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Bend fitness guide · checked October 23, 2026

Personal Trainers in Bend, Oregon

27 trainers and studios in Bend, Tumalo, Sisters, Redmond and Sunriver, each checked on its own website: who the trainers are, their stated certifications, specialties, whether you need a membership, free consults and posted prices. Plus how to train for ski season, Phil’s Trail and the Cascades.

By All Things Bend · Updated October 23, 2026

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  • 27trainers and studios checked
  • $65lowest posted 1:1 session
  • 8with a free consult or trial
  • 5outside Bend city limits

Find a trainer for your goal

Tap a goal and the trainer list narrows to match. Tags come from what each trainer or studio says on its own site.

Town:

Get stronger

Barbell, kettlebell and general strength coaching for any starting point.

Weight loss & habits

Trainers who pair training with nutrition coaching and habit work.

50+ and seniors

Programs and trainers that say they focus on older adults, balance and bone health.

After injury / corrective

Corrective-exercise specialists and trainers with PT-clinic or athletic-trainer backgrounds. See a physical therapist first for a new injury.

Pre/postnatal & women

Prenatal, postpartum, menopause and women-only strength options.

Ski, bike & endurance

Ski and mountain bike conditioning, triathlon, running and rowing coaches.

Kids & teen athletes

Speed, strength and injury-prevention programs for young athletes.

Small group / semi-private

Two to six people with one coach: a personal program at a lower price.

In-home or online

Trainers who come to you, train you online, or both.

Prices posted

Session or package prices you can read before you call.

Bend personal trainers at a glance

Format, membership, free consults and the lowest posted price, from each business’s own site. “Ask” means the price isn’t published.

Trainer / studioFormatWhereMembershipFirst stepFrom
Bend Strength Lab (Sara Rufener)Private studioSW Bluff Dr, inside Alpine Physical TherapyNo membership or contractCall or text Sara to start$65 / 45 min
Fortitude Fitness TrainingSmall-group studioService Road, north end of townIts own coaching memberships; no outside gym neededFree 30-minute “No Sweat Intro” in street clothesAsk; seasonal blocks $149
inMotion Training StudioSmall-group studioNE 2nd Street, central-eastMonthly or weekly studio membershipsFree “Success Session”; trial offers postedAsk
Fluid StrengthSmall-group studioNE Division Street, north-centralStudio packages; no outside gym neededIntro assessment to start; free video intro call for online clients$96 each in a 4-pack
Strength WarehouseSmall-group studioSW Cyber Drive, southwestCoaching and gym memberships in-house“No Sweat Intro” to startAsk
JP FitnessTrainer in a gym or clubSE 3rd Street, centralGym membership with no sign-up, cancellation or maintenance fees; JP says clients do better with oneFree discovery session: consult, fitness assessment and tourAsk
Rowed to Fitness (Steve Tague)Private studioTumalo: Rural studio 12 miles from north Bend, 6 miles south of SistersNo membership; hourly or monthlyIntake and evaluation session to start$100 / hour
Empowered Strength (John Odden)Private studioPrivate gym in Bend’s forested hillsNo gym membership; private sessionsReserve a session by phone, text or emailAsk
Boss Sports PerformanceTrainer in a gym or clubSE Armour Road, southeastNo membership needed for 1:1; open gym and class memberships availableInitial consultation for 1:1; first adult class freeAsk; Over 50 series $250
OC Gym BendSmall-group studioNE 2nd Street near Hwy 97, north-centralGym memberships posted; ask how 1:1 is billedFree intro conversation with a coachAsk
Foundation Health & FitnessTrainer in a gym or clubSE Centennial Street, southeastTwo memberships: personal training or small groupFree discovery call, then a 75-minute intake assessmentFrom $125
Lift Fitness StudioSmall-group studioNW Franklin Ave, downtownNo membership required to book trainingBook a session or tour onlineFrom $70 / 30 min
Northwest BODSmall-group studioSW Industrial Way, near the Old MillNo membership needed for trainingEmail for a quote; first group class is $1Quote
Rise FitnessTrainer in a gym or clubNW Lolo Drive, NorthWest CrossingBook with a trainer directlyCall the trainer you wantAsk
Angelica Lee Fitness (at Tebbs Training)Private studioSW Columbia Street, west sideNo membership; sessions at Tebbs TrainingFree 15-minute consultationAsk
Life Performance Training & Coaching (Drew Wickman)Private studioBend and Central OregonNo membership; training packagesFree consultation and assessmentAsk
The Exercise CoachPrivate studioNW Crossing Drive, west sideStudio plans chosen after your trialTwo free private sessionsAsk
Ritual TrainingSmall-group studioNE Lancaster Street, northeastStudio membershipsFirst-time offer posted on the site$32 drop-in (group)
Embark FitnessTrainer in a gym or clubNW Lolo Drive, NorthWest CrossingOptional; members get discounted personal trainingOne-hour fitness assessment to start trainingMembers discounted
Bend Park & Recreation DistrictTrainer in a gym or clubJuniper Swim & Fitness Center and Larkspur Community CenterNo membership required; ask about facility admissionRequired initial consultation and assessment ($95)$71–$79 / 50 min
Athletic Club of BendTrainer in a gym or clubAthletic Club Drive, southwestClub membership (ask about non-member training)Contact the club for pricing and a trainer matchAsk
Xcel FitnessTrainer in a gym or clubNE Twin Knolls Drive, east sideGym membership or day passFree consultation with a trainerAsk
Tetherow SportTrainer in a gym or clubTetherow resort, off Century Drive, west sideBuy packages at the front desk; ask whether club access is requiredComplimentary fitness consultation and movement assessmentAsk
Good Fight Functional Movement SystemsComes to youSunriver: Comes to your home in Sunriver and BendNo membership; he brings the equipmentContact form on the siteAsk
Sisters Athletic ClubTrainer in a gym or clubSisters: Desperado Trail, SistersClub membershipContact a trainer from their profileAsk
Redmond Athletic ClubTrainer in a gym or clubRedmond: NE 2nd Street, RedmondClub membershipPersonal training consultation formAsk
Body Smart FitnessTrainer in a gym or clubRedmond: South Hwy 97, RedmondGym membershipCall the gymAsk
  • Bend Strength Lab (Sara Rufener)
    Format
    Private studio
    From
    $65 / 45 min
    Where
    SW Bluff Dr, inside Alpine Physical Therapy
    First step
    Call or text Sara to start
  • Fortitude Fitness Training
    Format
    Small-group studio
    From
    Ask; seasonal blocks $149
    Where
    Service Road, north end of town
    First step
    Free 30-minute “No Sweat Intro” in street clothes
  • inMotion Training Studio
    Format
    Small-group studio
    From
    Ask
    Where
    NE 2nd Street, central-east
    First step
    Free “Success Session”; trial offers posted
  • Fluid Strength
    Format
    Small-group studio
    From
    $96 each in a 4-pack
    Where
    NE Division Street, north-central
    First step
    Intro assessment to start; free video intro call for online clients
  • Strength Warehouse
    Format
    Small-group studio
    From
    Ask
    Where
    SW Cyber Drive, southwest
    First step
    “No Sweat Intro” to start
  • JP Fitness
    Format
    Trainer in a gym or club
    From
    Ask
    Where
    SE 3rd Street, central
    First step
    Free discovery session: consult, fitness assessment and tour
  • Rowed to Fitness (Steve Tague)
    Format
    Private studio
    From
    $100 / hour
    Where
    Tumalo: Rural studio 12 miles from north Bend, 6 miles south of Sisters
    First step
    Intake and evaluation session to start
  • Empowered Strength (John Odden)
    Format
    Private studio
    From
    Ask
    Where
    Private gym in Bend’s forested hills
    First step
    Reserve a session by phone, text or email
  • Boss Sports Performance
    Format
    Trainer in a gym or club
    From
    Ask; Over 50 series $250
    Where
    SE Armour Road, southeast
    First step
    Initial consultation for 1:1; first adult class free
  • OC Gym Bend
    Format
    Small-group studio
    From
    Ask
    Where
    NE 2nd Street near Hwy 97, north-central
    First step
    Free intro conversation with a coach
  • Foundation Health & Fitness
    Format
    Trainer in a gym or club
    From
    From $125
    Where
    SE Centennial Street, southeast
    First step
    Free discovery call, then a 75-minute intake assessment
  • Lift Fitness Studio
    Format
    Small-group studio
    From
    From $70 / 30 min
    Where
    NW Franklin Ave, downtown
    First step
    Book a session or tour online
  • Northwest BOD
    Format
    Small-group studio
    From
    Quote
    Where
    SW Industrial Way, near the Old Mill
    First step
    Email for a quote; first group class is $1
  • Rise Fitness
    Format
    Trainer in a gym or club
    From
    Ask
    Where
    NW Lolo Drive, NorthWest Crossing
    First step
    Call the trainer you want
  • Angelica Lee Fitness (at Tebbs Training)
    Format
    Private studio
    From
    Ask
    Where
    SW Columbia Street, west side
    First step
    Free 15-minute consultation
  • Life Performance Training & Coaching (Drew Wickman)
    Format
    Private studio
    From
    Ask
    Where
    Bend and Central Oregon
    First step
    Free consultation and assessment
  • The Exercise Coach
    Format
    Private studio
    From
    Ask
    Where
    NW Crossing Drive, west side
    First step
    Two free private sessions
  • Ritual Training
    Format
    Small-group studio
    From
    $32 drop-in (group)
    Where
    NE Lancaster Street, northeast
    First step
    First-time offer posted on the site
  • Embark Fitness
    Format
    Trainer in a gym or club
    From
    Members discounted
    Where
    NW Lolo Drive, NorthWest Crossing
    First step
    One-hour fitness assessment to start training
  • Bend Park & Recreation District
    Format
    Trainer in a gym or club
    From
    $71–$79 / 50 min
    Where
    Juniper Swim & Fitness Center and Larkspur Community Center
    First step
    Required initial consultation and assessment ($95)
  • Athletic Club of Bend
    Format
    Trainer in a gym or club
    From
    Ask
    Where
    Athletic Club Drive, southwest
    First step
    Contact the club for pricing and a trainer match
  • Xcel Fitness
    Format
    Trainer in a gym or club
    From
    Ask
    Where
    NE Twin Knolls Drive, east side
    First step
    Free consultation with a trainer
  • Tetherow Sport
    Format
    Trainer in a gym or club
    From
    Ask
    Where
    Tetherow resort, off Century Drive, west side
    First step
    Complimentary fitness consultation and movement assessment
  • Good Fight Functional Movement Systems
    Format
    Comes to you
    From
    Ask
    Where
    Sunriver: Comes to your home in Sunriver and Bend
    First step
    Contact form on the site
  • Sisters Athletic Club
    Format
    Trainer in a gym or club
    From
    Ask
    Where
    Sisters: Desperado Trail, Sisters
    First step
    Contact a trainer from their profile
  • Redmond Athletic Club
    Format
    Trainer in a gym or club
    From
    Ask
    Where
    Redmond: NE 2nd Street, Redmond
    First step
    Personal training consultation form
  • Body Smart Fitness
    Format
    Trainer in a gym or club
    From
    Ask
    Where
    Redmond: South Hwy 97, Redmond
    First step
    Call the gym

