About
Founder of Access Health & Fitness, StrongFirst Instructor, Fitness and Nutrition Adviser. I hold a true passion for Health, Well-being and Happiness. Coming from an amateur and semi-pro sports background I always wanted to be a Strength and Conditioning Coach dealing with top athletes but from personal life experiences I ended up on a path helping others with everything from Depression, Eating Disorders, Weight Loss, Chronic illness and Habits. I've a big heart and I say it as it is. No B.S!
Qualifications and Studies
Certifications
Certified in Nutrition Science with Dr. John Berardi.
Certified Strongfirst Kettlebell Level 2 (SFG2) Instructor with Master SFG Jon Engum and Massimo Bonora
Certified Flexible Steel Instructor with Master Jon Engum
Certified Strongfirst Barbell (SFL) Instructor with Dr. Michael Hartle
Certified Strength Matters Kettlebell Instructor with Mark Reifkind, Mark Toomey, Aleksandar Miketa and Jason Kane
Certified StrongFirst Kettlebell (SFG) Instructor with Dan John, Mark Toomey and Fabio Zonin.
Certified Strength Training for Athletic Development Coach with Phil Richards, Wales.
Certified Level 2 Advanced Boxing Instructor with The Ricky Hatton Academy - ABA Recognised.
Certified EQF Level 3 Kettlebell Instructor.
Certified EQF Level 4 Personal Trainer Plus with Elite Fitness and Performance Academy.
Certified EQF Level 3 Fitness Instructor with Elite Fitness and Performance Academy.
Paramedic Diploma from the Royal College of Surgeons Ireland and is a Fully Registered acting Paramedic with P.H.E.C.C (Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council)
Other Courses, Workshops and Seminars
'Intervention' and 'From Barbells to Kettlebells' Workshops with Dan John.
Program Design and Periodisation with Mike Robertson.
Movement-X with Ido Portal.
Advanced Kettlebell Instruction with RKC, SFG2 and SMK Qualified Jason Kane.
Ongoing monthly Nutritional Science Workshops with Danny Lennon, Sigma Nutrition.
Ultimate Strength and Performance Mentorship with Robbie Bourke, Head S+C Coach - Ná Fianna.
Ultimate Fat Loss with Phil Richards, Wales.
Functional Movement Screen (FMS) and Myofascial Release.
The Evolution of Human Movement, Posture and The Mechanics of Olympic Lifting under Tony Riddle, Gloves Club, London.
Fully Registered Exercise Professional with E.R.E.P.S.
Background
John has an extensive competitive sports background from a young age. Competing internationally at both amateur and semi-professional level.
2000 - Represented Ireland at the Junior World Taekwondo Championship.
2002 - 2004: Was a full time athlete representing Ireland in Olympic Taekwondo. Trained and competed all over Europe and also spent some time in Iran and Las Vegas in preparation for the 2004 Olympic Games.
2004 - 2008: Trained and competed semi professionally in Mixed Martial Arts.
2010 - September 2012: Head Mixed Martial Arts Coach at Xtreme Fitness.
2012: Opened the doors of Access Health & Fitness and has continued furthering his education in Nutrition, Wellness, Movement, Physical Exercise, Love and Happiness.