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Our story
KJ Strength and Performance Gym was established in 2012 by James Higgins in Carrigaline, Cork. Our mission is to get people stronger, fitter and moving better in everyday life weather you’re carrying the shopping bags or playing your sport. We provide top class coaching, programming and also teaching you how to live a healthy lifestyle.
Our gym provides a vast range of services from small group training sessions, powerlifting and youth training to nutrition programmes and injury rehabilitation. We make the sessions and atmosphere something you DON'T want to miss. No matter what goals you have, whether it be weight loss, strength, cardiovascular fitness or simply to make new friends KJ provides the perfect community and environment for it. We put a big focus on each individual: what their goals are, their abilities and how we can improve each individual’s strength and performance.
When you think of a gym, what comes to mind? Running machines, Cross trainers, Dare I say it...boring? intimidating? This is NOT what KJ is about. This is not a come in and do it yourself gym. Everything is led by a coach, sessions are designed to be fun and suit all individuals and you're surrounded by friendly faces.
Here at KJ Strength and Performance, our objective is to help you make lasting changes to your lifestyle choices and craft new habits that will help you excel in all areas of life. KJ is ALL about accountability, let us hold you accountable and you can make real life-long changes with us⠀
Our team
james
Owner and Head Coach
James is the owner and head coach here in KJ. James founded KJ in 2012 with the goal to create a place where people come to be coached, learn how to train correctly and learn to create a sustainable healthy lifestyle. His goal was to achieve all this whilst providing a friendly/community type environment where all walks of life and all levels of fitness are welcome. Over the last few years his vision has grown in his passion for youth training and giving youths a safe and friendly environment to learn how to train whilst boosting their self-esteem and confidence. James has over 9 years’ experience in coaching strength and conditioning, youths, sports teams and powerlifting.
James qualified as a Personal Trainer in 2008 and since then went on to complete numerous courses.
Advanced Coaching Academy (Coaching and Nutrition)
The Brand X Method (Professional Youth Coach)
International Powerlifting Coach Level 2
Irish Weightlifting Level 1
Ger
Coach
With over 11 years experience in coaching and personal training, Gerard has extensive experience in coaching all levels of clients ranging from beginners to olympic athletes and from youths to senior age clients.
Gerard is actively involved in strength & conditioning training for several teams from Carrigaline GAA, Camogie & Ladies Football Club.
Gerard is passionate about working with clients to meet their goals and improve their physical and mental wellbeing in a supportive and knowledgeable manner, while also being equipped with the knowledge and experience to create personalised nutrition plans to suit all levels.
Gerard holds an ITEC Diploma in Gym Instruction & Personal Training, ITEC Level 3 Award in Nutrition For Physical Activity and National Qualification in Pre and Post Natal Exercise.
Aaron
Coach
Aaron is just starting out in his coaching career. He holds a higher certificate in exercise and fitness with NCEF and is currently completing a precision nutrition course.
Aaron started out training as a youth in KJ, he then went on to intern with us after collage and the rest is history. He has fantastic work ethic and is always eager to learn, he has a bright future ahead of him. Aaron already has a lot of experience coaching people of all ages with us here at KJ from youth classes, local sports teams to adult strength and conditioning
james long
Coach
I have 5 years coaching experience coaching high performance athletes across multiple sports at an elite level from Cork GAA to head of S&C for Cork City Women's
My coaching as a person centred and I am passionate to help people physically develop, achieve and sustain their personal goals.
I hold an ITEC certificate in Strength and Conditioning, as well as being a REPS accredited personal trainer. On top of this I hold a diploma in sports injury therapy and holistic massage. A first class honours degree in recreation and leisure while completing an honours degree in sport and exercise.
Ethan
Coach
Ethan is a highly driven personal trainer who is passionate about health and fitness and helping his clients achieve great results.
Ethan’s qualifications include: QQI Level 5 in Leisure and Recreation, QQI Level 6 NCEF in Fitness Instruction from the University of Limerick.
Ethan is also currently furthering his knowledge and education by studying for a degree in Strength and Conditioning at Setanta College.
Ethan's passion for fitness drives his desire to help other look after their health and body and he finds it very enjoyable to share his knowledge with others to help them succeed.