ROC PT
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Multiple locations
(18)
Richard O'Connor is a highly experienced coach and personal trainer with 20+ years of experience training clients, including professional tennis players and athletes at all levels. With a background in the Royal Marines and a passion for ultra marathon running, Richard provides personalised, attentive coaching that delivers results.
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18 customer reviews
Tom Bartlett
Encouragement, enthusiasm and great results! Rich manages to give personal training whilst doing circuits. Has helped me when training for short and long distance triathlon, running, and general fitness. What is amazing is that I have had far fewer injuries since training with rich. More...
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Claire
Rich is great to work with. He listens to your goals and works with you to achieve them, review and set more challenges. He has a wealth of knowledge and is able to discuss sports performance, the effects of activity on the body, injury and nutrition/diet. You really feel you get an overview of where you could be if you applied the some of the science! Highly recommended. More...
Alicia Lander
Rich is an inspiring and hugely experienced coach. His classes are friendly, supportive and very effective. I joined Mad Mules in 2016 and Rich coached me to achieve my dream of running the London marathon in 2017, and finishing in the time I trained for. As a physio, I’m always impressed by Rich’s expert ability to spot areas of weakness or injury, and adapt exercises accordingly, or guide towards seeking appropriate professional advice. He tailors each session to suit, and get the best outcome for, every person in the group. By far the best classes and coach I’ve ever trained with. Thank you. More...
Neil M
I have trained with Mad Mule Richie since 2012. Training outdoors in the fresh air is great after spending all day inside and the sessions cater for all abilities and are great fun too. Mad Mule offer a range of sessions, the training focuses on useable strength and quality of movement through considered exercises, stretches and skills that strengthens core and improves the imbalances you have developed over the years. Through Mad Mules experience and understanding of my personal goals Richie has assisted me in achieving my amateur (40+ mid life crisis) goals both sporting and lifestyle. Training with Mad Mule has improved my posture, made me stronger and as a result moving better. More...
Hannah
I joined Madmule about 2 years ago on the recommendation of a friend to help get fit for a marathon. Rich is an inspirational running teacher. I always feel he knows our individual fitness levels, goals and niggles. Sessions are varied and fun. Keeps me fit and keen to improve. Thanks Rich More...
Doug Noble
Great outdoor fitness sessions run by Rich , who shares his knowledge,experience and humour while providing a varied workout for all levels. Wether you’re a newbie,a Parkrunner, planning an Ultra or just want to get fitter , MadMule is the place to do it! More...
Neil Ryan
Sessions are varied and effective. Great way to get fit and enjoy the outdoors! Rich is a listener and can give advice on anything fitness or nutrition related. I can guarantee you will learn something new about training. More...
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Angela
I have been training with Rich for 4 years and it never gets boring. There are new tips and activities each session. He is able to coach the most fit clients to those just beginning or returing to exercise. I love training with mad mule, fitness and fun! More...
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Anna Moss
It's very simple: I always liked running, then I joined Mad Mule's run sessions and now I absolutely love it! Whether you're interested in improving your fitness, running form or speed, Rich has endless knowledge and his passion for it is as clear as day. It's probably the friendliest group I've ever joined too! More...
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Alison Bell
I’ve been attending MadMule sessions for a number of years and they are still always different! Right mix of pushing us and allowing us to self manage our efforts. Rich always has plenty on alternatives to accommodate an injury I’m carrying. More...
Vicky Neaves
A superb and perceptive trainer, I have learned so much by working with Richard, it doesn't matter how far or fast you want to go he will be able to help
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Jurassic John
Enjoyable fun informative reading
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Doug Noble
If you want to improve your fitness or run an Ultra , or anything in between , Madmule Fitness can help. Vast experience and knowledge is readily shared in a positive and friendly environment which encourages you to achieve your goals whatever they may be. Get fit , have fun.
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Deirdre Loughman
I haven’t been in ages, but there is always a warm welcome and bloody good team feel. Definitely a great work-out for every level of fitness and injury recovery- thanks Rich!
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Brodie Brodie
Friendly, experienced, professional!
I recently started training with rich. And within a short period of time, I feel healthier, fitter, more positive and feel like a new person!
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Victoria Neaves
Excellent, friendly, engaging, fad-free and informative personal training, from a genuine expert. Not just the exercise but a holistic approach to fitness, including preparation, nutrition and everything else that goes along with it.
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Victoria Cain
Best fitness class I've ever done, changes the whole time and uses the beautiful area we live in (beaches, dunes, road, parks, trails . ..and mud) caters for all levels and can focus you on whatever you want to achieve in the year ... if you've got a fitness goal madmule will get you there! More...
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Lianne Sharpe
What a rush! Exhilerating circuits session under the stars with Richard OConnor ~ the original Mad Mule
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How do you help your clients achieve their fitness goals?
Listening is our first port of call.
Taking a moment to understand your view and outlook before going anywhere near providing a solution.
Madmule coaches by using the triple A system.
Assess. Adjust. Apply.
Empower our clients.
Improve mindset.
Improve competence in physical action.
Improve knowledge and behaviour with nutrition relevant to the goals set.
Inspire and motivate through our own actions, physical accomplishments and health
What’s the secret to getting the body of your dreams?
Education
Patience
Time spent
Investing in self
Support of family and friends
Measurable outcomes
Having fun along the way
Never go to the point whereby you think it should feel like you are suffering to get what you want - otherwise you are only back to square 1
What do you love most about your job?
Adapting our coaching role to our clients. No one person is the same. Whilst a generic format may be presented for common goals, Madmule takes the time to adjust everything to the individual level.
Seeing people achieve their ambitions is high up on the list. Helping someone to fulfil what makes them happier, healthier, competent and confident is the most we love about coaching.
What inspired you to start your own business?
Since the time I left the Royal Marines, sharing knowledge and training with people who aspire to be the best they can be has driven the business along. Developing Madmule Fitness & Adventure is a joy. By being part of the coaching role, problem solving, supporting plans of action that have been agreed and seeing the end result of their investment of effort, it has all inspired the company to keep delivering as much energy and direction back as we see being demonstrated daily by our clients.
Why should our clients choose you?
In consultation, clients choose us because we are seen to be capable of supporting the outcomes and/or Madmule will speak competently of the specific outcome you have in mind.
Madmule will pass a client to another trainer/ organisation if we believe it is in your best interest. Madmule also refers quickly to clinicians if we have any doubts during consultation, saving you time and money, before you proceed with a training plan.
Madmule sticks to it's professional remit and only coach in the areas that are relevant and hold knowledge within.
Strength Training
Running performance
Injury prevention
Fitness testing
Group Buddy Up Fitness
Bespoke Guided Trail Runs Dorset
