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

5/26/2025
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Kelvin and Carrie Duran
May 26, 2025
💰 Group Fitness vs. Personal Training: Which Gives You More for Your Money?

Kelvin and Carrie Duran

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May 26, 2025

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.