Personal Trainer Cost in Pakenham (and South Yarra)
The real numbers, what you get for them, and why the price stays the same at both locations.
The Quick Version
Try the full setup before committing to a weekly package. Same coaching, same inclusions, just compressed into a four-week window.
- 4 coached sessions across 4 weeks
- Online coaching app access for the full month
- Nutrition guidance, programming, and direct messaging
- Available at both Pakenham and South Yarra
- No pressure to continue at the end
Why $135 a Week
The price covers the full package: a coached session in the gym, online programming via app, nutrition guidance, and all the work that happens between sessions that you don't see.
A trainer charging $80 for a single hour sounds cheaper. But that's all you get. After the session, you're on your own to figure out what to do tomorrow, what to eat, why you're sore, and whether your form was actually right.
$135 a week assumes you want the whole thing working. Programming that progresses week to week. Nutrition you can actually follow. Adjustments when life happens. The session is the visible part. Most of the work happens elsewhere.
There used to be off-peak rates and tiered packages on this page. They're gone. One price keeps it simple. You're paying for the package, not negotiating on duration.
Why the Price Doesn't Change Between Pakenham and South Yarra
Pakenham clients train at REP66 HQ on Renam St in a 60-minute coached session. Private studio, no commercial gym noise, my own equipment, no waiting for racks.
South Yarra clients train with me at Club Lime South Yarra in a 45-minute coached session. Full commercial facility, all the racks and machines a large gym has. Members can use the gym before and after the session for their own warm-up and cool down, so the coached portion is shorter, but total gym time usually isn't.
Different formats, same coaching, same price. The reason is that a weekly PT package isn't an hour rate. It's the session, the programming written for you in training blocks, nutrition resources, app access for questions, plus the travel, setup, and admin time behind each client.
The overhead differs at each location. Pakenham covers private studio rent, equipment, utilities. South Yarra covers commercial gym access, travel time across Melbourne, and tailoring programs to whatever equipment is on the floor that day. The work going into your week is the same. So the price is too.
If anything, this keeps things honest. There's no premium South Yarra rate just because of the postcode. And there's no watered-down Pakenham version because it's cheaper. The coaching is the coaching.
How does this compare to other trainers?
Personal trainer prices in Pakenham generally range from around $80 to $150 per session, with weekly packages typically $120 to $250.
In South Yarra, single sessions usually run $130 to $200, with weekly programs $180 to $350.
REP66 sits at $135 per week at both locations. That's mid-range for Pakenham and lower end for South Yarra. The trade-off: one trainer who's been coaching since 2011, the same approach across both locations, and the full package included rather than $80 sessions where you're guessing between them.
Cheaper trainers often cost more in the long run. You stop because the structure was thin, then six months pass and you start again somewhere else.
What $135 a Week Actually Covers
- One coached session per week (60 minutes at Pakenham, 45 minutes at South Yarra)
- Programming structured in 5 to 12 week training blocks based on your goals
- Online coaching app for tracking sets, reps, video form reviews, and messaging
- Nutrition guidance and educational resources
- Regular check-ins, especially during the early phases of training
- Debriefing happens within sessions, not as separate appointments
- Direct app messaging for questions between sessions
- Club Lime membership at the South Yarra location (non-members pay $10 per session for a casual gym pass I provide)
- Strict meal plans (education over prescription, since I'm not a dietitian)
The Stuff Most People Ask Themselves Before Reaching Out
Reading a pricing page closely is a sign you're taking this seriously. Here are the questions that usually come up. Open whichever ones feel relevant.
Is now actually the right time for me?
There's rarely a perfect time. Life keeps being life. The honest question is whether you've got two to three hours a week, including the session, that you can genuinely defend. Not willpower. Just hours.
If the answer is no, that's useful information. If it's "probably yes, with some shuffling," that's the answer most people land on, and it's enough to start.
What if I've tried before and stopped?
You're not alone. Most people have started something and stopped. The format probably wasn't built for staying. Boot camps at 6am, $20-a-week chain gyms with no coaching, apps that hand you a workout and disappear. None of those are designed for week 14.
A programmed session each week with someone checking in is a different structure. It's not better because the workouts are better. It's better because there's a person who notices when you go quiet.
Why is there a 12-week minimum?
Because that's roughly how long it takes for the work to show up in your body. Strength gains start around week 4. Visible changes show up around weeks 6 to 10. Most people quit before that because they thought four weeks was enough.
