Our Mission
At Gurgol Strength, we believe true performance comes from a balance of athletic longevity and mastery of your craft. Whether you’re an athlete, a dedicated lifter, or someone rebuilding after injury, our mission is simple: to elevate your training and unlock your full potential.
Too often, trainers and coaches overlook what really matters—or worse, provide guidance that falls short. We’re here to change that. Our commitment is to deliver the ultimate training experience—one built on proven methods, smart programming, and the discipline that others neglect.
For Athletes
Whatever your sport, our approach provides the perspective and structure you need to stay healthy and perform at your peak. We emphasize the fundamentals—the “boring” training that most skip—because that’s what keeps you injury-free and on the field or court. Pairing this with smart strength programming, developed through years of testing and refinement, we’ve built a system that maximizes both performance and durability. We know firsthand how it feels to be sidelined. It drains you. That’s why our goal is clear: keep you strong, mobile, and in the game.
For Lifters & Everyday Gym-Goers
Whether you want to build muscle, lose weight, increase strength, or simply train for longevity, we’ll guide you with proven knowledge and customized strategies. No matter your goal, staying injury-free is always at the core of our programming. You’ll get the results you want—and the foundation you need to sustain them.
For Injured Athletes
Injuries are setbacks, not dead-ends. Our carefully balanced routines help you recover while preventing further damage. Each plan is tailored not just to rebuild strength and mobility, but also to protect the areas most at risk. Our mission is to get you back to doing what you love—and doing it stronger than before.
Testimonials
"My name is Jackson, I’m a tennis player who wanted to find a balanced plan that supported both my tennis performance and my gym goals. Before training, I struggled to put together a structured program that addressed everything I needed. Working with you changed that. You created a personalized plan that not only improved my flexibility, strength, and size but also directly enhanced my performance on the court. The five-day routine of stretching followed by goal-focused weight training gave me steady progress across all areas. On top of that, your quick response time and clear explanations made the entire process easy to follow and motivating. Overall, the results have been great, and I would definitely recommend your training to anyone who wants real improvements tailored to their goals." - Jackson S.
Behind Gurgol Strength
Joshua Gurgol
Owner and Founder
Josh is a Certified Personal Trainer through NCSF, ATG L1 Strength Coach in training, and has his A.S in Sports Management. He played baseball for almost all of his life and is a pitcher. Throughout his 10+ years of pitching, he has never been injured once while sitting at high 80's with a 7 pitch arsenal. He has also played volleyball at a high level, and a black belt in Taekwondo, along with 7 years of experience specializing with sport-specific training and strength training.
Josh has trained a multitude of athletes, young and old, anywhere from basketball players, to Muay Thai fighters, as well as everyday gym-goers looking to improve strength and mobility. Josh's mission is to provide athletes and clients with the tools to train injury-free, maximize performance, and achieve their goals with absolute conviction.
Paul Gurgol
Paul W. Gurgol, MS, PT, COMT is a licensed physical therapist based in Akron, NY. He graduated from D’youville University in 1996 and has 30 years’ experience treating patients of all ages with orthopedic conditions. His certification in Orthopedic Manual Physical Therapy (COMT) combined with his certification in pitching mechanics instruction has resulted in a treatment system which has proven to be very successful in assisting the pitcher and athletic population to improve performance and to reduce and eliminate injury. Paul W. Gurgol is also the successful Children’s book author of the Zero the Hero! book series which provides the reader a combination of moral life lessons with the real-world lessons of baseball and athletic endeavors.
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