Personal Training

Stay on track with your personal health and fitness goals with one-on-one coaching. You can count on our consultants to help you achieve the results you are looking for! Want to bring a buddy (or two)? Check out our semi-private options to share the benefits of working with a trainer while saving. 

All personal training services purchased on the north or south campus can be delivered at either location. Talk to your personal trainer to set up your scheduled training sessions and find out which facility they can train with you at. We also offer nutrition services with a Registered Dietician to provide meal planning recommendations based on your individual needs and preferences. 

Training Services

Individual Fitness Training

Focus on specific exercise techniques and customized program progression to help you achieve your fitness and health goals.

  • Sessions are based on the individual's goals and are suitable for all exercise levels
  • A customized approach to assessment and exercise prescription for continuous results

Cost

Cost of personal training packages for individuals
Package Cost*
3 hours

Student: $135

Staff or VVC/SCSC Member: $162

Public:$183

5 hours

Student: $225

Staff or VVC/SCSC Member: $270

Public:$305

10 hours

Student: $400

Staff or VVC/SCSC Member: $480

Public:$540


Semi-Private Fitness Training (2 people)

Two is better than one! Grab your workout buddy and save with semi-private fitness training.

  • Work towards your goals together with the help of a Certified Personal Trainer
  • Customized approach and focus on exercise technique, movement efficiency, and effective exercise performance

Cost

Cost of personal training packages for 2 people
Package Cost (per person)
10 hours

Student: $260

Staff or VVC/SCSC Member: $310

Public:$340

20 hours

Student: $460

Staff or VVC/SCSC Member: $580

Public:$640


Semi-Private Fitness Training (3-5 People)

No crowd here in semi-private fitness training sessions. Come together and share the benefits of working with a Certified Personal Trainer while engaging in some fun and social physical activity.

  • Focus on exercise technique, movement efficiency, and effective exercise performance
  • Sessions customized to the needs of the group and modified for the individual
Cost of personal training packages for 3-5 people
Package Cost (per person)
10 hours

Student: $150

Staff or VVC/SCSC Member: $180

Public:$200

20 hours

Student: $270

Staff or VVC/SCSC Member: $330

Public:$360


Complete Program Design

Our Certified Personal Trainer will build you a comprehensive and individualized fitness plan that will help support your individual fitness goals.

  • One-hour consultation and assessment
  • 90-minute exercise technique and program delivery session

Get Started Fitness Assessment

Whether you are new to fitness training or just coming back from a long hiatus, this session is perfect for getting you back on track.

  • In this 90-minute session, a Certified Personal Trainer will help you identify your goals, take you through a basic fitness assessment, and get you orientated to our fitness centre.

Fitness Fundamentals

Choose a beginner-friendly workout program that will help increase your knowledge and help orientate you to the fitness centre. Choose to receive two workouts from the following options: full body, core strength & stability, upper body, machines, free weights.

This package may also be used to receive guidance and progression to your current workout program.

  • One-hour consultation, goal-setting session and fitness centre orientation
  • One-hour follow-up session with guided exercise instruction
  • Two workouts

Youth in Action (Available at Saville Community Sports Centre)

This course is designed for youth ages 12-15 to go to the Saville Fitness Centre on their own, without any adult supervision.

  • One-hour fitness centre orientation and knowledge about how to exercise properly
  • Includes a one-month youth membership that is set up after the completion of the course. 
  • Youth will receive an exercise information booklet and certificate upon completion

Sport + Health Assessments

Find results with individualized assessment! Establish your fitness and health levels for day-to-day activity, performance, or physical capacity for occupational needs. The Sport and Health Assessment Centre (SHAC) provides fitness and health testing services to a variety of clientele and offers an array of advanced sport and health assessments for individuals and groups!

For more information, contact Alex Game (alex.game@ualberta.ca).


Booking

Fitness Assessments, and Individual and Semi-private fitness training can be purchased at our customer service centres. Visit in person, or call:

  • North Campus: 780-492-2231
  • South Campus: 780-492-1000

Personal Training Services or in person at our Customer Service Centres. We offer a variety of options to support your fitness goals, including Fitness Assessments, as well as Individual and Semi-private Personal Training sessions.

Some of our services are also available in a virtual format. Please contact fitness@ualberta.ca for any virtual service requests.

Please allow us up to five business days to get you set up with a Personal Trainer, we want to ensure you are happy and will aim to match you with the most suitable trainer for your needs and goals.

All Individual and Semi-private Fitness training sessions expire one year after the purchase date. Special considerations may be made on an individual case basis if medical considerations apply. Packages purchased during promotions must be used within the promotional period.

Cancellations + Refunds

To cancel your personal training session we require the courtesy of 24 hours notice so that we can ensure we are able to reschedule your session for your convenience.

Refunds will not be granted for any packages or personal training services after the second session has been completed.

Free for U of A Staff + Grad Students

As a staff member or graduate student at the 海角社区, you get two sessions of personal training services. These services are part of your health benefits! To find out more information, call 1-800-663-1142.