Personal trainers and studios in Bend and nearby

Private studios first, then small-group studios, trainers inside gyms and clubs, and options in Tumalo, Sisters, Redmond and Sunriver. Certifications are as each trainer lists them; see how to check one.

One-coach studio · Old Mill area

Bend Strength Lab (Sara Rufener)

Once-a-week, slow-tempo strength training with clear posted prices and no contract.

  • Get stronger
  • 50+ and seniors
  • Weight loss & habits
  • Small group / semi-private

Sara Rufener runs a high-intensity, once-a-week resistance training studio: slow, controlled reps with every machine set to your body, and sessions 5 to 7 days apart so you recover. She says you don’t need to get in shape before starting, keeps a detailed performance log, and will tell you if she doesn’t think she can help. She has 15+ years of training clients, a B.S. from Oregon State University, has run 12 marathons, and trains out of Alpine Physical Therapy.

Format
Private studio
Membership
No membership or contract
First step
Call or text Sara to start

Trainers and credentials

  • Sara Rufener: CSCS, IART Fitness Clinician, European Institute of Fitness Master Trainer, Precision Nutrition Level 1, GGS Women’s Coaching Specialist; ISSA certified

What they offer

  • One-on-one, 45 minutes, once a week
  • Partner or friends sessions (about an hour)
  • Small group of 6–8, Tuesday and Thursday at 6:45 a.m.

Posted prices

  • 1:1 session (45 min): $65
  • Partner session: $50 per person, or $35 each for up to 4
  • Small group: $25 per session
Call 541-390-5557Services & prices

Checked October 23, 2026 on: bendstrengthlab.com, bendstrengthlab.com/services, bendstrengthlab.com/contact-us

Coaching gym · north Bend

Fortitude Fitness Training

Personal and small-group coaching with ski and mountain bike conditioning built for Bend seasons.

  • Get stronger
  • 50+ and seniors
  • After injury / corrective
  • Ski, bike & endurance
  • Pre/postnatal & women
  • Small group / semi-private

Owner and head coach Travis Weaver started Fortitude after a life-changing injury; the gym offers one-on-one training, small groups of 2–4 and coached classes of up to 15. Every new client starts with a free consult, then an onboarding session on form before training. The FAQ says it has trained clients into their early 80s. There are women’s strength sessions, outdoor pickleball courts next door and a free community workout the third Saturday of each month (8:30–9:30 a.m.). Open Mon–Fri 6 a.m.–6:30 p.m.

Format
Small-group studio
Membership
Its own coaching memberships; no outside gym needed
First step
Free 30-minute “No Sweat Intro” in street clothes

Trainers and credentials

  • Travis Weaver: owner and head coach
  • Jason Meyer: B.S. Exercise and Sports Science, Oregon State; 14+ years as an athletic trainer, orthopedic technician and PT aide; post-injury strength for active adults 50+
  • Lindsay and James: personal trainers and group coaches

What they offer

  • 1:1 or small-group (2–4) personal training
  • Ski & Snowboard Conditioning: Oct 13–Nov 5 and Nov 10–Dec 10, 2026, Tue/Thu 5:45–6:45 p.m.
  • Mountain Bike Conditioning (six weeks, before summer trail season)
  • Women’s strength training and small groups
  • Fit3D body scans
  • Workouts and booking in the Wodify app

Posted prices

  • Ski & Snowboard or Mountain Bike Conditioning: $149 per session block
  • Fit3D body scan: $75 for one, $115 for two
  • Personal training: quoted after the intro
Call 541-516-0138Book a free No Sweat Intro

Checked October 23, 2026 on: fortitudefitnesstraining.com, fortitudefitnesstraining.com/programs, fortitudefitnesstraining.com/seasonal-conditioning, fortitudefitnesstraining.com/meet-the-team, fortitudefitnesstraining.com/about

Semi-private studio for adults 40+ · NE 2nd St

inMotion Training Studio

Small-group personal training built specifically for adults over 40, with golf and pickleball fitness.

