Personal Training

This service includes a fitness consultation and program designed specifically for different individuals based on their unique fitness needs. Personal training can be done on a one-on-one basis or in small group training sessions. We pride ourselves on the certifications and education of all our staff.

Whether you're looking for a new training program to follow, or need continued monitoring, the staff at UW Fitness can help you reach your fitness goals.

Small Group Personal Training

UW Fitness offers small group personal training sessions for UW faculty and staff (no students in these sessions). These 6-8 week sessions include both cardiovascular exercise and resistance training. Small group personal training sessions are scheduled twice a week at specific times throughout the day (over lunch and after work) pending UW Fitness availability. So if you like the idea of exercising in a small group environment right on campus under the guidance of a certified personal trainer, consider this option. Exercising in a small group still offers the benefit of supervision and instruction, yet at a lower cost than one-on-one training.

Small group personal training sessions are limited and are based on a first-come, first-served basis. If you are interested in signing up for one of these sessions, please download and fill out the appropriate forms and send them to UW Fitness. Please read the detailed sign up instructions available here. You will need to complete a PAR-Q or PARmed-X form, an Information and Consent Form, and a Client Information for Group Personal Training form.

UW staff members get $100 off

a 6-week session...but hurry as these

subsidies are going fast!

(***all subsidies claimed as of early November)

NOTE: We are thrilled to announce we received funding from the Staff Special Initiatives Fund to subsidize the cost of small group personal training for UW Staff members. The first 50 staff to sign up for one of the following sessions will receive a $100 subsidy towards the 6 week session cost (that's about ~50% off the full fee!!). Staff can pre-register for any of the sessions listed below by filling out the forms listed above and sending them to UW Fitness. Please contact us if you have any questions!

*Terms:

1. Staff members are only eligible to receive subsidy once.

2. Only the first 50 UW staff members to register for a session will be eligible for the $100 subsidy.

3. Non-refundable $25 cash or cheque deposit is required once registration is confirmed to reserve a spot. This money will be applied to your fees with the remainder due at the start of your exercise session.

4. Subsidy ends April 30, 2012 so must pre-register for May 14, 2012 session well in advance (provided all 50 subsidies have not been claimed!)

5. UW faculty are not eligible for the $100 subsidy.

6. Normal price for 6 week twice weekly session is $204 (or $187 if there is a holiday that falls within the 6 week period). Money is not refunded for missed classes. If eligible for subsidy, we will apply $100 subsidy to reduce amount owing by $100.

NEXT SESSION START DATES:

Sept 19, 2011 (6 week session, no session Oct 10 due to holiday)

**this session is now full

Oct 31, 2011 (6 week session)

**this session is now full

Jan 9, 2012 (6 week session)

**this session is now full

Feb 21, 2012 (6 week session, no session Feb 20 due to holiday)

Apr 2, 2012 (6 week session)

May 14, 2012 (6 week session, no session May 21 due to holiday)

AVAILABLE TIMES (also listed on registration forms; preference can be specified):

Mon/Wed 11:45am-12:45pm

Mon/Wed 4:20-5:20pm

Tues/Thurs 11:45am-12:45pm

What some of the staff/faculty are saying about the small group personal training sessions offered by UW Fitness....

"The trainers provide great personalized support to each participant. I'm now learning how to exercise properly, and feel much more fit than I did before I started the program. I'd recommend it to anyone without hesitation." ~Barbara Bulman-Fleming

"I have found muscles that I didn't know I had and an atmosphere filled with encouragement, enthusiasm, energy, expertise and enlightenment. Wow that is a lot of e's which helps easing into the program. My goal is to take what I have learned and continue my fitness program at the U of W gym on Columbia." ~Marg Dupuis

"I currently belong to a gym. The reason I joined the Staff Fitness was to learn how to exercise from an expert in the field. I have learned about my target heart rate, the importance of warming up and cooling down and stretching as well as how to use weights properly. Many of the exercises can be done at home too; not just in a gym!" ~Marg Feeney

"I've participated in the small group personal training sessions since 2003. The staff are encouraging to each participant, which I find highly motivating and it's FUN! You can't beat the convenience of working on your own personal fitness goals with qualified trainers on campus who tailor the program to your individual needs and abilities, plus there's no need to run off to a gym at lunch or after work. While some may view the cost as prohibitive, I think of it as an investment in my own personal health. My kids are benefiting too because they join in at home with the simple exercises using a few free weights, a mat and a ball. What are you waiting for - come and join us!" ~Sandy DeVisser

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Personal Training

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