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Personal Training

Wellness and Recreation is committed to supporting you on your fitness journey. We offer a wide range of personalized training services designed to help you reach your goals and feel your best, no matter your lifestyle or ability.

Start Your Journey Today

  • Step 1: Meet our Training Team
  • Step 2: Explore our Membership Options below and select the plan that fits your schedule and lifestyle
  • Step 3: Submit the client intake form
  • Step 4: Purchase training membership
  • Step 5: Check your email for additional information and next steps on starting your journey!

Personal Training Memberships

NC State Personal Training offers membership-based training programs designed to cultivate lasting habits and a routine that fits your lifestyle. We’ll craft a personalized plan based on your unique goals and abilities, setting you up for sustainable progress. Choose from three options: Pack Start Program, Gold Level Pass, Silver Level Pass.

With this commitment, you will:

  • Develop a consistent workout schedule that works with your lifestyle.
  • Stay motivated and accountable with a dedicated expert by your side.
  • Build healthy habits that extend beyond the gym.
  • Make tangible progress towards your goals.

Membership Details

New clients will receive a complimentary initial consultation and fitness assessment.

  • Training Scheduling
  • Training eligibility is valid from start date to the last day of academic classes (Semester Training Pass) or for one month (Month Training Pass & Pack Start Program) from the day you are paired with a trainer.
  • Training frequency is facilitated weekly, visits do not roll over from week to week if unused.
  • Training sessions are not guaranteed over holidays or academic breaks, this will be dependent upon both client and trainer schedules.
  • Pack Start Program
  • Program will include 3 In-person meetings:
    • Orientation & Consultation 
    • Two guided training sessions
    • Two week workout program
  • Partner Training
  • Partner training is designed for you and a friend to train together. We recommend both clients have similar training goals and experience levels. 
  • Clients must establish a partner prior to registering for partner training. Wellness and Recreation will not pair clients together.
  • Each partner must purchase their own membership pass before beginning training.
  • Both partners must be present for all training sessions. 
  • Training Guidelines
  • You must be an active Wellness and Recreation member throughout the duration of your Training Pass.
  • Membership passes are non-refundable once training has started. Discretionary exceptions can be made for medical reasons with valid documentation. 
  • All training sessions must take place in-person.
  • Failure to communicate schedule modifications in a timely manner may result in a loss of session for that week.

Spring and Fall Rates

Pack Start ProgramStudentMember
Month Pass (1-on-1)$90$108
Gold Level (Up to 3x/week)Student Member
Semester Pass (1-on-1)$962$1,184
Month Pass (1-on-1)$252$306
Month Pass (Partner)$198 (per person)$252 (per person)
Silver Level (Up to 2x/week)StudentMember
Semester Pass (1-on-1)$624$768
Month Pass (1-on-1)$168$204
Month Pass (Partner)$132 (per person)$168 (per person)

Summer Rates

Gold Level (Up to 3x/week)Student Member
Summer I & II Pass (1-on-1)$780$960
Month Pass (1-on-1)$252$306
Silver Level (Up to 2x/week)StudentMember
Summer I & II Pass (1-on-1)$520$640
Month Pass (1-on-1)$168$204

Online Programming Memberships

Receive quality training delivered right to your device. Our online programs on the TrainHeroic platform feature workouts designed by a certified personal trainer to match your goals. Each workout features detailed warm-ups, video demonstrations, and exercise tracking – all with the flexibility to fit your schedule, wherever you are.

Online Training Details

  • Custom online programming:
  • Includes a complimentary fitness assessment. 
  • Programs can be designed to provide up to 3 workouts per week.
  • Access your online program for a year from your purchase date.
  • All sales are final once TrainHeroic account has been created.

Rates

ProgramStudentMember
Custom Online Program (one month)$55$65
Intro to Strength (two months)$20$25
Advance Your Fitness (two months)$20$25

Fitness Services

Our Strategy & Insight services range from a quick data check to a full audit of your routine and movement.

Body Composition Assessment

The InBody 570 assessment gives you a comprehensive breakdown of your body composition, including fat mass and lean mass.

