Paul Kernaghan, R.Kin

Paul Kernaghan is a co-owner of 613 Fitness and a Registered Kinesiologist. He has a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from McMaster University, in which he focused on biomechanics, exercise physiology, and evolutionary biology. He also has a Masters degree from the Royal Military College of Canada, for which he wrote his thesis on the psychology and philosophy of ethical decision making for leaders. He recently retired from the military after 38 years in the Army and Special Operations. During this time, he learnt that he is truly passionate about human sciences and that his greatest enjoyment came from seeing people succeed. These come together to motivate him to build a gym environment with a respectful culture that contributes to the physical, emotional, and social health of our community.

Certifications:

• Registered Kinesiologist (R.Kin)

• Functional Range Conditioning (FRC)

• Functional Movement Screening (FMS)

• Pain-Free Performance Specialist Certification (PPSC) and PPSC Mobility

• Vestibular Rehabilitation, Level 1

• CrossFit Level 1 (CF-L1)

• Mental Health First Aid