MPFit

Coming from a difficult and unstable childhood and adolescence, Matt is well acquainted with adversity. Homeless at 15 Matt had only himself to rely on at a tender age. He developed a drug habit and, well, you fill in the blanks. It was the belief of one mentor from a community support organisation that pushed Matt along, quietly stirring away in the undertones of his subconscious that he can do better than this, that someone else believes in him. After hitting rock bottom and being admitted to hospital underweight and overdosed his life changed when he entered a gym upon discharge. That was the moment that defined the turning point in his life. He exchanged drug addiction for fitness addiction – in the good way.

Resolving to not only turn his life around but to make a difference to his surrounding community in the process, he opened his own gym. MPFit was to be a place where you could not only achieve physical goals but could develop friendships and receive social support. It has now grown into a thriving community of people from all walks of life. With MPFit Matt is trying to create an old school sense of community, something that is fast becoming lost as our society becomes more fast-paced and interaction becomes more impersonal. MPFit currently donates all of its money from casual visits to helping anyone that needs a hand, and also runs a weekly tab at a local cafe so that people in need can receive free coffee or meals.
Matt Priest runs MPFit with integrity, passion and authenticity. He strives to actualise all of his ideals and morals in every single interaction he has with his members with prodigious strength and determination and unrelenting generosity. Strength and kindness. These are the foundational values of the MPFit community.

This isn’t just a gym you’re entering, it’s a place where the people know your name, where the owner has a sincere interest in you as a person, and a genuine desire to help you achieve your health and lifestyle goals. It’s a community you can fall back on, a place of encouragement and support of each other’s goals. A new gym for a new age. Nurturing connections, strengthening bonds, no matter where you’re at in your life.