Lana Del Rey’s sultry voice softly pours from the speakers as footage of senior Douglas Matthews, breezing through an intensive workout, rolls on the screen.  Matthews decided to merge his interests in film and fitness by creating a YouTube account in which he posts short videos of exercise combinations he puts together.

“I just want to get people educated in what to do, how to stay healthy and live a good life,” said Matthews.

Matthews’ passion for fitness began at the age of fifteen when he decided to get into better physical condition in order to supplement his football performance. His initial workouts consisted of basic sessions of running and weightlifting but have since become much more rigorous.

Matthews devotes approximately four and a half hours a day to exercise as he completes an hour and a half wrestling workout at school in addition to working out for two to three hours on his own time. His dedication to his physique does not go under-appreciated.

“He does each workout with 100 percent heart and 100 percent dedication, “ said senior Justin Dhaliwal. “The way he takes off his shirt is an inspiration to all.”

While Matthews currently has only four videos, he is in the process of posting many more.  Each video requires much effort as Matthews curates the workouts featured, performs the routines, selects the music, films the process, and edits the footage by himself.

He hopes to inspire people with his effort and eventually pursue a career in fitness by competing in bodybuilding and earning a degree in either kinesiology or physiology.

“He does what he loves and in a positive way,” said Dhaliwal.