Why Virtual Training?
I’ve offered virtual personal training since 2013 as an effective way to supplement in person training to keep clients progressing while traveling or for when they move outside of the Bay Area. With the closing of gyms in 2020 due to the pandemic I transitioned 100% of my clients to virtual training. Initially this was a temporary move to “make do” during sheltering-in-place. But together we learned there are many benefits to virtual training that can make it more effective for their goals than traditional in person training.
While I do offer in person training in the Bay Area, today the majority of my clients continue to prefer virtual training. Some train only virtually. Some choose a blend of in person and virtual. And many choose to take advantage of my on-demand workouts to supplement our training. This hybrid model allows my clients to more successfully integrate fitness into their busy lives in the most cost effective, efficient and safe way. And whether training virtually or in person, nutrition coaching is always included if needed.
In addition to being a Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) through the National Academy of Sports Medicine, I am also a Virtual Coaching Specialist (VCS) and hold over a dozen industry-leading certifications in areas of movement, nutrition and regeneration coaching. I do not believe in a cookie cutter approach. Every client’s program is unique and customized.
Is Virtual Training Effective?
I’m fortunate to train a full roster of virtual clients across the world. The JJFit family stretches beyond the Bay Area and allows me to work with clients in Southern California, Oregon, Texas, Colorado, North Carolina, Virginia, Montana, New York, Connecticut, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Alaska and even Austria.
In a recent anonymous online satisfaction survey 100% of my virtual training clients responded. Clients were a mix of "legacy" clients (who pre-COVID trained with me in person) and new clients (who have only trained with me virtually). When asked how likely they were to recommend training with me to a friend or colleague (1-10) 100% said 9/10 or 10/10. Anyone familiar with this "Net Promoter" metric knows that's a compelling testament to the quality of virtual training.
I asked several of my clients “What’s it like training virtually with JJ?” Listen to what they had to say and read more client testimonials below.
How Does Virtual Training Work?
Just like training with me in person in the gym, every virtual training session will be unique and customized to you based on your goals, injuries and needs.
If you are a new client our first session will involve an assessment where I’ll analyze how you move, understand your goals, review your health history, review your nutrition habits and help you set up a workout area and find/order any equipment we’ll need.
I will FaceTime you or set up a Google Meet link for our session from my professional studio gym and will be set up to demo all your movements. It will be almost like an in person training session.
We’ll set a weekly schedule of workouts between 6am-4pm. I do not work evenings or weekends.
Sessions will last 50-55 minutes.
I will provide you homework to do between sessions as needed.
I accept Venmo, PayPal or Zelle.
If you’re interested email me at JJ@JJ-fit.com for rates, schedule and other questions.
Ready to Get Started?
If you’re ready to get started please:
Download, sign and email me this waiver and PARQ physical activity readiness form.
Find and friend me on Venmo (@Jonathan-Jordan-8).
Complete this online nutrition questionnaire if you’d like me help in that area.
Gather any and all exercise equipment you have and take a photo of it in your workout area and send to me. It helps me to see what you have and where we will be working out. Here and here are some examples.
What Clients Are Saying
“JJ is a dream come true in a trainer. He is so damn smart and uses all of his skills (nutrition, massage, and PT) to make sure his clients are set up perfectly for success. I work out with him virtually once a week now AND he gives me homework workouts to do on the days we don’t do 1:1 training. JJ is such a positive energy and wonderful human who I know is just as invested in my success as I am. He makes virtual training fun and impactful, no matter what your ‘home gym’ situation is. ”
“JJ is one incredible trainer. I can’t recommend him enough. I started with JJ 6 years ago as part of therapy to regain shoulder strength following a surgery. I’ve continued weekly sessions because he keeps me motivated, safe, and achieving my personal fitness goals. His expertise shows in how how my body reacts to his expert and never boring workout regimes. I continue to get compliments from friends and strangers; I can look at myself in the mirror, and think, “Huh, not bad for a 56 year old!”
In this age of COVID-19 we’ve switched seamlessly to virtual sessions. JJ helped me find good prices on equipment to use at home, and he’s managed to keep me sweating and grunting just as much as I did at the gym.
JJ’s positive attitude, knowledge of exercises, focus during our sessions, communication skills, and reliability are second to none. Most of all, I feel fit, and isn’t that the ultimate gift from a fitness partner?”
“From the start of sheltering in place, I found it very challenging to keep exercising and stay in shape. I tried online yoga classes and online fitness instruction recommended by friends, and looked for others on my own. But I kept running up against roadblocks: exercises I couldn’t do because of injuries or because I didn’t have the equipment or space at home. My motivation and mood was sinking week by week. Then I got in touch with JJ, who came highly recommended by a former trainer of mine.
After an initial intake via phone and online questionnaire, JJ created a weekly workout and nutrition program tailored to meet my goals, and to accommodate my physical abilities and limitations, the equipment and space I’ve got at home, and my budget. He then taught me the workouts via Zoom. And he’s responded quickly and creatively when I’ve reported that a particular exercise or two aren’t working for me (because of knee pain or back pain).
JJ’s charges for these services have been very fair and reasonable. And he’s been great to interact with: friendly, good-humored, enthusiastic, focused, smart, and encouraging. I recommend him very highly! ”
“As an injured runner who had little to no activity the past 6 months, I reached out to JJ in desperate hopes of getting back to a consistent workout routine and working on strength so I’d emerge from injury a stronger more well-rounded runner. While COVID-19 derailed our plans to work together in person, I quickly jumped at JJ’s offer of virtual training sessions. He’s helped designed tough AND fun workouts that leave me feeling strong! While I have noticed increases in strength,
JJ’s magic goes beyond what you can measure - he’s helped me recapture that love for working out again and given me new areas to challenge myself in. While I don’t know when I’ll be able to run again, I do know that my future holds a lot more awesome morning workouts with JJ that start my day off right!
All to say, while I look forward to the day we’ll be able to train together at the Bay Club, I’m so glad we’re able to train virtually and will have that as an option long term! ”
“When the lockdowns were announced, I knew I’d miss the gym and was so happy when JJ offered virtual zoom training sessions so we could continue our weekly sessions. It’s amazing how easy it was for him to adjust to creating home workouts that get my butt off the couch. I have several injuries and JJ has been able to really listen and use his expertise to create modifications for me while still giving me a great workout. As much as I’d love for things to be back to normal, training with JJ virtually at home is a very close next best thing and I’d highly recommend trying a session to see for yourself!”
“COVID stay at home orders inspired us to do video sessions with JJ and we love them! JJ has built innovative workouts around our limited space and equipment, brings awesome energy and kicks our butts every time. We are both very active runners and JJ focuses on core strength and mobility with us in creative ways. He is flexible with tough schedules, adapts workouts on the fly for your needs and has an awesome attitude and style. We highly recommend JJ to anyone - he is wonderful in person and over video!”
“JJ’s attention to detail and his intuition have always resounded well with me. He just knows what makes sense for his clients. And he’s a great people person. When I started setting up my own home gym during the quarantine, I knew I wanted to source his expertise virtually and he did not disappoint. He knew exactly what would be right for me and the best way to achieve my goals. I would recommend him to anyone who wanted to better understand their fitness needs and how to pursue them. Importantly, he really cares. He’s also incredibly responsive whenever you need or want to brainstorm.”
