Create a contract for personal training services: Personal Training Agreement
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What is a Personal Training Agreement?
A Personal Training Agreement is a document that outlines the rights and responsibilities of a personal trainer and their client when establishing a professional relationship. Personal Training Agreements ensure both parties will have the same set of expectations and help avoid future conflicts.
As a personal trainer, you can create Personal Training Agreements in order to safeguard your business when you are planning to provide personal training to a client. They can include crucial information, such as payment methods and deadlines, number and duration of sessions, cancellation fees, and more.
When to use a Personal Training Agreement:
- You are a personal trainer and have a new client.
- You would like to hire a personal trainer.
How do I get my Personal Training Agreement reviewed?
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Sample Personal Training Agreement
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Personal Training Agreement
This Personal Training Agreement, (hereinafter, the Agreement) is made and entered into on , by and between at , , and , , , (hereinafter, the Client). Trainer and the Client are sometimes collectively referred to in this Agreement as the Parties.
The parties hereby agree to the following terms and conditions:
1. GENERAL TERMS
Client acknowledges that s/he agrees to the services of a personal trainer provided by .
Trainer will design a tailored exercise program for the Client that reflects the clients objectives, fitness level, and experience. A different trainer may be assigned to the Client at any time upon the sole discretion of .
Training programs shall have various Training Sessions. Each Personal Training Session shall last minutes (hereinafter Training Session).
2. ATTACHMENT
Client has read and executed the Full Disclosure of Physical Conditions/Informed Consent and Assumption of Risk, and Release of Liability form, which is attached hereto and incorporated into this agreement as if fully set forth herein.
3. TRAINING PACKAGES AND PAYMENTS
Training Packages includes various exercise programs involving various activities. Activities shall mean the following: testing, including but not limited to testing of the cardiovascular system, heart rate, muscle strength, endurance, and flexibility; training; exercise; aerobics and aerobic conditioning and training; weight training; circuit training; cardiovascular exercise and training; use of machinery, training equipment, free weights, circuit machinery, and cardiovascular machines; stretching; weight lifting; and any other training activities, techniques, and/or exercises.
The Training Package chosen by the client shall consist of training sessions. The Client agrees to pay the Trainer the sum of per Training Session. Half of the fee for the Training package is due prior to the commencement of the first Training Session. The remaining half of the fee is due at the end of the last Training Session of the Training Package or within 45 days, whichever event comes first.
If the Client purchases one Training Session at a time, payment per Training Session is due in full prior to the commencement of each Training Session.
Any Training Session not used within days of the Effective Date for any Training Package shall be forfeited. The Client shall not be entitled to a refund of the cost for any Training Session not used within days.
The amounts payable per Training Session may be adjusted at the sole discretion of the Trainer, at any time. The Client waives notice of any such adjustments to the amounts payable per Training Session.
The Client will be charged for a cancelled appointment unless the Client notifies or of such cancellation at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled time. If the Client is more than 15 minutes late for an appointment, the lost time will be forfeited and charged for that Training Session as if the Client had been present.
Should the Client purchase additional Training Sessions both the Client and the Trainer agree that this Agreement shall remain in full force and effect, and continue to govern the rights and liabilities of the Parties, except as to the amount payable per such additional Training Session, if different from the amount stated above, or unless the Parties execute a new Agreement.
4. WAIVER AND INDEMNITY
The Client agrees to indemnify the staff and/or the fitness trainer for any injuries, illnesses, or expenses from the Clients participation, especially if the Client has neglected to disclose a known medical condition or similar information that might affect the Clients ability to participate in the Fitness Program.
5. TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT
The Parties shall have the right to terminate this Agreement upon thirty (30) days advance written notice of termination to the other party.
6. EFFECT OF TERMINATION
In the event the Client terminates this Agreement, the Trainer shall retain all payments made for all unused Training Sessions or packages. In the event the Trainer terminates this Agreement, the Trainer shall refund to the Client all payments made for unused portions of Training Sessions or packages.
7. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement (including the Full Disclosure of Physical Conditions/Informed Consent and Assumption of the Risk and Release of Liability) constitutes the entire agreement of the Parties, and supersedes any and all previous understanding, agreements, arrangements, or discussions, written or oral, between the Parties relating hereto. There are no collateral agreements, representations, or guarantees, oral or otherwise unless attached hereto and signed by both Parties.
