client of Coach Mel’s in 2021. As a woman in my early fifties balancing my office job with family life, I found it hard to get motivated and make time for exercise. Yet I recognized that sitting so much during the day was not good for me. Having the opportunity to get virtual one on one coaching with Mel on a schedule that works for me has been invaluable. My coaching sessions are focused on mobility and strength training and I have been able to see real progress in my flexibility, form, and strength. Coach Mel has also helped me continue a safe exercise regimen through two different injuries (hamstring and shoulder) where he has been able to adjust my exercises according to my needs/limits while supplementing things I was doing in physical therapy to get better. What I find most amazing about Mel’s coaching is his ability to see and assess how I’m doing through the virtual screen. He is adept at noticing improper form and listening to feedback of what I feel physically while doing the exercises so that he can suggest ways to change what I’m doing on the spot in order to improve my form and feel stretches and muscle movement in the right places. I love being able to do my training from home and am so happy to have found this opportunity with Godowski Training!”

“I started training with Malcom in 2016. I was a complete beginner who climbed 5.8 in the gym. I wanted to improve but did not know how. Malcom’s program guided me to improve in Climbing techniques, fitness and mental aspects. I sent my first 5.11a outdoor in 2018 and my second 5.12- in the gym. I also sent a handful of V6s in the gym. The improvement is tremendous. Most importantly I was able to avoid injuries because I followed the program instead of making up one by myself or just trying to climb more which usually result in chronic injuries. Last but not the least, training with friends is just so fun! The training sessions on weekday nights makes the week better! ”

“Malcom expertly coached me, meaning elicited my goals, evaluated my current abilities and continuously helped motivate me with specific aligned activities that maximized my fitness in the direction I was hoping. He took me from a 5.10 top-rope climber to a high 5.11 climber, culminating in my goal of completing a 5.12a clean (I actually did 2!) and now am onsight-leading 5.11 regularly and currently working 5.12 b. I also now know how to continue to grow on my own and self evaluate my progress. I never got injured and always felt supported. And, we did it all while having a good time and celebrating my 45th Birthday!”

“I started Malcom’s training program after a year and a half of climbing. Before the program, I was progressing but not as much as I would have liked. My sessions at the gym were lacking structure and motivation; I would go in and climb aimlessly for a little before calling it a day. The difference between my sessions then and now are like night and day! Malcom’s training program provides the structure that I need, and training with others who have similar goals push me to climb harder than ever before. The workouts are creative, difficult, but most importantly fun! One of my favorite aspects of the program is that Malcom always includes strengthening exercises to work the legs and core. These exercises followed by the tough climbing workouts leaves me fully exhausted but also feeling incredibly accomplished after completing a full body workout. With this program, I’m confident that I’ll be able to accomplish my climbing goals in no time! In addition to the effective workouts, Malcom’s expertise in providing ways to improve climbing is invaluable. He really cares about our progression and improving, and is able to point out ways to climb more efficiently and with better technique. I would recommend this program for any climber who wishes to get better! ”

“Prior to Mel’s recovery plan I was having some intense pain and numbness in my left shoulder. This would limit my ability to work and to enjoy pushing my limits. One day Mel reached out to me and offered me a solution. A few exchanges later and Mel had emailed me a detailed workout plan dedicated to increasing my shoulder mobility and decreasing my pain. It sounds cheesy but let me tell you when I say it works, and it works incredibly well. The exercises could sometimes be objectively boring but it’s a solid reminder that boring is EFFECTIVE. Since starting that plan my numbness and pain have gone away. I’ve been able to pull much harder with proper recruitment. In addition to that, I’ve noticed mobility in my lower body has much improved. If you’re looking for solid guidance and an Effective plan Mel is the person to talk to.”