What Equinox's own terms say about buying sessions, unused sessions, refunds and leaving, with every source linked.
This guide is for anyone who trains with an Equinox coach, or is thinking about it, and wants straight facts on Equinox personal training cost, the rules and how to stop. HipTrain wrote it. We run live 1-on-1 video training from about $14 a session, so we're an alternative, and we've said so up front. Everything we say about Equinox comes from its own published terms or a named news outlet, linked at the end.
Equinox does not publish personal training prices. Its own terms say sessions are paid for up front, sold one at a time or in discounted packages, expire six months after purchase, and that "all sales are final." In the agreements we read, training is a prepaid add-on bought under your membership agreement, so you mostly stop by not buying more, and you leave the club itself with 30 days' written notice after your first 12 months.
Equinox doesn't post a rate card for personal training on its site. Its member agreement lists personal training as an "Ancillary Charge" and says pricing for those charges is "in Equinox's discretion" and may change at any time. Equinox doesn't publish the rate, so ask your club for the current price, in writing, for the trainer level you're considering.
What Equinox does say about how it sells training:
The only Equinox price involving training that we could confirm from a reputable outlet is for a premium longevity program, not standard sessions:
CNBC reported in May 2024 that Optimize by Equinox, a longevity program that includes three 60-minute training sessions a week, costs $3,000 a month for at least six months, or about $40,000 or more a year once membership is added. That is not what a regular package costs, and we won't guess at the regular rate. Ask your club for its current price sheet by trainer tier, in writing.
For general context only (these are national figures, not Equinox's): Bark's latest U.S. data puts the average personal trainer at $50 to $90 a session. Our personal trainer cost guide has the full breakdown.
Based on its published terms, Equinox sells training as add-ons under the membership agreement:
What we couldn't confirm: whether any Equinox club sells training as an auto-renewing monthly plan, and whether a club will make an exception on expired sessions. Equinox doesn't publish either. If a coach offers you a recurring plan, ask for its written terms.
Because Equinox training is bought up front, "cancelling" usually means stopping future purchases, using or forfeiting what you have, and, if you're leaving altogether, cancelling the membership. Here's the order we'd follow, based on Equinox's own terms:
Want a ready-to-send note? Use our free cancellation letter builder. Your state may give you extra rights; check your state attorney general's consumer page.
If what you value most is one coach who knows you and keeps you on track, live video can do that for a lot less. HipTrain is live 1-on-1 training over video with the same certified coach every session. Our 30-minute plan is $59.49 a month for one session a week (about $14 a session), and 60-minute sessions start at $109.99 a month (about $25). Plans are billed monthly, your first session is free, and you don't need a credit card to try it. You book and reschedule in the app.
An Equinox coach is the better choice in some cases, and we'd tell a friend so. If you want someone to spot heavy lifts, adjust your position by hand, or coach you on the club's equipment, a trainer in the room wins. The same goes if you already love your Equinox coach and the cost works for you. HipTrain also has a small coach roster, far fewer reviews than the big apps, and no in-person sessions. Our online vs in-person comparison walks through the tradeoffs, and you can book a free HipTrain session to see how it feels.
Equinox doesn't publish a price. Its agreement says pricing for ancillary charges, which include personal training, is at its discretion and may change. Ask your club for its rate sheet by trainer tier before you buy a package.
Equinox's terms say all training sales are final and ancillary charges are non-refundable, including sessions left unused when a membership cancellation takes effect. Plan to use your sessions before they expire or before you leave.
Yes. Equinox's Personal Training Terms say sessions expire six months from the date of purchase.
You need to cancel or move it at least 24 hours ahead. Equinox charges the full session for late cancellations and no-shows.
In the agreements we read, training is listed as an ancillary charge under the membership agreement, paid up front, and governed by Equinox's booking and expiration policies. If a coach offers you a separate training agreement or a recurring plan, ask for its written terms.
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We checked Equinox's published terms in November 2026, using agreements for two New Jersey clubs. Equinox can change its prices and policies, and terms can differ by club and state, so ask your club for a copy of the current agreement before you buy.