Personal training in Cardiff, and online

Serious Training.
Unserious Life.

Get fitter and lose weight without hating the gym.

Beginner-friendly personal training in Cardiff and online. No fad diets. No shouting.

Strength and nutrition coaching with Sam Jefferies, a Level 3 personal trainer and BJJ purple belt. Built around your week, not a template.

  • Level 3 PT
  • Level 4 Nutrition
  • CIMSPA member
  • BJJ purple belt

Never trained before? Good.

Training that doesn’t feel like training, with BJJ-style conditioning to keep things fun. You don’t need to grapple, and you don’t need to be fit to start.

  • Go at your pace. We start where you are, not where a template says you should be.
  • No judgement. No shouting, no showing off, no stupid questions.
  • Technique first. Learn to move well before anything gets heavy.
  • Built around your week. A plan that fits your work, family and life.

Level 3 Exercise Referral qualified, for clients starting out with a health condition or coming back from time off.

Training that actually sticks

Whether you’ve never set foot in a gym or you’re coming back after a break, the plan meets you where you are.

Online Coaching

Who it’s for
People who want to train on their own schedule, but not alone.
What you get
  • Your own training programme, built around your week
  • Weekly check-in
  • Nutrition coaching
  • Direct messages with Sam between check-ins
Price
£185 per month
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Training BJJ already? Get stronger for the mats.

Speciality: for grapplers

BJJ Strength & Conditioning

Who it’s for
Grapplers who want more power and fewer injuries without losing mat time.
What you get
  • Strength work that carries onto the mats
  • Grip training
  • Mobility
  • Recovery
  • All planned to fit around your class schedule
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Four steps. No guesswork.

From first chat to steady progress, here’s what working together looks like.

  1. Free call

    We talk through your goals, schedule and training history. No pressure.

  2. Plan built around you

    Your programme fits your week, your experience and, if you grapple, your class schedule.

  3. Train with ongoing support

    Coaching in person or online, with check-ins to keep you on track.

  4. Review and adjust

    We look at what’s working and change what isn’t.

A typical week for online clients

  • Your training days set out in your programme, planned around your week
  • A weekly check-in to review progress and adjust the plan
  • Nutrition coaching alongside your training
  • Direct messages with Sam between check-ins

Real people. Real wins.

Straight from clients, no polished marketing speak.

Results vary. Shared with client consent.

Coach next door.
Serious on the floor.

Sam Jefferies: personal trainer, online coach, and BJJ purple belt at Cardiff BJJ. Sponsored by Soultaker Fightwear. The vibe is simple: train hard, don’t take yourself too seriously.

“Sometimes just showing up is the win.”

Based at Unit 12, Freemans Parc, Penarth Rd, Cardiff.

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Black-and-white portrait of Sam Jefferies standing in a gi

Qualifications

  • Gym instructionLevel 2 Gym Instructor
  • Personal trainingLevel 3 Personal Trainer
  • Exercise referralLevel 3 Exercise Referral
  • NutritionLevel 4 Nutrition for Weight Management and Athletic Performance

PT qualifications recognised by CIMSPA

CPD

  • Advanced Training Systems
  • Bodyweight Exercises
  • Kettlebell Training
  • Medicine Ball Training
  • Hydration and Exercise
  • Brazilian Jiu JitsuBJJ purple belt at Cardiff BJJ
  • Register / membershipCIMSPA member

Where to find us

JeffGyms Personal Training
Unit 12, Freemans Parc
Penarth Rd
Cardiff

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Questions, answered

Do I need gym experience?

No. Most clients start as beginners or are coming back after a break. We start where you are, go at your pace and learn technique before anything gets heavy. You don’t need to be fit to start.

How do I get started?

Book a free call using Sam’s online calendar. Booking a slot is the only way to get in touch, and Sam will be ready for you at your chosen time. We’ll talk through your goals, schedule and training history, with no pressure to sign up.

What does it cost?

1:1 personal training is £45 per session, or £400 for a block of 10 sessions. Returning 1:1 clients get a loyalty rate of £40 per session. Online coaching is £185 per month. For BJJ strength and conditioning, ask about pricing on your free call.

What does online coaching include?

A training programme built around your week, a weekly check-in, nutrition coaching alongside your training, and direct messages with Sam between check-ins. It’s £185 per month.

Can you help if I have a health condition or I’m coming back from time off?

Sam is Level 3 Exercise Referral qualified, so he can work with clients starting out with a health condition or returning after time off. Mention it on your free call so your plan can be built around it.

Is nutrition included?

Yes. Sam holds a Level 4 qualification in Nutrition for Weight Management and Athletic Performance, and nutrition coaching comes alongside your training, in person and online.

Where are you based?

In-person sessions are at Unit 12, Freemans Parc, Penarth Rd, Cardiff. Online coaching works wherever you are.

Book a free call

Pick a time that suits you. Nothing fancy, just a plan that fits your life. Booking a slot is the only way to reach Sam, so all enquiries start here.