"Do you offer online training?" comes up all the time, usually from clients who travel for work, live outside Miami, Los Angeles, or Atlanta, or simply can't get to the studio every week.
The answer is yes. Here's exactly how virtual training works at Sweat Equity Fitness, what it costs, what equipment you need, and its honest pros and cons compared with training in person.
What Is Virtual Personal Training?
Virtual personal training is live, 1-on-1 online training with your trainer over FaceTime or Zoom. Your trainer coaches you in real time, the same way they would in the studio. Your trainer watches your form, counts your reps, and adjusts your workout live, so it's not a pre-recorded video or an app.
Where Can I Do Virtual Personal Training?
Anywhere you can exercise: your home, a hotel gym, a commercial gym, or your backyard. It works with a full-service gym or with minimal equipment.
- At home: in your living room, garage, or home gym
- In a hotel gym: perfect for work trips
- At a commercial gym: use their equipment with your own coach on the phone
- Outside: your backyard, a park, or a patio
What Equipment Do I Need?
Free weights, dumbbells, and resistance bands work great, but we can also train you with bodyweight only.
Yes. Our coaches are skilled at building full-body strength workouts with minimal or no weights. We can also send you a list of equipment to order on Amazon for more effective online sessions.
Can I Combine In-Person and Virtual Training?
Yes. If you travel for work or go on vacation, switching to virtual sessions is a creative and effective way to stay consistent. Train in the studio when you're home, then switch to virtual sessions from your hotel or vacation rental. Your program, your trainer, and your progress stay the same.
Missing a week here and there adds up fast. Virtual sessions keep the streak alive, and consistency is what gets results. For more travel tips, read how to combine travel and online coaching.
Where Do You Offer Virtual Training?
Anywhere in the world with an internet connection. If you can't come in person to our studios in Los Angeles, Atlanta, or Miami, you can still train with us virtually.
Is Virtual Training Cheaper Than In-Person Training?
No, it's the same price. You get the same 1-on-1 experience, with a program customized and personalized specifically for you. Your trainer plans your sessions, coaches you live, and adjusts your program as you progress, just like in the studio.
How Long Are Sessions, and How Do Packages Work?
We offer 30-minute and 60-minute sessions. Not sure which length fits you? Read whether you should train 30 or 60 minutes.
No. We offer 2-month and 4-month packages so you train consistently and long enough to see and achieve results. To choose how often to train, see how many days a week you should train with a personal trainer.
Pros and Cons of Virtual Personal Training
Pros
- Convenience
- Stay consistent when traveling for work or on vacation
- Train in the comfort of your own home
- No commute to the gym
Cons
- It doesn't feel quite the same as training in person
- You can't lift as heavy without a spotter
- Your internet connection can cut in and out
- Less equipment is available
Best for: travelers, busy schedules, and anyone who lives outside Los Angeles, Atlanta, or Miami.
Virtual vs. In-Person Training Side by Side
| Virtual | In person | |
|---|---|---|
| Where | Anywhere with internet | Our studios in LA, Atlanta, and Miami |
| Coaching | Live 1-on-1 over FaceTime or Zoom | Live 1-on-1 in the studio |
| Equipment | Whatever you have, even none | Full studio equipment |
| Heavy lifting | Limited, no spotter | Yes, with a spotter |
| Commute | None | Travel to the studio |
| Price | Same | Same |
| Session length | 30 or 60 minutes | 30 or 60 minutes |
Is Virtual Training Right for You?
Virtual training is a great fit if you:
- Travel often for work and don't want to lose momentum
- Live outside Los Angeles, Atlanta, or Miami
- Have a busy schedule and want to skip the commute
- Already train with us in person and want a backup for travel weeks
In-person training is the better fit if you:
- Want to lift heavy with a spotter
- Are brand new to strength training and want hands-on form correction
- Train best with the energy of a studio
Frequently Asked Questions
What is virtual personal training?
Virtual personal training is live, 1-on-1 online training with your trainer over FaceTime or Zoom. Your trainer coaches you in real time, the same way they would in the studio.
Where can I do virtual personal training?
Anywhere you can exercise: your home, a hotel gym, a commercial gym, or your backyard. It works with a full-service gym or with minimal equipment.
What equipment do I need for virtual training?
Free weights, dumbbells, and resistance bands work great, but we can also train you with bodyweight only.
Can I combine in-person and virtual personal training?
Yes. If you travel for work or go on vacation, switching to virtual sessions is a creative and effective way to stay consistent.
Where does Sweat Equity Fitness offer virtual training?
Anywhere in the world with an internet connection. If you can't come in person to our studios in Los Angeles, Atlanta, or Miami, you can still train with us virtually.
Is virtual personal training cheaper than in-person training?
No, it's the same price. You get the same 1-on-1 experience, with a program customized and personalized specifically for you.
How long are virtual training sessions?
We offer 30-minute and 60-minute sessions.
Can I buy one virtual session at a time?
No. We offer 2-month and 4-month packages so you train consistently and long enough to see and achieve results.
Can I train virtually with little or no equipment?
Yes. Our coaches are skilled at building full-body strength workouts with minimal or no weights. We can also send you a list of equipment to order on Amazon for more effective online sessions.
Train With Us From Anywhere
Book an intro session and we'll build a 1-on-1 plan around your goals, your schedule, and the equipment you have, in person, virtual, or both.
- Virtual: anywhere in the world with an internet connection
- Miami: Edgewater studio, 2063 Biscayne Blvd
- Los Angeles: Hollywood studio, 1947 N. Cahuenga Blvd
- Atlanta: Old Fourth Ward studio, 10 Jackson St SE