Samson Personal Training

Great first session, looking forward to working with Samson!

I have recently started working out with Samson and things have been fantastic. I particularly enjoy his in-depth knowledge of nutrition and has provided me with a lot of improvements to my eating plan. Samson is also very responsive and creates a training plan specific to what results you want to achieve. More...

Very positive first session where Samson made me feel at ease and explained well all the movements he had designed for me based on my specifications (I am over 60). I am new to the world of gymnastics and was apprehensive but this feeling was soon forgotten. I would highly recommend Samson. More...

Not just about the exercise but teaching about diet! Made me feel very comfortable and it’s even better that it’s private!

Great first session! Looking forward to more and seeing the results! More...

Very knowledgeable, not only as a pt but also with nutrition. Punctual. Easy to train with. Enjoy our sessions together.

I have been training with Samson for almost 3 months and I can say he’s a great and experienced personal trainer. He follows me on every step of the process from my food intake to my training. When it comes to training he is fabulous. He really takes care of me. He notices every single wrong movement I make and he corrects me accordingly. He is very specific and precise both with my food and my training. I never thought online training would be so fun and hard at the same time. I definitely recommend Samson to anyone who loves fitness. He is a great and patient guy to be around. More...

I started my journey on the 18th of May 2020 and signed up for 20 sessions. I have now had 3 sessions with Samson and I’m very impressed with his guidance and support, he explains this step by step so you understand and makes me feel very comfortable and pushes me to my limits (which is what I need haha). I think he’s a great personal trainer and would definitely recommend to anyone. I’m really looking forward to my journey ahead with him to see where my results are going to take me. More...

I have been training with Samson for almost 5 years. He is without doubt the best trainer I have worked with. Extremely knowledgeable, firm in a friendly way, amusing and fun and always able to push me that extra 10%. It makes every session something to look forward to even on the most beastly of mornings when training seems the last thing anyone wants. More...

Samson lives and breathes fitness and health. His passion for his industry is matched by his knowledge of how best to sculpt and hone the human body both externally and from within. His philosophy is less concerned with the fast results which social media and fitness magazines seem to promote, instead he encourages steady, sustainable gains which will have longer-lasting effects and make achieving and maintaining your goals (fat-loss, strength-building, injury-prevention) much easier. His advice on training methods, as well as food and nutrition, has helped me and my family over the last five years and I recommend Samson regularly for those looking to boost their health and well-being. More...

Samson is the best trainer I have ever had and I have come across a few in my time (long term injury, new injuries and other things have moved me up and down on the scales for the past 10 years). All of the PTs I have had are fairly knowledgeable but Samson more than any of them seemed to have a passion for knowledge as much as a passion for training. He is constantly learning and improving which is invaluable. He will always do what’s best for you and specifically you. I have had other trainers who have a generalised idea, they can make you stronger etc. but it all feels a bit generic. Beyond that Samson genuinely cares, works you hard and is so meticulous in what he does to ensure no injuries and maximum gains. Lastly, he is a lovely fella, the sessions are obviously hard but he makes them fun and they are worth every penny. More...

Samson trained me at home a couple of times a week for a long period. During this time, he grew as a person in many ways and training from him was never dull with a lot of thought put into each session. The only reason I put training on hold was because I did not have time to walk the dog twice a day and play as much tennis as I wanted as well as do the training! More...

I got in touch with Samson for some personal training a few years back after an extended period of overindulgence and inactivity. In the sessions Samson showed me the things I could easily change with my diet and daily routine to lead a healthier and happier life. I found Samson to be very helpful and encouraging and I am still benefiting from our time together. More...

Samson is without doubt at the top of his game! He provides a positive energy at the start of every session that continues to the very end. His sessions are varied and thought through, working both on strength and flexibility. He is dedicated and serious in his aim to improve your fitness goals and achieves this with charm and humour. I can’t recommend Samson highly enough. More...

I have spent many hours under Samson’s guidance and have always found him to be very supportive and knowledgeable. He has been particularly helpful after any injuries I have incurred. I have learnt an enormous amount from him and would recommend him highly to any of my friends. More...

Thanks to Samson I am now in the best shape of my life. In the 3 years of training, he has changed my attitude to fitness and lifestyle. He’s very passionate and knowledgeable about his work and through his well organised and motivational sessions the results are speaking for themselves. I have noticed it most when I play football as he has tailored the sessions to help me perform at higher levels athletically. The diet advice has made it easier to stay in shape. More...