  • Get stronger
  • 50+ and seniors
  • After injury / corrective
  • Pre/postnatal & women
  • Weight loss & habits
  • Small group / semi-private

inMotion has been running for about 15 years and specializes in adults 40+, especially women navigating perimenopause and menopause. Semi-private sessions put 2–6 people with one coach, each on their own program built from injuries, history and goals, and there are more than 25 sessions a week from 7 a.m. to 6:15 p.m. plus Saturdays. It also offers one-on-one training, assisted stretch therapy, nutrition coaching and TPI golf fitness.

Format
Small-group studio
Membership
Monthly or weekly studio memberships
First step
Free “Success Session”; trial offers posted

Trainers and credentials

  • Shannon Segerstrom: owner and head coach; degree in Health Promotion & Nutrition, 25+ years training, TPI golf certified for 18+ years, perimenopause and menopause specialist
  • Beth Carillo: B.S. Exercise Physiology, Doctor of Chiropractic, trainer and yoga instructor
  • Clare Graham: personal trainer and endurance coach, triathlete, trains after her own knee replacement
  • Kelly Gill: personal trainer and hot Pilates instructor

What they offer

  • Semi-private personal training (2–6 people)
  • One-on-one personal training
  • Stretch therapy and mobility sessions
  • Nutrition coaching for midlife
  • TPI golf fitness and pickleball performance
  • Corporate wellness

Prices aren’t posted; memberships are set by sessions per month and commitment length.

Call 541-241-6989Free Success Session / trial

Checked October 23, 2026 on: inmotionbend.com, inmotionbend.com/trainers, inmotionbend.com/faq, inmotionbend.com/services, inmotionbend.com/about-us

Kettlebell and strength studio · NE Division

Fluid Strength

Kettlebell-focused strength for longevity, with private, semi-private and online options.

  • Get stronger
  • After injury / corrective
  • Small group / semi-private
  • In-home or online

Owner and strength coach Tash built Fluid Strength around training “for longevity” rather than quick fixes, starting sessions with a few minutes of breathing work. Private sessions are its fastest track and suit beginners, people with injuries or limitations, and anyone training for a kettlebell certification. Semi-private sessions keep four people per coach (or five to six with two coaches), each on an individual program, and group classes are capped at nine.

Format
Small-group studio
Membership
Studio packages; no outside gym needed
First step
Intro assessment to start; free video intro call for online clients

Trainers and credentials

  • Tash (owner and strength coach): B.S. Kinesiology Rehabilitation Science; StrongFirst Girya Level 2 kettlebell and StrongFirst Lifter barbell instructor; NASM Certified Personal Trainer; Original Strength certified

What they offer

  • Private one-on-one training with a free home program
  • Semi-private (4:1) training on your own program
  • Small group classes (max 9)
  • Personalized online programs and a group online program

Posted prices

  • Private: 4 sessions $385, 8 sessions $695, 12 sessions $949
  • Semi-private: 1x a week $205/month, 2x a week $355/month
Call 541-408-2575Private training prices

Checked October 23, 2026 on: fluidstrengthgym.com, fluidstrengthgym.com/private, fluidstrengthgym.com/semi-private, fluidstrengthgym.com/online, fluidstrengthgym.com/meet-the-team, fluidstrengthgym.com/about

Strength and powerlifting gym · SW Cyber Dr

Strength Warehouse

Structured barbell strength for skiers, hikers, mountain bikers and lifters, not high-intensity circuits.

  • Get stronger
  • Ski, bike & endurance
  • After injury / corrective
  • Pre/postnatal & women
  • 50+ and seniors
  • Small group / semi-private
  • In-home or online

Strength Warehouse says it isn’t a fast-paced HIIT gym: it coaches structured strength training to build power, prevent injury and perform better outdoors. One-on-one coaching or semi-private groups of up to three, with programming for skiing, hiking, mountain biking, powerlifting and injury recovery, in person or online. Coaches come from powerlifting, gymnastics, jiu-jitsu, CrossFit and endurance sports.

Format
Small-group studio
Membership
Coaching and gym memberships in-house
First step
“No Sweat Intro” to start

Trainers and credentials

  • Nate: CEO, powerlifting record holder, international powerlifting referee and state chair
  • Megan: co-owner and coach for 7 years; leads Babies and Barbells for new mothers and the Legends class for ages 60+
  • Coaches Sage (Army veteran), Mike (Marine Corps veteran) and Nick Nizinski; nutrition coach Sunny Hisel

What they offer

  • One-on-one coaching
  • Semi-private coaching (max 3 people)
  • Online 1:1 coaching
  • Sport- and goal-specific programs: skiing, hiking, powerlifting, general strength
  • Babies and Barbells; Legends 60+

Prices aren’t posted.

Call 541-329-7454Personalized coaching

Checked October 23, 2026 on: bendstrengthwarehouse.com/personalized-coaching, bendstrengthwarehouse.com/about, bendstrengthwarehouse.com/online-training

Gym with independent trainers · SE 3rd St

JP Fitness

The biggest bench of trainers in one Bend gym, so you can pick by specialty and price.

  • Get stronger
  • Weight loss & habits
  • After injury / corrective
  • Pre/postnatal & women
  • Kids & teen athletes
  • In-home or online

JP Fitness is a gym where each trainer sets their own rate (“price per session varies depending on the trainer”) and you contact them directly from their profile. Specialties run from bodybuilding and powerlifting to injury-aware muscle building, pre- and postnatal training, menopause, youth athletes and first-timers who want to learn the equipment.

Format
Trainer in a gym or club
Membership
Gym membership with no sign-up, cancellation or maintenance fees; JP says clients do better with one
First step
Free discovery session: consult, fitness assessment and tour

Trainers and credentials

  • John Peters (owner): B.S. in exercise science/kinesiology from OSU-Cascades, CPT, Corrective Exercise Specialist; muscle building around nagging injuries
  • Ariel Flicker: ACE CPT, ACE Weight Management Specialist, trauma-informed coaching education
  • Cody Hayward: ISSA, NASM and Precision Nutrition certified; bodybuilding and powerlifting
  • Monica Nelson: 18+ years; pre- and postnatal, perimenopause and menopause, mobility
  • Sydney: former 911 paramedic, 10 years of Olympic lifting, postpartum and longevity training
  • Bailey Sahnow (Limitless Training): background in cardiopulmonary rehab, PT and track coaching; youth athletes and injury prevention
  • JR Chandra (Refined Strength Training): NASM, Pre-Script and Eleiko barbell certified; also coaches remotely
  • Jessica Jones: IFPA CPT, 350+ hour yoga teacher, 12-year Army veteran
  • Dani Sowden, Drew and Ashley Silverii

What they offer

  • One-on-one training with the trainer you choose
  • Stretching and flexibility coaching
  • Nutrition coaching from several trainers
  • Online coaching through Refined Strength Training

Session prices vary by trainer and aren’t posted.

