Personal Training

Our Certified Personal Trainers are here to assist you in reaching your fitness goals! UREC's Personal Trainers will create an exercise plan that is unique to your needs and abilities. Our goal is to help motivate, lead, and inspire you to be able to have the confidence and self-efficacy to eventually exercise independently.  We offer a variety of packages to accommodate your needs, as well as your budget!

Eligibility

All new clients must start with our Intro Package, which includes an initial consultation, InBody Composition Scan, Fitness Assessment, and two sessions. Waitlists may be enacted at various times in the semester due to high demand, we appreciate your patience. Clients must either be a current UNC Charlotte student or hold a valid membership.

How to Get Started

  1. Complete the Personal Training Registration Packet
  2. Once the completed packet is approved, the client will receive an instructional email regarding payment
  3. The client will be assigned to a personal trainer
  4. The client and trainer will work together to schedule an initial personal training assessment and consultation

Training Packages

Our New Client Introduction package is the starting point for personal training at University Recreation for new clients! You can embark on your personal training journey individually or with a partner. Partner Training is an option for two clients that sign up together. Both individuals should buy the intro package. You will complete the initial consultation/Fitness Assessment and two sessions together. It is recommended that you and your partner share similar fitness goals and have similar fitness levels. 

All new clients must start with our New Client Introduction package, including an initial consultation, Fitness Assessment, and two sessions.

Associated Costs

  • Student: $60
  • Member: $60

Our Four Session package is our smallest personal training package available after completing your New Client Intro Package. You can embark on your personal training journey individually or with a partner. Partner Training is an option for two clients that sign up together. It is recommended that you and your partner share similar fitness goals and have similar fitness levels. 

All new clients must start with our New Client Introduction package, including an initial consultation, Fitness Assessment, and two sessions.

Associated Cost

  • Student: $88
  • Partnered Students: $44 per client
  • Member: $108
  • Partnered Members: $54 per client

Our Eight Session package is our mid-sized personal training package available after completing our New Client Introduction package. Clients can embark on their personal training journeys individually or with a partner. Partner Training is an option for two clients that sign up together. It is recommended that you and your partner share similar fitness goals and have similar fitness levels.

All new clients must start with our New Client Introduction package, including an initial consultation, Fitness Assessment, and two sessions.

Associated Cost

  • Student: $154
  • Partnered Students: $77 per client
  • Member: $176
  • Partnered Members: $88 per client

Our Twelve Session package is our largest personal training package available after completing the New Client Intro Package. You can embark on your personal training journey individually or with a partner. Partner Training is an option for two clients that sign up together. It is recommended that you and your partner share similar fitness goals and have similar fitness levels.

All new clients must start with our New Client Introduction package, including an initial consultation, Fitness Assessment, and two sessions.

Associated Cost

  • Student: $230
  • Partnered Students: $120 per client
  • Member: $262
  • Partnered Members: $136 per client

Assessment & More

Go beyond the scale with the InBody Assessment, a non-invasive, quick, and accurate body composition analysis that provides a detailed breakdown of your weight in terms of muscle, fat, and water. Each assessment should take no more than 30 minutes.

Associated Cost

The 30-to-45-minute EGYM Orientation introduces members to personalized, smart-strength training. One of our Certified Personal Trainers will help you activate your digital NFC pass in the EGYM Fitness App, guide you through flexibility and body assessments on the Fitness Hub, and calibrate your form and strength across key EGYM machines. To wrap up, they'll show you how to use the AI-powered EGYM Genius feature to generate a custom training plan and track your weekly goals directly in your app. Get ahead and download the EGYM Fitness App (Google, Apple) before your orientation. 

Interested In Becoming A Personal Trainer?

This NASM Personal Training Prep Course prepares students for a national personal training certification by covering key topics such as fitness and health fundamentals, exercise science, human anatomy, nutrition, behavioral coaching, assessments, and training techniques, including the OPT model and special populations. Whether you’re interested in pursuing employment as a Personal Trainer with UREC or looking to gain practical knowledge and hands-on experience in the fitness field, this course offers a strong foundation to grow your skills and confidence. By completing this course through UREC you receive the NASM materials and exam at a 60% discount!

Course includes:

  • Access to online study modules
  • The NASM CPT exam fee
  • Retake exam (if needed)
  • Quizzes and practice exams
  • Hands on practical sessions
  • 1 on 1 feedback and instruction
  • Access to NASM lecture power points
  • Direct access to NASM course instructors for questions

      Spring 2027 NASM Prep Course Details Coming Soon...

Contact: Dana Kiger, Coordinator of Fitness Programs

Personal Training Expectations

Payment & Refund

Payment instructions will be sent to you once your Personal Training Packet has been completed and returned. Refunds will not be given unless there is a documented health issue or unforeseen circumstance that arises. If you graduate, relocate, etc it is recommended to finish your session package beforehand, we will not do a partial refund for unused sessions.

Tardiness, No-Show, & Cancellation

If you arrive more than 15 minutes late to your scheduled session without prior communication to your trainer or UREC, the session will be deducted from your package to account for the trainer’s reserved time. Cancellations must be made at least 10 hours in advance to avoid forfeiting the session. Your trainer is held to this same standard, if they need to cancel, they will also provide at least a 10-hour notice. If you run into any cancellation issues, please contact dkiger1@charlotte.edu.

Unauthorized Personal Training

To ensure safety and quality standards, individuals may not use University Recreation facilities for personal coaching or instructional purposes. Only personal trainers directly employed by University Recreation are permitted to train clients within our facilities.