Samson is an excellent trainer who delivers demonstrable results. He takes time to understand your body and develop your core. Based on this he then tailors the training to deliver your objectives. This is excellent as you start seeing results which drives motivation and overall fitness. More...

So you want to get fit with a trainer? It’s all about strength and stamina of course, but what about flexibility, general well-being, and diet? All these things work together and Samson works with you on them all.

I have been training with Samson for 3 years, once a week except when I’m travelling. This is not enough to become an athlete, but coupled with my regular tennis, it maintains my fitness at an acceptable level. Twice a week would be better, but Samson readily fine tunes his advice to work with my availability. And whilst I could do many of the exercises alone, I just wouldn’t – most of us need to be pushed to do just that little bit more.

Thank you Samson – I enjoy our sessions, and the sense of achievement when they are over! More...

I always considered myself to be fairly active, playing tennis for the past 20 plus years, but noticed that approaching sixty years old, my joints were achy and I wasn’t as supple as I would have liked. Also added to this, my legs and arms were starting to sag.

I was chatting with a friend at my tennis club about my concerns, and not being a gym person, he recommended a young man who had just started his own personal training service. That person was Samson! 5 years later, and I am still training with him once every week apart from when I am away.

Many compliments on…the biggest ones was recently on a catamaran lunch cruise, when a lady looked at me and said “now that I have seen your body, I have decided not to take my clothes off”. Thank you Samson! More...

Working out with Samson was the most amazing experience! Living with a chronic back injury, I was challenged at every session, building strength bit by bit, until my entire body became significantly stronger and leaner. Every session was enjoyable and fun because Samson has an amazing way of building rapport with his clients and results don’t take long to manifest! Highly recommend! More...

After seeing Samson training and encouraged that he was doing exercises that were functional rather than dysfunctional, I signed up for a block of 20 sessions. He listened to my goals and focused on suitable exercises and progressions for my ability. I saw mobility and strength gains and would definitely recommend him as a personal trainer for all. More...

Samson is a brilliant trainer who is knowledgeable, motivating, always smiling and yet incredibly strict with technique. He will make you do more by doing less but doing it correctly.
His teaching extends to when you go home or travel, with great advice on everything from organic recipes and the best ingredients to use and for exercise routines to follow so you don’t fall behind on your progress. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone who takes their fitness goals seriously and wants results they can maintain! More...

My lessons with Samson have not only benefitted me but also my family. My brother, an aspiring sportsman, has gained invaluable knowledge and advice. Samson is so kind and open with his knowledge, speaking with my brother about particular goals and how he may best go about achieving them. He has done the same for my mum who has been struggling with arthritis but wishes to continue to exercise in a way that will ease pain and avoid strain. Samson’s training is tailored each and every time and is suitable for all levels and goals.

I was able to and was made to feel welcome and comfortable to contact Samson at any time with questions, concerns or even just a brief progress report. He would always reply promptly and with thorough, extensive information. It doesn’t take long to realise that fitness and nutrition is a lifestyle and passion for Samson, not just a means to make a living. More...

Samson’s inspiration has been tremendous. He had the patience to undo years and years of bad habits and assorted nonsense I had learned about nutrition and training. I finally feel I know what I’m doing and I’m managing to stay lean and strong without feeling like I’m on a diet. Best trainer in London. More...

I was nervous before my first training session with Samson, knowing how advanced he is. I was afraid I wouldn’t be able to do what I would be instructed to do without difficulty. I need not have been worried at all. Samson made me feel at ease from the moment we met. Samson not only demonstrated exactly how to do everything, he also explained why every movement was important. Technique is key and the mobility exercises he taught me have greatly improved my squat, which feels so much more comfortable – I have much more depth and move smoothly and steadily through out; my deadlift is also greatly improved as I feel everything in my legs and am no longer straining my back. My balance has vastly improved through jumps, which helps me perform the yoga poses I love which Samson has always encouraged me to incorporate into my training.

Samson’s knowledge of physiology, psychology and biology is beyond any other trainer I have come across. Your diet plan will be varied and rich in nutritious foods and drinks, some you never thought would help you improve not only your strength and fitness but also your internal well-being and immunity. He emphasises the importance of micronutrients as well as macronutrients – improved physical appearance is a pleasant side effect of this approach. More...

