Before you begin any new fitness program, it is important to know how much it will cost. You do not want to experience sticker shock after you’ve done that goat yoga class - doing research beforehand can alleviate that. You may be shocked by pricing as you Google around your area for a new personal trainer. So why is personal training so expensive? Should you pay that much for someone to design your workouts?
While personal training prices can vary for multiple reasons, it is good to know what you are willing to invest before committing to a particular trainer. We have many different price packages for our training sessions at EW Motion Therapy, and we want to work with you to find a package that will work for your budget. Even if you choose to train elsewhere, we still want to clarify why personal training costs as much as it does.
This article discusses the average costs of personal training, factors that influence the price, and why it is worth it to invest now. With this information, you can find a trainer who works within your budget and gives you a great experience.
What will I pay?
Prices can vary between gyms and trainers, but generally, you are looking to pay anywhere from $50 to $150 per session for personal training.
In most situations, you get what you pay for with personal training. A trainer with less experience in a rural area will probably charge around the $50 range. At the same time, it would be a bargain to find a trainer in New York City with many years of experience and advanced certifications for $150 per session. What you pay ultimately depends on what you can invest and how willing you are to commit your money and time to your fitness.
What influences the cost?
Along with location and trainer experience, a few other factors can affect the cost of your training sessions. Some facilities will offer more affordable personal training, but often with less experienced trainers. You can also save money by doing semi-private or small group sessions with your friends - these can be more high-energy and can be fun if you enjoy that kind of class!
Overall, each trainer you find will probably charge different prices, but at the end of the day, when you see the trainer that works best for you, you will know that you are getting exactly what you are paying for.
Is personal training worth it?
Now you know more about some of the reasons why personal training can be so expensive. Whether it is worth the price is up to you. It is essential to recognize that you can either pay for personal training now, or you may pay medical bills for various health problems later. Training can be preventive or corrective, and the choice is yours. If you are not very active right now but want to be, a trainer can be a great option to give you some guidance as you get started. Even if you do not have a lot of money to invest, personal training can still help you move, feel, and live better.
Our trainers at EW Motion Therapy are dedicated to client success - we want you to achieve all of your fitness goals, and we want to cheer you on and guide you so you can get there. If you are interested in training with us, fill out the Request an Appointment form on our website, and someone from our staff will contact you within 48 hours with your next steps.
