Should you train alone or with friends? It's one of the most common questions I hear during free consultations at Atom Fitness in Moncton. The honest answer: both formats work — but they work best for different people and goals.
What Is Solo Personal Training?
Solo training means one-on-one sessions where the entire hour is focused exclusively on you. Every exercise selection, tempo, rest period, and modification is based on your body, your goals, and your progress that day.
At Atom Fitness, solo sessions run 1 to 1.5 hours and include fully customised programming, form coaching, and flexible scheduling. Pricing starts at $30/session via the starter pack.
What Is Team Personal Training?
Team training means 2–4 people training together under expert guidance. The program is semi-customised — the overall structure fits the group, but I make individual modifications as needed (for different fitness levels, injury history, etc.).
Sessions are the same length (1–1.5 hours) and the team atmosphere creates natural competition, accountability, and a lot more fun. Pricing starts at $45/session total — split between the group, you each pay significantly less.
Solo vs. Team: Key Differences
| Solo Training | Team Training | |
|---|---|---|
| Personalisation | 100% individual | Semi-customised |
| Cost | From $30/session | From $45/session (total) |
| Motivation style | Internal, coach-driven | Group energy + coach |
| Scheduling flexibility | Very high | Dependent on group |
| Social element | Low | High |
| Best for | Specific goals, complex needs | General fitness, social motivation |
Who Should Choose Solo Training?
- You have a specific, complex goal (e.g. military fitness test, post-injury return, powerlifting)
- You want maximum attention and the fastest possible progress
- You prefer a private, focused environment
- Your schedule doesn't align with others'
Who Should Choose Team Training?
- You already have 1–3 friends, family members, or coworkers who want to train together
- Budget is a consideration — team training offers the best value per session
- You thrive on social energy and friendly competition
- You want to make training a shared habit (couples, siblings, coworkers)
My Recommendation
Start with a free consultation and be honest about your situation. If you have people ready to train with you and cost is a real factor, team training is an excellent choice — the results are very real. If you have a specific goal, injury history, or just prefer one-on-one focus, solo is worth every dollar.
Many clients also switch between the two over time, which is completely fine. There's no lock-in.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is solo or team training better for weight loss?
Both are effective. Solo maximises personalisation; team maximises motivation and accountability. The best choice is whichever one you'll actually show up for consistently.
How many people in a team session?
At Atom Fitness, team sessions include 2 to 4 people — small enough for individual attention and modifications.