Cost · Vancouver
What does a personal trainer in Vancouver actually cost?
The range is wide because you're paying for different things. Here's what each price gets you.
The short answer
Personal training in Vancouver runs from about $25 per person in a community-centre small group session to $150 for a private session with an experienced coach. I'm in the premium bracket, and that includes your training plan, your nutrition plan and my coaching between sessions.
Two things drive most of that spread: who's coaching you, and how much happens outside the session.
Prices checked November 6, 2026; ranges are approximate.
Four types of training
What each costs, and what it's like
Prices are per session, grouped by how training is delivered, not by brand. Ranges overlap because many studios price by trainer level.
Group
A shared coach, usually up to about four people. Low cost, and you've got company.
Usually includes: a shared program.
A good start if you like training around others or you're watching your budget.
Trade-off: less individual attention, and harder to work around an injury.
Budget 1-on-1
A private trainer, often at a community centre or large gym. You get individual attention at a low price.
Usually includes: the session itself, with little around it.
A good fit if you want someone in the room and money is tight.
Trade-off: trainer experience varies widely, and there's usually little nutrition or tracking.
Mainstream 1-on-1
Private coaching, often in a studio. Individual programming and form correction at a sustainable price.
Usually includes: the sessions and an assessment. Programming, nutrition help and tracking vary, so ask what's included.
A good fit if you want a private trainer and a clear starting point.
Trade-off: nutrition and tracking are often separate, and the cost climbs fast at three or four sessions a week.
Premium 1-on-1 · where I sit
A coach with years of experience, plus planning and support around the sessions.
Often includes: a full program you follow in an app, a full nutrition strategy, and accountability between sessions.
A good fit if you want one coach handling your training, nutrition and accountability.
Trade-off: the highest cost. The extras only help if you use them, and price alone doesn't prove quality. Some premium-priced trainers sell little more than the session, so ask what's included.
This is my read, not a rule. There are great trainers in every bracket.
Why prices vary
Why personal training prices vary
1. Experience
Personal training isn't regulated in Canada the way many health professions are. Certification is only mandatory for city and community programs in BC, and otherwise employers set their own standards.
So experience varies a lot. A lower price often means a trainer earlier in their career.
2. How the plan is built
Some trainers lean on what worked for them, usually a bodybuilding-style split. That's not a knock on bodybuilding. The problem shows up when you say "this movement doesn't work for me" and they have nothing else to offer. It's why clients often tell me their old training felt cookie-cutter.
I build the plan around you: your goals, body, schedule and mindset, whether you're an athlete, losing fat, or just want to feel healthier. That's what ten years of coaching and a lot of study let me do.
Coaching at my Yaletown studio.
An example
Many people come to me with low back discomfort when they squat. Often it's limited ankle mobility plus long femurs. When ankle motion is limited or the femurs are long, the torso has to lean further forward to keep your balance over your feet. A common cue is "chest up," which can push that person to arch through the lower back. Once I spot the ankle limitation, we adjust the squat to their proportions, and in many cases the discomfort improves quickly.
Persistent pain should be assessed by a physio or doctor.
3. Work around the session
Programming, nutrition planning and adjusting your plan all take time. Some trainers price that in; some don't offer it.
What's included
What you get with me
The plan, and the reason it works.
We're a team, and I take as much accountability for your success as I expect you to.
That's the work around the session I mentioned above, and it's what the premium bracket is paying for.
Flexible frequency
You choose how often we train
No contracts and no minimum. I'd encourage once a week as a starting point, and you can change it whenever you like.
Once a week
The plan carries the other days. You get the full system: the app plan, the meal strategy, the homework and weekly accountability. More of the work is on you.
More sessions
More hands-on coaching, with less reliance on your own follow-through.
Once a week can work, depending on how well you follow the plan. I won't promise identical results at every frequency.
Client results
Here's what twice a week looks like
Bini went down 20 lb in eight months while taking his deadlift from 150 to 300+ lb. JB went down 29 lb in nine months and now does 8 bodyweight pull-ups. Both trained with me twice a week. These are their own results, not a promise. More on my transformations page, and what other clients say on the testimonials page.
in 8 months · Bini
Deadlift 150 → 300+ lb
in 9 months · JB
8 bodyweight pull-ups, deadlift almost 1.5× bodyweight
Who I'm not right for
What I'd ask any trainer
Ask me these too.
More answers on my FAQ page.
Where to train with me
My private studio in Yaletown.
Next step
Try a week or a month. No contract.
Start with a free consultation. We'll talk about your goals, what you've tried, and whether working with me makes sense. If it does, try it for a week or a month and see how it feels.
My clients stay because of the results, not because they're locked in.
Request a free consultationPrices are approximate market ranges per session. Check current pricing with each provider.