How much does it cost to hire a personal trainer in Nottingham?
In the UK, the average cost of a personal trainer is somewhere between £25 and £60. As with any profession, the location matters – and London-based PTs can charge in excess of £150 per hour for the same, or lesser, standard of training than personal trainers in cheaper parts of the UK. Real World Fitness is an expert personal trainer in Nottingham, and operates a small, friendly, well-equipped gym in Colwick.
As a result of a couple of decades of personal training experience, a dedicated, well-equipped gym with sports therapists on site, RWF charge the higher end of what you’d expect to pay in Nottingham, at £50 per session
Personal Training client Mike learning great form
A professional personal trainer in Nottingham, like any service, has a price tag
Personal training in Nottingham, like any city, has a wealth of personal trainers – and a huge diversity of professionalism and ability within the community.
Unfortunately, personal training suffers a little from a “standard cost” that people expect to pay.
New personal trainers are often guilty of one of two things: either pricing themselves so cheaply they can’t make a living, or pricing the same as experienced trainers and not being able to compete with their experience.
It might sound obvious, but a PT with 20 years experience is worth a lot, lot more than a PT who’s a few weeks out of university, or who hardly ever trains anyone. Think of any other profession – do you want the accountant who’s been helping small businesses for decades, or the one who’s only done their family’s accounts for a few months?
With more expensive PTs, you’re paying for someone who’s more than likely seen everything, helped with almost everything, and isn’t going to have to “learn on the job” while you’re paying for the privilege. It might appear to cost more, but chances are you’ll get to your goals faster, easier and with less chance of injury.
RWF Member Charlie having a squat form check session
What’s wrong with cheap personal trainers?
Nothing, in principle! There’s plenty of personal trainers who charge £25 or less a session. However, very few of them stay in business for long.
Whilst £25 an hour sounds a great pay level for a personal trainer, in reality, especially when new to the career, that PT might only have 2 clients a day. Consider they may spend 8-10 hours a day in a gym, waiting for the appointments to turn up, that great hourly rate starts to look very poor – in fact, less than half minimum wage! A cheap PT needs to be VERY busy to make a decent living; and that leads to burn-out very quickly.
Considering that the several of our clients have been with us over a decade – why would you want your PT to burn out and quit the industry because they can’t make ends meet without working 15hr days? The idea is to build a relationship that can help you with your health and fitness goals for as long as you need them, not for simply as long as they can cope.
In short, cheap personal training is a time-bomb for the client and the PT. If you get lucky enough to find a great personal trainer in Nottingham who’s not charging much – don’t keep quiet. Tell them to charge more, if you want them to stick around!
RWF Personal Training Client Brom performing a perfect trap bar deadlift
What about part-time personal trainers?
There’s also a large “part time” community of personal trainers. We have two at RWF.
Sometimes, PTs who have another job charge less, as they are less dependent on the income from their side-job. This can be great for a client when they get an excellent PT who limits the number of clients they take – but often, the client is getting a tired, burnt out trainer who’s working two jobs. To avoid that, don’t pick a PT that’s cheap simply because it’s a side-hustle. It’s unlikely you’ll get the commitment you deserve as a paying client.
Our part-time personal trainers at RWF charge the same as the full-time – after all, the focus should be on the client they are spending their hour with.
RWF Client Chris just before hitting a new PB
Our Experience & Philosophy
Real World Fitness is a capped-membership private gym in Colwick, Nottingham, built on the belief that nobody should feel intimidated or lost in a gym.
We’ve helped thousands of clients from complete beginners, over-40/50/60s, people returning from injury, and those chasing performance or weight-loss goals.
“I thought PT would be intimidating and expensive. RWF got me into proper strength training, and I’m still training two years later.” – James, 39, West Bridgford
Is PT Worth the Investment?
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Save time by avoiding trial-and-error programmes
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Stay injury-free with proper technique coaching
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Remain accountable – we track your progress
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Break through plateaus faster with expert adjustments
Specialist equipment like our Titan hip thrust for glute training
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to join the gym to get PT?
No – you can book PT without a membership. Sessions always include gym use during the session.
Is nutrition advice included?
Yes – every PT block includes nutrition support and programme updates at no extra cost.
What if I have injuries or health concerns?
We adapt your plan accordingly and often liaise with your physio or healthcare provider.
Is there a free trial?
Yes – all new clients get a FREE first PT session before starting.
How to Get Started
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Come in for your assessment – meet your personal trainer and see the gym
👉 Don’t wait until you “feel fit enough”. Start today.
RWF personal trainer Elliott with client Chris
Serving Nottingham & Surrounding Areas
We train clients from Colwick, Netherfield, Carlton, Gedling, Mapperley, West Bridgford, Burton Joyce and the wider Nottingham area.
Free parking and capped membership keep the gym comfortable and convenient.
👉 Book your FREE consultation now: use the enquiry form or call/text 07739 904 857.
Book a free personal session today
If you’re in Colwick, Netherfield, West Bridgford, or anywhere else in Nottingham and you’re considering personal training, now’s your chance!
Book your FREE personal training session today and turn your fitness dreams and transformation goals into an achievable reality.
Don’t just take our word for it; feel the difference in guidance, expertise, and motivation. Nottingham residents, your journey to the best version of yourself starts with just one session.
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