💰 Group Fitness vs. Personal Training: Which Gives You More for Your Money?

Group Fitness vs. Personal Training: Which Gives You More for Your Money?        

Posted by Starr Village CrossFit – Athens, TN

When it comes to getting fit, staying motivated, and reaching your goals—you’ve got options.
Two of the most popular?

• ✅ Group Fitness (like CrossFit)
• ✅ Personal Training (1-on-1 coaching)

Both offer great benefits, but many people wonder:

Which one gives me the most value for what I’m paying?

At Starr Village CrossFit, we offer both—and here’s how they stack up.

🧍‍♂️ What You Get with Personal Training

Personal training gives you a customized experience and one-on-one attention.
It’s ideal if you’re just starting out or training for something very specific.

✔️ Pros of Personal Training:

• 100% individualized programming
• Flexible scheduling with your trainer
• Ideal for beginners needing extra guidance
• Focused support for injury recovery or sport-specific goals

💰 The Trade-Off:

Most personal training sessions cost $50–$100+ per hour.
Training consistently 3x/week? You're easily looking at $600–$1,200 per month.

That’s a significant investment—and for many people, not financially sustainable long-term.

🏋️‍♀️ What You Get with Group Fitness (CrossFit)

Group fitness—especially CrossFit—offers:

• Professional coaching
• Structured programming
• A built-in support system
• A much lower cost per session

✔️ Pros of Group Fitness:

• Certified coach leads every session
• Workouts are planned, structured, and scalable
• High-energy, motivating environment
• Train alongside others working toward the same goals
• Incredible cost-to-value ratio

At Starr Village CrossFit, your membership gives you access to multiple coached classes every week—for a fraction of what personal training costs.

You’re still being coached, corrected, and supported—just in a small group setting.

⭐ Where Group Fitness Really Wins

More coaching. More energy. More accountability. Less cost.

For most people looking to:

• Improve overall fitness
• Build strength
• Stay consistent

Group fitness gives you the best return on investment.

You get:

• 3–5 coached workouts per week
• A supportive community and built-in accountability
• A proven, results-driven program
• Workouts that scale to your fitness level
• A fun, energizing environment

All of that—for less than the cost of two personal training sessions.

🤔 So Which Should You Choose?

Choose Personal Training if:

• You need highly specific programming (injury rehab, sport prep)
• You prefer privacy or one-on-one attention
• You have a flexible budget

Choose Group Fitness if:

• You want expert coaching without the 1-on-1 price tag
• You thrive in community-driven settings
• You want results, structure, and support
• You’re looking for the best bang for your buck

🔥 Get More. Spend Less. Train Together.

At Starr Village CrossFit, our group classes deliver:

• Professional coaching
• Powerful results
• An amazing community

—all at a price that makes sense.

🎉 Your First Class Is Free

Come experience why more people are choosing group fitness over personal training—and loving every minute of it.

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