Looking for a Personal Trainer in NYC?
StringsSG will connect you to the best gym trainer and personal trainers in NYC based on your requirements like budget, location, fitness goal and preferred workout time.
You can either find a deal at the nearby gym or book a private personal trainer to train you at home. Our online booking platform uses advanced technologies to find matching fitness instructors near you.
How to Hire a Personal Trainer?
1. Open a Request
Open a request on StringsSG with your fitness goals, location, preferred workout time and your current fitness level. You may also specify other criteria like your budget, any existing injuries or health conditions in the request.
2. View Responses
View responses from the best matching personal trainers and gyms near you. Check trainers' profile for fitness packages, expertise, certifications, ratings and reviews. Use the chat system for further discussion.
3. Compare & Hire
Select the personal trainer or gym trainer that best matches your requirement. You may also request for free consultation or discounted trials before finalizing. Rate the personal trainer's service.
Why find a personal trainer on our platform?
Affordable
We have personal training programs to suit all budgets, whether you are looking for an elite or cheap personal trainer.
Custom tailored for you
Our highly experienced trainers have the expertise to create a custom diet and training plan for you based on your experience with fitness, your goal and current fitness level.
Free trial & Consultation
Many of our fitness coaches provide free or highly discounted trials. You can try them without any obligations.
We are not a gym
We are an open platform to all gyms and personal trainers in the city, which means your search is not limited to a single gym or fitness organization. We have fitness trainers from several gyms as well as freelance personal trainers to serve you.
It's your choice
We do not impose a particular personal trainer, budget or location on you. The wide choice of personal trainers, fitness packages, location and training programs give you the opportunity to select the best for yourself.
Trainer By Experience
We have personal trainers ranging from beginners to highly experienced ones. The below matrix will help you to decide the level of trainer's experience that best matches your fitness goal.
Beginner trainer for Basic Goals
When you want to get fit, improve cardiovascular function, lose some weight or feel healthy, you may not need to spend a lot on personal training sessions. You would need a trainer who can guide you with basic body weight and functional training to get you moving towards your health goals. These are trainers with 1 to 5 years of experience.
Intermediate level trainer for Average Goals
When you want to lose a decent amount of weight or build muscles, you may need to spend a little more than what you would spend on basic goals. Getting that V-shape or getting the right curves is what an intermediate level personal trainer can help you with. They will have 5 to 9 years of experience.
Elite personal trainer for Advanced Goals
This is for someone who is looking for extreme transformation in terms of health as well as stage ready physical appearance. The trainer will usually have more than 10 years of experience in the fitness industry.
Trainer By Type
Female Personal Trainer
Female personal trainers are as good as male trainers in terms of knowledge and execution. Check out our female instructors or while opening a new request on the StringsSG Mobile App, mention that you are looking for a female trainer.
Freelance Personal Trainer
A freelance personal trainer is not tied to any fitness institutions like a gym. StringsSG provides you with New York based freelance trainers available 24/7 to help you get your dream body and lead a healthier life.
Personal Trainer for Elderly
Senior citizens need special attention to health-related limitations before being put on a workout plan. A personal trainer for elderly can help to create a customized program which best fits your current health and fitness level.
Private Personal Trainer at Your Home
Private personal training can be carried out either at your home gym or at gyms that offers a private space for workout. If you are someone who likes privacy you may consider private personal training. Make sure to mention on the request description that you are looking for private training.
Trainer By Fitness Goal
Personal Trainer for Muscle Growth
Bodybuilding is the process to develop one's muscles by putting their body into an anabolic state, which causes muscle hypertrophy. This is achieved by advanced resistance training and high protein diet. Mention muscle building as your fitness goal while opening a request on StringsSG Mobile App.
Personal Trainer for Weight Loss
If you are looking to get rid of the extra fat around your belly, you might need a trainer who has proven expertise and certifications to help with weight loss. When opening a request for personal trainer on StringsSG Mobile App mention weight loss as your fitness goal and we will find you a personal trainers for weight loss.
Personal Trainer for Muscle Growth
Bodybuilding is the process to develop one's muscles by putting their body into an anabolic state, which causes muscle hypertrophy. This is achieved by advanced resistance training and high protein diet. Mention muscle building as your fitness goal while opening a request on StringsSG Mobile App.
Personal Trainer for Weight Loss
If you are looking to get rid of the extra fat around your belly, you might need a trainer who has proven expertise and certifications to help with weight loss. When opening a request for personal trainer on StringsSG Mobile App mention weight loss as your fitness goal and we will find you a personal trainers for weight loss.