Call 541-241-0807Free discovery session

Checked October 23, 2026 on: jpfitnessbend.com/trainers, jpfitnessbend.com/personaltraining, jpfitnessbend.com/discoverysession, jpfitnessbend.com/membership, refinedstrengthtraining.com/refined-strength-training

Private trainer and rowing coach · between Bend and Sisters

Rowed to Fitness (Steve Tague)

Strength and indoor rowing coaching for athletes and adults over 50, with VO₂ max testing.

  • Get stronger
  • 50+ and seniors
  • Ski, bike & endurance
  • In-home or online

Steve Tague is in his 60s, took up rowing in 2018 after arthritis, torn rotator cuffs and spinal injuries, and has won world and national indoor rowing titles. He trains clients from Bend, Tumalo, Redmond and Sisters one-on-one or as a couple, specializing in athletes and adults over 50, 60 and 70, and offers active and resting metabolic testing for training zones and nutrition.

Where
Between Bend and Sisters (by appointment; address given when you book)
Format
Private studio
Membership
No membership; hourly or monthly
First step
Intake and evaluation session to start

Trainers and credentials

  • Steve Tague: NASM Certified Personal Trainer and Sports Nutrition Coach, Concept2 Certified Rowing Coach, Dark Horse Rowing coach, PNOE metabolic testing certified

What they offer

  • In-person 1:1 or partner training
  • Indoor rowing technique and competition coaching
  • Online training with an app and monthly Zoom coaching
  • Active (VO₂ max) and resting metabolic testing

Posted prices

  • Hourly: $100 (1:1), $150 (two people)
  • Monthly 1:1: $380 for 4 sessions, $750 for 8
  • Monthly for two: $600 for 4 sessions, $1,175 for 8
  • Online: $595 for the first 3 months, then $229/month
Call 541-410-4678Programs and prices

Checked October 23, 2026 on: rowedtofitness.com/personal-training, rowedtofitness.com/services, rowedtofitness.com/personal-training-in-central-oregon, rowedtofitness.com/about-rowed-to-fitness

Private gym, in person and online · west Bend hills

Empowered Strength (John Odden)

Strength, mobility and back-pain-aware coaching from a Highland Games athlete, plus archery.

  • Get stronger
  • After injury / corrective
  • In-home or online

John Odden is a Scottish Highland Games athlete and stone lifter with a 20+ year coaching career and a degree in exercise science. Chronic back and shoulder injuries sidelined him into his 30s, and that history shapes his focus on moving well and training without pain. He coaches at The Sanctuary of Strength, a distraction-free private gym on open land, and online through weekly “immersion” coaching.

Where
The Sanctuary of Strength, Bend (location shared when you book)
Format
Private studio
Membership
No gym membership; private sessions
First step
Reserve a session by phone, text or email

Trainers and credentials

  • John Odden: degree in Exercise Science, 20+ years coaching, Highland Games and strength athlete

What they offer

  • 1:1 private strength coaching
  • Online one-on-one immersion coaching with an app and home plan
  • Archery and Highland Games skills coaching
  • Self-guided online programs and clinics

Prices aren’t posted.

Call 541-639-5000Strength training

Checked October 23, 2026 on: empoweredstrength.com, empoweredstrength.com/strength-training, empoweredstrength.com/immersion-coaching, empoweredstrength.com/about

Sports performance gym · SE Armour Rd

Boss Sports Performance

Certified strength coaches for athletes of any age, from middle schoolers to a Fitness Over 50 series.

  • Get stronger
  • Kids & teen athletes
  • 50+ and seniors
  • After injury / corrective
  • Pre/postnatal & women
  • Ski, bike & endurance
  • Small group / semi-private
  • In-home or online

Boss trains athletes of all ages in what it calls a safe, positive and encouraging atmosphere. One-on-one sessions are typically 60 minutes and cover strength, conditioning, sports performance, return-to-sport injury rehab, prenatal and postpartum. You can also build your own small group of 2–10 friends or teammates, or follow a remote program in four-week blocks. Several coaches hold the NSCA’s CSCS.

Format
Trainer in a gym or club
Membership
No membership needed for 1:1; open gym and class memberships available
First step
Initial consultation for 1:1; first adult class free

Trainers and credentials

  • Erik (owner): B.S. Kinesiology/Exercise Science, University of South Dakota; Landow Performance internship
  • Marcus: Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC) and CSCS; trains skiers and mountain bikers
  • Georgia: CSCS, USA Weightlifting Level 1, NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist, Precision Nutrition Level 1; runs Fitness Over 50
  • Ryan: StrongFirst SFG II, NASM CPT, PN Level 1; endurance athletes, mothers, seniors and post-surgery clients
  • Aaron (NASM CPT, powerlifter), Christian (PT-clinic background), Sage and Tori

What they offer

  • 1:1 strength and performance coaching
  • Create-your-own small group (2–10)
  • Remote program design through the TrainHeroic app
  • Fitness Over 50: 8 weeks, Wednesdays 10:30–11:30 a.m., Oct 28–Dec 16, 2026 (8 spots)
  • Middle school, high school and adult classes

Posted prices

  • Fitness Over 50 series: $250
  • Adult fitness intro: 30 days unlimited for $147 (regularly $210)
  • 1:1 and small groups: quoted by package
  • 15% discount for first responders, military, nurses and educators
Call 541-389-26771:1 or small group

Checked October 23, 2026 on: bosssportsperformance.com/create-your-own-small-group, bosssportsperformance.com/over50, bosssportsperformance.com/adult, bosssportsperformance.com/remote-training-and-program-design, bosssportsperformance.com/about, bosssportsperformance.com/contact

Strength coaching gym · NE 2nd St

OC Gym Bend

Small-group and 1:1 strength with dedicated 55+, women’s, prenatal/postpartum and teen programs.

  • Get stronger
  • 50+ and seniors
  • Pre/postnatal & women
  • Kids & teen athletes
  • Weight loss & habits
  • Small group / semi-private

OC Gym has coached Bend since 2009. One-on-one training is pitched at people returning after time away or injury, or training for a race or season; small-group personal training sits between that and classes, with capped numbers. Twice-weekly specialty groups include Legends 55+, StrongHER, MomFit for pregnancy and postpartum, Strong Foundations, and sports performance for ages 7–14 and middle and high schoolers.

Format
Small-group studio
Membership
Gym memberships posted; ask how 1:1 is billed
First step
Free intro conversation with a coach

Trainers and credentials

  • Sean Wells: owner since 2009; CrossFit Level 1 & 2, USA Weightlifting Level 1, Precision Nutrition, Gym Jones Level 1 & 2, 8 Weeks Out conditioning

What they offer

  • One-on-one personal training
  • Small group personal training
  • Legends 55+, StrongHER, MomFit (prenatal and postpartum)
  • Teen and tween sports performance
  • Nutrition coaching and InBody scans

Posted prices

  • Unlimited group classes: $209/month
  • 12 classes/month: $189
  • Sports performance: $189/month
  • InBody scan (non-member): $49
  • Personal training: not posted
Call 541-234-8442Personal training

Checked October 23, 2026 on: ocgymbend.com, ocgymbend.com/programs/personal-training, ocgymbend.com/programs/small-group-personal-training, ocgymbend.com/gym-info, ocgymbend.com/about

All-in-one training gym · SE Centennial St

Foundation Health & Fitness

Private training plus Pilates, rowing, barre and a recovery lounge, with wellness partners in-house.

