Sign-Up / Packages
There is currently a waitlist for personal training. Please submit the health history form under the appropriate drop down menu that says "sign-up instructions..." to be added to the waitlist. We apologize for the inconvenience.
About Personal Training
- Help you set both short and long term fitness goals.
- Design a personalized exercise program to meet your goals that include cardiovascular, resistance and flexibility training.
- Provide you with motivation and accountability.
- Ensure variety and enjoyment during each of your workout sessions.
- Teach you proper form and technique for resistance training and other exercises.
- Answer your questions about proper exercise, general nutrition, or goal setting.
KU Recreation Services offers Students, Faculty, Staff, Former Students, KU Affiliates, Retirees, Spouse and Domestic partners an opportunity to work with a personal trainer. To be eligible to personal train, an individual must be an ASRFC member. The 55-minute training sessions can be purchased individually or with partners.
Typically, students, faculty, staff, affiliates, and retirees will follow these steps:
- Review the personal training policies.
- There is currently a waitlist to work with a personal trainer. To be added to the waitlist, login with your single sign-on to submit these three forms online: Health history, informed consent, and liability waiver.
- When a trainer is available to work with you, you will receive an email from the Personal Training Program Manager to purchase a training package (see packages below) at ASRFC in the Admin Office (room 103). For those who are not a current student at KU, a current membership is required at the time of purchasing a package. Credit cards and checks (written out to KU Recreation Services) are accepted (cash is not accepted). Keep the receipt for proof of purchase. Multiple packages may be purchased at one time.
- After a package has been purchased, your personal trainer will email you within 5 business days to schedule your first meeting/session.
Typically, spouses and domestic partners will follow these steps:
- Review the personal training policies.
- There is currently a waitlist to work with a personal trainer. To be added to the waitlist, submit the health history online.
- When a trainer is available to work with you, you will receive an email from the Personal Training Program Manager to:
- Purchase a training package (see packages below) at ASRFC in the Admin Office (room 103). Credit cards and checks (written out to KU Recreation Services) are accepted (cash is not accepted). Keep the receipt for proof of purchase. Multiple packages may be purchased at one time.
- Please note, when purchasing a package, a current ASRFC membership is required at the time of purchase.
- You will also read and sign an informed consent and liability waiver. Links to these forms will be automatically emailed to you after submitting the health history online. When paying for a package, please bring in the signed forms or a blank copy of the forms will be available in the Admin Office.
- After a package has been purchased, your personal trainer will email you within 5 business days to schedule your first meeting/session.
Personal Training Packages
Recreation Services offers a variety of personal training packages, including traditional personal training and a new service called Workout by Design, where clients obtain a 6-week workout to do on their own. Continue reading for details.
Workout by Design (WBD)
A personalized and self-guided workout where a personal trainer creates a 6-week workout based on the client's goals and the client exercises following the workout plan. The package includes a consultation with a personal trainer, 6-week personalized workout plan to guide the client to achieving their fitness goal(s), the trainer will review how to perform the exercises with client, and the trainer will periodically check-in with the client. Clients can continue their progress by purchasing another round! Workout by Design packages are listed below:
KEEP IT SIMPLE:
Looking for a routine where you repeat the same workout 1 to 3 days a week? Then review the options below.
| Type of Package | TOTAL COST | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Workout by Design - Essentials (just you) | $70 | - Session 1: Includes a Fit4U Assessment (measurements and consultation). -Session 2: A 1 hour session to review the exercise program and learn how to perform the exercises. |
| Workout by Design - Duo Essentials (you and a friend) | $42.50/person | - Session 1: Includes a Fit4U Assessment (measurements and consultation). -Session 2: A 1 hour 15 minute session to review the exercise program and learn how to perform the exercises. |
ADVANCED PROGRAMMING OPTIONS:
Looking for an exercise program that targets different muscle groups each day such as upper body/lower body days or push, pull, leg day? Then review the options below. After the consultation, clients will meet with their trainer for 1 hour 30 minutes to learn how to perform the exercises.
| TYPE OF PACKAGE | TOTAL COST | NOTES |
| Workout by Design - Advanced (just you) | $90 | - Session 1: Includes a Fit4U Assessment (measurements and consultation). -Session 2: A 1 hour 30 minute session to review the exercise program and learn how to perform the exercises. |
| Workout by Design - Duo Advanced (you and a friend) | $55/person | - Session 1: Includes a Fit4U Assessment (measurements and consultation). -Session 2: A 1 hour 45 minute session to review the exercise program and learn how to perform the exercises. |
Traditional Personal Training
Clients work directly with a personal trainer 1 to 3 times a week to achieve their health and fitness goals. Recreation Services offers the ability for just you to train with a personal trainer (individual training); for you and a friend to train with a personal trainer (duo training); and for 3 to 6 people to train with a personal trainer (group training). Packages are listed below:
| Individual Packages | TOTAL COST | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Fit4U Assessment | $15 | - Includes a body composition assessment and consultation |
| Fit4U Follow-Up Assessment | $10 | - Great to measure your progress every 4-6 weeks! |
| Starter Package | $30 | - Includes a Fit4U Assessment and one personal training session |
| 1 Session | $20 | - New clients turning in a health history cannot purchase; only for current clients who have been working with a trainer and recently purchased sessions |
| 3 Sessions | $55 ($18.33/session) | - For new clients, the first session includes a Fit4U Assessment |
| 5 Sessions | $85 ($17/session) | - For new clients, the first session includes a Fit4U Assessment |
| 8 Session | $135 (16.88/session) | - For new clients, the first session includes a Fit4U Assessment |
| 10 Sessions | $165 ($16.50/session) | - For new clients, the first session includes a Fit4U Assessment |
Duo Training
- 2 people - must be purchased together
- Ensure everyone is available to train at the same time.
- Sessions are non-refundable and non-transferable.
- If only 1 client attends a training session, sessions will be deducted for both clients.
- Sessions cannot be used for individual training.
| Duo Package | Total Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Starter Package | $15.50/person | - Includes a Fit4U Assessment and one personal training session |
| 1 Session | $12.50/person | - New clients turning in a health history cannot purchase; only for current clients who have been working with a trainer and recently purchased sessions |
| 3 Sessions | $36/person | - $12/session - For new clients, the first session includes a Fit4U Assessment |
| 5 Sessions | $59/person | - $11.80/session - For new clients, the first session includes a Fit4U Assessment |
| 10 Sessions | $117.50/person | - $11.75/session - For new clients, the first session includes a Fit4U Assessment |
Group Training
- Minimum of 3 people and maximum of 6 people.
- Ensure everyone is available to train at the same time.
- Sessions are non-refundable and non-transferable.
- A session will be deducted for each client even if an individual is absent.
- Sessions cannot be used for individual training.
| Group Packages | Total Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 8 Sessions | $64/person | - Each person pays $8/session - For new clients, first session includes a Fit4U Assessment |
| 16 Sessions | $112/person | - Each person pays $7/session - For new clients, first session includes a Fit4U Assessment |
If you have any questions, please email Personal Training.