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How Much Does a Personal Trainer Cost?

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Personal trainers can provide one-on-one expert advice on how to get fit. Many large-chain fitness clubs and smaller gyms employ trainers, but private trainers are also available to visit your home or office.

Personal trainers should be certified by a fitness school or physical training association. The National Board of Fitness Educators (NFBE) maintains a list of reputable certification programs.
 
Typical costs:
  • According to Dr. Sal Arria, president of NBFE, the average hourly rate for a trainer is $60-$70 per session. However, trainers can charge as low as $25 per hour, while some high-powered trainers earn as much as $15,000 for a six-week session, depending on geographical location and their experience.
  • Where you live greatly affects what trainers charge. Rates are lower in small towns and higher in urban areas, according to A Healthy Me!, a lifestyle guide from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts.
  • There typically is little cost difference between using a trainer at a gym and paying a private trainer to come to you, according to Dr. Arria. Plus, private trainers often bring their own equipment or show you how to maximize yours.
What should be included:
  • Trainers should begin the first session by asking what you hope to accomplish, according to The Fitness Almanac. They should inquire about your overall health, including specific problems - such as cardiovascular conditions, mobility limitations or past injuries - that might prevent you from performing certain exercises.
  • Muscle building and toning sessions usually will include working with free weights, weight machines or weighted balls to gradually increase the body's core strength, as well as the strength of specific muscle groups, such as the arms, legs and back.
  • Weight loss training is likely to focus on cardiovascular exercise offered by treadmills, low-impact elliptical machines or stationary bicycles, with an additional emphasis on diet. Some trainers also encourage clients to keep a fitness journal.
Discounts:
  • Online Personal Training Services cost a fraction of what in-person trainers cost. Gym America offers interactive workout and diet regimens for $7 per month or $50 for six months.
  • Fitness centers typically offer discounts if clients buy multiple training sessions or sign up for a new membership.
  • Because some people have greater success exercising together, trainers sometimes offer discounts to two or more clients for circuit training, a combination of cardiovascular and endurance building, according to Dr. Arria.
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Article updated April 2007
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