I have been seeing Samson weekly for the last two years, persuaded by my wife. As a 71 year old I was doubtful that going to a personal trainer would be of much benefit but I was surprised to find that my stamina and strength improved. I find I am a better skier, a better tennis player and generally feel fitter and healthier. I have no hesitation in recommending Samson to anyone. More...

Samson, is truly an inspirational trainer, his motivation and commitment to help achieve fitness goals is infectious, helping you realise results and fitness potential that you did not think possible.

Not only did Samson help me achieve my fitness goals, he helped me change my entire eating cycle and mindset, ensuring I was fully motivated and committed to getting in shape. I have genuinely never met someone as committed, passionate and focused on fitness and training as Samson. I would recommend Samson to anyone, no matter what your individual goals may be. His focus and tailor made programs will truly help you realise genuine results.

Guaranteed, if you start with one session you will be hooked! More...

I chose Samson as my PT since he’s been a member of my gym for many years and his methods of training intrigued me. Also, he is the first trainer that I have been recommended to by a personal trainer.

I’ve been working out now for 8 years and each year I try to perfect what works for me and I wanted to learn how Samson’s healthy lifestyle gives him his sculpted and athletic body. His approach to strength training & body conditioning is safer and lasts longer which was perfect for my goal to feel and look good by being healthier and smarter with my training and diet. When it came to the training itself I was shocked how little I knew my body with his type of training. It was only 45 mins long after a gentle 15 min warm up but it felt like 3 of my sessions combined. I felt fatigued yet energised, ready to take on the rest of the day.

Samson made sure he knew about any previous injuries I had inflicted over time before giving me a full body workout and made sure those injuries wouldn’t flare up again. Personally I like to push through the pain but when it got too much he would stop and show me techniques to ease the pain using various unconventional techniques. I also invested in a consultation so I could identify exactly what I needed to change in order to hit my goals. All in all I definitely would recommend Samson as your PT. His techniques and results really work. It was amazing to discover my increased potential. More...

Samson is professional and extremely passionate about what he does. As an osteopath, I have been impressed by his depth of knowledge and attention to detail when adapting exercises for each goal (weight loss, strength training and improved flexibility/mobility). He’s not all heavy weights and cardio but tailor makes each session, even going the extra mile to supply regular and detailed nutritional plans.
He takes great measures to prevent injury during training and aid in injury rehabilitation, providing a safe way to train and for these reasons, I have recommended him to many of my own patients – a testament in itself! More...

Samson’s enthusiasm is infectious. He is a conscientious trainer and has a passion for helping you succeed in achieving realistic specific goals. I have kept up the running which we started a few months ago and would never had attempted this activity had it not been for Samson’s patience, encouragement and positive motivational comments. His knowledge of the body and nutrition, together with an engaging personality make training good fun, hard work and rewarding. More...

Samson Hodin has been by far the most enthusiastic, motivational personal trainer I’ve come across yet and I work in gyms. He effectively alters his approach to training to suit both your needs and capabilities, while keeping you fully informed of what you’re doing and aware of what to expect with each exercise. His knowledge of the human body goes beyond pure fitness, but he also gave me advice on dietary changes, which once made, gave my body more of what it needed and completely cut out foods it didn’t. This improved not only my exercise routine but afforded me increased vitality.

I was initially sceptical about personal training and questioned whether it was good value for money but I decided to try a couple of sessions and soon realised that in addition to losing body fat, I learnt a lot. Samson has given me the nudge I needed to jump start a healthier lifestyle and has been patient while helping me achieve my long term goal of a fitter me, making the sessions more than affordable. I recommend you book a session, because you really do start to feel the difference from day 1. Guaranteed not to disappoint. More...

I saw Samson in early 2018 to get help with my fitness and overall health. I was suffering from asthma and putting on more and more weight from an increasingly sedentary lifestyle and poor diet. His advice on nutrition and training completely changed my physique, shedding body fat and increasing muscle mass in a matter of weeks. As the months went by, I saw further health improvements: breathing better, sleeping better, and even my mental health. I went from being 93kg and out of breath from walking up a flight of stairs to 79kg and fighting in a charity White Collar boxing event in front of 2,000 people. Even after I stopped training as frequently after the fight, the nutritional guidance has kept the weight off, preventing my health from deteriorating as it did at the end of 2017.

