Average cost for a personal trainer

Bonnie555
Bonnie555 Posts: 62
edited September 22 in Fitness and Exercise
Good Morning,

I am thinking about getting a personal trainer. Can anyone give me the average cost for one, is it by the hour or the month?

Let me know what I should be asking when choosing one.

All help greatly appreciated:)

B

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  • abigailmagoo23
    abigailmagoo23 Posts: 32
    My personal trainer goes by hour. She is cheap, $25.00 per hour from what I know $50 is about avg.
  • tesshaney
    tesshaney Posts: 110 Member
    I pay $300 for every 12 sessions. She also does a supplemental 8 week Yoga Bootcamp for an extra $150.
  • adedonder
    adedonder Posts: 7
    I had a personal trainer for two years. I belonged to the gym, then bought packages of sessions. The sessions were one hour long and I worked out with him twice a week. I purchased the largest packages available because that made them cheaper. But, even then, it averaged out to about $50/session. This was with a large, national chain. You might be able to find a better deal with a local, independent gym. I have even heard of personal trainers that come to your house, but they might be more expensive. I really liked having a personal trainer for a couple of reasons: the appointments were scheduled so I couldn't just decide I was tired and skip the workout, and he made me complete all of the reps on all of the exercises and thus pushed me harder than I would have pushed myself. But, you could hire a trainer for a short period of time to put together some workouts for you, then you could continue to do the workouts on your own. As far as what to ask, you just need to find someone you are comfortable with and who understands and agrees with you on your fitness goals.

    I hope this helps.
  • Yarnpiggie
    Yarnpiggie Posts: 181
    I would suspect it depends on where you live and all that. My trainer is $30/session. He gave me one free when I bought 4, but I don't know that will continue. I "auditioned" a trainer that was about $75/session but they were private. They only did PT at their location and only one person at a time. I didn't like him well enough to pay that money, and I got over the idea of letting other people see me working out. :-) Most of the people I talked to regarding training were about $30/session though. I live in Nebraska.
  • SHBoss1673
    SHBoss1673 Posts: 7,161 Member
    depends on the location (different parts of a country...etc), the trainer's local reputation, and what kind of training they do. It can run anywhere from 20 bucks to 200 bucks (and higher for some of the "celebrity trainers"), but in general for a basic trainer who's decent and has the accreditations normally needed, it's between 35 and 75 bucks per hour.
  • MissingMinnesota
    MissingMinnesota Posts: 7,486 Member
    Mine is $200 a month for 2 30 min sessions a week so averages just under $25 a session. This is the trainer through the gym and they do specials so it depends. I know it was only $40 more a month to go from 1 session a week to 2.
  • JodiS75
    JodiS75 Posts: 284
    My trainer is $100/month for a weekly 30-40 minute session. I love her in a sick way...she kicks my butt and makes me want to puke :bigsmile:
  • carrieliz81
    carrieliz81 Posts: 489 Member
    Average cost for a personal trainer.....??? TOO MUCH!!!! No, I'm just kidding, I'm sure they deserve whatever they charge, it's just with my budget I can barely afford my gym membership! Personal trainer is on my list for when I become sickeningly rich. :)
  • FoxyD
    FoxyD Posts: 9 Member
    I've been a trainer for 8 years and I can tell you that a quality trainer will run you anywhere between $50 to $100 depending on location (city, at home, gym, etc), how often you train, and their experience level. I definitely recommend you "try out" a variety of trainers before committing to one. You want to find one that motivates you, is knowledgeable about physiology, kinesiology, and good nutrition. Find the trainer that challenges you, incorporates cardiovascular with resistance training, and is concerned with your overall well-being and safety. There are a lot of trainers who really do not have the knowledge base or the experience to train (generally will charge a lot less but in the long run are a waste of money).

    I do not recommend a bootcamp unless you have some basic level of fitness. It may discourage you and lead you to quit. Find a good trainer who can teach you to do it on your own eventually and motivate you to stick with it and get your butt moving!! 

    Good luck! Dani
  • ka_42
    ka_42 Posts: 720 Member
    Average cost for a personal trainer.....??? TOO MUCH!!!! No, I'm just kidding, I'm sure they deserve whatever they charge, it's just with my budget I can barely afford my gym membership! Personal trainer is on my list for when I become sickeningly rich. :)

