OUR PHILOSOPHY
Our philosophy here is a simple one.
Get strong to be strong, and to live a longer, fuller, better quality and more graceful life.
Meet Our Coaches
Hi! I'm Karen
The owner of our lovely little gym.
I'm not a drill sergeant. I don't and won't push you beyond your current limitations, because I know how deflated that makes you feel.
I only ask that you do things that I know you can, you just don't realise that you can, yet.
I encourage you to push boundaries, explore your abilities, give it socks, and to feel a sense of accomplishment, regardless of the outcome.
I'm passionate about what I do and if I feel I'm in a position to help you then I will endeavour to do my best.
I am realistic, energetic, direct with my approach, goal-oriented, conscientious, open-minded and most of all, adaptable, cause let's face it, shit happens, and you are not always going to show up to the gym with bells on.
I advocate weight training for strength and longevity of life. I recommend exercise to improve heart health and a better quality of life. I promote foods that nourish our bodies, and I encourage you to eat fun food that you enjoy to eat.
I don't give a toss how many burpees it takes to burn off a donut because that's not the point of the gym.
I encourage you to go to the gym to inject an element of positivity into their lives. Be it to bust stress, feel accomplished, delay the ageing process, have the chats and bants (we are an eclectic bunch), or to simply get out of the house for an hour.
Find a positive reason to go to the gym and your life will change for the better.
So that's me, not so scary after all eh?!
If you're keen to start some strength training but at a loss as to where to start, then please get in touch and I'll do my best to help you out.
See you in the gym,
Karen
QUALIFICATIONS
Biomedical Engineering, B.Eng, Ph.D.
Active IQ L2 Certificate in Fitness Instruction
Active IQ L3 Certificate in Personal Training
National Qualification in Pre and Post Natal Exercise
Certified Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist
Brand X Method Professional Youth Coach
CrossFit L1 Trainer
CrossFit Gymnastics Trainer
Agatsu Kettlebell Instructor
Weightlifting Ireland L1 Assistant Coach
IOPN Postgraduate Diploma in Performance Nutrition
Precision Nutrition L1 Coach
Sports Nutrition FETAC Level 6
[Studying] Higher Diploma in Arts in Psychology
QUALIFICATIONS
Animal Science, B.AgSc
Personal Trainer Certificate EQF 4
National Qualification in Pre and Post Natal Exercise
Burrell Education Advanced Postnatal Wellness Practitioner
Gym Instructor EQF 3
Kettlebell Instructor EQF 3
Suspension Instructor EQF 3
Animal Flow Level 1
Rocket Yoga 100hr YTT
Nutrition for Sport EQF 3
Hi! I'm Noelle
I am a strength and conditioning coach, a health nut and a movement nerd!
I practice what I preach, striving to understand the human body and how to live well a little better everyday.
I aim to create a positive training environment that motivates, educates and empowers clients. Although I can be a stickler for movement technique, I’m not a sergeant major! My approach is to guide and support.
My qualifications span from strength and conditioning, kettlebells, suspension training, pre/post natal exercise, Animal Flow and sports nutrition. My initial degree was a bachelor of science, which has greatly influenced how I’ve evolved as a coach.
I’m a problem solver with a passion for helping others move in a safe and effective way. Creating innovative and functional strength programs to suit the individual is my cup of tea!
Everyday is an adventure!
See you in the gym,
Noelle