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ANCORA PERFORMANCE

English-speaking personal trainer in Osaka Get stronger. Feel confident. Keep doing what you love.

Personal training in English with Samuel Ancora, an NSCA-Certified Personal Trainer. Build muscle, work towards fat-loss goals, and improve how you move with coaching you can understand and a plan shaped around your life.

Whether you are starting for the first time or want more direction in your training, we will find a practical starting point together.

Sessions are 60 minutes, by appointment at rental gyms in Umeda, Shin-Osaka, Namba, Honmachi, Tennoji, and Tezukayama, whether you live in Osaka or are planning a stay.

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  • NSCA-CPT
  • English / Japanese / Italian
  • Osaka rental-gym locations

Pay per session. Decide whether to continue after you have experienced the coaching.

Personal trainer Samuel Ancora kneels beside a client and guides their back position during a forearm plank at a rental gym in Osaka.
Samuel crouches beside a client lying on a foam roller and uses his hands to explain the next movement.

Communication

Feel comfortable asking questions. Know what to work on next.

Finding a trainer in Japan is also about finding someone you can communicate with. Explain your goals, discuss your concerns, and ask about an exercise in English, Japanese, or Italian.

We start with your current abilities and daily routine. From there, we set priorities, practise the movements, and review what is helping you progress.

  • English Consultation & coaching
  • Japanese JLPT N1
  • Italian Consultation & coaching

Living in Osaka or planning a visit?

Living in Osaka

Choose the area closest to your home or workplace. We agree on a realistic training frequency for your goals, recovery, and schedule, and adjust the plan when work gets busy.

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Visiting or relocating to Osaka

Get in touch before you arrive with your dates, where you will be staying, and what you would like to work on. Single sessions are available, subject to trainer and gym availability; packages are optional.

Training while visiting: FAQ
Portrait of Samuel Ancora, personal trainer in Osaka, smiling with arms crossed and wearing glasses and a black ANCORA PERFORMANCE T-shirt.

Your trainer

Meet Samuel Ancora

I am an Italian personal trainer based in Osaka, an NSCA-Certified Personal Trainer, and a lifelong student of strength training.

My own journey took me from 80 kg to 50 kg, followed by years of building muscle and strength. Small improvements in training helped me rebuild my confidence and inspired me to support others through change.

I explain the purpose of each exercise, help you practise the technique, and review your progress with you. When life gets busy, we adapt the plan and find a practical next step.

For beginners, I explain the fundamentals carefully. For experienced trainees, we review technique and programming and identify the next area to develop.

I will not judge you by your current physique or exercise experience.

Qualifications and languages

  • NSCA-Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA-CPT), National Strength and Conditioning Association
  • 13+ years of my own strength training
  • Japanese-Language Proficiency Test: N1
  • Coaching in English, Japanese, and Italian

Personal achievements: Lombardy regional karate champion in kumite; approximately 450 kg combined across the squat, bench press, and deadlift.

What we can work towards

A program built around what matters to you.

  • Strength and muscle

    Develop your lifting technique and give your training a clear direction.

  • Fat loss

    Combine training with practical habits and, if useful, additional nutrition support.

  • Movement and confidence

    Work on flexibility, active control, and strength for the activities you care about.

  • A clearer training plan

    Review what you are already doing and identify the next useful adjustment.

Why train with me?

Understand your training. Build confidence as you progress.

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Samuel smiles and explains the next step while a client sits on a mat stretching one leg forward.

  1. Clear priorities

    Know what to work on and why it matters to your goals.

  2. Individual guidance

    Practise the fundamentals or review your existing technique and program.

  3. Ongoing adjustments

    Develop your plan as your abilities and schedule change.

  4. Comfortable communication

    Ask questions in the language that works best for you.

Approach

Training for Your Future

Your program combines three elements, with the balance adjusted to your goals and how you move:

  • Flexibility

    Develop the range of movement you need.

  • Mobility

    Learn to actively control that range in movements such as reaching, squatting, and turning.

  • Strength training

    Build the muscle and strength that support your physique, daily activities, and future independence.

Samuel guides a client's hip position during a deep kneeling lunge stretch on a mat at a rental gym. Samuel supports a client's hip and ankle during a side-lying hip mobility drill on an exercise mat. Samuel kneels and holds a resistance band around a client's knee while the client steps into a lunge. Samuel watches closely as a client seated on an exercise ball pulls a resistance band overhead. Samuel and a client lie side by side on the floor, each using a strap for an assisted leg stretch.
Real coaching sessions. Client faces are blurred for privacy.

Train for the changes you want now and the activities you want to enjoy later: travelling, pursuing your hobbies, and staying active. We adjust the workload as you progress, considering your energy, recovery, and daily routine.

Pricing

Choose the training plan that fits your schedule.

Every lesson is 60 minutes. Prices include tax and gym hire.

Single lesson

¥10,000

60 minutes · pay per session · no package required

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Optional lesson packages

  • Single sessions remain available, and packages are optional.
  • Packages are paid in advance, in cash. Validity runs from your first package session. Contact me to agree your starting date and schedule.
  • Payment is currently cash. Card payment is planned for a later date.
  • Every lesson: 60 minutes, tax and gym hire included. See the cancellation policy.

Locations

Personal training around Osaka

Sessions are available by appointment at rental gyms in Shin-Osaka, Umeda, Namba, Tennoji, Tezukayama, and Honmachi.

