Welcome to Jenn’s Gym
What is Jenn’s Gym?
Jenn’s Gym offers those with a neurological condition or disability a safe place to work out and exercise.
It has specialised and adapted equipment including sit down cross trainers, arm and leg bikes and standing frames. It also has a technology room featuring the latest advancements in rehabilitation.
Jenn’s Gym is fully wheelchair accessible. Members may be accompanied by up to 2 people to help assist them in the gym.
“We’re a registered charity for people with neurological conditions who want to improve their health and well-being in an environment specifically designed with their individual needs at its core”
JENN’S GYM
Jenn’s Gym Story
On the 24th September 2013, 16 year old Jennifer Smyth was a competitive gymnast practicing her vault during a regular training session in the gym when tragedy struck. A freak accident caused her to break her neck, leading to immediate paralysis from the chest down. She became a full-time wheelchair user with a diagnosis of an incomplete C5/6 quadriplegic and was given the devastating news that she would never walk again. Having been a gymnast for 12 years Jennifer was no stranger to injuries and quoted her injury as “the same as any other injury and one that will just take a bit longer to recover from.”
Specialised Equipment
We have specialised and adapted equipment including sit down cross trainers, arm and leg bikes and standing frames. It also has a technology room featuring the latest advancements in rehabilitation.
As featured on
BBC The One Show - 28/04/25
BBC News NI - 16/01/25
BBC Radio Ulster - The Afternoon Show 22/01/25
BBC Radio Foyle - Mark Patterson Show 16/01/25
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AIB Community €1 Million Fund
The AIB Community €1 Million Fund enables customers, the public and their own employees to support the local charities that matter most to them, within their region. The Fund supports charities across six regions in Ireland, Northern Ireland & Great Britain.
AIB will once again allocate €700,000 to charities chosen by its customers and the community, while €300,000 will be donated to charities chosen by employees.
The 2025 AIB Community €1 Million Fund will open for nominations from 14 May for six weeks, closing on 25 June.
Please click on the link to nominate us so that we can buy new equipment to further help our gym members
Jenn’s Gym Charity number 110301
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