The History
Focus on Fitness was created by Tom Purvis (TomPurvis.com) in 1987 with the mission of providing both physical therapy and personal training synergistically. Initially both services were offered within separately contracted third-party facilities (Physical Therapy at a north OKC PT clinic and Personal Training at several nearby fitness facilities) as well as in-home training.
In 1990 both services were united under one roof located in the Collonade on north May Avenue. Leaving his practice behind, in 1996 Tom transitioned to solely an educational facility (live classes and video production) in a north OKC office/industrial complex (focus 2.0).
In 1999 focus returned to its roots, moving to Casady Square with both training and a classroom that continued to accommodate trainers from all over the nation. In 2002 focus bought its first home at 11205 N May and added rehab back into the mix.
Finally, in 2022 after an arduous renovation, focus 5.0 opened at its home forevermore at 11201 N May, once again offering continually evolving, innovative, state of the art rehabilitation and fitness services delivered by uniquely caring and conscientious practitioners skilled in both minute by minute customization and communication. --------- National Acclaim In 1991 the National Academy of Sports Medicine made Focus On Fitness its first regional educational affiliate. In May 1995 Vogue magazine recognized Focus trainers as among “The Best Trainers in the Country”. --------- Institute for Internal Performance® Focus is unique in that it is not only a state of the art personal training facility, it is both an alpha and beta testing site for strength equipment advancement prototypes as well as the procedures by which all exercise is created, manipulation, and delivered. Due to the above, most equipment in Focus has been modified or is undergoing modification, and it’s set-up and use is unlike similar looking pieces in other facilities. Trainers, therapists, and strength coaches from around the world travel to Focus for Advanced Professional Continuing Education presented onsite monthly through RTS®, the Resistance Training Specialist® Program, which hold its Mastery Level classes and instructor training exclusively at Focus. (RTS123.com) --------- Trademark Notification “Focus on Fitness” has been used by trainers around the country who have not done their homework. Focus On Fitness® is and has been a registered trademarked of Tom Purvis since 1990. All others are using this name illegally. It has been successfully defended over the decades against use by commercial equipment companies, fitness facilities, personal trainers, and others including media giant Time-Warner and we will continue to pursue violators and defend ownership.