Details

  • Duration: 10 minutes
  • Receive a detailed results sheet to take home, highlighting your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR), Segmental Lean Analysis, and Body Fat Percentage.

Fitness Consultation

Our nationally-certified trainers provide a high-level “audit” of your current fitness journey. This 30-minute session is designed to meet you where you are, offering the professional analysis and resources needed to build a more effective, sustainable path to your goals.

Details

  • Duration: 30 minutes
  • Body Composition (InBody 570 Scan) : A professional-grade analysis of your body’s muscle, fat, and water distribution. A detailed results sheet to take home, and a brief walkthrough of your results.
  • Movement & Technique Review: A professional “form check” on your key lifts to ensure safety and efficiency. 
  • Workout Routine Analysis: A strategic review of your weekly schedule to ensure balance, recovery, and alignment with your goals.

Please note that the Fitness Consultation does not include the following services, which are reserved for our Personal Training Memberships:

  • Individualized Workout Plans: This consultation provides a movement schedule and routine analysis, but it does not deliver a fully designed, detailed, and periodized workout program for you to follow.
  • Active Training Sessions: The consultation involves form checks and technique review, but it is not a hands-on personal training session where you are guided through a workout.

Training Team

Alice

Major: Economics and Business Administration

Certifications:

  • American Red Cross, Adult CPR/AED and First Aid
  • NASM® Certified Personal Trainer

Language(s): English

Areas of focus:

  • Hypertrophy
  • Strength Training
  • Overall fitness

Philosophy of exercise and well-being: I used to view exercise as something I had to do, but over the past several years of strength training, it’s become something I truly enjoy and look forward to. Fitness has given me confidence, a sense of community, and an outlet to challenge myself both physically and mentally. I believe exercise should feel empowering, not like a chore, and my goal is to help clients experience the same. By focusing on the clients goals, I will work to create programs that support each client’s goals while making fitness a positive and sustainable part of their daily lives. Most importantly, I want clients to discover the same joy in fitness that I found in my journey.

Interests/hobbies:

  • Gong to the gym
  • Watching TV
  • Shopping
  • Making music
  • Line dancing
  • Swing dancing

Anneke

Major: Elementary Education

Minor: Coaching Education, Math

Certifications:

  • American Red Cross, Adult CPR/AED and First Aid
  • N.A.S.M.® Certified Personal Trainer

Language(s): English

Areas of focus:

  • Beginners
  • Overall fitness

Philosophy of exercise and well-being: Overall wellness is the ultimate goal. Feeling healthy and confident inside and outside can help your physical and mental health. As a personal trainer, I will create a safe space and work with you to reach your goals. The gym can be an intimidating place, so I want to help make exercise something you look forward to with a fun and energetic atmosphere!

Interests/hobbies:

  • Playing tennis
  • Building legos
  • Reading
  • Exercise/fitness
  • Hanging out with friends

Apoorv

Major: Mechanical Engineering

Certifications:

  • American Red Cross, Adult CPR/AED and First Aid
  • NASM® Certified Personal Trainer
  • 200hr Yoga Certification (RYT)

Language(s): English, Hindi, Japanese

Areas of focus:

  • Functional Training
  • Strength and Conditioning
  • Flexibility

Philosophy of exercise and well-being: I believe exercise is about smart steps—finding the right weight, rhythm, and rest so you finish feeling stronger, clearer, and more like yourself. I will be a guide for you, helping you add just a bit more each week, blend quick bursts with steady flow, and always make time for the recovery your body needs.

Interests/hobbies:

  • Guitar
  • Reading
  • Trekking

Chris

Major: Nutrition Science

Minor: Sports Science

Certifications:

  • American Red Cross, Adult CPR/AED and First Aid
  • NASM® Certified Personal Trainer

Language(s): English

Areas of focus:

  • Hypertrophy
  • General fitness
  • Weight loss

Philosophy of exercise and well-being: I see exercise as a mix of joy and discipline. It’s about finding happiness in movement while being proud of showing up for myself, even when it’s hard. Exercise reminds me that feeling good isn’t just about results, but also about enjoying the process and taking care of myself in the best way possible.

