A patient, certified coach on video who helps you get steadier and stronger at home, at your pace.
This page is for people in their 60s, 70s and 80s who want to feel steadier on their feet and stronger for everyday life, without driving to a gym. It's also for grown children looking for something safe for a parent. HipTrain is live 1-on-1 personal training over video. You see the same certified coach each time, they watch you move in real time, and it costs about $14 a session. Your first session is free.
Balance is part of the plan, not an extra. The CDC's guidelines for adults 65 and older include strength work on at least 2 days a week and activities that improve balance, like walking heel to toe or standing up from a chair. That matters because, as the CDC reports, more than one in four older people falls each year. Federal guidelines also note that physical activity lowers the risk of falls and of injuries from falls. Balance work is safest when someone is watching. A coach can set you up beside a counter, tell you where to put your hands, and stop you before you wobble too far.
Strength for the things you do every day. The National Institute on Aging suggests strength exercises for all your major muscle groups at least 2 days a week, but not the same muscles 2 days in a row. In real life, that means getting up from a low couch, carrying groceries, climbing stairs and getting off the floor. A coach turns those tasks into exercises and adds a little more as you get stronger.
You'd be starting where most people start. In CDC survey data from 2020, only 15.3% of men and 10.8% of women 65 and older met both the strength and the aerobic guidelines. So if you haven't exercised in years, you're in good company. A good coach meets you there.
No driving, no gym, no crowd. You train in your own living room. If technology isn't your thing, a family member can help with the first setup. After that, joining is one tap.
A word on safety. HipTrain coaches are certified personal trainers. They are not doctors or physical therapists. Talk with your doctor before you begin, and tell your coach about any condition, medicine or past injury. The NIA also says to talk with your doctor if you're unsure about a particular exercise.
This is an example only. Every coach builds the session around the person on camera. Here's how 30 minutes might go for a 74-year-old who wants to feel steadier after a near fall.
If you feel dizzy, short of breath or unwell, you sit down and stop. Your coach would rather end early than push you.
HipTrain has 5.0 on Google from 81 reviews. Two from members around your age:
"Miranda, is highly professional. I am 68 years old, she is VERY patient with me, Most importantly I am making progress. I am so glad I picked her." (Douglas H., Google review)
"A Lifeline at almost 70, Grateful for Demian!! I am so glad that I work out with Demian!" (Leroy H., Google review)
You can read more about coach Miranda Moronta.
You pick how long each session is and how many times a week you train. Many older members start with one or two 30-minute sessions a week.
The math: a month has about 4.3 weeks, so $59.49 a month for one 30-minute session a week comes to about $14 a session. The 60-minute plans work out to about $25 a session. Your first session is free, and you don't need a credit card for it.
HipTrain is HSA / FSA eligible. Under IRS Publication 502, fitness costs usually count as a medical expense only when they're for a specific condition your doctor has diagnosed, so you may need a Letter of Medical Necessity. Check with your own plan first.
For comparison, Thumbtack puts the national average for an in-person personal trainer at about $55 an hour, with most between $40 and $100. One in-person hour a week at the average comes to roughly $240 a month, before travel.
It can be, with the right setup and a doctor's okay. Your coach watches you the whole time, keeps you near a counter or chair for balance work, and changes any move that hurts. Clear a space, wear supportive shoes and keep water nearby.
Yes. HipTrain works in a web browser with nothing to install, or in the iPhone and Android apps. Joining a session is one tap. Many people ask a family member to sit with them for the first one.
None to start. A sturdy chair without wheels, a counter or table to hold, and a clear patch of floor are enough. Later your coach may suggest a light resistance band or a couple of light weights.
Yes. They can fill in the two-minute questionnaire with you, and we match you with a coach who fits your goals and your calendar. You can switch coaches anytime if the fit isn't right. See also our pages on balance training and low-impact workouts.
Ready to see how it feels? Try your first session free. No credit card needed, and you can stop after that if it's not for you.