Do I need a gym membership for personal training?

Short answer

You do not automatically need a gym membership. It depends on the location format: a gym or studio may have its own access rules, while a trainer may also work outdoors, at your location, or online. The location and any conditions are shown publicly for each service.

When a membership matters¶

Gym or studio — the fixed venue may have its own access requirements.
At your location — the trainer comes to you, for example at home; a membership is not needed.
Outdoors — training in a park or on a sports field; a membership is not needed.
Online — guidance through a video call; a membership is not needed.

How to check this in advance¶

Open a trainer's profile and view the services.
Read the location format and any access requirements for each service.
Filter by the location format that suits you before booking.

Access rules for a gym or studio are set by that venue, not by TrainerLink. Ask the trainer about them through chat once you have an active booking.

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Last updated: 29 August 2026

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