Interests/hobbies:

  • Watching sports
  • Bodybuilding
  • Fishing
  • Reading

Daniel

Majors: Agricultural Business and Resource Economics

Certifications:

  • American Red Cross, Adult CPR/AED and First Aid
  • NASM® Certified Personal Trainer

Language(s): English

Areas of focus:

  • Strength training
  • Conditioning
  • Flexibility
  • Client motivation

Philosophy of exercise and well-being: I believe that exercise is not only the foundation of physical well-being but also an important cornerstone of mental health. Because of this, I think it’s important that everyone gets up and active in some way that’s personal to their goals and enjoyable to them.

Interests/hobbies:

  • Weight training
  • Playing DnD
  • Making digital art
  • Boxing
  • MMA

Elena W.

Major: Agricultural Business Management and Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management

Certifications:

  • American Red Cross, Adult CPR/AED and First Aid
  • NASM® Certified Personal Trainer

Language(s): English

Areas of focus:

  • Overall Fitness
  • Beginner and Intermediate Strength Training
  • Cardiovascular Exercise
  • Hypertrophy

Philosophy of exercise and well-being: Exercise makes me happy! I believe there is no more worthwhile pursuit than investing in yourself and your happiness. If you find movement that you love you will be both a happier and healthier person. Let’s find what movement you enjoy!

Interests/hobbies:

  • Lifting
  • Swimming
  • Line dancing
  • Cooking
  • Reading
  • Traveling
  • Working with cattle

Justin

Major: Applied Math and Physics

Certifications:

  • NASM® Certified Personal Trainer

Language(s): English

Areas of focus:

  • Hypertrophy
  • Bodybuilding
  • Sports Performance
  • General Athleticism

Philosophy of exercise and well-being: I’ve had a long and wayward journey with exercise. As a personal trainer, I hope to help clients incorporate movement and physicality into their life in a way that improves their state of mind and allows self discovery.

Interests/hobbies:

  • Log-cutting
  • Boxing/MMA
  • Dancing
  • Hobby Software Projects

Kennedy

Major: Business Administration

Minor: Sports Science

Certifications:

  • NCSF® Certified Personal Trainer

Language(s): English

Areas of focus:

  • Strength and conditioning
  • Functional training and mobility
  • Personalized program design
  • Client motivation

Philosophy of exercise and well-being: I believe exercise is more than just physical training—it’s a tool for building confidence, improving mental health, and creating sustainable, healthy habits. My approach focuses on personalized, functional movement that supports my clients’ goals while promoting long-term well-being. I aim to empower individuals to feel strong, capable, and motivated both inside and outside the gym.

Interests/hobbies:

  • Working out
  • Watching and attending sports events
  • Cooking and Baking
  • Shopping

Kiana

Major: Sport Management

Minor: History

Certifications:

  • American Red Cross, Adult CPR/AED and First Aid
  • NASM® Certified Personal Trainer
  • 200hr Yoga Certification (RYT)

Language(s): English

Areas of focus:

  • Flexibility
  • Injury prevention/recovery
  • Cross training
  • Strength training

Philosophy of exercise and well-being: I believe personal health/wellness can always be improved. I think that cross training in mobility, flexibility, and body weight training makes already fit people in better health both physically and mentally. Allowing yourself to get out of your comfort zone and train in a different way can enhance your current training making you a better athlete. It also helps to change up your routine to decrease chances of mental burnout and physical overuse/injury.

Interests/hobbies:

  • Coaching Youth Basketball and Baseball
  • Working on my truck
  • Fishing

Nick

Major: Statistics

Minor: Biology, Sports Science

Certifications:

  • American Red Cross, Adult CPR/AED and First Aid
  • NASM® Certified Personal Trainer

Language(s): English

Areas of focus:

  • Hypertrophy
  • Powerlifting

Philosophy of exercise and well-being: I believe exercise is essential for success in life. By pushing yourself every day through working out, you’re not just improving physically but also strengthening your mindset. When life gets tough, you’re better adapted to face it because you’ve built the resilience to handle challenges head-on.