Tell me which area is convenient for your home, work, or stay. We will agree on the venue and session time based on trainer and gym availability.

These are independent rental training venues, not studios owned by ANCORA PERFORMANCE.

Please confirm your session and venue before travelling.

Ask About a Location

  • Shin-Osaka

    SKY Rental Fitness Gym Shin-Osaka, 4-4-25 Nishinakajima, Yodogawa-ku, Osaka 532-0011

    〒532-0011 大阪府大阪市淀川区西中島4丁目4-25（SKYレンタルフィットネスジム新大阪店内）

    Shin-Osaka venue map

  • Umeda

    SKY Rental Fitness Gym Umeda, Royal Heights Umeda 2-208, 12-5 Doyamacho, Kita-ku, Osaka 530-0027

    〒530-0027 大阪府大阪市北区堂山町12-5 ロイヤルハイツ梅田2-208（SKYレンタルフィットネスジム梅田店内）

    Umeda venue map

  • Namba

    SKY Rental Fitness Gym Namba, 1-2-9 Saiwaicho, Naniwa-ku, Osaka 556-0021

    〒556-0021 大阪府大阪市浪速区幸町1丁目2-9（SKYレンタルフィットネスジム難波店内）

    Namba venue map

  • Tennoji

    Abeno Belta, basement level 2, B227, 3-10-1 Abenosuji, Abeno-ku, Osaka 545-0052

    〒545-0052 大阪府大阪市阿倍野区阿倍野筋3-10-1 あべのベルタ地下2階 B227

    Tennoji venue map

  • Tezukayama

    TZY Building, 4th floor, 1-9-6 Tezukayama, Abeno-ku, Osaka 545-0037

    〒545-0037 大阪府大阪市阿倍野区帝塚山1丁目9-6 TZYビル4F

    Tezukayama venue map

  • Honmachi

    4-10-18 Minamisenba, Chuo-ku, Osaka 542-0081

    〒542-0081 大阪府大阪市中央区南船場4-10-18

    Honmachi venue map
Optional

Build eating habits that support your training.

If you would like more help between sessions, ask about ongoing nutrition support. We can review food photos, discuss calorie and macronutrient targets, and adjust the approach to suit your progress and everyday life.

During a first session, Samuel kneels behind a client seated on an exercise ball and places a hand on their upper back to check posture.

Your first session

Your first session, step by step

  1. Talk about your goals.

    We discuss your training experience, daily routine, and what you would like to change.

  2. Check your movement.

    We look at your posture and how you move to understand your starting point.

  3. Train together.

    Try exercises selected for your current abilities and goals.

  4. Review and plan.

    We discuss what we noticed and consider a suitable approach, frequency, and next step.

  5. Decide whether to continue.

    Ask questions and consider whether the coaching feels right for you.

Your first session is a regular 60-minute lesson (¥10,000, tax and gym hire included), paid per session. Bring water, a towel, and clothes you can exercise in.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Something else on your mind? Email Samuel before you book.

Do I need to speak Japanese?

No. Consultations and coaching are available in English. Japanese and Italian are also available.

Can I book personal training while visiting Osaka?

Yes. Email before you arrive with your travel dates, where you will be staying, and your goals. Sessions are by appointment at rental gyms in the six training areas, subject to trainer and venue availability, so contacting me early gives you more options.

Can I start as a beginner?

Yes. We adjust exercises to your experience and abilities and practise the basics together.

How long is a lesson, and is gym hire extra?

Each lesson lasts 60 minutes. Tax and gym hire are included in the displayed price.

What should I bring?

Bring water, a towel, and clothes you can exercise in. See what happens in your first session.

Where exactly do sessions take place?

At independent rental gyms in Shin-Osaka, Umeda, Namba, Tennoji, Tezukayama, and Honmachi, by appointment. See the venue addresses and maps, and please confirm your session and venue before travelling.

Do I have to buy a package?

No. A single lesson costs ¥10,000. Optional packages are available if you would like to plan several sessions. See pricing.

How do I pay?

Payment is currently cash. Single lessons are paid per session; packages are paid in advance. Card payment is planned for a later date.

When does a package expire?

Validity starts on your first package session: two months for four lessons, three months for eight, six months for sixteen, and nine months for twenty-four.

Can session days and times vary?

Yes, subject to trainer and venue availability. Ask about the times that suit you.

I already lift. Can you help me review my training?

Yes. We can look at your current exercises, workload, frequency, and technique, then review how you respond to changes. Bring your training records if you have them.

How quickly will I see results?

Progress varies. We review measures that fit your goals, such as exercise technique, strength, repetitions, and weight trends, then adjust the plan as needed.

What is the cancellation policy?

Cancellations or rescheduling received from 00:00 Japan time on the session date incur the full booked session fee. For a package booking, one lesson is deducted from your package instead of charging an additional single-session fee. Please notify me by the end of the previous day if your plans change.

What if I have pain, an injury, or a medical condition?

Please discuss this before booking, including any exercise restrictions. Medical clearance may be needed. Personal training does not provide medical diagnosis or treatment.

Contact

Let’s find your starting point.

You do not need to arrive with a complete training plan. Tell me what you would like to work toward, your preferred area in Osaka, and a few times that suit you. I will confirm the options and price before you book.

  1. Email your goals, area, and preferred times.
  2. Confirm the venue, time, and price with me.
  3. Train in your first 60-minute session.
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