Can You Actually Afford a Personal Trainer? (Yes—And Here’s Why)
If you’ve ever looked into working with an expert personal trainer, you’ve probably had the same reaction many others do: “Wow, that’s expensive.” At $100–$200 per session, it’s easy to see why many people assume personal training is a luxury. But what if it didn’t have to be?
At 4D Gym in South Melbourne, we’ve built our entire approach around one question: How do we give clients premium coaching—without the premium price tag? Let’s break down what personal training should actually cost, what you’re paying for, and how our private and group personal training model flips the script.
The Real Cost of Personal Training
When you hire a traditional one-on-one personal trainer, you’re often paying for:
Their time, often billed hourly
Gym rental fees (if they’re not employed in-house)
Admin costs, program creation, and messaging
Hidden upsells like meal plans or check-ins
It’s no surprise this can hit $200+ per session. And for most people, that’s simply not realistic long-term.
At 4D Gym, we believe expert coaching should be accessible, sustainable, and highly effective.
Our Model: 4-on-1 Private Personal Training
Instead of charging one person for one trainer’s full hour, we coach small, capped groups of four in each session. Here’s how that benefits you:
Personalised attention: You still get real-time corrections, customised programming, and progress tracking.
Shared cost: Training alongside others means your weekly investment drops significantly.
Private gym environment: You’re not in a noisy commercial gym. Our space is private, focused, and welcoming.
Expert programming: You’re not guessing what to do. We provide the structure—backed by strength science, not fitness fads.
Packages start at $65 per week, which includes your personal training session, nutrition coaching, and even infrared sauna access.
Private vs Group Personal Training: Which Is Better?
Here’s the truth: you don’t need 60 minutes of one-on-one coaching every week to make progress.
What you need is:
Consistent sessions
An expert who actually knows your goals
A structured strength-based program
Accountability and progression tracking
Whether you’re training privately or in a small group, our coaches tailor your plan. The only difference is how much you pay—and how lonely (or not) your workout is.
You can learn more about both options on our services page.
Who Is This For?
We work with people in their 30s, 40s, 50s and beyond who:
Want strength-based training, not bootcamp fads
Don’t want to set foot in a commercial gym
Value their time and want real results
Prefer a professional environment where they feel seen and coached properly
If that’s you, we offer a free private consultation to get started.
Take the First Step—for Free
You don’t need to commit upfront. Book a Free Fitness Package, which includes:
A private consultation with one of our coaches
A professional InBody scan
A nutrition mapping session
A detailed walk-through of our unique training method
You’ll get everything you need to make a clear, confident decision—no pressure, no sales games.
If you’re ready to work with an expert personal trainer without spending $200 per session, we’d love to meet you. Discover the difference of private and group personal training in South Melbourne—done right.
Visit our homepage to learn more, or click below to book your free consult.