Personal Fitness Training in Winnipeg: Hiring Guide

Compare the total commitment

Use published packages as a starting point for quote comparisons. UM lists three one-hour sessions for $192, six for $372 and twelve for $720 in the registration catalogue retrieved on October 10, 2026. Dividing each total by its session count gives $64, $62 and $60 per session. Ask the provider to confirm the checkout total and whether taxes or other charges apply. [1]

Choose the package size after discussing your goal and schedule. For help learning a few exercises, ask what you could cover in a short block. For ongoing coaching, ask how the trainer will review your progress and adjust your program. Request session-expiry dates and the process for changing trainers before making a larger commitment.

Compare quotes using the same session length and service. Ask whether the price includes an initial assessment, a written workout plan, exercise demonstrations and contact between appointments. For home visits, request the travel charge and equipment requirements. For online sessions, clarify whether you receive live instruction or a plan to follow alone.

Choose access that fits your routine

You do not need a UM recreation membership to purchase its personal training or assessment services. UM gives non-members facility access for their training sessions only. If you want to practise there on other days, ask about a separate membership or admission option before comparing the total cost with another gym. [2]

Confirm the actual training facility before booking. UM’s recreation guidance identifies the Active Living Centre on the Fort Garry campus and Joe Doupe Recreation Centre on the Bannatyne campus. Its guidance also warns that large stadium events can restrict vehicle access to Fort Garry campus beginning 1.5 hours before an event. Ask how that affects your appointment and arrival route. [2] [3]

Test the trip at your proposed appointment time. Include parking, changing and the journey home when deciding whether a slot works. If you prefer home training, describe the clear floor space and equipment you have, and ask the trainer to confirm that the planned session suits that setup.

Check the trainer’s fit and scope

Ask for the trainer’s current certification, relevant education, CPR/AED training and insurance details. Describe the movements you want help with and ask how the trainer would teach them. Request an explanation of how they would modify the plan if an exercise causes discomfort or proves too difficult.

UM lets you request a trainer based on gender, specialty or personality during registration, but it does not guarantee your requested match. Staff consider availability, client goals and the certification or education needed for disclosed limitations and health conditions. Explain those needs before paying, and ask who can take your appointments. [2]

Separate workout coaching from the nutrition service you need. UM offers general nutrition and healthy-eating guidance, but does not provide individualized meal plans or therapeutic nutrition counselling because it has no Registered Dietitian on staff. It recommends a Registered Dietitian for personalized meal planning. Ask other providers to identify who delivers any nutrition service included in their quote. [2]

Read cancellation terms before paying

UM’s personal-training policy lists training and fitness assessments as nonrefundable. It also lists a $30 plus GST charge for missing an appointment or requesting a change with less than 24 hours’ notice. Clients must pay that fee before their next appointment or within one week, whichever comes first. Ask how to submit and document a schedule change. [3]

For covered prepaid service contracts, Manitoba’s Consumer Protection Office says the contract cannot exceed twelve months and the business must allow payment in at least two equal instalments. The written contract must identify the parties, service, start and end dates, total cost and payment schedule. Ask whether your proposed training agreement falls under these rules. [4]

The office also describes a right to cancel a covered prepaid service contract for a full refund by giving written notice in person or by registered mail within seven days of signing, excluding Sundays and holidays. Keep a copy of your contract and notice. If a provider’s nonrefundability wording conflicts with your understanding of these rights, contact the office to clarify how the rules apply before accepting a refusal. [4]

UM personal-training package cost per one-hour session

Choose your next step

Your hiring checklist

1. Describe one main goal and any limitations you want the trainer to accommodate.
2. Request the trainer’s certification, education, CPR/AED and insurance details.
3. Confirm the facility or home-visit location and your recurring appointment time.
4. Request a total quote showing session length, package size and additional charges.
5. Clarify facility access and how you will practise between appointments.
6. Read expiry, missed-appointment, cancellation and trainer-change terms.
7. Keep the agreement and receipts, and bring your questions to the first session.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much should I budget for personal training?

UM’s published packages provide a local comparison: $192 for three, $372 for six and $720 for twelve one-hour sessions. Those totals equal $64, $62 and $60 per session. They describe one provider’s packages. Request a current, complete quote for the trainer and format you choose. [1]

Can I book UM training without a membership?

Yes. UM accepts non-members for personal training and assessment services, with facility access for training sessions only. Ask about separate admission if you want to exercise there between sessions. [2]

Can I choose a trainer for specific limitations?

UM accepts requests for a particular trainer but does not guarantee the match. Staff consider availability, goals and the certification or education needed for your limitations and health conditions. Describe your needs during registration and confirm the proposed match. [2]

Can I cancel a prepaid package after signing?

Manitoba’s Consumer Protection Office describes a seven-day cancellation right for covered prepaid service contracts, excluding Sundays and holidays, with written notice in person or by registered mail. Ask the office how this applies to your agreement, especially if you have started using sessions or the provider states that purchases are nonrefundable. [4]