Frequently Asked Questions
Got a few questions about Personal Training?
Are you wondering if our Personal Trainers really can get you the results you deserve?
Here are some of the questions we get asked all the time - and remember, Personal Training is 'personal', so we'll make it whatever you want it to be.
Can I really get fit, lose weight and tone up from just one Personal Training session a week?
Yes, you can! Of course, the more you do the better the results, but one Personal Training session each and every week will still give you amazing results. Most of our once a week clients tell us that they look and feel better than they have for years after only a couple of months. Working out once a week with a Fitness Enhancement Personal Trainer will give you better results than going to a typical Gold Coast Gym using their generic program or repetitive circuit three times a week. This is great news if you simply do not have the time to exercise more than once. The best thing to do is give one of our Personal Trainers a go and see the difference for yourself - the only thing you’ve got to lose is that extra weight!
How often should I exercise?
That depends on you, your goals and your lifestyle. Your Personal Trainer will assess this in your free consultation and develop the perfect program for you. The key is getting the right balance. We want you to begin a Personal Training program that becomes routine, something that is manageable and that works with your lifestyle. That way, we know you will be able to stick at it and get the results you deserve. There’s no point training six days a week only to burn out a couple off months later and put the weight back on. One or two Personal Training sessions a week, a couple of walks a week on your own, and some common sense when it comes to food (we’ll give you a free food and exercise diary to help) is often the best balance. You’ll get amazing results in a very short time yet you’ll still have the time to enjoy your life!
What results can I expect from Personal Training?
The sky is the limit! Check out our testimonials for an idea of what’s possible from only one or two Personal Training sessions a week plus a little common sense in regards to food. Everyone improves, their waist line, health, fitness, energy levels and gets more results from less time than anywhere else. However we believe it’s all the little things on top of achieving these goals that make the difference. Here’s a few statements some of our Personal Training clients have made over the years:
- ‘At 45, I’m the fittest I’ve ever been in my life’
- ‘I haven’t been this size since I got married 20 years ago’
- ‘I don’t feel like I’m going to die from putting the bins out’
- ‘My son (3 year old) is getting heavier, but he feels half the weight to me’
- ‘I can walk up the stairs without needing the hand rail’
- ‘My husband couldn’t get the lid off a tight jar, but I could’
- ‘I jump out of bed every morning, I used to take 20 minutes to get up’
- ‘My family was shocked when they saw me’ (for the first time in six months)
- ‘I’ve quit smoking a pack a day after 20 years’
- ‘I completed the 21km Gold Coast Half Marathon’
- ‘My wife loves that I have my muscles back’
- ‘I still have energy after a long day at work’
- ‘I can keep up with the kids’
- ‘I used to be the fat one in my group of friends, now I’m the fit one’
These people all started out just like you, so if you can make one or two sessions a week just like them, there’s no reason you won’t be making similar statements in a few months time is there?
Exactly what do you do in each Personal Training session?
That depends on you and your goals. Personal Training is different for everyone. Nobody will have the exact same session as you because every client is an individual with individual needs.
Most clients do a combination of strength training, abdominal work, cardio and stretching. Some clients do nothing but weights, others do nothing but cardio on the Kickboxing pads - it’s all about you so your Personal Trainer will develop the perfect session just for you!
If you’re out of shape you’ll get the exercises you’ll find easiest and your Personal Trainer will be there to help you, encourage you and keep you safe. If you’re fit and love a challenge we’ll spot you heavily and give you the hardest session of your life! Once again, it all depends on you and your goals and your Personal Trainer can give you a better idea in your free consultation. You’ll NEVER have to do the exercises you hate, find really difficult or uncomfortable, because we’ll find the perfect program for you. Our Personal Trainers know thousands of exercises so there’s always one you can do instead of a dreaded machine a Gym may have said you have to do.
All you have to worry about is doing your best, your Personal Trainer will load the weights, set the equipment up for you and bring you a glass of cold water when you need it.
The one thing all sessions have in common is a Personal Trainer dedicated to giving you the best session, the best exercises and the best results.
What goals do you train people for?
