JOHAN ELS - PRO STRONGMAN

6 STRONGEST MAN IN THE WORLD 2018

WORLDS STRONGEST MAN FINALIST

MULTIPLE AFRICA'S STRONGEST MAN

AFRICAN DEADLIFT RECORD HOLDER 405KG

AFRICAN ATLAS STONE RECORD HOLDER 220KG X 4REPS

"When I first started Strongman, I had no idea of training, technique and nutrition, I had done my first Arnold Classics without a coach, which was a very difficult experience but managed to win my class! Thats when I decided to seek professional help in order to compete at a higher level.

When I first approached Ricardo Barreto for coaching, I had no idea how it would work. As he is in Bloemfontein and I live in Christiana, he assured me, he has methods to get the job done!

Long story short, Ricardo trained me online via the MPG Online Coaching app for 3years, where-in I competed at 3x Worlds Strongest Man Competitions, even managed to make the Final in 2018 where I became the 6th Strongest Man in the World, even winning the Atlas Stones in the final!

Just to show the level of expertise of the MPG Training Methodologies, take a look at my Deadlift, when starting at Ricardo, I was struggling to pull 300kg off the floor, after 2years of Personalised Coaching by Ricardo, I pulled the biggest Deadlift in Africa, 405kg.

The coaching and guidance from MPG is unmatchable! If you take Strength Sports seriously, then MPG Online Coaching is the place for you!"

TRISTEN O'BRIEN - PRO STRONGMAN

2X SOUTH AFRICA STRONGEST MAN

WORLDS STRONGEST MAN COMPETITOR

SOUTH AFRICA APOLLANS AXLE RECORD HOLDER

"The elite strength game is long road of hard work, major setbacks and constant readjustments. Social media can be very misleading with mediocre, cookie-cutter trainers selling you half-assed, generalised programming.

To find a coach that devotes their time and effort to tweaking technique, building up weaknesses and reinforcing strengths, with attention to your individual needs as an athlete, is hard to come by these days.

I have spent many years in the strength world and I can confidently recommend Ricardo as a committed and highly knowledgeable mentor."

RITA WESSELS - DIETICIAN

"Making lifestyle changes can be very intimidating. Doing it on my own was not a task that I wanted to take on. So I got help from the best in the business. Kailey Louw is not only an exceptional Coach but an awesome motivator.

She picks you up when your down and motivates you to come back harder. I am currently in the best shape of my life and with the help of the MPG Coaches I feel I can push beyond what I thought I was capable of. The MPG Coaches have really helped me with changing my mindset to be 1% better every day."

ELIZE COETZEE - PSYCHIATRIST

"In 2017 I decided to go on a adventure and to live in NZ. My arrival and all the change was quite overwhelming, but mostly realising that training in NZ was almost unaffordable.

I have been with MPG for many years and was greatly relieved when Ricardo introduce me to their Online Coaching App!

Not only does it have demonstration videos, but he is able to give feedback and track my progress! Having the MPG Online Training Subscription, kept me grounded, focused and helped me deal with a lot of change and stress! It is easy to use, cost effective and the results speak for themselves.

I would highly recommend this to anyone!"

FERNANDO DE ALMADA - PERSONAL TRAINER

"Before I joined MPG, I weighed over 100kg at 19years old, I tried everything to lose the weight, but I had no success. 

Within 2 years I had lost the fat, built muscle and also started doing Strength Sports. I had not only lost so much weight, but also increased my Deadlift from 120kg to 210kg, my Squat from 80kg to 175kg and my Bench Press from 45kg to 110kg.

MPG has changed my life, I am stronger, fitter and more confident than what I have ever been."

WIMPIE VAN ZYL - POWERLIFTER

"Since joining the MPG Online Team, I went from being stagnant in my powerlifting progress to having consistent gains and improvement with regards to training and nutrition. I highly recommend MPG Online because you will see results!"

ANTOINETTE SAAIMAN - POWERLIFTER

"Since starting with MPG Personalised Online Coaching with Coach Ricardo to help me with powerlifting, i have not only seen improvements in strength, but also in form and body composition. The support and help even from a distance can't be beat!"

SAN MARIE VAN RENSBURG - BIKINI COMPETITOR

"I’ve been training at MPG for about 4 years now and I’ve never been happier and more confident with my own body.

These trainers definitely know what they are doing. I trained for about 1 year before I competed in my first bodybuilding show in 2018.

I took 1st place in the Beach Bikini division and also won overall that year. The same year I fell pregnant and they were able to still coach me throughout the entire pregnancy with safe workouts and good nutrition plans. As soon as I got my 6 week clearance after my C – Section I couldn’t wait to start again. It has been 1 year since the birth of my son and my body changed tremendously. Looking forward to many more achievements at MPG! "

JANKO KRUGER - POWERLIFTER

National Champion Powerlifter 2021/2022

African Champion Powerlifter 2021

Overall Sub Junior All Africa 2021

Overall Sub Junior South Africa Champs 2022

5th Place IPF Sub-Junior World Championships 2022

"The day I walked into MPG, was life changing. I have been to several Gyms in my life but not one made me feel like I really belong. I always knew that I wanted to do either bodybuilding or powerlifting since i was a little boy. At mpg I can do both. Ricardo is the best coach I know with years of experience.

All the other athletes and people who train there are the best people to be around with. We all motivate each other to do and to be our best and we really feel like family."

SARAH IRMGARD - CHIROPRACTOR

"I became a member at MPG in January 2019. The atmosphere and facilities provide everything needed to have a complete training routine. Ive received the best training I have ever had in my life. The trainers are extremely friendly and consistently provide individualised attention to each and every member, even going the extra mile by providing routines that can be done at home friendly or while travelling or on holiday.

They also check on members regularly when they’ve been unable to train. Every session is different and I leave feeling great! The trainers really push, motivate and help each member to achieve their goals. MPG is perfect for people of any fitness level as programmes are tailored to each individual’s needs. I highly recommend MPG or the Online Coaching via the MPG Online Training App.

I have improved in strength and fitness levels dramatically and have achieved goals that I would have never imagined I could have achieved without the encouragement from the trainers."