Lexington personal training: choosing and booking

Choose the support you want

Describe the help you want before contacting a trainer: learning equipment, receiving feedback on exercise technique, following a written routine or keeping appointments. Ask the trainer to explain what happens during a consultation and what you receive between sessions. For home visits, describe your available floor space and equipment, and request any travel charge in writing.

UK Campus Recreation offers several starting points through MoveWell. You can consult a Fitness Specialist, arrange a one-time Fitness 101 equipment and technique session, or pursue individual personal training. Ask about Fitness 101 if your main goal is learning how to use the facility; ask about ongoing training if you want customized workouts and accountability. [3]

Check university access before buying sessions

UK Campus Recreation bases membership options on university affiliation and varies facility access by membership type. Its membership page lists options for employees, students, retirees, affiliates and qualifying spouses or domestic partners. Do not assume that a guest pass or an existing campus membership grants access to the training program you want. Ask Member Services to check your membership against the specific service and facility. [2] [1]

UK HR says clients must complete membership orientation before signing up and attend all three introductory appointments before booking subsequent training packages. Campus Recreation's MoveWell page directs new clients to complete a personal training consultation and purchase their first sessions through its portal. Confirm which onboarding steps and fees apply to your booking, since the pages describe the process differently. [1] [3]

Compare package totals and commitment

UK HR publishes a $35 single session, a $125 five-session package and a $230 ten-session package. It also lists the separate $65 introductory package. These prices cover UK's membership-restricted program. Request separate quotes for private studios, public gyms or home visits. [1]

Before buying multiple sessions, ask about expiration, refunds, trainer substitutions and appointment availability. Request the length of subsequent sessions rather than assuming they match the full-hour introductory appointments. Ask the trainer to quote the amount due at checkout and identify any membership or facility charge outside the training package.

UK's membership page says its membership prices exclude sales tax. Kentucky's Department of Revenue says personal fitness training receipts are taxable even when a nonprofit provides the service, and describes a registration threshold for qualifying sellers. Ask the provider to explain the applicable tax on your quote; nonprofit status alone does not establish an exemption for personal training. [2] [5]

Match the location to your appointments

MoveWell lists different facility hours for its employee-dedicated locations. Export Street opens Monday through Friday from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. and weekends from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Seaton Fitness Center lists weekday access from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. These are facility hours, so confirm a trainer's available appointment times before choosing a location. [3]

Ask for the exact meeting point, parking instructions and entry procedure. Try the trip at your intended appointment time before committing to a package. For home training, agree on how the trainer will enter, where you will exercise and who will supply equipment. For remote sessions, ask how the trainer will observe your movements and provide feedback.

Review the trainer and cancellation terms

Ask for the trainer's certification name, current CPR and AED training, and liability insurance information. Treat these as documents to review rather than relying on a profile description. Explain your goals and any clinician-provided exercise restrictions, then ask how the trainer would adapt a session. If you want coordination with a healthcare professional, agree on that process before starting.

UK HR allows cancellation up to 12 hours before a session and says it will charge for later cancellations. For any provider, request the cancellation policy before payment and clarify how it handles illness, late arrival, rescheduling and trainer cancellations. Book an initial consultation or the required introductory arrangement before deciding on a longer commitment. [1]

UK HR published training package totals

Choose your first enquiry

Your hiring checklist

1. Write down your goal, preferred setting and available appointment times.
2. Confirm eligibility and facility access before purchasing university training.
3. Ask how the trainer will assess your starting point and explain exercises.
4. Review certification, CPR and AED training, and insurance information.
5. Get session length, package expiration, refunds and cancellation terms in writing.
6. Request a total that identifies training, membership, travel charges and applicable tax.
7. Confirm the meeting point and trainer availability before committing to repeat appointments.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can any Lexington resident book the listed UK HR training packages?

UK HR restricts its listed program to MoveWell or All-Access members after membership orientation. Campus Recreation bases membership options on university affiliation. Confirm your eligibility with Member Services before purchasing sessions. [1] [2]

What does UK HR's introductory package include?

UK HR lists a $65 package containing a consultation for assessment, goals and planning, plus two full-hour training sessions. It requires attendance at all three appointments before subsequent package bookings. Confirm the applicable arrangement through Campus Recreation before paying. [1] [3]

Does nonprofit personal training avoid Kentucky sales tax?

Kentucky's Department of Revenue says nonprofit personal fitness training receipts are taxable. It also describes a seller-registration threshold for qualifying sellers. Ask your provider whether applicable tax is included in the quoted total. [5]

Should I buy a large package before meeting the trainer?

Meet the trainer or complete the required introductory arrangement first. Ask for a sample session plan and discuss how you will review progress. Buy additional sessions after checking the schedule, coaching approach, package expiration and refund terms.