Personal Training

RecSports Personal Training offers individualized programs tailored to your health and fitness goals. Our Certified Personal Trainers possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to design safe and effective fitness programs that will assist you in your fitness journey. We work with any individual and design programs for all aspects of physical fitness such as weight loss, sport performance, strength, flexibility, and hypertrophy. We continuously develop our trainers with the most up to date fitness education, equipment specific training, and hands-on practical learning in order to provide you with an optimal experience. Your personal trainer will guide you through a custom workout anywhere indoor or outdoor on UF’s campus. This includes Southwest Recreation Center, Student Recreation and Fitness Center, UF Swimming Pools, RecSports Outdoor Fields, McGuire Outdoor Fitness Area, Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and more! Clients will also have access to our private Personal Training Studio at Southwest Recreation Center, stocked with its own set of exclusive exercise equipment reserved just for you and your trainer.

Buddy Personal Training

Buddy Personal Training allows individuals to experience all the benefits of one-on-one personal training while being able to enjoy the company of a friend! See the “Get Started Today!” tab for directions on how to sign up.

Local Average Price Comparison
RecSports Average Price Per Session $36/Session
Compared to
Gym A $85	Gym B $75	Gym C $70

* NOTE: Community Health Clubs’/ Fitness Centers’ names are not disclosed for privacy purposes

Current Packages and Pricing for Students and Members

PACKAGE	PERSONAL TRAINING PACKAGE PRICE	BUDDY PERSONAL TRAINING PACKAGE PRICE / INDIVIDUAL PRICE
4 Sessions	$155	$232.50 / $116.25
8 Sessions	$300	$450.00 / $225.00
12 Sessions	$437	$655.50 / $327.75
16 Sessions	$564	$846.00 / $423.00
20 Sessions	$681	$1021.50 / $510.75

PACKAGE	PERSONAL TRAINING UPGRADE PRICING	BUDDY PERSONAL TRAINING TOTAL UPGRADE PRICE / INDIVIDUAL PRICE
4 to 8 Sessions	$145.00	$217.50 / $108.75
4 to 12 Sessions	$282.00	$423.00 / $211.50
4 to 16 Sessions	$409.00	$613.50 / $306.75
4 to 20 Sessions	$526.00	$789.00 / $394.50
8 to 12 Sessions	$137.00	$205.50 / $102.75
8 to 16 Sessions	$264.00	$396.00 / $198.00
8 to 20 Sessions	$381.00	$571.50 / $285.75
12 to 16 Sessions	$127.00	$190.50 / $95.25
12 to 20 Sessions	$244.00	$366.00 / $183.00
16 to 20 Sessions	$117.00	$175.50 / $87.75

* NOTE: One upgrade is permitted per package. After completion of the upgraded sessions you will need to purchase a new package. Purchases can only be made through Member Services at Southwest Recreation Center by walk-in or calling at (352) 273-2436.

CLICK HERE to register for Personal Training!

After completing the registration form you will be prompted to make your purchase. After purchasing your desired package you will be contacted by our personal training team to schedule an initial consultation prior to your first session.

For any questions that cannot be answered on the website, please feel free to reach out to the Personal Training Program Assistant at nsaraf@ufsa.ufl.edu.

FALL 2023 PERSONAL TRAINER PREPARATION COURSE

This 10-week personal training certification preparation course will prepare participants for the nationally accredited (NCCA) National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certification Exam. This class consists of educational presentations and hands-on activities related to core fitness areas including: exercise program design, human movement science, assessment of posture and function, liability and risk, nutrition, and behavior and communication. Although this course is not for academic credit, it does require a substantial time commitment both inside and outside of class. No prior experience is required.

Become a Personal Trainer Information Session Recording

FALL 2023 INFORMATION SESSION DATES

If you are interested in learning more about the prep course, please attend one of the following info sessions. All sessions will occur in person at Southwest Recreation Center at 4:00 PM in the Arena Conference Room next to basketball court 2. No reservation is required to attend!

Wednesday, April 12
Wednesday, May 24
Wednesday, July 12

FALL 2023 COURSE INFORMATION:

NASM online video lectures and digital textbook chapters
NASM Certification Exam study materials (practice exams, flashcards, practice activities, templates)
NASM digital library of exercise technique demonstration
Live presentations from experienced professionals and opportunities for practical application of content

Price:

Course operating costs: $100 paid directly to Recreational Sports via RSConnect.recsports.ufl.edu
Failure to register with RecSports by August 6^th will result in forfeit of roster reservation to other students on the waitlist.
NASM Certification Course and Exam: $519 paid directly to NASM via https://www.nasm.org(due by August 27)

*Payment plans available

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Applications are currently being accepted until Friday July 21, 2023. Applicants will receive a decision by Friday July 28, 2023.

Important Application Info:

In the application you will be asked to upload your most current resume and letter of interest for the course. The Letter of Interest should include any combination of the following:

Why you want to become a Certified Personal Trainer.
Why you are interested in this specific course with UF RecSports.
If you are intending to pursue a position working as a Personal Trainer at UF RecSports.
What value you hope to bring to future clients that you would serve?
What sets you apart from other applicants?

CLICK HERE TO SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION

Do you have further questions? If so, please contact: Austin Norden at austin22@ufl.edu or (352) 273-2406.

about our personal trainers

Our certified Personal Trainers are here to assist you with your lifestyle and fitness goals. The Personal Trainers will assess your current fitness level and then create a personalized exercise program to meet your fitness needs.

Click on their photo to see the trainer's bio.

Trenton Aguilar

Stephen Binkley

Nicole Borowski

Molly Dillon

Marissa Dye

David Hargrave

Lauren Johnson

Sebastian Fogle

Julia Hinkle

Marissa Mass

Olivia Gallo

Andy Ho

Anna Magruder

Peiwen Gao

Sydney Hutto

Emily McNulty

Lauren Morgan

Finn Rimay

Anna Sheehan

John Moricle

Zachary Rubin

Personal Training

Personal Training

Buddy Personal Training

Current Packages and Pricing for Students and Members

FALL 2023 PERSONAL TRAINER PREPARATION COURSE

Become a Personal Trainer Information Session Recording

FALL 2023 INFORMATION SESSION DATES

FALL 2023 COURSE INFORMATION:

APPLICATION PROCESS:

about our personal trainers

Trenton Aguilar

Stephen Binkley

Nicole Borowski

Molly Dillon

Marissa Dye

David Hargrave

Lauren Johnson

Sebastian Fogle

Julia Hinkle

Marissa Mass

Olivia Gallo

Andy Ho

Anna Magruder

Peiwen Gao

Sydney Hutto

Emily McNulty

Lauren Morgan

Finn Rimay

Anna Sheehan

John Moricle

Zachary Rubin

Aidan Stoyer

Kristina Nguyen

Gabby Rumasuglia

Kat Tansky

Noelle O'Brien

Nalin Saraf

Lanie Yeager