While our specialty is time efficient fitness, weight loss and toning for busy people we do train people for all goals and problems. Some of the most common, depending on your Personal Trainers specialty are:
- Medical issues such as high blood pressure, diabetes arthritis and osteoporosis
- Morbid obesity and the medical issues it incurs
- Nutritional advice
- Quitting smoking
- Injury rehabilitation
- Special events such as Weddings
- Army, Ambulance, Navy, Air Force and Fire Brigade fitness tests
- Fitness for people with physical or intellectual disabilities
- Increases in muscle size
- Sport cross training – Amateur and professional athletes and teams
- Elderly – one on one and classes
- Children – one on one and classes
- Sport Fencing – one on one and classes
- Martial Arts – one on one and classes
- Self Defense – one on one and classes
Many of our clients train for a little bit of everything, for instance, their Doctor has told them to lower their blood pressure and their personal goal is to lose weight to have the energy to play with their kids after a hard day at work. It’s your Personal Training session, you choose!
Why should I go to you instead of a Gym or another Personal Trainer?
There’s lots of reasons, check out our Why choose us? page.
I have injuries, so can I still train?
Yes, however you may need to consult your Doctor or Physiotherapist first. Your Personal Trainer is more than happy to work with other professionals when necessary. Where applicable you may also be eligible for Workcover QLD, and private health insurance rebates. As your session is one-on-one, your Personal Trainer will develop your program around your injuries or any other limitations you may have. In many cases such as bad backs, and knee and shoulder injuries, your Personal Trainer will give you rehabilitation exercises to strengthen and improve injuries you have. Most clients see dramatic improvements. If it’s something minor like many of our new clients, such as a stiff back at the end of a long days work, chances are it’ll feel better than it has for years after just a few weeks of Personal Training.
Will I be sore?
Only if you want to be! Your Personal Trainer will train you to the perfect intensity every time so this is different for everyone. Most people like to feel a little tight the next day when they walk up stairs, but it’s entirely up to you. Your Personal Trainer is there to make you feel fit and energetic, not tired and sore all week long! And no, there’s nothing to be scared of, as you can see from our pictures on this site, we are not the stereotypical Gym junkies who want to torture you! We are professionals who have a passion for helping you enjoy getting in shape.
I don’t have time!
One Personal Training session isn't even 1% of your week, so you can find time! The key to success for many busy people is to treat your Personal Training session as a set appointment, just like work. You wouldn’t skip a day at work because you ‘just didn’t feel like it’ would you? Get yourself into a set routine (your Personal Trainer will help you with it) and once it becomes a habit it will become a lot easier to find the time and keep it up. When it comes to your health, you can’t afford to not find time.
What diets do you give?
Upon joining we’ll give you a free membership book with a food diary, exercise diary and heaps of other helpful hints and tips. If you’re after weight loss we’ll ask you to fill out your Personal Training Nutrition Profile and a food diary for at least a week. Your Personal Trainer will look at what, when and why you eat certain foods and give you easy to implement strategies to drop the weight. Each session your Personal Trainer will continue to advise you, motivate you and give you a weekly handout to ensure you feel supported all week.
You won’t get a set structured diet. You are an individual, so a set diet from the latest book or celebrity who lost 20kg will never work – it should be 100% designed for you and continually improved as you and your lifestyle change. The flexibility of our program also means you can mix and match and enjoy your food and never feel deprived. There’s no bland shakes to drink or expensive supplements to buy and you won’t get in “trouble” for eating one piece of chocolate! Just knowing that you will see a knowledgeable person that cares every session is also a big help in ensuring your long term enjoyment and success.
What exercise will you tell me to do on my own?
Once again this depends on the individual. For some clients, nothing, many can achieve their goals from one or two Personal Training sessions a week. For others it’s often a few 30 minute walks a week, however it could be swimming, bike riding, our Kickboxing, Boxing circuit, Boot Camps or your favorite sport. You’ll be able to keep track of it in your free exercise diary and your Personal Trainer will check on your progress every Personal Training session and adapt your program when necessary.
How many other people will be in the room during my session?
Zero. We have three separate private Personal Training rooms so other clients and Personal Trainers will be in different rooms to you. There will be literally no one but yourself and your Personal Trainer in your training room during your session. Even ladies only centres aren’t as private and personal as our Studios. As with a one-on-one meeting in any other profession, we believe your privacy is important. Unlike a Gym, you will not have strangers within earshot or facing you on another machine, and you certainly won’t have to a wait for equipment. So if you’re uncomfortable about exercising in front of people there is nothing to worry about because your Personal Trainer is a professional who has trained all shapes, sizes and ages of people before.
What do I need to bring?
Just yourself and a towel. Your Personal Trainer will bring the motivation, cold water and everything else you might need! You can wear whatever you’re comfortable in because we only have ‘real people’ coming to our Studios and you will fit in. Remember it’s a private Studio so there’s no one else there to see your fashion statements anyway!
Do you train people outside of your studios?
