Let’s clear up the noise around personal trainer pricing. If you’ve searched for cost per hour personal trainer and been left scratching your head at the huge range of figures, you’re in good company. Fitness pricing can feel like a bit of a maze — especially in London.
In 2026, the cost of working with a personal trainer isn’t simply about the time spent in the gym. It reflects expertise, personalised planning, ongoing support, and accountability that lasts far beyond a 45-minute session.
Trainer rates vary depending on experience and specialism. As a guide, here’s the usual landscape:
One-to-One Personal Training
Online Personal Training
While the prices above are common, there is a smarter alternative that delivers high-quality coaching at a much more sustainable cost.
A good personal trainer offers far more than someone counting reps. The real value lies in:
Expert Knowledge
Years of studying anatomy, movement, injury-aware training, and life-stage coaching.
Personalised Workout Design
Every session planned around your goals, body, energy levels, and restrictions.
Nutrition Guidance
Support that considers hormonal changes, muscle maintenance, and daily fuelling — not just workouts.
Accountability
Someone in your corner who keeps you consistent when motivation dips or life gets busy.
Progress-Aware Adjustments
Workouts adapted over time as you get stronger, move better, and evolve.
This is the difference between a generic gym membership and training that genuinely supports your health.
Small group personal training has reshaped what’s possible. Instead of paying £70+ for every private session, small groups typically cost £20 to £30 per person, per session while still allowing for tailored coaching.
Here’s the comparison:
Traditional 1-to-1 Training
Small Group Personal Training
That’s a saving of £4,800 per year, without losing quality coaching.
Beyond the cost savings, small groups offer:
A Comfortable, No-Ego Space
Less intimidation, more encouragement, better adherence.
Natural Motivation
Training alongside others who understand similar goals or challenges.
Built-In Accountability
You’re more likely to turn up when others expect you there.
Shared Learning
Movement tips, modifications, and coaching cues you wouldn’t pick up alone.
It turns training into something you do with others, not in spite of them.
Local gyms often provide plenty of equipment, but not always the coaching depth or personalisation needed for long-term progress — especially for women navigating fitness with aches, niggles, or menopausal transitions.
At Tailor Fitness, our small-group sessions are capped at 6 to 8 people, ensuring:
We coach the body you have today, so you feel better tomorrow.
When comparing personal training costs, it helps to zoom out:
The better question is whether you’re investing in something that works for you, consistently.
If private personal training still feels steep, consider:
Start in Small Groups
Get excellent coaching at a lower cost, and upgrade later if needed.
Blend Online and In-Person Support
A hybrid approach can reduce cost while keeping the human coaching edge.
Choose Session Bundles or Packages
They often reduce cost and improve adherence through commitment.
A £10 session with minimal coaching can lead to frustration or setbacks. A £20 session in a well-coached small group, led by a trainer who specialises in women over 40, is often the sweet spot: affordable, safe, progressive, and confidence-building.
Personal training is ultimately an investment in longevity, capability and wellbeing. The women who train with us often say the same thing:
“It costs less than I expected. The value lasts longer than I imagined.”
If you’re ready to explore what small group training can do for your strength, energy and confidence — we’d love to welcome you into a session.
Your future self will thank you.
Thanks
Nikesh
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