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A gym you can focus on personal or professional development , both physically and mentally. Inspire Gym Larne’s biggest fitness facility .
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Towering over its opposition with new and modern training equipment and style of training. To boost we have a fantastic team of gym staff who will help you achieve your goals and push you into exciting new areas of fitness.

11/06/2026

Without a doubt, one of the biggest highlights of my year has been coaching this girls’ team.

Seeing the progress they’ve made through consistent hard work, trusting the process, and turning up week after week has been incredible. Watching their confidence grow, their love for strength training develop, and seeing them become genuinely competitive lifters has been something special.

At the end of this month, our Bear Strong team of 7 lifters will be stepping onto the platform for our next competition, and I couldn’t be prouder. I’ll be excited, nervous, stressed to the max, and probably questioning every decision I’ve made as a coach—but that’s because I care so much about getting it right for these girls.

Coaching this team has been the most rewarding, exciting, and challenging thing I’ve done as a coach. Every PB, every tough session, every competition and every bit of progress makes it worth it.

The future is bright for this team, and I can’t wait to see what they achieve next.

If you’re interested in strength training and want to be part of an amazing team and community, drop me a message.

09/06/2026

On Saturday, we saw a huge number of athletes step into the arena for the Renegade New Blood Strongman Show—a competition designed specifically for complete newcomers to the sport.

Many of the competitors from Bear Strong Gym once believed that competing in Strongman was beyond their capabilities. But they committed to the training, trusted the process, put in the work, and stepped onto the competition floor. The result? They absolutely loved it.

In fact, every one of them has already signed up for the next show.

We know there are plenty of men and women out there who are interested in Strongman but think it’s something they could never do. The truth is, with the right coaching, the right support, and the right team behind you, it is absolutely possible.

If you’ve ever thought Strongman looks fun, you’re right—it is. And whether you’re starting from scratch or looking for a new challenge, we have the experience, knowledge, and proven coaching system to get you competition-ready.

The next show takes place on 11th July, and there’s still time to get involved.

Don’t miss this opportunity to challenge yourself, become part of an incredible team, and achieve something you may never have thought possible.

Make yourself proud. Make your family and friends proud. Do something extraordinary.

Get in touch with Bear Strong Gym today and let’s get you ready for the arena.

04/06/2026

Larne’s Francis McCambridge targets Junior Ireland’s Strongest Man title in spectacular day of strength sport this weekend.

22/05/2026

As I’m sure you can all understand, this is a very difficult decision to make — and an even harder one to commit to.

I’ve had 11 amazing years running Inspire Gym and then the Bear Strong Performance Centre, and I’m incredibly proud of everything we’ve achieved over those years. The gym has been such a huge part of my life, and the memories, people, and community built here will always mean the world to me.

But I’ve reached a stage in life where I’m ready to pass the gym on into fresh hands.

Lately, I’ve realised I’ve been holding on more for the members, Francis, and Sandra than for myself. As much as this place holds a huge piece of my heart, I can’t fully move forward while continuing to run it.

This has been heartbreaking and, without doubt, the hardest decision I’ve ever had to make. Looking at my own health both physical and mental, it’s almost a forced decision but still the right one . But I know that making this difficult choice now will open brighter paths for all of us in the future.

I truly believe someone with the same excitement and passion I had 12 years ago could thrive in this place. The gym is a big success, has a huge future ahead of it, and could make someone very happy who genuinely loves gym life and the community that comes with it.

If anyone is interested in having a chat about taking over, please get in touch.

To all members — please don’t worry. We’ll make any change of hands as smooth and easy as possible and will always give plenty of notice of any changes happening. For now, it’s business as usual.

14/05/2026

Sandbags

Most people shy away from going near sandbags , thinking this style of trainings only for strongman. But yet strongman training and events has crossed over into many sports including cross fit and rugby conditioning!

