Finding An Affordable Personal Trainer

When someone chooses to seek out the services of a personal trainer, there are many factors to consider.  However, no matter what your needs are, price will be the most important factor.  Will I be able to afford the type of personaltraining services that I need?  I am often asked the question, how much is a personal trainer?  In short, most personaltrainers in New York City range from $60-150 per hour for a single session.  If asked to narrow the range, I would say most personal trainers in Manhattan range from $75-$105 per hour for a single session.  As one trainer recently confirmed for me, you may find rates to be a little cheaper in the other boroughs of Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island, or the Bronx.  Sometimes as low as $40 per hour.

Anyone considering a personal trainer should bear in mind that it is an investment in one's health and body. There isn't anything else in this life that is more important. Money spent to stay fit and live longer is money well spent. When choosing from one of the many New York personal trainers, select someone who is experienced, well-educated in physical fitness and who has positive reviews from others. Find out if the trainer is nationally certified for an added vote of confidence in order to get one's money's worth. An online search that requests reviews will provide feedback and assist in making an informed decision.

For many, travel time is a factor on how much they charge, but others the rate is consistent as  long as it is within their service area.  Another factor could be their years and level of experience.  Personal trainers who continue to take continuing education credits to improve their knowledge base can command additional dollars.  The question is whether you need to pay up for additional certifications you don't  need your trainer to have.  Another big consideration might be the expense incurred at the training location.  Are you training outside, in a home/ apartment gym, thetrainer's private studio, or an independent trainer's gym.  Some fitness professionals pass along a training gyms fee, while other absorb the expense.

In the beginning, we spoke about single session rates.  If you see a personal trainer NYC who may be a good fit for you, but they are slightly out of your price range, it is important to reach out to them and inquire about multiple session rates.  Most personal trainers will offer discounted rates for clients who are willing to purchase a block of sessions at a time.  Session packages can range from 10, 20, or 50 to monthly packages.  All offering discounts of varying degrees.  It is these discounts that could bring the right trainer for you to a cost that meets your budget.