About Us
Oddball Strong is a small, family owned, personal training company run by owner, and head coach, Damon Jeffries, with lots of help from his wife, and the brains of the operation, Chelsea.
Our Story
Before the pandemic Damon was a top trainer at one of the largest gyms in his hometown of Richmond, VA.
He worked with a wide range of clientele but over the years solidified himself as the go-to trainer for injury rehab/prevention, and special populations: anyone who might have trouble exercising safely, whether due to pain, illness, etc.
Damon loved working with his clients but he recognized that he could have a greater impact on more lives if he could help the other trainers on his team to learn and grow, so in 2018 he stepped into the role of fitness director.
During his time managing he built one of the top training teams in the company by holding his trainers to a high standard of professionalism and education, and by cultivating a culture of cooperation, service, and continual self improvement.
Damon leading a core stability and spinal mechanics course in 2019.
In 2020 when the gyms closed due to COVID, Damon found himself without a job for the first time in his adult life.
Unsure what the future would bring, not content to wait for the gyms to re-open, and itching to work one-on-one with clients again he used this opportunity to do something he had always dreamed of, but never had the opportunity to pursue: starting his own business.
Oddball Strong is that dream realized.
Damon loves everything to do with fitness, but recognizes the shortcomings of the fitness industry as a whole. He sees this as his chance to change how people view exercise, and to help more people than ever by sharing the wealth of knowledge he has gained over the years.
His motto “Train like a weirdo” reflects his desire to break free from the norms of the fitness industry and establish exercise as more than just a tool for weight loss, or as punishment for poor food choices.
He believes that with the right approach exercise is the key to a healthy, active life and is an absolutely vital component of physical and mental well-being.
If this resonates with you then come with us, train like a weirdo, and discover what it means to be…
Oddball Strong.
Frequently Asked Questions
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We offer a variety of options at different price points, and recommend scheduling an assessment to find the best option for you.
With that in mind:
-Single: $80/hr
-Partner: $50/hr/person
-Small group (3+): $40/hr/person
Online training: $250/mo.
Hybrid: varies depending on # of in-person sessions
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No, our training studio is exclusively for clients and is by appointment only.
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Not in the traditional sense, at least not at this time. We do offer small group training of 3-4 clients at a time at a discounted rate per person. You can create your own group by recruiting friends and family or we can try to pair you with an existing group that we feel would be a good fit for you in terms of goals and experience level.
Come see for yourself what it means to Train Like A Weirdo!
“Damon is well suited for anyone looking to improve their fitness, but where really shines is pain free exercise, and getting people stronger and more functional through safe, challenging, exercise. ”
— Russell; Oddball Strong Client