Local service guide
Personal Fitness Training in Burnaby: Costs and Planning
For Personal Fitness Training in Burnaby, choose a trainer around your goals, available hours and access needs before committing to a package. As a local comparison point, the City charges CAD 193.15 for three private one-hour sessions, excluding taxes, effective September 1, 2026. Allow up to two weeks for its intake, matching, payment and scheduling process, with more time if you need medical clearance. [1]
Compare the full commitment before buying sessions
Use the municipal prices as a published benchmark when comparing a trainer’s quote. For private training, the City lists CAD 193.15 for three sessions, CAD 304.95 for five and CAD 576.00 for ten. Each session lasts one hour, and the City excludes taxes from these prices. These are municipal package fees, not a market-wide price range for studios, home visits or online coaching. [1]
Ask each provider to state the session length, total payable amount, admission charges, assessment costs and any travel fee. Request the cancellation, refund and expiry terms before paying. If you want to try the coaching relationship first, ask whether you can buy a smaller commitment and decide about further sessions afterward.
For City packages, plan to use three or five sessions within three months and ten within six months. The City invites clients to contact its training office if injury or illness means they need more time. Match your purchase to the appointments you can attend, including planned travel and other interruptions. [1]
Choose a trainer for your goal and learning style
Describe the task you want help with: learning weight-room equipment, building strength, improving running performance or establishing a routine. The City matches clients using their needs, trainer skills, location and schedules. You can request a trainer, but the City cannot guarantee that request, and trainers do not work at every facility. [1]
Ask a prospective trainer how they would assess your starting point, teach unfamiliar movements and track progress toward your goal. Request their current certification details, CPR/AED training and liability insurance information. For a particular need, such as prenatal exercise or training with mobility limitations, ask about relevant education and how they would adapt your sessions.
The City states that its trainers hold certifications from recognized fitness organizations and lists specialties including older adult fitness, Osteofit and pre/postnatal training. Use those specialties to guide your matching request. Ask how the proposed trainer’s background relates to your situation rather than choosing from a biography alone. [1]
Arrange intake and health information before your start date
To arrange municipal training, complete the Personal Training Client Package and contact the Lifestyle Services Coordinator at 604-415-3559. The City provides separate packages for adults aged 19 and over and youth aged 14–18. It asks clients to allow up to two weeks for paperwork, trainer matching, payment and scheduling. [1]
The intake package includes the ParQ+ screening questions. The City says a yes answer to one or more of questions 1–10 may mean you need a doctor’s note; medical clearance or supporting documents can extend the start process. Discuss any uncertainty with the training office before setting a firm first-session date. [1]
If you have an active ICBC or WCB claim, the City’s personal training service cannot take you on as a client. Confirm an appropriate service with the professional managing your care or claim before buying a package elsewhere. Explain any existing exercise restrictions to the prospective provider. [1]
Prepare for the first session and workouts between appointments
Bring a short description of your goals, current activity, available workout days and equipment access. Ask the trainer to explain the exercises you should practise between appointments, how to choose an appropriate load and when to ask for a change. Decide together how you will record progress and review the plan.
For home training, agree on the usable floor space, equipment, setup time and who supplies each item. For online sessions, ask how the trainer will observe your movements and what happens if the connection fails. Get those arrangements in writing so you can compare offers on the same basis.
City of Burnaby one-hour training package fees
Local details that affect your job
Childminding can determine your appointment window
The City offers childminding for newborns and children up to age five while you remain in the facility. Bonsor lists Monday–Friday, 9 am–noon; Edmonds lists those hours plus Wednesday, 5–8 pm. Both close childminding on statutory holidays. Eileen Dailly lists Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 8:30–11:30 am, and Saturday, 8–11:30 am. Drop-ins cost CAD 5.30 per hour with a two-hour daily maximum. Capacity is first-come, first-served, so confirm current hours and ask how a childcare interruption would affect your training appointment. [2]
FAIR Play supports some surrounding costs
Eligible residents cannot use FAIR Play credit for personal training. The program does include an annual Be Active Pass covering weight-room access, and clients can use credit for childminding. If you qualify, account for those benefits when budgeting independent workouts and childcare, while keeping the coached-session cost separate. [3]
Check the specific access arrangements at Eileen Dailly
At Eileen Dailly in Burnaby Heights, the City describes some adapted weight-room equipment, an automatic weight-room door and narrow spaces between machines. Ask staff whether you can reach and use the equipment planned for your sessions. As of October 12, 2026, the facility page also reports an accessible change-room closure until further notice and limited onsite parking through October 19. Confirm current access before arranging your first visit. [4]
Choose a workable training arrangement
| Your situation | Option to consider | Check before committing |
|---|---|---|
| You want individual coaching | City private training | One-hour sessions; confirm trainer, location and appointment availability. |
| You have a compatible training partner | City semi-private training | Similar fitness levels and goals; one shared program; fees apply per person. |
| You need childcare during training | A facility with municipal childminding | Match the session to childminding hours and plan for first-come capacity. |
| You need adapted equipment | Discuss Eileen Dailly with staff | Confirm suitability given adapted equipment and narrow spaces between machines. |
| You have an active ICBC or WCB claim | Seek a suitable service through your care or claim contact | The City does not accept clients with active claims. |
Your hiring checklist
- Write down your main goal and the days you can attend.
- Ask about certification, relevant specialist education, CPR/AED training and insurance.
- Get the session length, inclusions and total payable price in writing.
- Read cancellation, refund, rescheduling and package-expiry terms.
- Discuss health screening and any existing exercise restrictions before starting.
- Confirm equipment access, childcare arrangements and a backup plan.
- Agree on what to practise between sessions and how to review progress.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a gym membership for City training sessions?
The City includes weight-room admission in your personal training fee during the session. You need a drop-in admission or membership for weight-room visits or fitness classes outside those appointments. [1]
Can I choose my municipal trainer and appointment time?
You can request a trainer, but the City makes the match according to needs, skills, location and schedules, subject to availability. You and your trainer then agree on a schedule that works for both of you. [1]
Does the City offer senior or student training discounts?
The City charges the same personal training fees to everyone. FAIR Play also excludes personal training from eligible credit purchases, though qualifying residents can receive support for weight-room access and childminding. [1] [3]
Sources and scope
This guide combines the sources below with practical planning guidance. Figures apply to the stated geography and period; request a written quote for your property.