Personal Fitness Training in Fredericton: Costs & Fit

Compare the full cost before buying sessions

UNB lists an individual initial assessment at $35 for members and $40 for non-members. Its five-session individual package costs $245 or $300, respectively; ten sessions cost $465 or $565. These training sessions last one hour, and UNB states that all prices are subject to HST. Confirm whether an assessment forms part of your chosen purchase. [1]

For a first purchase, consider the starter package before choosing a longer commitment. UNB combines an assessment with two one-hour sessions for $120 for members or $140 for non-members. UNB students receive 20% off personal training packages, excluding the starter package. Ask staff to confirm your eligibility and the final amount before paying. [1]

Request a written total that separates coaching, assessment, facility access and tax. Ask about package expiry, cancellation notice, missed appointments, refunds and trainer substitutions. For an in-home or online quote, ask which equipment you must supply and whether the trainer charges for travel or programming between appointments.

Choose a trainer around the help you need

Describe a concrete goal when comparing trainers: learning equipment, improving lifting technique, building a repeatable routine or exercising within clinician-provided restrictions. Ask the trainer to explain how they would adapt sessions to your starting point and how you would review progress together.

Ask for the trainer’s certification name, current status, CPR and AED training, and liability coverage. For a health condition or a return after rehabilitation, ask about relevant training and how the trainer would coordinate with your treating clinician. Request examples of their approach without asking them to disclose another client’s private information.

UNB offers condition-focused alternatives to general personal training. Its A.X.O.N. program serves people experiencing physical challenges due to neurological conditions, with CSEP-certified staff. Body & Bones serves older adults with osteoporosis or osteoarthritis and uses staff trained in BoneFit and certified by CSEP. UNB requires physician approval for Body & Bones and says participants must be functionally capable and/or willing to get up and down to and from the ground. Discuss your mobility needs and that requirement with staff before registering. [2]

Prepare for the assessment and first session

At REDS Recreation, you begin through the training coordinator or personal training inquiry form. The coordinator assigns a trainer based on your needs, and that trainer contacts you to arrange the initial assessment. UNB describes health and activity paperwork, blood pressure and heart rate checks, a goals discussion and physical assessment as parts of that appointment. [1]

Bring a short account of your exercise history, available training days, equipment access and any clinician-provided restrictions. Tell the trainer which movements concern you and which activities you want to manage with more confidence. Ask what clothing or footwear they expect and whether you need to complete forms in advance.

UNB asks clients to schedule the next training appointment before the assessment ends. The trainer then designs a program and explains it at that next session. UNB says the client and trainer can discuss the desired number of sessions after completing the first training session. Use that review to assess the instruction, pace and practicality of the proposed routine. [1]

Check access and alternatives before committing

REDS Recreation welcomes community members and locates its membership desk on the first floor of the Richard J. CURRIE CENTER at 15 Peter Kelly Drive. UNB offers one-month, four-month and annual memberships, plus day and week passes. Ask whether your training purchase covers access for the appointment and what you would pay to practise there between sessions. [3]

If you prefer shared exercise, compare the amount of individual instruction you want with the attendance commitment. UNB’s small-group personal training accommodates two to five people and requires all group members at the assessment and scheduled sessions. Ask staff to confirm the group fee, how you will divide payment and what happens if someone misses an appointment. [1]

The City of Fredericton also describes Aquacise and Aquatic Stretching as group exercise options. Aquacise includes shallow- and deep-water options for swimmers and non-swimmers. The City describes Aquatic Stretching for participants with limited mobility or joint concerns and holds it in a warm swirl pool. Compare current schedules and access requirements if you want water-based exercise alongside your coaching. [4]

UNB non-member individual training package totals

Match the arrangement to your next step

Your hiring checklist

1. Write down your goal, current routine and available appointment times.
2. Ask for the trainer’s certification details, CPR and AED training, and liability coverage.
3. Discuss health concerns and share clinician-provided restrictions.
4. Request a total covering assessment, coaching, facility access, travel and tax.
5. Read package expiry, cancellation, refund and substitution terms.
6. Confirm equipment, accessibility, parking and any forms before the assessment.
7. Agree on a progress review before purchasing further sessions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a UNB membership to book personal training?

UNB publishes non-member rates, including $70 for one individual one-hour session and $140 for the starter package, before HST. Ask what facility access accompanies your appointment and compare membership costs if you also want independent workouts. [1]

Does the initial assessment count as a training session?

UNB lists the assessment separately from individual sessions. Its starter package includes an assessment plus two one-hour sessions. The assessment covers health information, exercise history, goals and physical assessment; the trainer explains the resulting program at the next appointment. [1]

What should I ask if I have osteoporosis or osteoarthritis?

Ask about UNB’s Body & Bones program, which serves older adults with these conditions. UNB requires physician approval and says participants must be functionally capable and/or willing to get up and down to and from the ground. Discuss your mobility needs and this requirement with staff before choosing a group or individual arrangement. [2]