Personal Training Contract Template

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A personal training contract allows self-employed personal trainers to establish the terms of service with a new client. It includes details such as the payment schedule, cancellation terms, and the client’s training goals. The contract also protects the personal trainer from liability and holds the client responsible for training safely.

Personal Training Contract Template

A personal training contract allows self-employed personal trainers to establish the terms of service with a new client. It includes details such as the payment schedule, cancellation terms, and the client’s training goals. The contract also protects the personal trainer from liability and holds the client responsible for training safely.

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A personal training contract allows self-employed personal trainers to establish the terms of service with a new client. It includes details such as the payment schedule, cancellation terms, and the client’s training goals. The contract also protects the personal trainer from liability and holds the client responsible for training safely.

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What to Include

A personal training contract should contain the following information:

  • Services – What the trainer’s services include (e.g., physical assessments, programming workouts, skill training).
  • Payment amount and method – The form should include the personal trainer’s pay and specify whether they’ll be paid a flat rate or per session.
  • Schedule – The days and hours when the client and trainer will be working together in the gym.
  • Location – The address of the gym or training site must be indicated.
  • Late and cancellation policy – The personal trainer should specify their cancellation policy and how late the client can arrive before forfeiting a session.
  • Obligations – The contract will often include the trainer’s duties, such as explaining nutrition, and assessing their health.
  • Disclosure – The contract should disclose that the personal trainer is not a licensed physician.
  • Signatures – The client and the personal trainer must both sign.

Personal Trainer Certification

There is technically no legal requirement that a personal trainer become certified before providing their services in the U.S., though various certification options are available and usually recommended.

Trainer Verification – Clients may verify a trainer’s credentials with the United States Registry of Exercise Professionals (USREPS), the national registry for certified fitness professionals.

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PERSONAL TRAINING SERVICE CONTRACT

1. THE PARTIES. This Service Contract (the “Agreement”) made on [MM/DD/YYYY] (the “Effective Date”) is by and between [PERSONAL TRAINER NAME], with a mailing address of [PERSONAL TRAINER ADDRESS] (the “Personal Trainer”), and [CLIENT NAME], with a mailing address of [CLIENT ADDRESS] (the “Client”).

2. TERM. The term of this Agreement shall commence on [MM/DD/YYYY] and terminate on the date of [MM/DD/YYYY].

3. SERVICES. The Personal Trainer agrees to provide the following: [DESCRIBE SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED]. Hereinafter known as the “Services.”

4. PAYMENT AMOUNT. The Client agrees to pay the Personal Trainer $[RATE]/Hour for the Services.

5. PAYMENT METHOD. The Client shall pay the Compensation every week, beginning on [MM/DD/YYYY].

6. SCHEDULE. The Client will request the Services of the Personal Trainer on a mutually agreed-upon time period.

7. LATE POLICY. If the Client is late by more than 15 minutes, the session will be considered forfeited without the ability to be re-scheduled.

8. CANCELLATION POLICY. The Client is allowed to Cancel a scheduled session with at least 48 hours prior notice (“Proper Notice”). If given Proper Notice, the Client will be able to schedule another session at an agreeable time with the Personal Trainer.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties hereto agree to the above terms and have caused this Agreement to be executed in their names.

Client’s Signature: _________________________ Date: _______________
Printed Name: _________________________

Personal Trainer’s Signature: _________________________ Date: _______________
Printed Name: _________________________