    Lol! I agree.. I honestly think you don't need one! You can do this all yourself... I did!
  • Danicusrex
    Danicusrex Posts: 1
    If you are in Calgary, the going rate is between $65 to $85 an hour. But you can get group rates too which will half that. (That's what I'm doing!)
  • kaytheelite
    kaytheelite Posts: 1
    My trainer is only $320 a month. And I get 5, 1hour sessions each week. This is extremely cheap for personal training but he is awesome!
  • sunnysparkles16
    sunnysparkles16 Posts: 17 Member
    $70 per hour. If it was less expensive I would have one right now. That amount on top of the nearly $100 monthly membership dues is out of my budget. I love my gym but wish personal training was more affordable.
  • vs1023
    vs1023 Posts: 417 Member
    Where i live anywhere from 40-60/hour. Sometimes if you purchase a bulk of sessions the price goes down. Many places do group personal training too. One I know is 99/month, some are 25 or 35/session for a group training.
  • sarahmax0817
    sarahmax0817 Posts: 17
    I just received my NASM certification for personal training. Started this summer and I love it! As I mentioned, I am brand new and live in a very small community. My rate is $30 an hour which is very comparable around here. Like others have said it really depends on where you live, the trainers experience/specialty, and the gym. I also go Group Fitness Boot Camp classes which are more affordable. Group Fitness classes may be a great option for you if you are on a budget, and don't be afraid to take the class at your own pace to stay in your comfort zone and prevent injury.
  • kathystrauss1
    kathystrauss1 Posts: 142 Member
    I live in Cleveland, OH and my trainer does group personal training for $135/month and thats for 3 one hour sessions per week. The groups are small and I kind of like it better than strictly one on one. I like a little bit of independence in my workouts.
  • portpaw
    portpaw Posts: 19 Member
    I'm in NJ in the NYC Metro area, so I think we are a bit high. I pay $50 an hour for a trainer who comes to my office. She charges some of her other clients $60, depending on their location.

    At the gym I used to go to (NY Sports Club), it was more like $75 or $80 for a one-hour session, depending on the package.
  • R_Bedard
    R_Bedard Posts: 94 Member
    The cheapest trainer at my gym is $50/hour. I think they goes as high as $120/hour
  • GregPerea
    GregPerea Posts: 1
    you're better off with a beachbody program. No gym membership fees, no trainer fees. Quality dynamic effective workouts.


    I've lost 12pounds and 10% body fat.

    -Greg
  • 08JKgirl
    08JKgirl Posts: 44 Member
    My trainer costs $55/hr (in Canada) I go see her once a week at her own home private gym... she gives great advice and almost kills me each time. To me the money is worth it cause on Fridays I will think "crap I only have 5 days till i go see her again... i need to improve more" So it pushes me harder at home as well.
  • giggitygoo
    giggitygoo Posts: 1,978 Member
    What I have learned from this thread: move out of Los Angeles. Everything is crazy expensive here.
  • FatFreeFrolicking
    FatFreeFrolicking Posts: 4,252 Member
    I'm not using a trainer anymore but when I was, mine charged $100 an hour. I only paid $75 an hour though because I am friends with her son. :smile:
  • girlytechphd
    girlytechphd Posts: 10
    It depends on where you live but I know the studio where I work out does personal training and will have deals when you buy multiple sessions. For example they are doing one where you get 10 one hour sessions for 50 dollars each session. You pay 500 dollars up front but you have 10 sessions. It's a good deal for the area (medium sized city). Good luck. It is so worth it!
  • aplenter
    aplenter Posts: 1
    Hiya, I'm a trainer in Toronto Canada and my rates are between 85 to 100 a session. Like many said it does depend on the experiance of the trainer and where you live. Since I have over 15 years of fitness under my belt, have won numerous fitness shows and have trained over 1000 clients including fitness competitors, my rates are higher than average. In Toronto an average personal trainer cost is about 70$. I would personally recommend really doing your research and asking your trainer for client results and testimonials. Otherwise, even 25$ an hour is a waste of money.
    Good luck :)
  • thavoice
    thavoice Posts: 1,326 Member
    sucks for all of you. 20 bucks per hour in my area
  • 47Jacqueline
    47Jacqueline Posts: 6,993 Member
    I'm in NJ in the NYC Metro area, so I think we are a bit high. I pay $50 an hour for a trainer who comes to my office. She charges some of her other clients $60, depending on their location.

    At the gym I used to go to (NY Sports Club), it was more like $75 or $80 for a one-hour session, depending on the package.

    I go to NYSC and they're up to about $90/hr. Down to $80 if you sign up for a block of sessions. That on top of the membership fee is too much for me. In New York City, everything is expensive..
  • chrisdavey
    chrisdavey Posts: 9,834 Member
    PT from Australia here.
    $60 an hour (cheaper for 2 on 1 sessions)

    We have higher wages and living costs than Americans though.

    I personally think that for anyone with a gym membership and "some" idea on exercise form the online training is the way to go. I do that as well and it's much more affordable for people and I believe I can provide a much better service. It isn't for everyone though. I actually wrote an article on that already. http://cdnutritionandfitness.com/services/what-is-the-value-of-an-online-nutrition-and-exercise-coach/
  • Cerakoala
    Cerakoala Posts: 2,547 Member
    They are about 50.00 an hour where I am from which I could not afford :) I opted to join a crossfit gym where everyone motivates you they teach you how to do the workouts :) It's much more cost effective here about 150.00 a month. I still get 1 on 1 when I need it and there are people who are there to help you if you feel motivated or don't understand. :) Its a hell of a work out too :)
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