The minimum exists to respect your money. Anyone selling weekly with no minimum is selling you the right to quit before it starts working. That's not in your interest, and it's not in mine.
What if my goals change halfway through?
Goals shifting mid-program is normal and worth talking about openly. Programming adjusts. If you came in for fat loss and ended up wanting to deadlift 100kg, we re-plan. The whole point of weekly contact is that the program follows you, instead of you trying to follow a fixed plan.
What if I just want to try one session first?
The intro deal exists for exactly this reason. Four sessions across four weeks for $399. You experience the actual setup (programming, app, nutrition resources, coaching style) rather than a one-off taster session that doesn't show you what the real thing looks like.
After the four weeks you can continue at $135 a week, or you can step back. No pressure either way.
What if I'm not fit enough yet?
Most people walking in have something to work around. Old injury, back that flares up, knees that don't love stairs, never been to a gym before. It's normal. The first few sessions are about figuring out where you actually are and building from there, not testing you against some imagined baseline.
If you're capable of getting yourself to the gym, you're capable of training. The rest is structure.
The Three Options
1-on-1 Personal Training
One coached session per week at REP66 HQ in Pakenham (60 minutes) or Club Lime in South Yarra (45 minutes). Includes online coaching app, programming structured in training blocks, nutrition guidance, and direct messaging. 12-week minimum then week to week.
See the Service DetailsOnline Coaching
Remote programming and accountability via app. For people training at their own gym, in another city, or wanting structure without the in-person session. Custom programming, every lift tracked, direct access for questions. 12-week minimum then month to month.
Learn About Online CoachingGroup 66
Small group personal training in Pakenham. Fridays at 4pm, capped at 8 people. Station-based rotation with real coaching, not just instruction. Launch pricing increases $3 every 12 weeks until reaching $35 standard rate.
See the ScheduleTraining consistently for 12 weeks changes more than the obvious stuff. The body adapts in a predictable order:
- Around week 2: sleep gets noticeably deeper
- Around week 4: strength starts climbing on the bar
- Around week 6: daily energy stabilises
- Around week 8: stress tolerance improves
- Around week 12: confidence shifts in ways you don't expect
The hardest part of training isn't the lifting. It's showing up the third week of February when motivation is gone and the weather is bad. That's what a coach is for.
Frequently Asked Questions
What if I miss a session?
Cancellation policy: more than 48 hours notice and there's no fee. Between 48 and 24 hours notice, a 50% session fee applies. Less than 24 hours notice, the full session fee applies.
I'll try to fit you in elsewhere in the week if I can, but it depends on other clients' bookings so I can't always promise a reschedule. Genuine emergencies are handled case by case.
Do you offer refunds?
The 12-week minimum is the commitment, so refunds aren't standard once you're in. If something significant changes (injury, relocation, major life event), have a conversation with me. I'd rather pause and resume than have someone paying for sessions they can't use.
Can I switch between 1-on-1 PT and online coaching?
Yes. People move between formats all the time. Travel, work changes, relocating to South Yarra, wanting to train more independently after building a foundation. The programming carries across, so you don't lose progress when the format shifts.
Do I need a Club Lime membership to train at South Yarra?
No, but it helps. Club Lime members can access the gym before and after sessions to warm up and cool down. Non-members pay an additional $10 per session, which covers a casual gym pass I provide.
Can the same trainer see me at both locations?
Yes, it's the same coach (me) at both. Some clients train in Pakenham during weekday off-peak hours and at South Yarra on their commute. The programming, app, nutrition resources, and check-ins are identical regardless of where you train.
Do you take private health rebates or HICAPS?
Personal training isn't covered under most private health plans (it requires registered providers like exercise physiologists). If you have NDIS funding or specific gap arrangements, ask me directly and we'll work out what's possible.
How do I pay?
Sessions can be booked and paid through Halaxy which accepts card payments. Halaxy charges $1 plus 2.2% per transaction, which is passed on to the client.
To save on card fees, the 12-week minimum can be paid in advance via direct bank transfer, pro rata. Worth asking about if you'd prefer that option.
The intro deal is a single upfront payment of $399.
"Why It Matters" walks through the psychology of why most exercise attempts fail, what actually predicts long-term success, and why the price you pay for proper coaching is the cheapest version of fixing the problem.
Read Why It MattersReady to Talk?
A free chat is the easiest way to find out if this is the right fit. Or jump straight to the intro deal if you've already decided.
