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About your coach · OrpingtonMassimo Massaro BSc FRCms
25+ years of coaching, a full Sports Science degree, one of very few FRCms specialists in South East London, and five years coaching an Olympic medallist.
- BSc (Hons) Sports Science
- FRCms Mobility Specialist
- Former S&C coach to Olympic medallist
- 25+ years experience
- Coaching
- 25+ years
- Elite S&C
- 5 years
- Degree
- BSc (Hons)
- Mobility
- FRCms
The story
From elite sport to your studio
Massimo's own journey started in 1999, when he lost 20 kg of fat in six months through resistance training and cardio. He has worked in health and fitness ever since.
He holds a BSc (Hons) in Sports Science and is certified as a Functional Range Conditioning Mobility Specialist (FRCms), a rare qualification locally.
For five years he was Strength & Conditioning Coach to Dina Asher-Smith, Olympic medallist, world champion and the fastest British woman in history. He is currently S&C coach to Blackheath & Bromley Harriers.
He boxed competitively from 12 to 22 and has coached boxing for 25 years.
How he coaches
- Find the causePain and plateaus usually have a reason. He looks for it first.
- Science-led, not trend-ledProgrammes built on how the body adapts under load.
- Individual by defaultBeginners to competitive athletes, each programme written for one person.
- Joint health for lifeStrength and mobility trained together.
Qualifications & achievements
Real credentials, not a weekend course
BSc (Hons) Sports Science
A full university degree, not a short online course.
FRCms certified
An advanced joint-health and mobility qualification.
Olympic coaching pedigree
Five years as S&C coach to Dina Asher-Smith.
Elite S&C coach
Advanced strength and conditioning qualifications across disciplines, including UKSCA.
Joint mobility specialist
Assessment and rehab aimed at the cause of pain, not only the symptoms. Also trained in MAT and RTS methods.
25+ years of experience
A long-term career in fitness, from beginners to competitive athletes.
On the coaching floor
Massimo at work
What clients say
Real reviews, real results
“He's very knowledgeable about root causes of aches, pains and injuries and his all round strength and conditioning approach, including diet, really helps.”
“With his knowledge and injury rehabilitation expertise, I have seen my strength increase dramatically, which has led to increased range of movement. My fitness levels have been taken to the next level.”
“Massimo is a great personal trainer and has continued to create specific training programmes to meet my goals.”
Questions
About Massimo
What qualifications does Massimo hold?
A BSc (Hons) in Sports Science, FRCms certification, and advanced S&C coaching qualifications.
Has Massimo really coached an Olympic athlete?
Yes. Five years as Strength & Conditioning Coach to Dina Asher-Smith.
Do I need to be an athlete to train with Massimo?
No. Programmes are built around each client's starting point.
How much does personal training cost?
From £55 a single session, or less on a block. See the prices page.
Ready to get started?
Train with Olympic-level expertise. First session free.
A full assessment, honest advice, and a real training session with Massimo. No pressure, no obligation.
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