Looking for a personal trainer on Yelp in a city like Los Angeles is searching for a needle in a hay stack! But.... we found Jeff at Bold Fitness in Santa Monica and the relationship has yielded great results and a consistent growing knowledge base of the workings of the body, with his tutelage. Jeff stands out in the sea of personal trainers in LA in this that he is genuinely vested in seeing his clients understand and work towards acheivable goals. Jeff is down to earth, invested in his time with you and motivational in a firm, understated way that helps at each session with him. He is very thorough & knowledgeable about body physiology, training, nutrition and any other resources needed to get to the required level of success. Jeff advocates working outdoors, hiking & hitting the trails, still paying attention to form. He is also very accessible via phone or text for any questions or resources we need, at any time & now, with COVID, has also stepped in virtually if we need him to. Respectful of our time & investment with him, Jeff is an amazing human being and we are thrilled to have found him these past few years! read more

Jeff & Boldfitness are all about results, and getting you to where you want to be. And while getting there is never easy, it will sure as hell be interesting and NEVER boring with Jeff. You'll avoid injuries while pushing yourself to limits you didn't know you even had. Got a pain when you do a particular exercise? He'll have you move something else and work yourself another way... and the pain is gone. You will be thankful that you have such a caring and talented human being for your personal trainer. You'll probably think that you should pay him millions of dollars a year because he makes you feel so good about yourself, but here's a hint: IT'S NOT GONNA COST ANYWHERE NEAR WHERE YOU THINK IT WILL! He can really work with you, no matter if you are on a budget or even slightly financially challenged. Jeff is incredibly detail oriented and will keep track of everything you need for your success and then some. He adds a lot of variety by also doing a bunch of outdoor training, if you are so inclined. As far as nutrition goes, Jeff is an incredible wealth of nutrition information and can instantly debunk a lot of the "BS" or false food facts out there. I would recommend Jeff to ANYONE wanting to be the best they can be (or maybe just a little better). read more

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Rare Professional- Great Trainer I know Jeff more as a colleague and recovering trainer than a client. Having been in lots of gyms and seen lots of trainers, watching Jeff work and seeing the returns his clients realize is a pleasure. There is so much sheer garbage out there- no, you can't learn to be a trainer on Youtube or while attached to your phone- seeing how Jeff learns his clients well, tailors training programs for their needs, goals and issues is a rare site. He has both the personal experience and deep knowledge of his profession to provide the guidance and support for each of his clients to help them get where they want to go. And he has one of the most dubious collections of T shirts I have ever seen, so there is also some entertainment value thrown in. read more

I have only great things to say about Jeff! He really knows his stuff and has given me exercises that have been by far more helpful than anything that doctors or the numerous physical therapist I've seen have shown me. Jeff is well worth the money spent, I wish I had seen him sooner. Even from the first time I met with Jeff to find relief for my back pain, he always came with a thorough and honest approach that I had not been used to. He showed me where I had imbalances, bad mobility, and lack of development which has opened my eyes to a whole new way in which to improve my body. This has given me lots of relief from back pain and a new outlook on injury rehab and muscle strengthening. Thank you Jeff! read more

Knowledge, experience and motivation is what you get here. Jeff is a super coach that you want him as your friend also. He helped me to gain mussels with indoor and outdoor activities and feel confident again. read more

Strongly recommend Jeff! Jeff offers his expertise in functional movement and fitness with an ease and an eye on helping you understand and improve. Not only am I working on my mobility and strength, but I am also learning about moving in a way to prevent injury. Working with Jeff has inspired me to come in to the gym more often & get it done! I feel more motivated and at ease than I have working out in a long time. read more

Great insight and views of the perfectly balanced body and mind. Wonderful attitude. read more

I've known Jeff for over 35 years and he is the best trainer and health expert that I know. He has advised and coached me thru various injuries, workout plans, nutrition strategy to be at my best as a business CEO and busy dad. read more

