Summary
- A session costs $60–120 (US) or £35–75 (UK).
- Blocks of 10–20 sessions save 10–25% per session.
- Small-group training cuts the cost to $25–50 or £15–30 per person.
- Online coaching runs $100–300 or £70–200 per month.
- Use a trainer intensively at the start, then move to check-ins.
Quick answer
A personal training session costs about $60–120 in the US and £35–75 in the UK. Big-city trainers and specialists charge more; block bookings and small-group sessions bring the per-session price down substantially.
Typical 2026 prices
| Format | US | UK |
|---|---|---|
| Single session (45–60 min) | $60–120 | £35–75 |
| Block of 10 sessions | $500–1,000 | £300–650 |
| Small group (2–4 people), per person | $25–50 | £15–30 |
| Online coaching, per month | $100–300 | £70–200 |
| Programme only, no sessions | $80–200 | £50–150 |
| At home or outdoors | +$10–25 per session | +£5–15 per session |
Elite or celebrity trainers in London, New York and Los Angeles regularly charge $150–300 or £90–200 per session.
What affects the price
Is it worth it?
Personal training is most cost-effective in two situations: at the start, to learn technique and build a plan you can run yourself, and when returning after injury. Many people book twelve weeks of weekly sessions, then move to monthly check-ins with an online plan — a far cheaper long-term model.
How to choose a trainer
Summary
Budget $60–120 or £35–75 per session, less per person in a small group and less per session in a block. The biggest saving is structural: use a trainer to learn and to be corrected, then maintain the programme yourself with periodic check-ins.