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What is personal training?
Personal training is training with 1-on-1 coaching from a trainer who makes a plan for your goal. Below you can read what a personal trainer does, who it is for and what it costs in The Hague.
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What does a personal trainer do?
A personal trainer makes a training plan that fits your goal, level and schedule. During every session your trainer coaches you 1-on-1: they watch your technique, increase the load step by step and adjust based on your progress.
Many trainers also help you outside the gym, for example with nutrition, sleep and habits. That way you do not just work harder, but above all more purposefully towards your goal.
The difference with a regular gym
In a regular gym you usually train on your own, with at most an instructor walking around. With personal training you have a dedicated trainer who focuses only on you. Read more about personal training or a regular gym in The Hague.
Who is personal training for?
Personal training is not only for athletes. It suits anyone who wants to work purposefully towards a goal with coaching, for example if you:
- Want to lose weight or get stronger
- Are just starting out or have not exercised in a long time
- Want to build up safely after an injury
- Find it hard to stay motivated on your own
- Have little time and want to train efficiently
Also read about weight loss with personal training and personal training for beginners, building muscle with a personal trainer, training after an injury, a personal trainer for women.
What personal training looks like
1-on-1 or duo
You train alone with your trainer, or as a pair. With duo you pay €10-€20 extra per session, and you split that cost together.
Usually 60 minutes
A session usually lasts 60 minutes. A few trainers work with 45-minute sessions.
At your pace
How often you train is agreed with your trainer, based on your goal and your schedule.
What does personal training cost in The Hague?
At Upshape you pay €60-€80 per session on average, depending on your trainer and how often you train. The intake and trial session are free.
See all rates →How to start at Upshape
- 1
Take the PT Match Scan
Choose your goal and leave your details. Done in three short steps.
- 2
Short introduction call
We discuss your goals and choose a trainer who suits you together.
- 3
Free intake and trial session
You get to know the gym and your trainer. Only then do you decide.
Personal trainers in The Hague
Every trainer has their own specialisation. We help you choose.
Frequently asked questions about personal training
Is personal training only for athletes?
No. Many clients start without experience or have not exercised in a long time. Your trainer adapts everything to your level and pace.
What is the difference between a personal trainer and a gym instructor?
An instructor helps several people at once in a gym. A personal trainer coaches you 1-on-1, with a plan for your goal and fixed appointments.
How long is a session?
Usually 60 minutes. A few trainers work with 45-minute sessions.
How soon will I see results?
That differs per person and per goal. In the free intake your trainer discusses what is realistic and how you will track your progress.
What does personal training cost?
At Upshape €60-€80 per session on average, depending on your trainer and how often you train. The intake and trial session are free.
How can I start?
Take the PT Match Scan. We give you a short call, suggest a trainer who suits you and schedule your free intake and trial session.