Jeffs great. Is good on his knowledge of therapy/rehab as well as building size which is what I wanted to focus on. I did have a need to rehab a torn muscle once from a sports injury and Jeff was able to help me out with that. Easy to work with ,great guy! read more

Buddha once said that "Health is the greatest gift" and I couldn't agree more. I highly recommend Jeff Archibald as a trainer and physical therapist because he has given me back my health. Two years ago I was diagnosed with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, a chronic and debilitating condition that affected both of my hands and arms and was causing me to lose my fine motor control. After seeing specialist after specialist, my symptoms were worsening and I was no longer able to write with a pen or start an IV - crucial tasks since I am a nurse. I was taking heavy-duty doses of pain medications and anti-seizure drugs to keep my pain under some control. When I met Jeff I was desperately awaiting a spinal surgery to help alleviate the pain. Within ten minutes Jeff identified that my pain was a result of impinged nerves in my neck and shoulders. Doubtful that the cause could be so simple (doctors had repeatedly ruled out this cause), I agreed to work with Jeff. Less than three months later I am pain free, off all of my medications and experiencing NONE of the symptoms (my hands turned grey/black) that I had before. I can write again, start IVs without difficulty and play the piano. I completely owe my recovery to Jeff's knowledge and commitment to help his clients become the best versions of them. He is extremely knowledgeable and capable to help those recover from injury, prevent injury and improve physical fitness. read more

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Jeff is an incredibly conscientious and fun motivator. I could tell he was a great trainer because he could see specifically where my weaknesses were and made them stronger. He has a great overall understanding of the mechanics of the human body. Judge Reinhold read more

Jeff is totally unlike any other trainer I have worked with before. I told him on day one that I don't care about how I look. What I want is to stop getting injured and stop being limited in the activities and sports I can do. I came to him with 2 knees that acted up frequently and a left shoulder that was unable to bear weight. Jeff doesn't do any of the cliche trainer stuff like yelling at you and trying to make you do more reps or kill yourself. Don't get me wrong, you'll get a great workout but he is completely focused on teaching me how to use my body properly in order to get better use and longevity out of it. Everything we do is about constant correction. Frankly I'm amazed at how little I knew about how the body works and how to properly use various muscles. Jeff is an encyclopedia of anatomical and physiological knowledge. After 6 months I am back to playing tennis without fear, hiking and biking all I want, and my shoulder is near 100%. He isn't cheap, but I don't want a cheap trainer. I can't think of a better way to spend my money than to invest in my health, so I can play tennis when I'm 70 or say yes when someone says, "let's go hike the Grand Canyon next weekend." Thanks, Jeff! read more

I used to hate the idea of personal trainers. I had visions (based on what I've seen in reality) of cheesy, shiny specimens who either stand there glumly while you do what you're told, or yell absurd lines like "You go, girl!" with a giant gleaming smile in hyper-drive, like a molten episode of Oprah. About two years ago a friend recommended Jeff Archibald and I've been going strong with him ever since. The cool thing about Jeff is that he knows the bio-mechanics of the body like Freud knows the id. Feeling a pain in your left shoulder while doing a pull down? He'll have you move something that you wouldn't think has anything to do with your left shoulder, and the pain is gone. The way he intensely monitors my position in every exercise and runs the workouts has left me completely pain-free and stronger in every aspect, and he knows how to challenge you in the right way. Jeff is very detail oriented and will make sure that you get out of it what you want. He also does outdoor training, which I've only briefly tried but found to be just as good. I've gone to the rock climbing gym with him a few times as well with the same experience. He also knows a good deal about nutrition and many of the false claims out there; his recommendations have done me well. He'll give you sh*t for eating badly and not working out often enough, but you'll be trained by someone who genuinely seems to care, is actively involved in every session, and isn't cheesy. He has plans that can help you if you're a bit challenged monetarily. Highly recommended! Put the fork down, cancel your bi-weekly trip to the lard factory, and just call the guy, fer cripe's sake. read more

