A PERSONAL TRAINER IN CHICAGO TO GET YOU IN THE BEST SHAPE OF YOUR LIFE...GUARANTEED!

What does a personal trainer do?​

Personal trainers are fitness professionals who help people achieve their health and fitness goals. They can work with clients one-on-one or in small groups. Their responsibilities include:

• Goal setting: Helping clients identify short and long-term goals

• Fitness assessment: Evaluating a client's strengths and weaknesses, health indicators, and conditions

• Program design: Creating customized exercise programs that fit the client's needs

• Instruction: Teaching clients how to safely and effectively follow their programs, including demonstrating proper form and posture

• Motivation: Keeping clients accountable and motivated to reach their goals

• Progress monitoring: Regularly checking in with clients to measure their progress, such as heart rate and body fat levels

• Guidance: Providing physical and mental guidance, and advice on health, nutrition, and lifestyle changes

• Safety: Ensuring clients don't get injured while training, and monitoring their use of gym equipment

• First aid: Administering first aid in emergencies, such as CPR

We do all that, but unlike other personal trainers who are mostly weekend certified, inexperienced rookies with little or no clinical-based education, we have a higher education in disciplines like exercise science, exercise physiology, sports science, human anatomy, human physiology, kinesiology, biomechanics, behavioral science, sports psychology, neuroscience, nutritional science, and more. We also have decades of practical personal training experience and deep expertise in proven effective science-based training methodologies, modalities, and protocols. These qualifications and signs of credibility set us apart from the riff-raff who simply count to ten.

Our goal is to make each rep, set, and workout a victory that gets our clients one step closer to their end goal, whether that be better health, increased fitness, weight loss, improved metabolic health, eradicating a nagging injury, becoming pain-free, increasing mobility and flexibility, enjoying a healthier pregnancy, getting better at your sport, living life with vibrance and more.

What are the typical costs of a personal trainer?​

The cost of a personal trainer in Chicago can vary depending on several factors, including the trainer's experience, qualifications, and training location. Prices may be slightly higher if the trainer works as a freelancer and travels to your apartment gym or home. Generally, you can expect to pay between $60 and $95 per session. However, it's important to note that prices may differ based on individual trainers and the specific services they offer. Elite personal trainers with specializations will charge more per session, however your return on investment is higher.

Our personal trainer prices in Chicago at Dennis Romatz are value-based, and affordable with flexible training plans and packages for every budget, schedule, and goal.​ With prices starting at just $60 per session for my team trainers, our personal training programs are accessible and affordable, allowing you to invest in your health and well-being without breaking the bank.

Some people ask if a personal trainer is worth it and I always respond with an emphatic "yes!". Personal training is a wise investment in your health. Our personal trainers at Dennis Romatz help our clients get health, fitness, and life-changing results that they would never get on their own. I've had several clients tell me that my personal training is priceless and that it saved their lives.

If you're looking for a cheap personal trainer in Chicago (see our cheapest personal trainer price here) to save money or on a tight budget, I wouldn't recommend going this route. With personal trainers, especially in Chicago, you get what you pay for. I don't think anyone in their right mind would go to the cheapest Doctor to save money.

How often should I train with a personal trainer?​

People always ask me "How many personal training sessions do I need each week?" I recommend at least three personal training sessions per week and then try to do workouts on the off days. The more you do, the quicker you will reach your end goal, however, it depends on your budget and what you can afford. But generally speaking, I like to work with my clients 3-4 times per week for best results. 4 or more sessions per week is best as it tips the 7-day week in your favor.

In terms of how many sessions you will need to reach your goal, that is based on how many times per week you work out in total. I shoot for 90 days for my clients to achieve their goals because it puts a sense of urgency into every session to help maximize results.

What qualifications should I look for in a personal trainer?

When choosing a personal trainer in Chicago, it's important to look for someone with appropriate NCCA-accredited personal trainer certifications, such as:

1. NASM

2. ACE

3. ISSA

4. ACSM

5. NCSF

6. NSCA

7. NESTA

8. NFPT

9. NCCPT

10. NETA

Additionally, consider their experience, specialization, and compatibility with your personality and goals.

In terms of our qualifications at Dennis Romatz: Yes! I am a certified personal trainer as are all of my team trainers. My team of trainers and I hold ACE, NASM, ACSM, and ISSA.  We also subcontract some of our training work to a specialized coach in Chicago with a CSCS (Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist) certification.

My yoga instructors are Yoga Alliance 500 Hours Certified.

My Pilates instructors are Certified Pilates Instructors.

However, we aren't only PT-certified! We are University Exercise Science & Nutrition educated as well.

Additionally, we adhere to the training principles set forth by the National Academy of Sports Medicine, the leading fitness certification organization in the world.

If you are a personal trainer looking for a job and have any or all of the above-listed personal trainer qualifications, please visit my personal trainer jobs page here.