The Fitness Centers provide FREE personal training to the membership. The fitness center also provides FREE one day orientations for those looking to become familiar with the fitness center and the equipment. Personal Trainers are available to design and demonstrate a safe and effective exercise program to help you reach your goals. To meet our personal trainers, check out our PT bio page.

How to sign-up?
You can sign-up at either Fitness Center by inquiring at the front desk or by filling out the information below. Once your name is taken you will be contacted by one of our personal trainer coordinators to set-up a 15 minute initial evaluation. At this evaluation we have you fill out a basic health history and discuss your exercise goals. You may be asked to provide a doctor's note. Following this evaluation, you will be contacted by one of our personal trainers to set-up your first meeting time. We ask that you please be on time and keep all of your appointments.

Please be aware that our personal training program is quite popular and we have limited numbers of personal trainers and resources. We are on a first come, first serve basis, so please be patient. If you have further questions, please contact the personal training office at 312-6001 or e-mail us at fitness@oswego.edu.

Personal Trainers are qualified to train individuals of most fitness levels in apparently healthy populations. The Personal Trainer program is not intended to address rehabilitative concerns.

How to sign-up for a Fitness Center Orientation?
You can sign-up at either Fitness Center by inquiring at the front desk or by filling out the information below. Once your name is taken you will be contacted by one of our personal trainers to schedule your one day orientation. The personal trainers will give you an in-depth tour of the fitness center, highlighting how to use the equipment and give you some general fitness tips. Afterward, you may still sign up for personal training.

To sign up for a personal trainer or an orientation, please fill out the form below.

Frequently Asked Questions:

How long is the personal training?
Individual sessions tend to last between 30 - 60 minutes. The entire training time should last between 2-4 weeks depending on your goals and skill level. Our main objective is to teach you the ability to exercise on your own. Your personal trainer will be available for follow up appointments throughout the year.

Who are the personal trainers?
All of the personal trainers are students who have successfully completed our personal training class. The personal trainers are capable of designing a safe and effective exercise program. If at any time you are unsatisfied with your experience, please feel free to contact our office at 312-6001 or e-mail us at fitness@oswego.edu.

If you are interested in becoming a personal trainer, please check out our employment page for more information.