Outdoor Fitness Concepts was incorporated in 2020 and launched in April 2021 with investments from the founder, friends, family and cornerstone investors.
The senior team of Steve Perrins and Rob Thurston have spent decades within the fitness industry and both are still competitors within their respective sports.
We believe we are uniquely positioned within the fitness industry with the knowledge and experience that the Outdoor Fitness Concepts team brings to its clients. We have brought the best outdoor fitness equipment from around the globe to the UK for the first time under the OptiFit brand, and have created the largest collection of bespoke commercial outdoor fitness equipment and turnkey outdoor fitness solutions in Europe.
Meet Our Team
Steve has worked extensively in providing fitness solutions in some of the most challenging environments around the world during a military career that spanned 23 years. He has held Sales and International Sales Director roles with US fitness brand Cybex International, leading UK fitness manufacturer Indigo Fitness and aquatics group exercise solution provider Aquaphysical. Over the last 12 years Steve has worked with a multitude of International customers helping them overcome the challenges of providing both outdoor and indoor fitness equipment solutions in some remote locations.
Steve is an MBA, project management practitioner and a keen triathlete and multi-discipline athlete.
With over 30 years experience in the fitness industry, Rob has been pivotal helping customers from across all the sectors with their indoor and outdoor fitness projects. Previously, Rob worked for 12 years as UK Commercial Director for the leading US fitness brand Cybex International, several years as Country Manager for Inbody UK, 3 yrs as Managing Director for Jordan Leisure and 5 yrs with UK chain Springhealth Leisure as National Group Fitness Manager.
Rob also owns a 20,000 sq ft fitness facility in Leicestershire and is qualified as a personal trainer with both the American Council of Sport Medicine and YMCA with further qualifications in sports nutrition, boxing coaching, and injury rehabilitation. With a sporting background including a Black Belt in Karate and is now a successful Over 40’s Mens Physique winner.