If want to work for the body you always wanted then jeff will get you there. The best trainer I have ever worked with by far. I started training with jeff 6 weeks before my wedding and by wedding day I couldn't have felt more confident in my photos and video. If it weren't for the dress I wouldn't have been able to recognize myself from the back. My rear, back and arms looked tighter and more fit than they did in high school He is all about quality and movements. Not quantity. I thought I knew how to do crunches until he showed me. Ten crunches with jeff produces the results my 200 never did. If you are going to spend time in the gym, make it count by having jeff show you the way. You will be so glad you did!! read more

Jeff Archibald is all about results, and getting you to where you want to be. And while getting there is never easy, it will sure as hell be interesting and never boring with Jeff. You'll avoid injuries while pushing yourself to limits you didn't know you even had. Got a pain when you do a particular exercise? He'll have you move something else and work yourself another way... and the pain is gone. You will be thankful that you have such a caring and talented human being for your personal trainer. You'll probably think that you should pay him millions of dollars a year because he makes you feel so good about yourself, but here's a hint: IT'S NOT GONNA COST ANYWHERE NEAR WHERE YOU THINK IT WILL! He can really work with you, no matter if you are on a budget or even slightly financially challenged. Jeff is very detail oriented and will keep track of everything you need and then some. He adds a lot of variety by also doing a bunch of outdoor training, if you are so inclined. As far as nutrition goes, Jeff is an incredible wealth of nutrition information and can instantly debunk a lot of the "BS" or false food facts out there. I would recommend Jeff to ANYONE wanting to be the best they can be (or maybe just a little better) read more

Jeff is the most knowledgeable trainer I've worked with. Extremely attentive. He is passionate about his work and will make sure you never hurt your self during training. By the time you have trained for a while with jeff, you will know the do's and dont's on working out. Couldn't recommend Jeff more highly. Patrick Morgan read more

Jeff is a super fit super fun guy! He will keep your workout engaging and fascinating!!

Jeff is the best! I trained with him for several years, and got super strong and fit in the process. The workouts are fun, functional, and never dull. I always loved seeing Jeff at the gym. You will too!! read more

Talk to a few of Jeff's clients and you'll find an underlying theme: Jeff is one of the best trainers in LA. If you've been to other gyms and been through the grind with a generic trainer, it doesn't come close to the Jeff Archibald experience. Jeff understands what your body needs, and excellent at zeroing in on what's really causing you pain and problems. Stiff and sore knees? Atrophied glutes. Back pain? Underdeveloped shoulders muscles and poor posture. Now, will this hurt? Define hurt. What's worse than feeling creaky, out of shape, and like you're physically spiraling downhill? Yes, Jeff is tough, but not for the sake of his own ego. It's merely to get your body where you want it to be, as soon, and as healthily, as possible. For those that love getting outside, Jeff also provides hiking and mountain biking adventures along the trails in and out of the city. And the best part...He's the Ferrari with the price tag of a Toyota. read more

In a town that's over-saturated with "personal trainers", Jeff is the REAL DEAL. He understands how to adapt his program for individual goals, and is a great motivator when you need it the most. My wife considers it the best money we've ever spent... ;) read more

"THE PERFECT TRAINER!" If there was an award for the perfect trainer, Jeff Archibald should be the winner! He is a tell it like it is, no BS, push yourself harder, sweat more professional that knows his shit! I came to Jeff after a shoulder injury with the anticipation of getting your average Joe trainer that walks you around aimlessly from one machine to the next. To my surprise, Jeff had a very specific plan based on what i needed and he didn't ask how many times i moved the weights but rather how heavy the weights felt. Six months later, i am still seeing him twice a week and my shoulder is pain free and STRONG! Yeah! Thank you Jeff! If you are looking for a personal trainer in the West LA area that truly knows what they are talking about, I would highly recommend Jeff. His appointments fill fast, so call ahead! If you are like me and LOVE the beautiful sunshine of the great outdoors, he also mountain bikes, hikes, runs, rock climbs and does yoga! Good luck and hope to see you in the gym! read more