Interests/hobbies:

  • Football
  • Basketball
  • Weightlifting
  • Film

Ruhika

Major: Psychology

Certifications:

  • American Red Cross, Adult CPR/AED and First Aid
  • N.A.S.M.® Certified Personal Trainer

Language(s): English, Hindi

Areas of focus:

  • Hypertrophy
  • Beginner strength training

Philosophy of exercise and well-being: Since working out benefits so much more than just our physical health, I believe the gym should be a place where everyone feels like they belong. My goal as a trainer would be to help clients feel welcome and equip them with knowledge needed to gain confidence in their abilities while working out.

Interests/hobbies:

  • Working out
  • Reading
  • Cooking
  • Baking
  • Watching sunsets
  • Listening to Luke Combs

Ryan

Major: Business Administration, planned concentration in Entrepreneurship

Certifications:

  • American Red Cross, Adult CPR/AED and First Aid
  • NASM® Certified Personal Trainer

Language(s): English

Areas of focus:

  • Hypertrophy
  • Beginner and intermediate
  • Strength training

Philosophy of exercise and well-being: I believe exercise is a great tool to not only better yourself physically but also mentally. Exercise offers you the change to challenge yourself and measure your improvements each day, which can inspire and uplift you in everything else you do. By just making the decision that you want to become a better version of yourself, you have already done the most difficult step of the process: getting started!

Interests/hobbies:

  • Weightlifting
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Watching college and major league sports

Samantha

Major: Nutrition Science Major, Sport Science Minor

Certifications:

  • American Red Cross, Adult CPR/AED and First Aid
  • NASM® Certified Personal Trainer

Language(s): English

Areas of focus:

  • Overall fitness
  • Resistance training

Philosophy of exercise and well-being: Exercise is so important because it has improved so many things in my life. The gym is a place I can go to workout with friends or have me time, challenge myself, and build habits of consistency that improve my mood and overall movement throughout my day-to-day life. I was once so intimidated to step into a gym, so I want others to feel comfortable and worthy to step into a gym, no matter their fitness level, age, etc. I want people to fall in love with movement that makes them feel good and create routines they can actually stick to, not fads they will quit in a matter of weeks. I am also passionate about nutrition, so I am excited I am getting to study how both fitness and nutrition coincide!

Interests/hobbies:

  • Church and time with God
  • Gym
  • Spending time with family and friends
  • Reading
  • Hiking/getting outside
  • Coffee!

Triston

Major: Agricultural Business Management

Certifications:

  • American Red Cross, Adult CPR/AED and First Aid
  • NASM® Certified Personal Trainer

Language(s): English

Areas of focus:

  • Powerlifting
  • Bodybuilding
  • General Athleticism

Philosophy of exercise and well-being: My belief is that through correct exercise selection, effective coaching, and consistent effort, anyone can become stronger, more athletic, and achieve their fitness goals. By focusing on simple yet proven methods and building sustainable habits, it is possible to make meaningful and lasting improvements in overall fitness and well-being.

Interests/hobbies:

  • Movies
  • Videogames
  • Rock Music
  • Hiking
  • Powerlifting

Wiley

Major: Statistics

Certifications:

  • American Red Cross, Adult CPR/AED and First Aid
  • NASM® Certified Personal Trainer

Language(s): English

Areas of focus:

  • Fitness program design
  • Client motivation
  • General athleticism

Philosophy of exercise and well-being: I believe that exercise is an essential form of self love. Working out is an excellent de-stressor, and gets me energized for the rest of my day. There’s no better feeling than being able to look in the mirror at your own hard work paying off. My goal is to help my clients achieve this feeling, and to promote long term health by establishing good habits.

Interests/hobbies:

  • Working out
  • Making gaming content online
  • Watching sports
  • Cooking

Contact

For more information about personal training, please contact:

wellrec-personaltraining@ncsu.edu.