Where I Thrive
“He knows just when and how to push me to excel without it being too much for me to handle and is able to change his approach easily when needed.”
Best Personal Trainers in Ottawa, ON
22 trainers listed · all 22 in Ottawa · 16 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
Elgin Fitness
“The space was always clean, the machines always well taken care of, and there's a good range of dumbbells (up to 80 lbs).”
Unified Fitness
“I would highly recommend this place for everyone, because of their knowledge and experiences, and because they really care for the clients and are willing to go above and beyond to help.”
Love Your Body Fitness
“Bailey's support and advice on form and proper execution of exercises was something I have yet to experience in previous fitness classes.”
Positive Movement Fitness
“I found the facility itself much less intimidating than larger gyms and the staff were very friendly and experienced in dealing with seniors.”
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Boom Box Fitness
“The trainers are fabulous and ensure everyone feels like part of the family.”
This page lists 22 personal trainers and training gyms recorded for Ottawa, ON. What each says about its approach, its hours and its booking comes from its own website; ratings and review quotes come from public listings.
Area overview: Ottawa, ON
All 22 trainers we list here are in Ottawa itself. We have 71 trainers in Ottawa on file; this page shows the highest-rated 22. The trainers on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 1,851 reviews; 16 have 50 or more reviews and 21 are rated 4.5 or higher. When students and parents rate these trainers on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (95%), quality (85%) and communication (78%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the trainers on this page are "atmosphere", "community" and "motivating". 16 are open on Saturdays and 11 on Sundays. 1 lists staff certifications (ACE). Domain records put 6 websites of the trainers on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2003. 3 offer a free trial or consultation; 2 are family- or locally-owned and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 22 of the trainers on this page; 13 publish a contact page; 19 list a public email and 3 take bookings online. We count these figures across the trainers on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the trainer before you enrol.
Can I book a trainer listed for Ottawa online?
3 of the 22 listings take online bookings. A first phone call is normal anyway, because a trainer wants to know what they are working with before putting you in a slot.
Free Form Fitness Wellington West
“I'm really pleased with the progress I've made, and really appreciate the genuinely respectful support I've received from Catherine.”
End Result Fitness
“Expertly engaged on all levels of fitness, nutrition, mental strengthening, Allan Alguire delivers a world-class personal training experience that builds better bodies.”
Evertrain Fitness
“Kyle has guided and supported me through this past year with patience and understanding of my previous chronic injuries , tailoring and supporting my wellbeing with expertise and humour.”
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Capital Strength Training Systems
“Really enjoy the capital crew classes - they keep me consistent and are always a good time”
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Soungui Fitness
“Been here for 3 years and had immense amount of progress thanks to Curtis!”
The Westin Ottawa Health Club
“Westin Hotel is simply the Best, Pet friendly and simply amazing Staff and facilities.”
Shaun Kehoe
“Shaun and his team are absolutely unmatched in their ability to help those with disabilities see serious life changing results through weight training.”
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Point One
“I am very grateful for David and his team, especially for Shayne.”
Pole Fitness Academy
“I travel for work, and Sarah was able to accommodate a private lesson while I was in town and it was great!”
Barres and Wheels Elgin
“The classes are tough, but accessible, and the staff are friendly and welcoming.”
LF3
“I never thought I would be the type of person to get up at 6:30 am everyday to go the gym before work but LF3 has seriously made that possible for me.”
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Gough Basketball's the Performance Factory
“Very friendly and made sure the kids were having fun while learning some fundamentals...”
Sweat Equity Fitness Boutique
“Going to the gym was always a tough task for me but now it's something I look forward to each day.”
Bellefleur Fitness
“I appreciated the fitness studio; it was clean, with modern styling and the staff so friendly.”
Real Personal Training
“They'll put you on a program tailored to your specific needs and wants, and mine specifically has done wonders for my well-being.”
Premium Performance Fitness Centre
“From the specialized workout plans to the friendly and helpful staff, this is an excellent place to consider if you're looking for a gym.”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about trainers in Ottawa
- “My personal trainer is Joey Berry. Joey is an amazing trainer that really listens to me and plans the best workouts to accomplish my goals.” — from a review of Sweat Equity Fitness Boutique
- “Andre truly cares about the health and wellbeing of his clients, and often goes above and beyond his duty as a personal trainer.” — from a review of Evertrain Fitness
- “Dave is an excellent personal trainer and coach, he has depth of knowledge that is unsurpassed by the normal trainers you work with.” — from a review of Point One
- “I would highly recommend Leo to anyone who is looking for a personal trainer.” — from a review of Where I Thrive
Excerpts from public reviews of the trainers listed on this page.
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