17/04/2022
Have you set goals this year?
Well the Raw fitness gym will help you achieve them.
We provide services such as Exercise Rehabilitation, Strength & Conditioning, Sports massage and Group Workouts.
My name is Richard, and I’m the owner.
In regards to myself, there is nothing I haven’t done when it comes to all-round physical conditioning.
I’ve spent my last 12 years serving in the Royal Marines. A huge chunk of that 12 years, I have spent ensuring that all personnel are physically fit and injury free to carry out operations all over the world.
I learnt so much in the Marines about both physical and mental limitations, and unique methods to break through them!
During my 2-years as a Physical training instructor I successfully got 2-troops through the arduous 8-months basic training in which they earned the Green Beret.
After my 2-years, I specialised as an Exercise Rehabilitation Instructor (Still a PTI) working alongside Physiotherapists to deliver Exercise plans to allow individuals to recover and get back to soldiering.
Doing both jobs, allowed me to adopt two personalities. I know when to push!, But I also know when to back off!
During this time, I raced as a pro Half Ironman triathlete, winning races in Europe and UK. This in itself was another great experience, because before, I and others in the marines were trained to perform with lack of sleep and poor nutrition. Where as competing professionally in Triathlon demanded the exact opposite. My understanding and dedication to this sport resulted in a number of successful races resulting in becoming the Royal Marines, Royal Navy & Combined Services Sportsman of the year in 2017. One of my most proudest achievements.
During my last 4-years, I completed my Degree in Sports and exercise science and managed to work with the Welsh Rugby Union and Leeds United to help further my knowledge in a professional sporting environment.
If you are interested in getting involved, or you have any questions, please get in touch! It would be great to get you on board 💪
