In Costa Rica, the potential for talent in sports matters is very promising, however, it has not been possible to maximize. Noticing this situation, Osman Murillo Segura, high performance judoka and owner of MP Fitness gym, in Rohrmoser, has taken the task of helping his students to fully develop their strength and offer people the opportunity to train in a comfortable place and with a different work philosophy.
MP Fitness’s History
MP Fitness is the gym that was opened by the national athlete in 2017, with the purpose of offering a complete training program, different to traditional exercise and crossfit. The goal here is to have a space to enjoy, where you can not only train, but also make friends.
For Murillo it is important that people consider exercise as a vital point to achieve a balanced and fuller life. It is for this reason that people from teenagers to older adults, with physical injuries and athletes, are accepted in this gym. So that everyone can be included and have the opportunity to improve their life quality
Exercise is part of a balance, necessary to develop other personal areas such as happiness, health and spirituality.
Osman Murillo – Costa Rican judoka and MP Fitness owner
The team of trainers is made up of 6 high performance athletes, who customize the work sessions according to the needs and objectives of each student. In addition, they seek to apply the exercise sciences to semi-personalized routines, with physiotherapeutic and nutritional support.
How was the journey to become a professional judoka?
Since liitle, with the guidance of his father as teacher, Murillo developed his passion for judo and in his teenage year he made his international debut and decided to set the goal of representing the country in the Olympics. Goal which reached in London 2012, after many years of preparation and effort.
The athlete finds his support in his family, who have supported him despite the difficulties throughout the process and who have taught him the value of solidarity, which is the reason why he decided to open his gym, once retired.
“I discovered that one of life’s greatest pleasures is that by dedicating myself to what I really like, I can help others grow and achieve their goals.”
Osman Murillo – Costa Rican judoka and MP Fitness owner
This motivation is what Murillo considers key to a successful discipline in sport. Do not focus on passing and vain enthusiasm, but experiment until you find the exercise you enjoy most.
In addition, his longing is to be able to testify that Costa Rican athletes are of high level and serve as a role model for others, just as he respects other athletes, such as the Kosovar judoka Majlinda Kelmendi.
Undoubtedly, Osman Murillo is a clear example of the good fruits that are harvested through humility, effort and his philosophy of life, where, in order to help others, you must also take care of yourself.
