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Personal Trainer South Melbourne
Get toned and feel confident in your skin with a personal trainer in South Melbourne. Train one-on-one in our private studio.
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Common worries before starting personal training
BeforeAfter“I start well, then life gets busy and I stop.”
It’s hard to keep going when your week gets turned upside down. We’ll help you adjust your plan on busy weeks and get back into it after a break. You won’t have to work out your next step alone.
Personal training in South Melbourne
Looking for a Personal Trainer in South Melbourne?
Looking for a personal trainer in South Melbourne? Australian Fitness Network offers private, one-on-one coaching built around your body and your goal. Our studio offers personal training and coaching for adults across Melbourne, Victoria. Every personalised plan starts with a conversation about where you are now.
Who our coaching suits
At Australian Fitness Network we work with adults at every level, from people who haven’t trained in years to those preparing for a sport season. Some come for weight loss or physical fitness, others want to move better, feel stronger or look after their mental health. If you’ve felt lost in a busy gym, private coaching gives you a trainer who watches every rep.
- $100Per 45-minute session. The whole cost, whether you train for fitness, strength or weight loss.
- Private studio. Free weights and cables, with no waiting for a machine.
- A program written for you. Built around your body, not a template.
- Nutrition guidance. Practical advice that supports your training.
- Six days a week. Trainers available to fit around work.
Ways to train
Personal Training Options in South Melbourne
The same private, personalised coaching, whichever focus you choose. Send us an enquiry and we’ll arrange your first session.
Meet your trainers
Private Studio Coaching, Not a Crowded Gym
The Australian Fitness Network studio has the exercise equipment we need for resistance training, from free weights to cables, so you don’t wait for a machine as you would in a crowded gym. The facility stays quiet, which helps you train without distraction.
Armstrong
Body transformation
Former short-track speed skater and Australian Ninja Warrior competitor. Now he gets busy professionals into the best shape of their lives.
Britt
Women’s fat loss & strength
Britt’s clients come for the fat loss and stay for the strength. She specialises in training women, and she answers the phone when you need a push.
Gary
Most requested
Patient, calm and never judges where you’re starting from. Gary is the trainer to book if you’ve tried before and quit.
Michaela
PT, yoga & Pilates
Personal trainer, yoga teacher and Pilates instructor in one. Expect strength work that leaves you moving better, not stiffer.
Sam
Physio qualified
A physiotherapy qualification means sore backs and dodgy knees get trained around properly. He’s also the funniest person on the team.
Anthony
Triathlete · 5 languages
Races triathlons and speaks five languages. Focused, organised and fully on you for 45 minutes. Book in and he handles the rest.
Credentials worth checking before you commit
Ask any trainer what they hold. Our Australian Fitness Network trainers are qualified under the Australian Qualifications Framework, and registration with Exercise & Sports Science Australia is something you can verify directly with that body. For injuries or chronic conditions, exercise physiology training matters, and we’ll tell you when a GP or specialist should be involved first.
Training for female clients, from first session to next level
Female clients make up a big part of our week, from first-time gym-goers to women who’ve trained for years and want a next level of strength. Whether your focus is women’s health, mental health, or simply feeling capable under a barbell, expert personal trainers tailor 1-on-1 programs for your body transformation at South Melbourne’s 5.0-star rated personal training studio. We build the plan around your body, your energy through the month and your goals.
Programs
Strength, Conditioning and Coaching Programs
We build the program around your body, not a template. When you arrive stiff from a desk week, we change the exercise selection that day rather than push through the plan.
Strength training and progressive overload
Most programs lean on strength training, because it carries over to everything else.
- We teach the squat and lat pulldown with careful coaching
- Progressive overload: adding weight or reps gradually so your body keeps adapting
- Free weights and cables, with no waiting for a machine
Conditioning, mobility and functional work
To lift your engine, we mix in the following.
- Kettlebell training and short high-intensity interval training blocks
- Steady aerobic exercise
- Mobility training to keep joints moving well
- Functional training that prepares you for lifting kids, groceries or a weekend game
Coaching, nutrition and body composition tracking
Good coaching doesn’t stop when the session ends. We pair your training with nutrition guidance and body composition analysis, so you can see what’s changing beyond the number on the scales. Regular progress checks keep your health and weight goals honest, and our trainers are available 6 days a week to fit around work.
Personalised plans built around your goal
Your personalised plan starts with where you are now: your training history, injuries, schedule and what you want to achieve. We adjust food and training together, then review your measurements every few weeks and change the plan when results stall. When you’re ready for the next level, we raise the challenge rather than repeating the same routine.
How sessions work
What a 1-on-1 Session Looks Like
Each 45-minute session follows a simple order, so no minute is wasted.
- 1
Check in
A quick check of how your last week went, and how your body feels today.
- 2
Warm-up
A short warm-up, with the exercise selection changed if you arrive stiff.
- 3
Main workout
The main workout, with technique coaching on every lift and movement.
- 4
Conditioning & cool-down
Conditioning, then a cool-down, building on the session before.
Pricing
Personal Trainer Prices and What a Session Costs
Australian Fitness Network’s personal trainer prices are simple: a session costs $100 for 45 minutes. That is the whole cost, and it stays the same whether you train for fitness, strength or weight loss.
