PB Strength & Fitness Mentoring
Personal Trainers
PB Strength & Fitness Mentoring
Unit 3, Ashbourne
# PB Strength & Fitness Mentoring
PB Strength & Fitness Mentoring is a private, barbell-focused gym in Ashbourne run by Paul Breheny, an experienced strength coach with over 20,000 hours of coaching experience. The business caters to adults—both beginners and experienced lifters—who want to learn proper strength training technique in a quiet, dedicated environment away from crowded commercial gyms.
What sets this gym apart is its mandatory Starting Strong onboarding programme. Rather than offering unlimited access to an unstaffed facility, every new member completes a structured four-week 1:1 coaching package consisting of four 60-minute sessions, a custom training programme, and ongoing support. This approach ensures members are competent, safe and confident training independently before they access the 24/7 facilities—a critical distinction given the gym operates unstaffed outside coaching hours.
The business appeals to two distinct audiences: absolute beginners seeking proper foundational training, and experienced lifters who prioritise a barbell-first, community-oriented atmosphere over impersonal chain gyms. There's no long-term contract, and after Starting Strong members can choose various arrangements—standalone 24/7 access, continued online coaching, group sessions, or ongoing 1:1 mentoring.
This model reflects Paul's philosophy: real progress comes from expert guidance, clear processes, and a supportive community rather than hoping members figure things out alone.
PB Strength & Fitness Mentoring is a private, barbell-focused gym in Ashbourne run by Paul Breheny, an experienced strength coach with over 20,000 hours of coaching experience. The business caters to adults—both beginners and experienced lifters—who want to learn proper strength training technique in a quiet, dedicated environment away from crowded commercial gyms.
What sets this gym apart is its mandatory Starting Strong onboarding programme. Rather than offering unlimited access to an unstaffed facility, every new member completes a structured four-week 1:1 coaching package consisting of four 60-minute sessions, a custom training programme, and ongoing support. This approach ensures members are competent, safe and confident training independently before they access the 24/7 facilities—a critical distinction given the gym operates unstaffed outside coaching hours.
The business appeals to two distinct audiences: absolute beginners seeking proper foundational training, and experienced lifters who prioritise a barbell-first, community-oriented atmosphere over impersonal chain gyms. There's no long-term contract, and after Starting Strong members can choose various arrangements—standalone 24/7 access, continued online coaching, group sessions, or ongoing 1:1 mentoring.
This model reflects Paul's philosophy: real progress comes from expert guidance, clear processes, and a supportive community rather than hoping members figure things out alone.
Services offered
Free 30-minute consultation sessionStarting Strong 1:1 four-week programmeCustom training programme design24/7 gym accessOnline programming and coach supportGroup coaching sessionsOngoing 1:1 coachingForm assessment and technique refinement