About Us | Bare Bones Training

Certifications

American Kettlebell Club Coach

USA Weightlifting Sports Performance Coach

National Academy of Sports Medicine

TRX

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Jin Kim

Founder, Personal Trainer

Jin Kim, Silicon Valley personal trainer

Jin began his career as a personal trainer in 2001. He’s always had a passion for sports and fitness, playing various competitive sports such as track & field, cross-country, and soccer.

Jin has had the unique privilege of receiving specialized training from world-class athletes such as Valery Fedorenko, a World Champion kettlebell athlete. Valery is the current 80kg World Record Holder in the Biathlon (Jerk & Snatch) under the original international rules. He is credited as the first man to Snatch 32kg 100 reps each hand within 10 minutes. Valery also has the special designation of being the first 80kg World Champion (1993) in the history of the Sport of Kettlebell Lifting.

Jin learned his weightlifting techniques from Jim Schmitz, a three-time US Olympic Team Weightlifting Coach (1980, 88 & 92) and the USA Weightlifting President from 1988-96.

Jin loves to help clients exceed their own expectations when it comes to their health and fitness goals. In his off-time, he plays golf whenever his wife will let him.

CERTIFICATIONS
National Academy of Sports Medicine
American Kettlebell Club Coach
USA Weightlifting Sports Performance Coach
TRX Suspension Training

SPECIALIZATIONS
Kettlebells
Functional Training
Sports Performance
Olympic Lifting
Hypertrophy Training
Strength Training

See Jin in action on the KRON 4 “Best of the Bay” TV show:

Testimonials

"Like all great trainers, Jin knows just how to read me: when I need motivation or a break, what areas I need to work on next or when I need a new challenge." --Jenise H.

"...Jin has a genuine interest in his client's well-being and progression, and has even motivated the majority of his bootcamp class to run in a half marathon (for many of us, it's our first)!..." --Heather Houghton

"Bare Bones Bootcamp use workout combinations that encourage the group to try harder. The various exercise levels that Jin demonstrates allows us to customize our workout to a level that suits our fitness level, nobody feels left behind." -- Brian V.