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. The fixed 9-session Starter Package is $40/session ($360 total).
What Is Team Personal Training?
Premium Team Training means exactly two people training together under expert guidance. The program is built around the pair, with individual modifications as needed for different fitness levels, injury history, and goals.
Sessions are the same length (1–1.5 hours) and the team atmosphere creates natural competition, accountability, and a lot more fun. Team Training is available only with Premium sessions, starting at $720/month total for both people ($360 each).
Two Ways to Train With a Partner
- Premium Team Training (monthly plan): exactly two people train together on an ongoing plan, billed monthly. Plans start at $720/month total for both people. See two-person personal training for the plans.
- Add a second person to an individual Premium session: if you'd rather not commit to a team plan, a second person can join an individual Premium session for an extra $30 on that session.
Solo vs. Team: Key Differences
| Solo Training | Team Training | |
|---|---|---|
| Personalisation | 100% individual | Semi-customised |
| Cost | Starter Package: $40/session, $360 total | Premium plans from $720/month total, or add a second person to an individual Premium session for an extra $30 |
| 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 have one friend, family member, or coworker who wants to train with you
- You both want the regular coached sessions included with Premium Training
- 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 — group exercise research shows social support improves adherence. The best choice is whichever one you'll actually show up for consistently.
How many people in a team session?
At Atom Fitness, Premium Team Training includes exactly two people — small enough for individual attention and modifications.
Can a second person join one of my individual sessions?
Yes. A second person can join an individual Premium session for an extra $30 on that session. If you plan to train together regularly, Premium Team Training for exactly two people starts at $720 per month total ($360 each) and is billed monthly.