8. WARRANTIES
There are no warranties either express or implied in this Agreement that are not expressly contained in this Agreement.
9. APPLICABLE LAW
This Agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of
10. SIGNATORIES
This Agreement shall be signed by and by the Client, . This Agreement is effective as of the date first written above.
Any Client under the age of 18 must have a parent or legal guardian sign this Agreement.
TRAINER:
| By: | Date: |
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CLIENT:
| By: | Date: |
Full Disclosure of Physical Conditions / Informed Consent and Assumption of Risk and Release of Liability
This Full Disclosure of Physical Conditions/Informed Consent and Assumption of Risk, and Release of Liability is executed on , and is a material part of, and is incorporated by reference into the Personal Training Agreement executed by the Client.
1.The Client certifies that he or she is physically sound and suffering from no condition, impairment, disease, infirmity, or illness that would prevent the Clients participation in the Clients Activities under this Agreement, except as hereinafter stated.
By: ___________________________________
2.The Client certifies that he or she has been informed of the need for a physicians approval for participation in the Activities under this Agreement.
By: ___________________________________
3.The Client certifies that has recommended that the Client have a yearly or more frequent physical examination and consultation with the Clients physician as to physical activity, exercise, and use of exercise and training equipment so that the Client may have knowledge that he has either (a) been given permission by the Clients physician to participate, or (b) that the Client has decided to participate in the Activities under this Agreement without the approval of his physician.
By: ___________________________________
4.The Client expressly assumes all responsibility for the Clients participation in the Activities under this Agreement.
5.THE CLIENT CERTIFIES THAT THE CLIENT HAS GIVEN FULL AND COMPLETE DISCLOSURE OF ALL PHYSICAL CONDITIONS, IMPAIRMENTS, DISEASES, INFIRMITIES OR ILLNESSES THAT MIGHT AFFECT OR PREVENT THE CLIENTS PARTICIPATION IN THE ACTIVITIES UNDER THIS AGREEMENT. THE CLIENT REPRESENTS THAT HE HAS NO CONGENITAL, PHYSICAL, OR MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS, NO UNDERLYING CARDIOVASCULAR, NEUROLOGICAL, OR ANY ILLNESS, OR CONDITION WHICH MIGHT AFFECT OR PREVENT THE CLIENTS PARTICIPATION IN THE ACTIVITIES UNDER THIS AGREEMENT.
Informed Consent and Assumption of the Risk
1.The Client enters into this Agreement with full knowledge of all the risks and benefits associated with the Activities under this Agreement. The Client certifies that the client is of a legal age to enter into a Agreement, and is not mentally incapacitated. The Client certifies that he enters into this Agreement without duress, undue influence, and for valuable consideration.
2.The Client certifies he or she understands the risks associated with participation in the Activities under this Agreement including, but not limited to physical injury resulting from the acts, omissions, and/or negligence of others. The Client certifies that the Client knows and fully understands the importance and relevance of all the risks, and expressly and voluntarily assumes any and all risks associated with the Clients participation in the Activities under this Agreement, including but not limited to the activities of training; exercise; aerobics and aerobic conditioning and training; weight training; circuit training; cardiovascular exercise and training; use of machinery, training equipment, free weights, circuit machinery and cardiovascular machines; stretching; weight lifting; testing, including but not limited to testing of the cardiovascular system, heart rate, muscle strength, endurance, and flexibility; and any other training activities, techniques, and/or exercises. Further, the Client expressly and voluntarily assumes any and all risk associated with the Clients participation in the Activities under this Agreement, including but not limited to the risks of dizziness; strains and/or sprains; fractures of any kind; syncope (fainting); arrhythmia (alteration in heart rhythm); dyspnea (shortness of breath); angina pectoris (chest pain); tachycardia (rapid resting heart rate over 100 beats per minute); myocardial infarction (heart attack); cerebrovascular accident (stroke); dysrhythmia (abnormal rhythm of brain waves or heart rhythm), and/or any other physical injury, due to any cause whatsoever.
