Personal training
One-to-one and small-group sessions built around your goals, with nutrition guidance and form coaching included.
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Tabaka Fitness: Expert Personal Training & Nutrition in Bristol
Bespoke training, nutrition and accountability from a certified personal trainer with a BSc in Sports and Exercise Science and 15+ years of experience. Train 1-2-1, in small groups or online. Real-life results, built around you.
- BSc Sports & Exercise Science
- REPs Level 3 accredited
- 15+ years’ experience
Services
How I can help
Six ways to work with me, from a first body composition check to weekly dance classes.
Nutrition & body composition
Measure body fat and lean mass, review your food diary and get a clear written plan.
Online training & nutrition
Coaching, programmes and accountability by video call, wherever you live.
Bristol Bachata – dance classes
Sensual bachata classes and socials every Monday and Wednesday, plus Friday and Saturday parties at Docklands every 2–3 weeks.
Acro yoga
Beginner-friendly partner acrobatics, no experience or partner needed.
Thai yoga massage
A floor-based, fully clothed massage that blends stretching, compression and relaxation.
The process
How it works
- Initial consultationA structured 60-minute assessment of your goals, history, body composition and nutrition, so the plan fits your real life.
- Your bespoke planA training programme and nutrition plan designed for you, with technique coaching so you move safely.
- Train and trackRegular sessions, adjustments every few weeks, and measurable progress through body composition checks.
Your trainer
Why train with Jan
I’m a sports scientist and personal trainer with more than 15 years of experience in fitness and a holistic view of health. My approach combines exercise science, practical coaching and nutrition, because lasting change needs all three. I keep studying current research so that what I teach stays up to date and grounded in evidence.
Outside the gym, I’m fascinated by longevity and biohacking, and I test much of what I learn on my own training, recovery and sleep first. Movement, nutrition, rest and mindset all shape how we age, so I believe in an all-round approach rather than a single quick fix.
I’m also an international-level dancer with more than 13 years of dance experience. I founded Bristol Bachata, one of the UK’s largest bachata schools, and teach workshops across Dubai, Greece, Turkey and beyond. Through movement and community, I also offer acro yoga and Thai yoga massage.
- BSc in Sports and Exercise Science
- Level 3 personal trainer, accredited by the Register of Exercise Professionals
- Four years studying nutrition and sports nutrition, plus the Precision Nutrition course
- Experience coaching everyone from first-time gym users to national-level athletes
- 10,000+hours of training with clients
- 100sof clients trained
- 15+years of experience
Pricing
Simple, upfront prices
Start here
Initial consultation
£60/ 60 min
A structured assessment that ends with your complete plan.
- Goals, history and medical background reviewed
- Body composition and nutritional analysis
- Your tailored plan and a quote for packages
Packages
Tailored packages
Tailored
Programmes designed around your goals and quoted at your consultation.
- Built around your plan and schedule
- Monthly instalments or upfront payment
- Priced after your initial consultation
Personal training
One-to-one session
£65/ one-hour session
One-to-one personal training at LA Gym.
- Your own coach, focused entirely on you
- Technique and form coaching
- Small-group prices confirmed on enquiry
Online
Online training
From £39/ month
Coaching from anywhere, by video call.
- Bespoke training programmes
- Nutrition coaching
- 1-2-1 video sessions
Testimonials
Real clients, real results
Thanks to Jan I now enjoy exercise and look forward to training as he provides a friendly atmosphere to train in whilst always pushing and motivating you.
Jan’s advice has enabled me to make small tweaks and changes in my diet that have really accelerated my results.
I would say Jan is one of best trainers I was working with.
Individual results vary and depend on many factors including consistency and starting point.
Bristol Bachata
Bachata classes and parties
I founded Bristol Bachata in 2018, and it has grown into one of the UK’s biggest bachata schools. Our group classes are the easiest way to start: you meet friendly people, learn with a supportive crowd and gain confidence fast, whatever your level. No partner needed, and the first class is free for absolute beginners.
- Mondays and Wednesdays, 7:30pm–11:15pm @ Totos By The River
- Fridays and Saturdays, 8pm–1am: classes and parties @ Docklands Community Centre, every 2–3 weeks
- Classes split by level: beginners, improvers, intermediate/advanced
- Try something new, enjoy social dancing and make real connections
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What happens in the initial consultation?
It is a structured 60-minute session, not just a chat. I review your goals, medical and exercise history and how you like to train, carry out a body composition and nutritional analysis, and build a complete plan tailored to you.
Where do the sessions take place?
One-to-one and small-group sessions take place at LA Gym, 20 Easton Rd, Bristol BS5 0BY, close to Bristol city centre. Online coaching works from anywhere, and bachata classes run at Totos By The River on Redcliff Street.
How much does personal training in Bristol cost?
An individual one-hour one-to-one personal training session is £65. Small-group sessions cost more and are confirmed with Jan before booking. Packages are tailored to you and priced at your consultation, with monthly instalments or upfront payment available. Online coaching starts from £39 a month.
Do you offer online personal training?
Yes. Online training and nutrition coaching suit any fitness level and can be done with or without equipment, at home or outdoors, by video call or through a coaching app.
Is personal training suitable for beginners, injuries or health conditions?
Yes. Your plan is built around your medical and exercise history, so exercises are adapted to your level and any injuries or conditions. If a doctor or physio has given you advice, share it and I will work around it.
Is Tabaka Fitness related to Tabata workouts?
Ha, I get this one a lot! My name may look similar, but I am Tabaka, not Tabata, and I am not the Japanese scientist behind the famous 20-seconds-on, 10-seconds-off protocol. Tabaka Fitness is not connected with Tabata workouts, apps or brands. I am all about tailoring the approach to each client rather than a one-size-fits-all stopwatch routine. :)
Ready to get started?
Book your initial consultation: a structured 60-minute session that ends with a complete plan tailored to you. Call, WhatsApp or email – whichever is easiest.