Try a training session yourself and if you need any help tips or pointers give me or Francis a shout :)

13/05/2026

Every day we walk into the gym and hear another story…
A new PB. A breakthrough performance. Another athlete taking a huge step closer to their goals.

That’s what this is all about.

The best part of coaching isn’t just the medals, totals, or records — it’s seeing people back themselves, trust the process, and realise they’re capable of more than they thought possible.

Our athletes put their trust in us, and that pressure to deliver is real. We actually loose sleep worrying and making sure every step is right choice, and they are sure of getting the results they want! But honestly, there’s no buzz like seeing months of hard work finally click into place.

And we’re only getting started…

The next few months are stacked with competitions, and the Bear Strong team is coming in hungry.
More comps. More PBs. More records ready to fall.

2026 is shaping up to be a massive year for the team.

If you’re ready to take your training seriously and want a coaching team that’s fully invested in your progress, now’s the time to get involved.

Let’s build something big together.

11/05/2026

Deadlift bracing tip 👇

There are 2 ways to brace:
• Brace at the top, then get into position
• Get into position first, then brace

What works best depends on your body type.

👉 Slender lifters can usually brace at the top and pull straight away.
👉 Lifters with a bigger midsection often get a better setup by getting into position first, then bracing.

Big mistake people make:
❌ Quick breath in → immediate pull

Instead:
✅ Take your breath
✅ Hold it for 1–2 seconds
✅ Build pressure
✅ Then pull

And don’t just push the air into your stomach — push the pressure into your lower back against the belt for better support and stability.

It’ll feel strange at first, maybe even lightheaded, but once you get used to it the difference is massive. 💪

10/05/2026

SPORTS PERFORMANCE COACHING

We both come from strong sporting backgrounds — Chris from a big rugby background and Francis from hurling — before moving into strength sports and diving deep into the world of strength & conditioning.

Over the years, we’ve built a level of knowledge and education that simply can’t be learned in a classroom alone. Competing at a high level and surrounding ourselves with some of the best athletes and coaches in the world has taught us lessons, methods, and systems that most people never get exposed to.

That’s exactly why we’re putting this out there.

No matter what sport you play, the principles stay the same:
Build a stronger engine.
Move better.
Become more explosive.
Recover properly.
Dominate physically.

We’re looking for athletes from all sports who are serious about taking their performance to the next level.

🏉 Rugby
⚽ Football
🏑 Hockey
🏃 Running
🥎 GAA / Hurling
…and more.

This is what we do best. This is our bread and butter.

In just 6 weeks, we’ll build the foundations and structure needed to make you physically better than the competition around you.

What’s included:
✔ 1-1 coaching twice per week
✔ Third individual session programmed for you
✔ Option to train together 3x per week
✔ Personalised programming
✔ Nutrition support
✔ Gym membership included
✔ Recovery support

This is your chance to train like a professional athlete.

If you’re interested, message us today with:
📩 Your sport
📩 What your current training looks like
📩 Where you feel you’re at physically right now

Let’s take your game to another level. 💪

07/05/2026

Saturday, 6th June — A MONSTER Day of Strength at Bear Strong Gym!

Get ready for Renegade New Blood and Junior Ireland’s Strongest Man — bringing the strongest men and women from across Ireland to Larne for an epic showdown!

Expect huge lifts, fierce competition, and an unbelievable atmosphere as athletes battle it out all day long.

🎟 Spectators are more than welcome
💥 Pay entry at the door
📍 Bear Strong Gym, Larne
📅 Saturday, 6th June

Don’t miss it — it’s going to be an absolute war of strength and a hell of a day!

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Opening Hours

Monday	06:00 - 21:00
Tuesday	06:00 - 21:00
Wednesday	06:00 - 21:00
Thursday	06:00 - 21:00
Friday	06:00 - 21:00
Saturday	08:00 - 15:00
Sunday	09:00 - 13:00

Telephone

+442828277276

Website

http://www.inspiregymlarne.co.uk/

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