ABOUT
Trainer Gong Byeong-nam is a trainer at PAFGYM Dogok who graduated from the Department of Sports Health Management at Woosong University and completed coursework in Sports Medicine at Korea University's Graduate School of Medical Science. He holds Sports Instructor Level 2 (Bodybuilding) and Exercise Specialist credentials and has completed a myofascial release course.
After joining PAFGYM, he took up running and finished his first full marathon at the 2026 Andong Marathon in 3 hours 38 minutes 21 seconds; he has also competed in HYROX. His video comparing the back lunge and the front lunge is the most-viewed video on PAFGYM's YouTube Shorts. He coaches exercises that set the core upright, such as the bird dog and the gym ball plank.
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- Completed coursework, Department of Sports Medicine, Graduate School of Biomedical Science, Korea University
- Graduated in Sports Health Management, Woosong University, Daejeon
- Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism Sports Instructor Level 2 (Bodybuilding)
- Korea Exercise Specialist Association Exercise Specialist certificate (personal, clinical, rehabilitation)
- Current personal trainer, PAFGYM Dogok
- Former team leader, Balance Home Rehabilitation Center
- Former medical trainer, Gangnam MediFit
- Former team leader, Terra PT & Pilates
- Former trainer at M Tower GYM
- Former team leader, LINE M Fitness
- Former rehabilitation exercise specialist at Namgung Hospital, Cheongju
- Former rehabilitation exercise specialist at S&K Rehabilitation Hospital, Daejeon
- Completed functional rehabilitation exercise (Balance Body Academy)
- Completed KTPF (Korea Physical Trainers)
- Completed myofascial release (BASTM)
- Completed Chiropractic (MPS Academy)
- Completed MSMR LV1 (APL Academy)
- Completed Korean Red Cross CPR training
- MSMR Level 1 completed (APL Academy)
Which members are a good fit for trainer Gong Byeong-nam?
- Those with a weak core who want to start by building the strength to hold themselves upright
- For those whose shoulders feel uncomfortable and who want to start exercising carefully
- For those who want to learn lower-body exercises such as lunges with correct form
- For those who have started running or want to try a marathon
Sessions build on exercises that set the core upright, such as the bird dog and gym ball plank, then add lower-body and functional training. If symptoms persist, a consultation with a medical professional is recommended first.
What are trainer Gong Byeong-nam's education and certifications?
A trainer who majored in Sports Health Management, completed a sports medicine program in graduate school, and holds an Exercise Specialist certification along with several functional training courses.
- B.S. in Sports and Health Management, Woosong UniversityA department for learning how to manage health through exercise
- Completed coursework, Department of Sports Medicine, Graduate School of Biomedical Science, Korea UniversityStudied the science of exercise and the body in depth
- Sports Instructor Level 2 (Bodybuilding)A national qualification from the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism; the basic credential for coaching weight training
- Korea Exercise Specialist Association Exercise Specialist (personal, clinical, rehabilitation)An exercise credential for measuring fitness and building an exercise plan from the results
- Completed Functional Rehabilitation Exercise (Balance Body Academy) and KTPF (Korea Physical Trainer)Courses on building functional exercise around a person's physical condition
- Completed Myofascial Release (BASTM)A course on releasing fascia to support movement
- Completed Chiropractic (MPS Academy) and MSMR Level 1 (APL Academy)An education course on body alignment and movement
How does a first session with trainer Gong Byeong-nam begin?
The first session begins with a consultation about your goals, exercise experience, and any areas of discomfort, followed by a check of your core and basic movement. Based on the results, we decide which core exercises to start with, and add lower-body and functional work as your body becomes ready.
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