Catalyst started as a private 1:1 training studio.
In 2008, we added group training.
A few years later, we added semiprivate (2:1, 3:1 or 4:1 training).
Now our clients choose group training, semiprivate or private based on their schedule, budget and training requirements.
What’s best for you? Here’s how to choose:
Private Training
You’re 1:1 with a coach. You have full control over:
- Your schedule
- How often you attend
- Your training plan (your coach will build it specifically for you)
- Your exercises and modifications
- The coach’s full, undivided attention
- Your privacy in the gym.
Choose 1:1 if you don’t like working out with others; if you have special training considerations or goals; or your schedule frequently changes.
Semiprivate Training
You’re working on your own program, others are working on their own program, and you’re sharing a coach with 1-3 others. Almost all of the benefits of 1:1 training at a slightly lower rate than 1:1.
You have full control over:
- Your training plan (your coach will build it specifically for you)
- Your exercises and modifications
- How often you attend.
You have some flexibility with:
- Your schedule
- Your privacy in the gym.
- The coach’s full attention (it rotates from person to person, but it’s there when you need it.)
Group Training
Group training is for those seeking general fitness in a coached setting at a lower rate than private training.
Group training is 1:4 clients, and up to 1:10. A coach will help you stay motivated and correct any movement problems. Group training is a fun and less expensive way to be coached.
Your coach will control:
- Your training plan (you’ll train for general fitness, using the same programming as others in the group)
- Your exercises and modifications
- Your privacy in the group.
You will have some flexibility over:
- Which groups you attend
- How often you attend
- The coach’s attention (though you’re in a group, you’ll still receive a little 1:1 attention to keep you moving safely and efficiently.) And you can always ask for help at any point.
Which is best for you: private, semiprivate or group?
Choose 1:1 if you’re new to working out; don’t like exercising in groups; or prioritize your schedule over everything else.
Choose semiprivate if you have specific needs (like training for a competition or coming back after an injury); prefer some flexibility in your schedule; or like being around your buddies, but not a big group.
Choose group if you just want a great workout without specific goals; have a set schedule to your day; or prioritize your budget over everything else.
Everyone deserves to be fit. The fastest path to fitness is with a coach to teach, motivate and keep you accountable. Catalyst is the Sault’s most experienced fitness coaching facility, and we’d love to help you change your life!