If you’ve been thinking about getting a Personal Trainer, one of the first things you’ll probably want to know is:
How much does it actually cost?
The answer can vary quite a lot.
Across the London, a typical 1-to-1 Personal Trainer may charge somewhere around £30–£65 per hour session
In London, it’s often more.
You could easily be looking at £50–£100+ per session, depending on the trainer, location and level of experience.
So if you’re training twice a week at £70 per session, that’s around £560 per month.
And three sessions per week could take that to around £840 per month.
That can work well for some people.
But it’s not the only option.
Why Do Personal Training Prices Vary?
A lot comes down to:
Location
Training in London will usually cost more than in other parts of the UK.
Experience
A trainer who has worked with hundreds of clients over many years will generally charge more than someone newly qualified.
The type of coaching you’re getting
Some trainers simply provide the workout.
Others offer much more support around things like nutrition, accountability, progress tracking and keeping you consistent.
And that’s where the real value can be.
Is 1-to-1 Personal Training the Best Option?
Not always.
One-to-one Personal Training gives you the trainer’s full attention, but you’re also paying for their time exclusively.
That’s why Small Group Personal Training has become an increasingly popular alternative.
A coach works with a small number of people at the same time, meaning the cost per person can be considerably lower while you still receive proper coaching, exercise correction, progression and accountability.
Small Group Personal Training will commonly cost around £15–£40 per session, depending on where you train and what level of support is included.
For many people, it gives you a good middle ground between joining a large gym class and paying for expensive 1-to-1 Personal Training.
You still get:
✔︎ Proper coaching
✔︎ Exercise correction
✔︎ A structured training plan
✔︎ Accountability
✔︎ Progression
And for a lot of people, training alongside others with similar goals can actually make it more enjoyable and easier to stay consistent.
What Should You Be Looking For?
The cheapest Personal Trainer isn’t always the best value.
And the most expensive one isn’t automatically the best either.
What really matters is whether the programme gives you the structure and support to actually get results.
Because most people don’t struggle because they don’t know a single exercise.
They struggle because they lack:
- A plan.
- Accountability.
- Consistency.
A good coaching programme should help with all three.
How Often Should You Train?
For most people, we offer and recommend 2–3 well-structured sessions per week, this can be enough to make a real difference.
You don’t need to be in the gym every day.
What matters more is being consistent, with quality training - over time.
Two sessions every week for six months will usually get you further than training five times a week for two weeks and then stopping.
So, How Much Should Personal Training Cost?
As a general guide:
UK 1-to-1 PT: around £30–£65 per session
London 1-to-1 PT: often £50–£100+ per session
Small Group Personal Training: around £15–£40 per session
But instead of only looking at the hourly rate, ask yourself:
“What am I actually getting for my money?”
If you’re getting proper coaching, accountability, support and a programme you can actually stick to, that’s where the real value is.
Looking for Personal Training in Finchley?
At Lean Body Training, we specialise in helping busy professionals get stronger, fitter and leaner through Small Group Personal Training.
You get the structure, coaching and accountability you’d expect from Personal Training, while training alongside others with similar goals — without having to pay for 1-to-1 sessions several times every week.
If you’d like to find out how it works and whether it could be right for you, get in touch and we’ll talk you through the options.
Paul
Lean Body Training