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The Man Behind Feel Good Health and Performance

Meet Ben, the founder of Feel Good Health and Performance. Learn about his journey, coaching philosophy, and the passion behind the community he built.
By
Gem Hayes
January 20, 2026
The Man Behind Feel Good Health and Performance

Gem Hayes

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January 20, 2026

If you’re new to Feel Good Health and Performance, you’ve probably seen Ben coaching, fixing something, programming at the desk, or quietly doing the million little jobs that keep this place running. What most people don’t see is the years of training, competing, learning, rebuilding and sheer stubborn passion that sit behind the gym you walk into every day.

I sat down with him for a quick Q&A so you can get to know the guy who built this community from the ground up.

If you see Ben around the gym (which… you will), say hi, ask a question, or tell him what you’re working on. He’s built this place for you and he genuinely loves seeing you grow inside it.

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