  • Get stronger
  • After injury / corrective
  • Weight loss & habits
  • Small group / semi-private

Foundation starts with a 75-minute intake that covers body composition, movement patterns and compensations, total-body strength, and habits and goals, then books your first three classes before recommending a plan. Private personal training includes a personalized plan, progress tracking and coach support outside sessions. Small-group members get 50+ classes a week (Pilates, ballet, rowing, barre, gym), open gym and the recovery lounge.

Format
Trainer in a gym or club
Membership
Two memberships: personal training or small group
First step
Free discovery call, then a 75-minute intake assessment

Trainers and credentials

  • Coach names aren’t listed on the site

What they offer

  • Private personal training
  • Small group classes (up to 16)
  • Pilates, rowing, barre and ballet-based classes
  • Recovery lounge and wellness partners

Posted prices

  • Personal training: from $125 per session
  • Small group: from $299/month
Call 541-668-1409Book a discovery call

Checked October 23, 2026 on: foundationhealthandfitness.com

Boutique studio · downtown

Lift Fitness Studio

Short 30- and 45-minute sessions downtown, bookable online, for up to three people.

  • Get stronger
  • Weight loss & habits
  • Kids & teen athletes
  • Small group / semi-private

Lift is a downtown studio owned by Cornelius Edison, who played in the NFL for the Bears, Falcons and Vikings, and Hannah Edison, a Bend native and former college volleyball player. Its certified trainers book 30- or 45-minute sessions online for weight loss, strength or athletic performance, solo or in groups of up to three. It also runs group classes and youth performance training.

Format
Small-group studio
Membership
No membership required to book training
First step
Book a session or tour online

Trainers and credentials

  • Cornelius and Hannah Edison: owners

What they offer

  • 30- and 45-minute personal training
  • Groups of up to 3 per session
  • InBody scans
  • Group classes and Lift Youth Performance

Posted prices

  • 30-minute session: from $70
  • 45-minute session: from $110
  • InBody scan (20 min): $30
Call 541-316-3525Personal training pricing

Checked October 23, 2026 on: liftfitnessstudio.com/personal-training, liftfitnessstudio.com/personal-training-pricing, liftfitnessstudio.com/meet-the-owners

Small-group studio with a PT clinic · SW Industrial Way

Northwest BOD

Women-led studio that pairs NASM training with wellness coaching and an in-house physical therapist.

  • Get stronger
  • Pre/postnatal & women
  • After injury / corrective
  • Weight loss & habits
  • Small group / semi-private

Owner Blaire Rummel started Northwest BOD in Bend’s parks and her garage. She combines NASM, FMS and TRX training with her background as a licensed marriage and family therapist. One-on-one or semi-private training (2–4 people) runs by appointment with Blaire or one of three other trainers, and Aspire Physical Therapy (Brittany Jones Estuesta, PT, DPT; pelvic health, orthopedics and sports injuries) works out of the studio. Group classes cap at 15.

Format
Small-group studio
Membership
No membership needed for training
First step
Email for a quote; first group class is $1

Trainers and credentials

  • Blaire Rummel (owner): NASM CPT, FMS Level 2, TRX; licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
  • Three additional personal trainers

What they offer

  • 1:1 and semi-private (2–4) personal training
  • Wellness coaching
  • Group fitness classes (max 15)
  • Aspire Physical Therapy on site

Posted prices

  • Personal training: quoted by trainer and goal
  • Wellness coaching with Blaire: $75 an hour, or $140 for two
  • First group class: $1
Call 541-913-1767Price list

Checked October 23, 2026 on: northwestbod.com/price-list, northwestbod.com/services1, northwestbod.com/aboutus, northwestbod.com/contact

Studio with independent trainers · NorthWest Crossing

Rise Fitness

Westside trainers for endurance athletes, chronic pain and Parkinson’s boxing, each booked directly.

  • Get stronger
  • Ski, bike & endurance
  • 50+ and seniors
  • After injury / corrective
  • Weight loss & habits
  • Kids & teen athletes

Rise is a NorthWest Crossing studio where each trainer takes their own clients; you call the one whose specialty fits. Between them they cover marathon and triathlon training, cyclocross and downhill racing backgrounds, Pilates and yoga, chronic pain, Rock Steady Boxing for Parkinson’s and junior sports training. Rise says all of its trainers are professionally certified.

Format
Trainer in a gym or club
Membership
Book with a trainer directly
First step
Call the trainer you want

Trainers and credentials

  • Shay Frazier: personal trainer and AAA certified spin instructor; marathon training, sports conditioning, weight management; has raced Ironman 70.3s and downhill (541-306-7836)
  • Steve Utzman: ACSM certified, Russian kettlebell certified, Rock Steady Boxing coach; corrective exercise (541-706-0424)
  • Kayley Eddy: personal trainer, mat and reformer Pilates, yoga; chronic pain clients (775-771-7017)
  • Spencer Newell: IFA certified; triathlon coaching and sports conditioning (541-207-7199)
  • Mark Wellington: NSCA certified, master’s in Health & Exercise Science; chronic pain, junior and adult sport training, “live better for longer” ((541) 900-7566)

What they offer

  • One-on-one personal training
  • Classes

Prices aren’t posted; each trainer sets their own.

Call 541-306-7836Trainer bios

Checked October 23, 2026 on: risefitnessbend.com/trainers, risefitnessbend.com/about

Independent trainer · SW Columbia St

Angelica Lee Fitness (at Tebbs Training)

8- and 12-week one-on-one programs that combine strength training and nutrition coaching.

  • Get stronger
  • Weight loss & habits
  • Pre/postnatal & women

Angelica Lee, originally from Maui, trains clients one-on-one at Tebbs Training studio in 8- or 12-week programs of weekly 60-minute sessions with progressive overload, plus nutrition and lifestyle coaching between sessions. She also offers a 60-minute Zoom nutrition kickstart call with a custom macro report. Tebbs Training itself is a class studio whose instructors are certified personal trainers.

Where
Tebbs Training, 390 SW Columbia St, Suite 110, Bend
Format
Private studio
Membership
No membership; sessions at Tebbs Training
First step
Free 15-minute consultation

Trainers and credentials

  • Angelica Lee: NASM Certified Personal Trainer (2022), NASM Nutrition Coaching Certification (2024); trainer at Tebbs Training since 2022

What they offer

  • 8-week fitness + nutrition program (eight 1:1 sessions)
  • 12-week fitness + nutrition program (twelve 1:1 sessions)
  • Nutrition-only coaching and a Zoom kickstart call

Package prices aren’t posted. Tebbs Training classes: $159/month unlimited or $25 drop-in, first class free.

Schedule a free consult

Checked October 23, 2026 on: angelicaleefitness.com/how-it-works, angelicaleefitness.com/about, angelicaleefitness.com/schedule-a-consult, tebbstraining.com/pricing-and-memberships, tebbstraining.com/meet-the-instructors

Independent trainer · Bend

Life Performance Training & Coaching (Drew Wickman)

A young, Bend-raised trainer focused on sustainable strength for skiing, biking and getting back from injury.

