About Us

From Injury to Innovation: My Journey in Fitness

My passion for fitness started early. As a high school athlete, I was thrown into the weight room without any real guidance. Our coaches didn’t teach us how to lift properly—we were told to watch the older students and copy what they did. Most of our “education” came from watching athletes and bodybuilders on TV, not from structured instruction.

That environment led to numerous injuries. And that’s what ignited my journey: I wanted to fix what was broken from the start. I saw a need to help young athletes avoid the same mistakes we made—by teaching them the fundamentals: proper form, safe technique, and effective training from the very beginning.

Decades later, I still see the same pattern—middle and high school athletes being taught how to play but not how to train. That’s exactly why this app was created: to equip young people with the tools and knowledge to train the right way from the beginning—so they can grow into strong, injury-free adults who know what they’re doing in the gym.

Three Decades of Experience

My journey in the fitness industry spans over three decades, starting in 1988. I became a certified personal trainer in 1990, and between 1990 and 1995, I earned degrees in architecture, exercise science, and a master’s in kinesiology. This solid foundation enabled me to work with a diverse range of clients—from beginners focused on weight loss to elite athletes seeking peak performance.

Early in my career, I interned in medical clinics and became a physical therapist. This allowed me to begin treating patients directly in the late ’90s. As more injured athletes sought me out, I expanded my skill set to include manual therapy, massage, cupping, friction work, and certification in Active Release Techniques (ART).

I got my start training clients in gyms across Jersey City and Manhattan—places like Downtown Health & Fitness, Steel Gym, and NYHRC. My clients included stockbrokers, professional dancers, high-level athletes, and even a few actors.

After relocating to North Carolina, I worked in nearly every training facility in the area, eventually landing at Fitness 2000, and began partnering with local high schools to support their wrestling, football, baseball, basketball, and track & field programs.

KORE Training Studios

In 2006, a close friend and I opened our own facility: KORE Training Studios. KORE stands for Kinesiology Optimizing Resistance Exercise. Our mission was simple—train every client like an athlete—a philosophy now known as functional or sports performance training. Back then, we were ahead of the curve. Today, KORE remains strong.

The Birth of KORE OTG

In November 2024, I launched JKORETECH LLC and began development on KORE OTG (On The Go). I developed an algorithm that generates personalized workouts tailored to a user’s fitness level, available equipment, and goals. It’s based on a simple truth: no two bodies are the same, so no two workouts should be either.

Certifications & Affiliations

• National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA)
• National Fitness Business Alliance (NFBA)
• Business Network International (BNI)
• Active Release Techniques (ART) Certified

I also collaborate with collegiate programs such as the University of Tampa, Georgia Tech, and NC State—sharing my K.O.R.E. training system to help athletes maximize their performance.

Our Training Philosophy

My training system is built on a holistic seven-point approach designed to improve every aspect of an athlete’s performance:

1. Personalized assessments and mobility plans
2. Goal setting and performance mindset
3. Nutritional education
4. Speed and jumping mechanics (lateral, linear, vertical, reaction, maximal)
5. Sport-specific programming
6. Ongoing evaluations and motivation
7. Injury prevention and recovery protocols

School Partnership Program

Be the first school in the nation to implement this groundbreaking technology. With KORE OTG, your school becomes a pioneer in fitness innovation for middle and high school students.

• Exclusive school rate: $14.99/month (standard pricing: $19.99)
• $5/month from every subscription is donated back to your school
• Funds can support athletics, academics, or events—whatever your school needs
• On-campus seminars covering fitness, nutrition, and holistic wellness

My Mission

At the core of my mission is the belief that age is not a limitation—only access to the right knowledge and guidance is. Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or someone just starting their fitness journey, my goal is to help you unlock your full potential—on and off the field.

Jay Gangwani, Master Trainer Founder, KORE OTG