Yes, our Mobile Personal Trainers can train you at your home, workplace or any other Gold Coast location from Tweed Heads to Logan that fits in with you and your lifestyle. We currently have Mobile Personal Trainers in:
And surrounding Gold Coast suburbs
Your Personal Trainer will bring all the equipment you need to get a great session, all you need is a bit of space in the lounge room or a small backyard. Aside from remote areas, we don't charge any extra for mobile Personal Training If you want to train at home for the privacy, remember our Studios are 100% private so it’s still very private if you come to us.
How much does Personal Training cost?
We’re around 20% cheaper than other Personal Trainers. Half-hour sessions are under $35 and one-hour sessions are under $60. You can also come in 15 minutes prior to your session, so a half-hour means you get 45 minutes in total. You get your own private cardio room to warm-up in or burn an extra little fat prior to your session. You only need half an hour to work out when you train one-on-one at our Studio (yes we can wear out even the fittest person in 30 minutes!) and typically an hour for small groups. Our mobile Personal Trainers are under $60 for a one hour session and your Personal Trainer will bring all the equipment to you. Once a week with us will give you better results than three times a week at a Gym so it makes Personal Training very cost effective and great value.
What are the hidden fees and contracts?
Most people commit to doing 10, 30 or 50 sessions to get our bulk buy rates, the best value Personal Training on the Gold Coast! You will only ever pay for what you use. You don’t have to pay a cent up front or even when you come in for your session. We simply bill you for how many Personal Training sessions you’ve booked in the previous fortnight. If you’re away or sick you won’t lose a cent, just tell your Personal Trainer (with over 12 hours notice) and you can make up for your weekly session whenever and however you like. Aside from a small direct debit charge (typically between 15c and 44c a session) we have no joining fees, added expenses, charges or administration fees for any changes you make. We’ll even give you a free food and exercise diary and free pair of Boxing gloves on your first session. So if you’ve ever bought a one year Gym membership and only used two months and lost the other 10 months, you’ll know our ‘only pay for what you use’ system is much cheaper and better value.
What happens in the free consultation?
We find out about your goals and your lifestyle and advice you on the best program for you. Your Personal Trainer will happily answer any questions for free, including health and fitness questions that don’t relate to training with us. It’s also our chance to show you how we can help you enjoy achieving your goals at Fitness Enhancement. It’s 100% private and non invasive (we don’t do any of the embarrassing ‘fat’ tests or like at Gyms). The consultation is around 30 minutes is completely free and gives you some great advice whether you commence Personal Training with us or not. You’ve got nothing to lose and everything to gain. Book on the right of screen now!
Can I train with a friend?
Yes, and it halves the cost, so it’s a great idea! Unlike most Gold Coast Personal Trainers, we don’t have surcharges for small groups in our Studios or with our Mobile Personal Trainers. So, if you have two people sharing a one-hour session it’s around $30 each, for four people it’s around $15 each. It’s a fraction of the cost and you still get lots of personal attention and amazing results. We can structure group sessions many different ways to ensure everyone gets a great workout, regardless of their goals. So have a chat to your friends and work colleagues because chances are they want to get fit too.
What qualifications and experience do you have?
Fitness Enhancement Personal Training only employs the most qualified and dedicated Personal Trainers. Although a Certificate IV in Fitness is the highest level in Australia, most Gold Coast Personal Trainers have obtained this from a seven-week course (longer if it’s done part time) and have under one year of professional experience. On average, a Fitness Enhancement Personal Trainer has three years of TAFE or University qualifications, many years of professional experience, and a lifetime of practicing what they preach. Our Personal Trainers continually update their knowledge, attend regular staff meetings and get tested with ‘mystery shoppers’ to guarantee you always get the best! Our high standards mean you will get the best results every time and your safety will never be jeporadised.
Fitness Enhancement Personal Training was established in 1999 at Nerang on the Gold Coast by its current owner Scott Hunt. Since it’s beginning Fitness Enhancement Personal Training has grown from strength to strength with many of it’s founding clients still with us today, a testament to the long term results clients receive. We are the biggest Personal Training Studio on the Gold Coast, but still at a size where we remember everybody’s name. We’re always growing and improving all facets of our Studio to be the best we can be, to ensure our clients can become the best they can be.
If you believe you’re one of the best Personal Trainers on the Gold Coast and would like to become a part of our growing team, you can submit your resume to
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Got another Personal Training question?
Please contact us or book a free consultation on the right of screen, we’d love to meet you in person and answer all of your questions.
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