Skip to content
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Weather
  • Contact
  • Account
  • Log In
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Weather
  • Contact
  • Account
  • Log In
Explore Liverpool logo white
  • WHAT’S ON
  • OFFERS
  • GUIDES
  • JOBS
  • FOOD & DRINK
    • Gaucho
    • Best Restaurants
  • THINGS TO DO
    • Strawberry Field
    • Liverpool Watersports Centre
  • HOTELS
    • Malmaison
    • Classy Nest
  • DIRECTORY
  • LIVE
  • WHAT’S ON
  • OFFERS
  • GUIDES
  • JOBS
  • FOOD & DRINK
    • Gaucho
    • Best Restaurants
  • THINGS TO DO
    • Strawberry Field
    • Liverpool Watersports Centre
  • HOTELS
    • Malmaison
    • Classy Nest
  • DIRECTORY
  • LIVE

Faces behind the Business – Connor O’Brien – Absolute Body Solutions

  • October 27, 2020
  • Editor

SERIES ONE – EDITION EIGHT

In the eighth edition in the Faces behind the business series we caught up with Connor O’Brien, aged 28, Personal Trainer & Manager of Absolute Body Solutions; a Premium Personal Training gym.

Faces behind the Business – Connor O'Brien - Absolute Body Solutions

When did you first get into the industry?

I qualified as a personal trainer at the age of 16. It was after doing a session with another personal trainer that inspired me to take it up as a career myself. I had been an amateur boxer and it felt like a natural step.

Initially, I could not get a job as a personal trainer within the main commercial gym chains due to my age, so I started to train friends and family at their houses. At the same time as this, I was travelling around the UK and to America to learn from the best strength coaches and personal trainers, so I could apply it with my clients at home.

How long have you worked at Absolute Body Solutions and what is your job role?

I set up ABS from a shed in my parents garden 10 years ago. At the beginning I slowly built up my clients and was doing over over 60 PT sessions per week.

This led me to opening my first gym in South Liverpool in 2013. My wife joined me as a personal trainer and we worked alongside each other, working hard to develop the business, our client base and a team of PT’s. This kickstarted the growth of the facility and led to us opening our Liverpool City Centre location in 2017.

At this point my role changed from taking personal training sessions to managing and running both facilities. A couple of years later we took a big step, and opened a state-of-the-art gym facility in Manchester City Centre.

I now oversee the management of all 3 locations and lead on expansion plans to new locations.

What is Absolute Body Solutions ethos?

Regardless of goals, fitness levels or lifestyle, we work tirelessly to help any client that walks through our doors to achieve the very best results possible. 

Service is key. We are a premium service and we invest so much time in making sure our clients receive the service they deserve.  

Faces behind the Business – Connor O'Brien - Absolute Body Solutions

What’s the best bit of advice you could give to anyone looking at working in your line of work?

Learn as much as you can. The basic qualification ensures you’re qualified, but if you stop at that, you are not going to last in the industry. Learn from the best and constantly look to improve your knowledge. Apply what you learn to your clients to see what works and get them results. At ABS, we have a minimum of 15 hours per week education booked in across the 3 facilities as standard for our trainers to attend. Education is the key.

What do you love most about Liverpool?

The people, the charisma and the ability to get along with anyone and have a laugh. This is something you don’t find in many cities.

If you could describe your business in 3 words what would they be?

Results. Professional. Quality.

You can check out more information about Absolute Body Solutions on Instagram @absolutebodysolutions


Are you a business in the Liverpool City Region and want to feature in our Faces Behind the Business series? Contact us now by emailing hello@explore-liverpool.com or get us on WhatsApp on 07568 532 537

READ MORE: Faces behind the Business – Amy Collins – Pin Head

Share:

Facebook
Twitter
Pinterest
LinkedIn

Social Media

Facebook-f Youtube X-twitter Instagram Linkedin Threads

Related Posts

First and last London Marathon race challenge for family duo

First and last London Marathon race challenge for family duo

April 23, 2025
Liverpool hero who saved locals from drowning honoured with new mural

Liverpool hero who saved locals from drowning honoured with new mural

April 22, 2025
Photograph of Wirral’s Bill Ryder-Jones inspires song shortlisted for Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge 2024

Photograph of Wirral’s Bill Ryder-Jones inspires song shortlisted for Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge 2024

February 5, 2025
HMV Liverpool back local musician’s Debut Album

HMV Liverpool back local musician’s Debut Album

December 9, 2024

Categories

  • Advertise
  • Newsletter
  • Contact
  • Registration
  • Login
  • Advertise
  • Newsletter
  • Contact
  • Registration
  • Login
PrevPreviousFaces of Liverpool – Christopher Thompson
NextScousers Abroad: Joshua Smythe – Minas Gerais, BrazilNext

Latest Posts

Sensation to show LFC's last game with 12 different screens

Sensation to show LFC’s last game with 12 different screens

Where to Find the Best Sunday Roast in Liverpool

Where to Find the Best Sunday Roast in Liverpool

Bowring Park to hold a week of free Half Term Activities

Bowring Park to hold a week of free Half Term Activities

Mother and daughter launch The Event Agency at The Clubhouse

Mother and daughter launch The Event Agency at The Clubhouse

Stay in the loop
Never miss a thing! Stay up to date with all the best articles, events and offers from across Liverpool!

By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Conditions and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Explore Liverpool about news, events, offers and partner promotions. We never share your information with anyone.

Stay in the loop

Never miss a thing! Stay up to date with all the best articles, events and offers from across Liverpool!

By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Conditions and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Explore Liverpool about news, events, offers and partner promotions. We will never share your information.

Keep In Touch

Twitter Facebook-f Youtube Linkedin-in Threads Instagram
Explore Liverpool logo white

Explore Liverpool is a central hub for the Liverpool City Region, helping not only visitors and students but also residents of the city.

EXPLORE MORE

  • Directory
  • LIVE Webcam
  • WhatsAppenin'
  • Newsletter
  • Weather Forecast

USEFUL LINKS

  • About
  • Advertise
  • Login
  • Add Listing
  • Contact
To find out more, please visit our Terms and Conditions page here.

© 2025 Explore Liverpool. All rights reserved.

Change Location
Find awesome listings near you!