  • Get stronger
  • Ski, bike & endurance
  • After injury / corrective
  • Weight loss & habits

Drew Wickman grew up mountain biking around Phil’s Trailhead, snowboarding and paddling the Deschutes, and got into strength training after his own injuries. He offers 40- and 60-minute private sessions and nutrition consultations, and promises straight talk with no quick-fix claims. Packages are set after the free consultation.

Where
Bend (location confirmed when you book)
Format
Private studio
Membership
No membership; training packages
First step
Free consultation and assessment

Trainers and credentials

  • Drew Wickman: Certified Personal Trainer; B.S. Kinesiology–Exercise Science, Oregon State University (2023)

What they offer

  • 1:1 private training, 40 or 60 minutes
  • Nutrition consultation

Prices aren’t posted.

Call 541-306-7146Book online

Checked October 23, 2026 on: lifeperformancetc.com/about, lifeperformancetc.com/faq

Tech-driven 20-minute studio (franchise) · NorthWest Crossing

The Exercise Coach

Short, coached, machine-based strength sessions for busy or deconditioned adults.

  • Get stronger
  • 50+ and seniors
  • Weight loss & habits

The Bend studio of a national franchise runs 20-minute coached strength workouts on computer-controlled machines in a private atmosphere, and tracks your numbers so you see progress. You start with two free sessions, then your coach recommends a plan.

Format
Private studio
Membership
Studio plans chosen after your trial
First step
Two free private sessions

Trainers and credentials

  • Coach names aren’t listed on the Bend page

What they offer

  • 20-minute coached strength sessions
  • Two free sessions to start
  • Nutrition support

Plan prices aren’t posted.

Call 541-797-7611Two free sessions

Checked October 23, 2026 on: exercisecoach.com/bend

Coach-led small-group training · NE Lancaster St

Ritual Training

Structured 40-minute group strength, plus a 45-minute “Longevity” session for adults 60+.

  • Get stronger
  • 50+ and seniors
  • Small group / semi-private

Ritual runs capped, coach-led small-group sessions that follow a progressive plan rather than random workouts. Ritual Training is 40 minutes of strength, conditioning and metabolic work; Ritual Longevity is 45 minutes of strength, balance and mobility designed mainly for adults 60+ or anyone who wants a lower-impact pace.

Format
Small-group studio
Membership
Studio memberships
First step
First-time offer posted on the site

Trainers and credentials

  • Coach names aren’t listed on the site

What they offer

  • Ritual Training (40 min)
  • Ritual Longevity (45 min, 60+ focus)

Posted prices

  • Drop-in: $32 (Training), $35 (Longevity)
  • Late cancel or no-show on unlimited plans: $15
Call 541-241-6444Bend pricing

Checked October 23, 2026 on: ritualtraining.co/pricing/bend, ritualtraining.co/training, ritualtraining.co/faq, ritualtraining.co/locations

Studio with personal training · NorthWest Crossing

Embark Fitness

Westside studio pairing a one-hour assessment with in-studio training, cycling and TRX.

  • Get stronger
  • Ski, bike & endurance
  • After injury / corrective

Embark trainers start with a one-hour fitness assessment and combine it with in-studio data and your lifestyle to build a plan, taking what they call a “pre-hab” approach to reduce injury risk. The studio also runs indoor cycling, TRX and functional small-group classes. Embark says its trainers have 60+ years of combined experience.

Format
Trainer in a gym or club
Membership
Optional; members get discounted personal training
First step
One-hour fitness assessment to start training

Trainers and credentials

  • Trainer names aren’t listed on the training page

What they offer

  • Personal training with a 1-hour assessment
  • Functional small-group, cycling and TRX classes

Posted prices

  • Skyliner Club unlimited membership: $179/month (includes discounted personal training)
  • Drop-in class: $25; 10-class pack $190
  • Personal training: not posted
Call 541-977-1866Personal training

Checked October 23, 2026 on: embark-fitness.com/personal-training-bend-oregon, embark-fitness.com/rates

Public trainers · Juniper Swim & Fitness and Larkspur

Bend Park & Recreation District

The most affordable posted rates in Bend, with aquatic, adaptive, senior and cancer-survivor specialists.

  • Get stronger
  • 50+ and seniors
  • After injury / corrective
  • Pre/postnatal & women
  • Ski, bike & endurance
  • Kids & teen athletes
  • Small group / semi-private

BPRD offers individual, partner and small-group training for every ability level. After a required first consultation, sessions are 50 minutes, and buying several at once lowers the rate. Its trainers include an Arthritis Foundation master trainer for aquatic therapy-style sessions, a kinesiology PhD in adaptive physical activity, an ACSM trainer who works with people 50+ and cancer survivors, and two NSCA CSCS coaches. You email trainers directly from their bios; fitness supervisor Alli Jorgensen can help match you.

Where
Juniper Swim & Fitness Center and Larkspur Community Center, Bend
Format
Trainer in a gym or club
Membership
No membership required; ask about facility admission
First step
Required initial consultation and assessment ($95)

Trainers and credentials

  • Carolyn Creedican: 25+ years; Arthritis Foundation master trainer, aquatic therapy and rehab courses; pre/post-rehab
  • Judith Smith: ACSM CPT; adults 50+, cancer survivors, people new to exercise, prenatal
  • Kristin Watterson: NSCA CSCS, TRX, senior services; rehab, weight loss, sports performance
  • Joe Beckerley: NSCA CSCS, USA Weightlifting L2, USA Triathlon L2 coach, PN Level 2; youth strength
  • Cherie Touchette: ACE CPT, M.A. coursework in exercise physiology; multisport and injury rehab
  • Jess Coughlin: Ph.D. Kinesiology (adaptive physical activity); disabilities and injuries
  • Kelly Giebelhaus: NASM CPT, pre/postnatal yoga, corrective exercise, swim technique
  • Rae Aldrich: ACE CPT and Senior Fitness Specialist; Arthritis Foundation program leader
  • Jesse Vandenborn: ISSA CPT and corrective exercise, licensed massage therapist
  • Vanessa Gottfried

What they offer

  • Individual, partner and small-group (3–8) training
  • Aquatic and post-rehab training
  • Private yoga, Pilates and indoor cycling sessions
  • Triathlon swim lessons

Posted prices

  • Initial consultation and assessment: $95
  • 1:1 (50 min): $79 each for 1–2, $75 for 3–5, $71 for 6+ bought together
  • Partner (two people): $101, $96 or $90 per session by package
  • Small group (3–8 people): $137 total per session
  • 24-hour cancellation or you’re charged
Call 541-508-4747Trainer bios & prices

Checked October 23, 2026 on: bendparksandrec.org/fitness-swim/personal-training

Full-service club · west side

Athletic Club of Bend

Long-tenured club trainers with senior, Parkinson’s, aquatic, golf and pre/post-op specialties.

  • Get stronger
  • 50+ and seniors
  • After injury / corrective
  • Ski, bike & endurance

The club’s trainers work with members from beginners to competitors, privately or in groups, and it also offers reformer Pilates and golf performance training. Trainer bios list the specialties clearly, from water running and older-adult training to plyometrics and sport-specific work. Open Mon–Fri 5:30 a.m.–9 p.m., Sat 7:45 a.m.–7 p.m., Sun 8 a.m.–7 p.m.