Samson’s advice is not conventional and will raise a few eyebrows at first. However, as friends and family have seen the improvements in my health, I am happy to report that they are adopting the same regime with tremendous results. More...

I travel long distances to train with Samson twice a week and it is well worth the journey. He helps me remain focused on my health and fitness goals and during every hour long session my knowledge of diet and physical activity improves. I really like the motivation that he gives me especially when I’m doing challenging exercises. After only 2 sessions of skipping I beat my personal best! I highly recommend him. More...

I have recently started training with Samson. I have to say it has been one of the best decisions I have ever made.

From the start Samson discussed what my goals were. He was very helpful in recommending a diet plan. His enthusiasm for good health is contagious. I look forward to continuing my fitness journey and achieving great results with him. More...

Samson has been a totally fantastic trainer for me during lockdown. He has listened carefully to my issues with lower back and shoulder mobility and has tailor-made a programme to help me build strength in those areas. As well as targeted areas Samson is training and conditioning all muscle groups for me as well. He is incredibly clear, patient and encouraging and goes out of his way to help me to reach my goals. If he sees me doing something wrong, he does not let me get away with it (even if training is via a laptop for the time being)...and stops me to make sure I am always improving technique. Within 4 sessions my entire body was feeling conditioned enough to get back outside running and without any aches & pains in the usual problem spots. Samson is an incredibly nice chap and as well as training will always take the time to have a chat and explore how I'm doing in general. I would highly recommend Samson. More...

Samson is a very skilled personal trainer - he adapted to my personal needs very quickly and provided me with great coaching and advice even in a virtual setting. Great person to work with!!

Samson has been and is presently providing my 11 year old son with PT sessions. He is very good at connecting and building my sons confidents he provides structured and varied routines which work for my son. He is patient and very good at motivating my son to work well and better. I would recommend Samson to work with young adults who wish to lose weight. More...

I had my first session today with Samson, and very much enjoyed.
I was sold from the first minute, he was knowledgable , attentive and professional.
He tailored the session to suit my requirements.
I got the full hour work out from samson and he dis not waist anytime

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I’ve trained with a few PTs before (London and in NY) but I think I've hit the jackpot with Samson. I don't leave reviews unless I truly believe it's deserved, and with Samson it is. Pre-lockdown and now Mid-Covid lockdown we've switched from the gym to online workouts, both he is adaptive towards. I've lost 5.5inches around the waist in 3 weeks and over 11 lbs of fat. If you want someone with an encyclopaedic knowledge of nutrition, pays attention to any injuries you have, adapts workouts to suit you and with a good sense of humour then go for it - just don't steal too many slots as I intend on keeping him for a long time :) More...

Samson Hodin is no ordinary PT. He provides extensive nutritional and lifestyle advice with tailored exercises to achieve your goals. The end result is long term change to you physical and mental health, opposed to a temporary quick fix solution. I highly recommend. More...

I never thought I would truly get the results I really wanted until I began training with Samson.
He is a ultra professional, energetic and extremely focused personal trainer who understands the clients needs and helps them to work towards their goal like he did with me.
A very friendly and easy going character highly recommended!!!! More...

I’ve been training with Samson for a year and I can’t recommend him highly enough. Samson passion and positivity is infectious. With his immense knowledge he has helped me achieve goals I had lost hope to achieve . He has taught me about technique, explained and demonstrated all exercises making sure I understand how to execute them correctly.
He has changed my attitude towards a better lifestyle and he always gives me amazing dietary advice and he can always answer any questions I have to do with body health or food.
Choosing to train with Samson is the best choice I could ever have made. More...

Been to a lot of PTs but none come even close to Samson's level of knowledge. Not simply just actual training, but extended to health 360 degrees. Eg nutrition, injury rehab/prevention, stress levels ... Everything. More...

I trained with Samson for two years and it was great. I got results within six months. I built muscle, increased my strength and managed to lift more than my own weight in deadlifts. He got a great studio at his house where the sessions took place. The only reason I stopped going is because I moved away from the area. More...

Samson is a great PT, he has a wealth of knowledge and creates a nice workout routine for your specific needs. Also a very nice guy, even when he is kicking your ass!

I have been training with Samson atleast 4x a week for a year now.
He is very professional and is the most effective trainer that I have encountered in achieving optimal results safely without injury.
I have been training before him with other trainers but he is in a different league with regards to attention to form and even nutrition and life style and will garauntee you results !

I recommend Samson without reservation More...