Jeff will kick your butt, in a good way! He is a tough trainer who pushes you to get the maximum results for your effort. He is thoughtful, knowledgeable, and let's face it - easy on the eyes :-) I am very loyal to Jeff and have referred many people to him. read more

There is nothing more to be said, Jeff is the absolute 'BOMB' when it comes to hands on training! Read the other 5 star reviews, I cannot emphasize enough how vital Jeff has been in refocusing my routines and teaching me the absolute necessity of overall health, and keeping it fun while he's kicking your ass! I travel from Los Feliz and consider it an honor to have been introduced to Jeff read more

I've been training with Jeff for a year now, and I can definitely see and feel results! Jeff is so great at motivating me to live an active and healthy lifestyle. One of the ways he motivates is by getting outside and working out with you. He knows every hiking trail in Los Angeles and has introduced me to awesome trails I had no idea existed. He really believes in getting outside as opposed to working out on stationary machines, which really helped me transform my body because I've always settled for elliptical sand treadmills. He's also introduced me to rock climbing which I love. He's just a great guy who cares for his clients and wants to see them reach their full potential. He really pushes me to be the best version of myself I can be. Highly recommend him! read more

I have trained with Jeff for 2 years and can say that his dedication to my fitness and knowledge of overall training, physical therapy, nutrician and fitness never ceases to amaze me. He's a great partner to have if you want to achieve more for yourself in improving your physical strength, health and lifestyle. read more

If you really want to get serious about your health and fitness, then you need to get with Jeff. I have a family history of autoimmune disease that has begun to catch up with me, and was receiving rather vague information from doctors, etc. And then I connected with Jeff. Jeff is passionate about what he does and has years of experience and knowledge to back it. I thought I knew a fair amount about health and fitness, was already working out, etc. but not getting results. Jeff helped to change that. I literally dropped 2 sizes in 2 weeks by tweaking my diet and adding more weights to my workout. More importantly, I look and feel stronger. This has not only helped me to feel more empowered, its also caused my friends to ask how I've gotten so healthy. I am now helping to inspire them. read more

Here is a list of areas Jeff has helped me make dramatic improvements in since I started working with him: - Overall strength and muscle tone (my original goal) - Identification of incorrect exercise form and the proper corrections to make - Identification of areas that have been hindering my strength goals (e.g. lack of mobility in my quads, back tightness, etc.) - Reduced back pain - Confidence that I can lift weights without sustaining injury - Posture correction - My knowledge of how the body is supposed to move - My knowledge of overall fitness Jeff has a friendly, passionate and encouraging personality and is probably the most knowledgeable person I've met when it comes to training and fitness. It has been absolutely invaluable for me to work with a trainer I trust who can quickly identify all the corrections I needed to make to maximize my workouts. I've noticed that the smallest corrections in form have made the biggest impact, and I wouldn't have been able to get there without Jeff's help. Highly recommended. read more

Jeff is the man! No other trainer or instructor compares when it comes to looking and feeling good. He wants to help and see you succeed more than you could ever imagine. I used to work out and constantly injure myself. Jeff has been extremely patient with me and has done all in his power to make sure I'm doing what's best for my posture, strength, and overall health. Everybody wants to be fit, but if you want to do it right and reach your maximin potential - work with Jeff. read more

Where do I begin? I had been going to the gym for years and finally took the risk to ask one of the trainers that waltz around for advice on an exercise. Needless to say I chose to ask Mr. BoldFitness himself. His advice was very complete and took my exercise to the next level: so I started seeing Jeff twice a week. I guess the best way for me to endorse Jeff would be to tell you that my husband said about a month into my training that he wanted to thank Jeff for the changes to my physique, specifically my butt. (And this is coming from someone who didn't want me to get a trainer in the first place!) But Jeff isn't just good at making you look good. His knowledge base is incredible when it comes to injury and physical therapy. Any time I have any sort of "tweak," he whips out all sorts of strength-building exercises and stretching. He has made my body simply feel better. I sit in an office for many hours of my life and my posture has significantly improved as well. Lastly, I am stronger! Jeff believes in "functional strength," which means he wants you to be able to move furniture and perform life tasks without hurting yourself. So ask yourself: can you afford NOT to see Jeff? You look better, feel better, and are just down right more useful as a person. Hmmm . . . I think I've done my job here. See you at the gym! I'm the one doing a hundred pull ups, yep, that's me. read more