Format
Trainer in a gym or club
Membership
Club membership (ask about non-member training)
First step
Contact the club for pricing and a trainer match

Trainers and credentials

  • Julia Sandvall: NASM (since 2001) and ACE (since 2005); ACE and NASM senior fitness specialist; AQX water running; older adults and runners
  • Audrey Livingston: ACE CPT, PWR! Moves certified; pre/post-op strengthening, older adults; B.S. Exercise Science
  • Jessie Singleton: NSCA CSCS, ACSM Health & Fitness Specialist; sport-specific and balance training
  • Mike Lena: NASM CPT, TPI golf fitness; B.S. Exercise Physiology
  • Doug Christman: ACE CPT and licensed massage therapist
  • Dylan Bailey and Emily N. (NASM CPTs); Jesse Vandenborn (ISSA, LMT)

What they offer

  • Private and group personal training
  • Reformer Pilates training
  • Golf performance training
  • Pools, tennis and recovery amenities for members

Prices aren’t posted; email mike@athleticclubofbend.com.

Call 541-385-3062Meet the trainers

Checked October 23, 2026 on: athleticclubofbend.com/personal-training-spring-2021, athleticclubofbend.com/julia-sandvall, athleticclubofbend.com/audrey-livingston, athleticclubofbend.com/jessie-singleton, athleticclubofbend.com/mike-lena, athleticclubofbend.com/doug-christman

24-hour gym with trainers · NE Twin Knolls

Xcel Fitness

Eastside 24-hour gym where you can add a trainer to a low monthly membership.

  • Get stronger
  • Weight loss & habits
  • Pre/postnatal & women

Xcel is a locally owned 20,000-square-foot 24-hour gym with childcare, saunas and on-site massage. Its trainers offer free consultations and cover body composition, women’s fitness, strength and nutrition.

Format
Trainer in a gym or club
Membership
Gym membership or day pass
First step
Free consultation with a trainer

Trainers and credentials

  • Sami: 8+ years, multiple NASM certifications
  • Jessica Jones: Army veteran, 350+ hours yoga teacher training
  • Micah: Certified Personal Trainer, studying at Oregon State
  • Maya Uribe: NASM with women’s fitness specialization; licensed massage therapist
  • Erika Challacombe: NASM certified nutrition coach

What they offer

  • Personal training
  • Nutrition coaching
  • Sports massage

Posted prices

  • Gym day pass: $15
  • Memberships from $29/month; $69 for a 1-month 24-hour pass
  • Personal training: not posted
Call 541-383-3481Free consultation

Checked October 23, 2026 on: xcelfitnessbend.com/gym-trainers, xcelfitnessbend.com/passes

Resort fitness center · westside

Tetherow Sport

A resort club option on the west side, with a free movement assessment before you buy.

  • Get stronger

Tetherow Sport builds a program after a complimentary consultation and movement assessment, then you buy a training package. Trainers work around your schedule. Packages and sessions expire six months after purchase.

Format
Trainer in a gym or club
Membership
Buy packages at the front desk; ask whether club access is required
First step
Complimentary fitness consultation and movement assessment

Trainers and credentials

  • Trainers listed: Shannon Montgomery, Jim Jarvis, Grant Woods, Ryan Levering, Holly Ladd, Andrea Wordhouse, Kerri Huntzinger

What they offer

  • One-on-one personal training packages

Package prices aren’t posted; call 541-213-2435.

Call 541-213-2435Personal training

Checked October 23, 2026 on: tetherow.com/play/fitness-center/personal-training

Mobile trainer · Sunriver and Bend

Good Fight Functional Movement Systems

In-home training with a “fully outfitted” mobile setup, from a Sunriver-based coach.

  • Get stronger
  • After injury / corrective
  • In-home or online
  • Weight loss & habits
  • Kids & teen athletes

Josiah O’Malley (“Bambi” to most clients) has lived in Sunriver since 2017 and brings a mobile studio to your home in Sunriver and Bend. His one-on-one sessions blend functional strength, corrective exercise and conditioning, and nutrition coaching is included with training.

Where
Mobile: Sunriver and Bend
Format
Comes to you
Membership
No membership; he brings the equipment
First step
Contact form on the site

Trainers and credentials

  • Josiah O’Malley: Certified Functional Strength Coach, Certified Personal Trainer, CrossFit Level 1, CrossFit Kids, adaptive, gymnastics and jump rope trainer certifications

What they offer

  • Mobile in-home personal training (bring a spouse)
  • Functional strength and corrective exercise
  • Nutrition coaching included

Prices aren’t posted.

Call 541-905-6153Website

Checked October 23, 2026 on: goodfightsystems.com, goodfightsystems.com/good-fight

Community club · Sisters

Sisters Athletic Club

The in-town option for Sisters, with a trainer focused on older adults and kids.

  • Get stronger
  • 50+ and seniors
  • Kids & teen athletes

Sisters Athletic Club’s trainers set goals with clients and provide feedback and accountability. The club also runs group exercise, mind-body classes, a pool and physical-therapy-led classes.

Format
Trainer in a gym or club
Membership
Club membership
First step
Contact a trainer from their profile

Trainers and credentials

  • Andrew Loscutoff: B.S. Exercise Science; at SAC since 2012; specializes in older adults and children
  • Nick Eldridge

What they offer

  • One-on-one personal training
  • Group exercise, pool and PT-led classes

Prices aren’t posted.

Call 541-549-6878Personal trainers

Checked October 23, 2026 on: sistersathleticclub.com/group/personal-trainers, sistersathleticclub.com/person/andrew-loscutoff

Full club · Redmond

Redmond Athletic Club

Redmond’s full-service club, with a consult form for matching you to a certified trainer.

  • Get stronger
  • Weight loss & habits

Redmond Athletic Club pairs you one-on-one with a certified trainer who assesses your fitness, listens to your needs and builds a plan. It also has group fitness and recovery services.

Format
Trainer in a gym or club
Membership
Club membership
First step
Personal training consultation form

Trainers and credentials

  • Trainers listed: Phyllis, Joy, Justin, Brian and Scott

What they offer

  • One-on-one personal training
  • Group fitness classes
  • Recovery services

Prices aren’t posted.

Call 541-923-6662Schedule a consultation

Checked October 23, 2026 on: redmondathletic.com/personal-training, redmondathletic.com/meet-the-team

24/7 family gym with trainers · Redmond

Body Smart Fitness

Family-owned Redmond gym since 1994 with private and small-group training and nutrition.

  • Get stronger
  • Weight loss & habits
  • Small group / semi-private

Body Smart is a family-owned 24/7 gym in Redmond. Its trainers offer private one-on-one training, small-group training and nutrition programs in what it calls a non-intimidating atmosphere; the trainer bios list 30+ and 8 years of experience.

Format
Trainer in a gym or club
Membership
Gym membership
First step
Call the gym

Trainers and credentials

  • Two trainers (30+ and 8 years of experience; names not listed)

What they offer

  • Private 1:1 training
  • Small group training
  • Nutrition programs

Prices aren’t posted.

Call 541-977-2731Personal training

Checked October 23, 2026 on: bodysmartredmond.com/training, bodysmartredmond.com

Also in the area: coached classes

Group-class gyms with certified coaches but no separate 1:1 program on their sites. More in our Bend gyms guide.

