Jon Valgeir Williams
Strongman coach and strength trip host based in London
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $145 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Strength and powerliftingAthletes and sports |
| Works with | Athletes |
| Also coaches | Performance coach |
| Based in | London, United Kingdom |
| Credentials | Master trainer at Virgin Active Riverside |
| Practice | Valgeirs Strength Trips |
Jon Valgeir Williams is a strongman coach and personal trainer based in West London. He trains strongman and strongwoman athletes and strength trainees. He competed for Iceland in two World's Strongest Man contests and trained with four-time winner Magnus Ver Magnusson. He is a master trainer at Virgin Active Riverside, and his clients include the Norwegian Army. He also founded Valgeirs Strength Trips, where he hosts and coaches groups in Iceland.
What Jon helps with
Jon works with strongman athletes and strength trainees who want to build strength and test themselves. He also leads group trips to Iceland built around training.
- Training for strongman competition
- Building strength and hitting personal bests
- Lifting historic Icelandic stones such as the Husafell stone
- Training alongside elite powerlifters and strongmen
- Working hard for clear fitness results
Who Jon works with
Jon coaches strongman and strongwoman athletes and people who train for strength. His London clients include the Norwegian Army. His Iceland trips suit strength fans who want to train at well-known gyms and try traditional strength challenges.
Background and qualifications
Strongman promoter Hjalti Arnason found Jon in Reykjavik when he was young. Jon then began training with four-time World's Strongest Man Magnus Ver Magnusson. He went on to represent Iceland in two World's Strongest Man competitions. He started out as a basketball player. He also built skill in powerlifting, weightlifting, shot put, crossfit and speed rowing, and he trained as a personal trainer. Today he is a master trainer at Virgin Active Riverside in London.
Jon Valgeir Williams pricing
Programs and services
- Group strength trips to Iceland
- Training sessions and seminars at Jakabol and Thor's Power Gym
- Personal training in West London
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The CoachVouch take
Jon is a former World's Strongest Man competitor who hosts strength trips to Iceland with training sessions alongside top strongmen.
Best for strongman and strongwoman athletes who want to train with a former World's Strongest Man competitor, in London or in Iceland.
Common questions
How much does Jon Valgeir Williams charge?
Coaching with Jon runs $70 to $145 an hour. Message Jon from this page for an exact quote.
What does Jon Valgeir Williams help with?
Jon Valgeir Williams helps with training for strongman competition, building strength and hitting personal bests, lifting historic Icelandic stones such as the Husafell stone and training alongside elite powerlifters and strongmen.
Is Jon Valgeir Williams certified?
Jon Valgeir Williams lists: Master trainer at Virgin Active Riverside.
What is a Valgeirs Strength Trip?
It is a group trip to Iceland led by Jon. Guests train at Jakabol and Thor's Power Gym and attend seminars with top powerlifters and strongmen.
How do I contact Jon Valgeir Williams?
Send Jon a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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