Like most former athletes, I have various injuries which have limited me later in life. Jeff has been working with me to correct my movement, form and to strengthen different muscle groups. When I started with Jeff I had given up on working out at an intense level, but now, with Jeff's knowledge and workout program, I plan to continue a more active workout routine. I am very grateful to Jeff for the work we have done so far. read more

Jeff Archibald first caught my eye while I was working out at a gym twelve years ago. He stood out from the rest of the trainers with his knowledge, focus, creativity, and understanding of his client's limitations. These are all the qualities I look for when referring patients with orthopedic conditions for strengthening. I have been referring patients to Jeff ever since with great results and excellent feedback from my patients. If you are looking for a trainer, you can't go wrong with Jeff. read more

If you're looking to get out and about and get in shape, Jeff knows all the great places in Los Angeles and surrounding areas. The hikes and outings provide some great vistas (some more challenging than others), but it's really great and beats the stinch of a gym and a tred-mill neighbor just a bit too close. Give jeff a call no matter your fitness needs - he has something for everyone whether it's the hikes, weights, mat-work, stretching, you name it. read more

If you're looking for a knowledgable trainer who yields results, contact Jeff@Boldfitness. Whether on the trail or in the gym, Jeff offers training with variety that will keep you interested and motivated! read more

Jeff came into my life when i was desperate to find an answer to my chronic knee and back pain... after having gone to 2 physical therapists and an orthopediac surgeon with no concrete answers and no relief, i bumped into jeff on the trail and he was certain that he knew what was going on... and that he could help! after just a short time, i am feeling so much better and stronger and hopeful... Jeff is a true professional who knows the body inside and out... he works you hard, and is a real stickler on doing the exercises correctly so that you get the optimum results... and without injury... i highly recommend jeff to anyone who is suffering from pain, or simply to anone that is looking to build up their strength, endurance and overall fitness level... you will not be disappointed! read more

I have worked with Jeff a bunch of times at Joe's Gym, a local place in West LA. Even though I've been lifting weights for years, he taught me so much about the importance of form and well-rounded training. His level of knowledge and dedication can't be beat. Give Jeff a call if you are looking for something new and a great trainer. read more

Jeff is intense, focused and knowledgeable. His attention to details in the training results in great improvements. In one month I have seen remarkable results and a great increase in my flexibility and strength. His detailed knowledge lets him focus on exercises specific to my issues resulting in astounding positive changes read more

Jeff is an amazing trainer that will get you into the shape you want to be in! I'd highly recommend him to anyone looking for a highly motivated trainer with great energy, that knows his stuff, and will stay on top of you so that you dont miss a training session. read more

I've had several trainers over the years and now I can see how truly lame they were. Rather than just leading me from machine to machine and telling me how many reps to do, Jeff combines his encyclopedic knowledge of human physiology with personally tailored, thorough, varied, and intense workouts to achieve serious results. The focus is on form, form, form and while I was skeptical at first, I am a total convert now. Jeff's amazing workouts and his great advice on nutrition and cross training had me, at 50 years old, looking and feeling much, much younger. He's intelligent, interesting, and passionate about what he does. I very highly recommend him. read more

Jeff has been a master at getting rid of my joint pain. He is very knowledgeable about the physiology of the body and how to correct the misalignment of the body that is causing discomfort and imbalances. Since I have begun working with him I have been able to increase my strength and flexibility. read more

Jeff is a great trainer. I have worked with him for 5+ years and gotten in great shape without any serious injuries. He actually pays attention and trains unlike most of the trainers who stare at their phones or watch TV. Best of all, he has never showed up for a session in a wife beater. read more