r/personaltraining is a subreddit with 90k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses training, clients, personal trainer, personal, and struggling, and they frequently recommend/review pant, programs, and personal trainer.
For personal trainers of all experience levels to discuss the field amongst one another.
Popular Themes in r/personaltraining
#1
Advice Requests
: "Some ways to make more money as a trainer"
23 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "New PT. Taking my first 5 clients off the gym floor. What software actually works for solo coaching?"
8 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "Today, one of my clients was so furious because I was making him do Russian Twist."
4 posts
#4
Opportunities
: "Wanting to start freelance training on my own"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/personaltraining
#1
Training
: "It's weird Training doctors and surgeons"
88 posts
#2
Clients
: "The consultation process that saved my business from the wrong Clients."
68 posts
#3
Personal Trainer
: "14 Lessons from 14 Years as a Personal Trainer"
57 posts
#4
Personal
: "27 Book Recommendations for Personal Trainers (Personal, Business, Training)"
41 posts
#5
Struggling
34 posts
#6
Gym
: "What music do you play in the Gym?"
23 posts
#7
Client
: "Firing a Client"
22 posts
#8
New
: "New PT just got a already active client (help)"
19 posts
#9
Coaching
: "Some ways to make more money as a trainer"
18 posts
#10
Online
: "Online Coaching Check-In Form?"
17 posts
Products Discussed in r/personaltraining
Pant
12 reviews
#1
Lululemon
4.5★ from 6 reviews
#2
Old Navy
4.3★ from 3 reviews
#3
Prana
4.0★ from 1 review
Programs
8 reviews
#1
NASM
5.0★ from 1 review
#2
ACE
5.0★ from 1 review
#3
Everfit
4.0★ from 1 review
Personal Trainer
8 reviews
#1
Toyota
4.0★ from 2 reviews
#2
NASM-CPT
5.0★ from 1 review
#3
Honda
4.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/personaltraining
#1
Seeking Advice
: "Question about programming compared to other trainers"
94 posts
#2
Discussion
: "14 Lessons from 14 Years as a Personal Trainer"
50 posts
#3
Question
: "How do online coaches do these fancy editing?"
36 posts
#4
Tips & Tricks
: "10 years independent, never posted on social media to get clients."
8 posts
#5
Certifications
: "update"
4 posts
#6
Critique
: "What a wonderful review from my new client"
2 posts
#7
Shitpost
: "training in crocs"
2 posts
#8
Science/Technical
: "Sharing some notes on hernia mesh risks:"
1 post
Member Growth in r/personaltraining
Yearly
+23k members(35.3%)
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Last updated: June 4, 2026