Release of Liability
1.Client certifies that the Client voluntarily agrees to participate in the Activities under this Agreement, including but not limited to the activities of training; exercise; aerobics and aerobic conditioning and training; weight training; circuit training; cardiovascular exercise and training; use of machinery, training equipment, free weights, circuit machinery and cardiovascular machines; stretching; weight lifting; testing, including but not limited to testing of the cardiovascular system, heart rate, muscle strength, endurance, and flexibility; and any other training activities, techniques, and/or exercise. The Client further agrees to follow all rules set forth by and its Trainers.
2.In consideration of the privilege of participating in the Activities under this Agreement, and the training services provided by and its Trainers, the Client for himself, his heirs, assigns, administrators, executors, and/or all members of his family, including minors, waives, releases, holds harmless and forever discharges its successors in interest, assigns, servants, agents, employees, independent Agreementors, associates, officers, directors, officials and any other participants in the Activities under this Agreement, from any and all responsibility, liability, claims and demands of any kind and nature, damages, actions, causes of action of any kind, whether now known or unknown, or which the Client may have now, or which may hereafter accrue to the Client (collectively, the Claims), including but not limited to Claims based upon or related to dizziness; strains and/or sprains; fractures of any kind; syncope (fainting); arrhythmia (alteration in heart rhythm); dyspnea (shortness of breath); angina pectoris (chest pain); tachycardia (rapid resting heart rate over 100 beats per minute); myocardial infarction (heart attack); cerebrovascular accident (stroke); dysrhythmia (abnormal rhythm of brain waves or heart rhythm); and/or ant other physical injury, due to any cause whatsoever, including the act or omission, negligence or any other fault of , its successors in interest, assigns, servants, agents, employees, independent Agreementors, associates, officers, directors, officials and any other participants in the Activities under this Agreement.
TRAINER:
| By: ___________________________________ | Date: __________________ |
, its
CLIENT:
| By: ___________________________________ | Date: __________________ |
Personal Training Agreement FAQs
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Why should a personal trainer always write a contract for personal training?
Regardless of who your client or trainer may be, you should always consider making a Personal Training Agreement. The following list of benefits may be helpful for you:
- There are no surprises about how long the engagement will last.
- Both parties understand the scope of their responsibilities.
- Both parties know when invoicing will happen.
If you opt not to make a Personal Training Agreement, you may not get to experience all of the protections associated with having one in place.
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What does the average Personal Training Agreement template cover?
The details needed for a Personal Training Agreement are listed below:
- The client's and trainer’s full name and address.
- The services that will be provided.
- What fees will be charged and when.
- The start and end dates.
As you might expect, Personal Training Agreements also include the typical legal language about the non-employer relationship between the parties, confidentiality, the method(s) of dispute resolution, and, lastly, liability for losses. In the process of building your contract, you can also pick which state's laws will govern it. Additional custom edits are possible, as needed.
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What does it usually cost for a lawyer to draft a Personal Training Agreement?
Attorney fees for drafting or reviewing a Personal Training Agreement can vary widely. Many lawyers charge hourly rates that may range from around $100 for less experienced attorneys to $350 or more per hour for highly experienced attorneys in major metropolitan areas. For more routine documents, some attorneys may offer flat-fee pricing.
The total cost will depend on several factors, including your location, the attorney’s experience, and the complexity of your agreement. More documents or situations involving negotiation will typically require more time and increase the overall cost.
With Rocket Lawyer, you can create a personalized Personal Training Agreement tailored to your specific needs—without the high cost typically associated with hiring a lawyer. If you have questions or want additional peace of mind, you can also get your document reviewed or ask a Legal Pro for guidance.
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What should I do once a Personal Training Agreement is written?
After drafting your Personal Training Agreement, review it carefully. You may also want to review it with the other party to ensure all parties fully understand and agree to the terms of the agreement. Once all parties agree to the terms, the next step is to have all parties sign it, and each party should keep a copy for their records. It’s also a good idea to store it in a safe, accessible place in case you need to reference it later.
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Can my Personal Training Agreement be checked by a lawyer before it is signed?
It’s smart to have an important agreement reviewed before you sign, so you fully understand the terms and avoid potential risks.
While some attorneys may review documents they didn’t draft, others may decline or require a retainer, hourly billing, or a flat fee. This can make getting a legal document review of your Personal Training Agreement less predictable and more time-consuming.
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