Testimonials
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10 Benefits Of Personal Training
Individual Attention - Fitness level of every individual is different, with unique fitness goals, eating habits etc. A trainer can create a plan which is specific to your needs, a program that is suitable for you to incorporate to your lifestyle for long-term.
Motivation - When you need motivation and encouragement having a trainer by your side can push you on your workout routine and share the journey with you.
Clarity - Fitness can be confusing. There is a lot of information to sort through. Eat this, not that. Cardio before or after strength training? Your trainer can help you find credible information and provide direction on your fitness journey. A trainer can help remove the guesswork so you can put all your energy toward accomplishing your goals.
Confidence - Do you find gym intimidating? Gain confidence by working with a personal trainer on how to perform exercises, use machines and navigate the facility. Even better, an ego boost during exercise can promote stronger self-confidence and self-efficacy, which can help you stick with your exercise program over the long term.
Consistency - Sometimes it feels hard to stick to the program. A trainer can hold you accountable and help you overcome all the excuses you might use to avoid your commitment to exercise. It's a lot harder to skip the gym when you know someone is waiting for you.
Avoid Injury - If you are inexperienced, you may not know the right form of exercise which cause injuries. It is worth hiring a trainer to learn the proper techniques to exercise. This will improve your results and prevent annoying injuries.
Sport-specific Training - Do you want to run your first 5K or prepare for a backpacking trip? Looking to shave some strokes off your golf game? Your trainer can design a fitness program specific to your sport, which will improve your performance and reduce your chance of injury during the event(s).
Training With Medical Conditions - Exercise is beneficial for preventing or managing many common chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and hypertension. However, exercising with a medical condition requires additional precautions. A knowledgeable trainer with experience training clients with chronic conditions can design a program that ensures your safety and provides a positive exercise experience.
Aging Gracefully - Our bodies change as we age. Perhaps the exercises you used to do no longer work with your body, or maybe you’ve stopped seeing results. A trainer can help you adjust or adapt your program as you age, which will allow you to maintain functionality and strength.
Fun - Believe it or not, exercise can be enjoyable. A savvy personal trainer can make exercise both effective and fun. Group or buddy training can be a great way to increase enjoyment, make exercise social and attain the services of a trainer for a cheaper rate. And simply working with a trainer who you like and respect can be enough to provide you with more gratification from your workouts.
Personal Trainer Cost
As per over 8600 research data points, the below graph shows the average price an individual is willing to pay for personal training. You can see that with age Americans are willing to pay higher for personal training, but once they are more than 60 years of age the willingness to spend on fitness decreases.
Rate chart to show how pricing can vary based on your fitness expertise vs your fitness goal
If you are a beginner and you are just looking to get started on your fitness journey at a basic level then it could cost you much less. While, if you are looking for advanced level training, then the pricing can go up.
Where to find personal trainers in NYC?
Here are a few ways you can find a personal trainer or gym near you -
StringsSG - StringsSG has a huge database of gyms and trainers. You can either open a request for a personal trainer or you can just browse through the list and search for personal trainers near your location.
Google - Jump onto Google to start searching and browsing gyms and trainers near you.
Referral - Sometimes our friends and relatives may know of a nice gym or personal trainer that they can recommend.
Near By Gym - Walk-in to a gym and talk to the sales person in charge about your desired fitness goal and they will provide you with the relevant personal trainer.
Considerations before getting personal training from a Gym
If you are looking for personal training at a gym, these are the questions you must ask yourself:
- How far is the gym from your house and what is the commuting time?
- Does the gym have a good brand and reputation?
- What are the opening hours of the gym?
- How crowded can the gym get and will it affect your personal training program?
Gyms may require you to get a gym membership before you can get personal training, which also comes with a cost.
Personal Training FAQs
Personal training session can cost anywhere between $50 to $180 per session depending on your fitness goals and the expertise of the personal trainer. If you go for a package with multiple sessions, then the per session cost may be lower. Explore more than 250 package deals on StringsSG.
Open a request on StringsSG, you will get responses from several personal trainers and gyms. Shortlist them based on your budget and location preference and you may request for a free or discounted trial to see who is the best match for you.
Go to https://www.stringssg.com/service-provider-signup and fill up all required information. Make sure to select the relevant service category as 'Fitness Trainer' and entity type as 'Business' for Gyms.
We bring together the best Gyms and Personal Trainer in your area to help you with your fitness goals.
Click on 'Get a Personal Trainer', answer a few questions and submit your request. The process should not take more than 2 minutes.
