Business Details
23 Years
experience
Your Trusted Personal Training Partner in Jacksonville FL
Founded in 2003 by Ernest Brandon, Body Works Personal Training has established itself as a leader in the fitness industry, dedicated to helping individuals achieve their health and wellness goals through personalized, science-based approaches. With over 20 years of experience, our team empowers clients by combining expert knowledge of exercise physiology and nutrition to foster lifelong fitness. Our one-on-one training model ensures individualized attention, while our commitment to accessibility removes barriers like contracts or memberships. We emphasize education, teaching clients how their bodies respond to exercise and nutrition, creating sustainable results.Located in Jacksonville, Florida, we serve the local community and surrounding areas with flexible training options. Our proven methods have helped clients achieve significant transformations, as evidenced by consistent positive feedback across reviews. By integrating accountability measures like monthly body composition analysis and offering studio access between sessions, we prioritize client success and satisfaction above all else.
Services
Personal Training
Nutritional Counseling
Strength Conditioning
Weight Loss Toning
Post Injury Rehabilitation
Pre/Post Natal Fitness
Youth Sports Training
Corporate Wellness
Sports Conditioning
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of proven fitness expertise through personalized training.
- Our certified trainers provide one-on-one sessions tailored to individual goals.
- Clients receive monthly body composition analysis for measurable progress tracking.
- No memberships or contracts required for flexible, client-centered service.
- We combine strength conditioning with nutrition education for holistic wellness.
Associations and certifications
- American Fitness Professionals & Associates (AFFA)
- International Fitness Professionals Association (IFPA)
- Cancer Exercise Training Institute
What people say
Proven results
Motivating trainers
Supportive atmosphere
No-contract policy
Improved confidence
Services
Personal Training
Individualized fitness programs tailored to clients' goals, with continuous form correction and motivational support. Sessions focus on progressive strength development, cardiovascular improvement, and functional movement patterns. Trainers adapt workouts based on client progress and feedback, ensuring optimal challenge while maintaining safety.
Nutritional Counseling
Customized nutrition guidance that complements fitness goals, emphasizing sustainable eating habits over restrictive diets. Trainers evaluate current dietary patterns and provide practical adjustments for improved energy levels and body composition. Education focuses on portion control, nutrient timing, and whole food choices.
Strength Conditioning
Scientifically designed programs to enhance muscular strength, endurance, and hypertrophy. Clients receive periodized training cycles that systematically vary intensity and volume for continuous adaptation. Emphasis on proper mechanics reduces injury risk while maximizing performance gains.
Weight Loss Toning
Integrated approach combining metabolic resistance training with targeted nutrition strategies. Programs address both caloric deficit requirements and muscle preservation through strategic workout programming and macronutrient management. Regular body composition analysis tracks fat loss versus lean mass changes.
Post Injury Rehabilitation
Specialized programs for clients recovering from injuries, focusing on restoring mobility and rebuilding strength safely. Trainers collaborate with healthcare providers to ensure exercise prescriptions align with medical recommendations while preventing re-injury through gradual progression protocols.
People
Ernest Brandon
Owner & Head Trainer
Advanced Certified Personal Trainer through AFFA with 20+ years experience. Former athlete in boxing, MMA, and football. Featured on ESPN and local news, plus health columnist for Florida Times Union. Founded Body Works in 2003 after graduating from UNF.
Jessica Hoffman
Certified Personal Trainer
CPT through IFPA and Certified Cancer Exercise Specialist. Former basketball and volleyball player turned fitness expert. Combines oncology pharmacy background with fitness training to support cancer survivors and weight loss clients in Jacksonville.
Questions
What services does Body Works offer?
We provide personal training, nutritional counseling, strength conditioning, weight loss programs, post-injury rehabilitation, prenatal/postnatal fitness, youth sports training, and corporate wellness programs.
Do you offer a free trial session?
Yes, we include a free 30-minute session with fitness evaluation, nutrition consultation, and body composition analysis at no cost for first-time clients.
How are your trainers qualified?
Our trainers hold certifications from recognized organizations like AFFA and IFPA, with specialized expertise in cancer exercise, sports training, and rehabilitation protocols.
Are there contracts or membership fees?
No, we operate without contracts, memberships, or hidden fees - clients train exclusively based on satisfaction with results.
How do you track client progress?
We conduct body composition analysis every 30 days and maintain detailed workout records to ensure measurable progress toward individual fitness goals.
Can I access the studio outside sessions?
Clients receive access to our facility during trainer availability for additional cardio or independent workouts between scheduled sessions.
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