Per session
$100 / 45 min
What is included in a $100 session?
You get 45 minutes of hands-on coaching with a program written for you, plus a quick check of how your last week went. We track your progress against your goal, so each session builds on the one before. A free first chat about your goals and history comes before we start training.
- A program written around your goal, schedule and training history
- Technique coaching on every lift and movement
- Practical nutrition guidance that supports your training
One-on-one vs group
One-on-one versus group training
Private sessions give you our full attention, which suits beginners, injuries and specific goals. A group or a gym membership can work well if you’re happy to follow a general plan and want a lower-cost option. We’re glad to talk through which suits you before you commit, so you know what Australian Fitness Network offers and what you actually need.
Choosing a trainer
How to Choose a Personal Trainer in South Melbourne
Not sure what to look for? Use this checklist when you compare trainers.
- Ask what qualifications they hold and how you can check them
- Look for a trainer you can reach easily for regular sessions
- Confirm the session length and the price before you start
- Make sure they ask about injuries and medical history first
- Choose a trainer who explains why each exercise is in your plan
Should you wait for your first session to start?
No. Many new clients assume day one begins at the first face-to-face session, but we’d rather you begin straight away. Follow the meal plan, lift your daily step count and start the scheduled program before you meet us.
Why consistency beats motivation
Motivation fades by week two. Showing up doesn’t. Our best results come from the most consistent clients, not the most athletic. Treat six weeks as a guideline rather than a finish line, and plan on six months as the minimum for lasting progress. Around week 3 or 4, training starts to feel like yours, and we can then push your goal further.
Outdoor training
Outdoor group training in South Melbourne: what council permit conditions mean for your session
Our group training runs in the studio in South Melbourne, so park conditions do not apply to your session.
An outdoor workout near Albert Park or Albert Park Lake requires a City of Port Phillip permit first. The permit allows at most fifteen participants and eight space allocations. The 2025-26 fees are $464.00 for 1 to 5 participants and $720.00 for 5 to 15.
Park rules to know
A trainer cannot use amplifiers, sell products, or attach equipment to trees or park property or peg it into the ground. Check current conditions with the council before you train outdoors.
Local to you
Training near Albert Park, Clarendon Street and the Market
We work from the heart of Emerald Hill, the historic pocket around South Melbourne Town Hall, so most clients find us on the way to somewhere else.
Where clients travel from
Many of you come from Port Melbourne, Southbank and Docklands, with others arriving from Armadale along Chapel Street. From the Melbourne CBD, trams down Collins Street and the city’s southern routes get you here in minutes, so a session fits before or after work.
Fitting sessions around Albert Park and the Market
Plenty of clients pair training with a walk around Albert Park Lake or a coffee stop on Clarendon Street. The South Melbourne Market is handy for post-session groceries that match your nutrition plan.
For recovery, the Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre is a nearby sport facility, and a sauna there can help you unwind after a harder week. Check its current hours and offerings before you plan around it.
Where clients come from
- South Melbourne
- Port Melbourne
- Southbank
- Docklands
- Armadale
- Melbourne CBD
- Albert Park
- Emerald Hill
Ready when you are
How to Enquire or Book
Book a $100 session
Send Australian Fitness Network an enquiry and tell us your goal, injuries and preferred days. We’ll arrange a first session, then build your plan from what we see.
How to start
- Tell us your goal, injuries and preferred days
- Book a $100, 45-minute first session
- Train with an Australian Fitness Network personal trainer in South Melbourne who builds your plan from what we see
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a personal trainer cost in Melbourne?
Rates vary by trainer and session format. At Australian Fitness Network the rate is $100 per 45-minute session. That covers one-on-one coaching built around your goals, a program adjusted as you progress, and practical nutrition guidance.
Is $400 a month a lot for a personal trainer?
It depends on how many sessions you want each week and what you’re aiming for. Compare it with our $100 per 45-minute session rate, which includes individual coaching and nutrition support, so you’re paying for guidance, not just time.
Should I wait for my first session to start?
No. Follow the meal plan, lift your daily steps and start the scheduled program before you meet us.
How long until I see results?
Treat six weeks as a guideline rather than a finish line, and plan on six months as the minimum for lasting progress. Around week 3 or 4, training starts to feel like yours.
Is one-on-one better than group training?
Private sessions give you our full attention, which suits beginners, injuries and specific goals. A group or a gym membership can work well if you want a general plan at a lower cost.
Key insights
- Private, one-on-one coaching from Australian Fitness Network in our South Melbourne studio.
- $100 per 45-minute session, and that is the whole cost.
- Consistency beats motivation: plan on six months for lasting progress.
Nearby suburbs
Personal Trainers Near South Melbourne
Our mobile trainers don’t stop at the South Melbourne border. We also coach clients at home, in local parks and at work in the suburbs around South Melbourne, with the same trainers, the same $100 sessions and the same free first session.
- Southbank
- PT in Albert Park
- Port Melbourne personal trainers
- Training in Middle Park
- Melbourne CBD
- Personal training Docklands
- Personal trainer South Yarra
- Cremorne personal training
Live somewhere else? Browse personal trainers across Melbourne to find every suburb we cover. Prefer a trainer at your door? See mobile personal training in Melbourne.
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