Located in Liverpool, R4P was founded by Chris Morgan and former Liverpool Football Club physiotherapist Matt Konopinski with a clear mission: to give everyday athletes access to the same expertise, facilities and performance environment typically reserved for elite sport.
Designed to bridge the gap between rehabilitation and performance, the 2,500 sq ft facility supports every stage of the journey, from early injury rehabilitation through to return to sport and long-term performance development. Whether working with grassroots athletes, recreational gym-goers or high-performing competitors, every area of the facility has been designed to support measurable progress.
Having previously worked with BLK BOX equipment, Chris and Matt knew the quality, durability and versatility would complement the environment they wanted to create. Their vision was a space that felt equally suited to rehabilitation, strength training and athletic performance, while remaining welcoming and accessible to every client. As the building was converted from a former office space into a medical facility, careful consideration was also given to the materials and finishes required to meet CQC standards.
The facility is divided into dedicated rehabilitation, assessment, strength and conditioning, and recovery zones, allowing practitioners to deliver a complete performance pathway under one roof. Working closely with the R4P team, BLK BOX helped create a bespoke training environment tailored to their approach and the needs of their clients.
A key focus throughout the design was ensuring athletes could assess, train and reassess their performance. The custom Agility Turf integrates removable force plates, enabling markerless motion analysis and objective testing of balance, strength, movement strategies and jump performance. This technology provides valuable data that helps practitioners monitor progress and make informed decisions throughout the rehabilitation process.
The strength and conditioning area features two custom branded 5 Series Compact Racks, equipped with versatile attachments including a Smith Machine, Hip Thruster Attachment and Rolling Jammer Arms. The facility is completed with a comprehensive range of BLK BOX equipment, including Utility Bumper Plates, Olympic barbells, Urethane Kettlebells, Hex Dumbbells, Slam Balls, Sandbags and Soft Plyo Boxes, giving coaches and practitioners everything they need to support strength development, rehabilitation and performance training. Combined with Utility Bumper Plates, Olympic barbells and essential free weights, the space supports everything from rehabilitation exercises to high-performance strength training.
Reflecting on the completed facility, Matt said:
"Everybody who enters the facility loves it almost as much as we do. Having worked in elite sport, we wanted to recreate a gym and rehabilitation space that you'd normally only find within professional sport. When the facility is full of clients, it still feels personal and welcoming while offering an incredible range of equipment that allows us to deliver the highest standard of rehabilitation and performance training."
By combining clinical expertise with industry-leading equipment, R4P has created a facility where rehabilitation and performance work seamlessly together, helping every client build confidence, recover effectively and perform at their best.
