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.
Last updated: 29 August 2026
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