Personal Training
Your First Personal Training Session: What to Expect
By Brad Ellison ·
Your first personal training session is an assessment, not a punishing workout. At 6X it starts with a conversation about your goals, training history and any injuries, usually followed by an InBody scan and some gentle movement so your coach can see how you move. You will leave with a clear picture of where you are starting and what happens next, not wrecked and sore.
Before you arrive
Wear comfortable gym clothing and supportive shoes, bring water, and eat normally though not a big meal right before. If you have any injuries or medical conditions, note them down; your coach needs the full picture to keep you safe. There is nothing to get fit for first, because beginners are the norm.
What happens in the session
- Goals and history. What you want, what you have tried, what has and has not worked.
- Baseline measures. Often an InBody scan and a few simple movement checks.
- Some coached movement. Light, technique-focused work so your coach sees how you move, not a test.
- Your next steps. A plain-English plan for how your program will be built.
After your first session
You should feel informed and capable, not broken. Good coaching starts where you are and progresses from there. From here your coach builds a structured program and books your reviews so progress is measured, not guessed. Want to start? Book a free consultation and we will map out your first session.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
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This article is general information for healthy adults and is not medical, dietetic or physiotherapy advice. Speak with your GP or a qualified health professional before starting a new exercise, nutrition or recovery program, particularly if you have an existing injury or medical condition.
Your next step
Talk it through with a coach
A short conversation about your goals, your history and what a realistic plan looks like.