  • TRIO Fitness, NE 2nd St, Bend: Group strength, HIIT and spin from three Bend-raised sisters; coaches are certified trainers
  • CrossFit Type 44, SE Centennial St, Bend: CrossFit, HYROX and Olympic lifting classes
  • SBG Bend fitness, NW Franklin Ave, Bend: Weight-room fitness classes at the jiu-jitsu and MMA gym
  • Dynamyx Fitness, SW Veterans Way, Redmond: Capped-membership 24/7 gym with trainers and boxing classes

Private studio, big-gym trainer, in-home, online or small group?

The same certification can look very different depending on where the training happens. Here’s how the five setups compare in Bend.

Private studio

$65–$125+ a session

  • One coach, quiet room, no crowd: Bend Strength Lab, Empowered Strength, Rowed to Fitness
  • Usually no membership; you pay per session or package
  • Equipment is chosen by the trainer, so less to figure out

Pick it for: gym nerves, injuries, or wanting full attention.

Trainer inside a gym or club

Membership + session fee

  • JP Fitness, Xcel, the Athletic Club of Bend, BPRD, Tetherow and the Redmond and Sisters clubs
  • Biggest choice of trainers; you keep using the gym on your own days
  • Ask whether training requires a membership or day pass

Pick it for: training 1–2 days a week and lifting solo the rest. Compare memberships in our Bend gyms guide.

Small group / semi-private

$25–$50 per person, or monthly

  • Two to six people, each on their own program: inMotion, Fluid Strength, Fortitude, Strength Warehouse, OC Gym
  • BPRD charges $137 total for 3–8 people; Bend Strength Lab $25 a session
  • Less hands-on time than 1:1

Pick it for: accountability and a real program on a budget.

In-home

Ask; travel is built in

  • Good Fight brings a mobile setup to Sunriver and Bend homes
  • No drive, no gym; great for busy parents and some older adults
  • You’ll need floor space and maybe some equipment of your own

Pick it for: time, mobility limits, or training with a spouse.

Online coaching

About $229/month at Rowed to Fitness

  • App-based programs with video form checks and check-ins
  • Rowed to Fitness, Fluid Strength, Strength Warehouse, Empowered Strength, Boss, Refined Strength
  • Nobody spots you or fixes form in real time

Pick it for: experienced lifters, travelers, or follow-up after in-person sessions.

How to check a trainer’s certification

Oregon doesn’t license personal trainers, so anyone can use the title. A current certification from a recognized organization is the main credential. Ask for the exact certification and the name it’s under, then look it up.

NASMNational Academy of Sports Medicine

CPT, plus add-ons like Corrective Exercise (CES) and Senior Fitness. The most common cert on Bend trainer bios.

Validate credentials online ↗

ACEAmerican Council on Exercise

CPT, Senior Fitness Specialist, Weight Management Specialist. Pros can list themselves in ACE’s public directory.

Find an ACE Pro ↗

NSCANational Strength and Conditioning Association

CSCS (requires a bachelor’s degree) and NSCA-CPT. CSCS holders often coach athletes and teams.

Written verification request ↗

ACSMAmerican College of Sports Medicine

CPT and Exercise Physiologist. Common among trainers who work with older adults or medical conditions.

ACSM ProFinder ↗

ISSAInternational Sports Sciences Association

CPT and Corrective Exercise; popular online certification.

Certificate validation ↗

USREPSU.S. Registry of Exercise Professionals

One registry that lists people holding NCCA-accredited certifications from several organizations.

Search the registry ↗

Letters you’ll see on Bend bios

  • CPT Certified Personal Trainer: the base credential. Ask “CPT from whom?”
  • CSCS NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist; requires a bachelor’s degree. Held by coaches at Boss, BPRD, the Athletic Club of Bend and Bend Strength Lab.
  • CES Corrective Exercise Specialist (NASM or ISSA): movement fixes, not injury treatment.
  • ATC Certified Athletic Trainer: a licensed health care profession, different from a personal trainer.
  • DPT / PT Doctor of Physical Therapy: licensed to evaluate and treat injuries.
  • StrongFirst SFG / SFL kettlebell and barbell instructor certifications (Fluid Strength, Boss).
  • PN1 / PN2 Precision Nutrition coaching; not a dietitian license.
  • TPI Titleist Performance Institute golf fitness (inMotion, Athletic Club of Bend).

Three quick checks

  1. Is the certification current? Most require continuing education to renew.
  2. Do they carry CPR/AED and professional liability insurance?
  3. Does the specialty match your goal? A strength coach isn’t automatically a prenatal or post-surgery specialist.

Nutrition advice: trainers can coach habits. For medical nutrition therapy, see a registered dietitian. Our nutrition counseling guide lists Bend options.

Training for Bend life

Most Bend clients aren’t chasing a mirror goal. They want to ski all day, climb Phil’s Trail without walking, hike in the Cascades and keep doing it at 70. Here’s what to ask a trainer for.

Snow-covered Mt. Bachelor at dawn under a purple sky

Ski and snowboard season

Start 6–8 weeks before Mt. Bachelor opens. Ask for single-leg strength (split squats, step-downs), eccentric quad work, hip and core stability, and lateral moves for knees on variable snow, plus enough conditioning to last into the afternoon.

In Bend: Fortitude runs four-week Ski & Snowboard Conditioning blocks, Tue/Thu 5:45 p.m. (Oct 13–Nov 5 and Nov 10–Dec 10, 2026; $149). Strength Warehouse builds ski-specific programs, and Boss coach Marcus (ATC, CSCS) works with skiers.

Photo: Bonnie Moreland (public domain).

A mountain biker silhouetted against a golden sunset on a high-desert trail at Cline Buttes

Mountain biking

Climbing takes leg and hip strength; descending takes grip, upper back and a strong hinge to hold the attack position. Ask for deadlifts or kettlebell swings, rows, carries and core anti-rotation work, plus mobility for hips and thoracic spine after hours bent over the bars.

In Bend: Fortitude’s six-week Mountain Bike Conditioning ($149) runs before summer trail season. Drew Wickman (Life Performance) grew up riding around Phil’s Trailhead and programs for riders.

Photo: BLM Oregon & Washington (public domain).

Trail running and endurance

Runners usually need strength more than more miles: calves, hamstrings and single-leg control for downhills. Ask a trainer to work around your training calendar so heavy days don’t land before long runs.

In Bend: Clare Graham (inMotion) is an endurance coach and triathlete; Rise’s Spencer Newell coaches triathlon; BPRD’s Joe Beckerley is a USA Triathlon Level 2 coach; Julia Sandvall (Athletic Club of Bend) coaches core and strength for runners; Steve Tague (Rowed to Fitness) runs VO₂ max testing for training zones.

A hiker with a backpack walks a pumice trail toward South Sister in the Three Sisters Wilderness

Hiking and backpacking

Long climbs and loaded descents call for step-ups, carries with a weighted pack, and eccentric strength for knees on the way down. Practice on Pilot Butte, which has three trails to the summit, before bigger Cascade days.

Photo: U.S. Forest Service (public domain).

Altitude

Bend sits around 3,600 feet, so most in-town training feels normal within days for visitors. Higher objectives are different: the CDC says any unacclimatized traveler going to a sleeping altitude of 8,000 feet or more, and sometimes lower, is at risk for altitude illness. Mt. Bachelor’s summit and South Sister both top 9,000 feet.

Ask your trainer for: easier sessions your first few days after arriving from sea level, and more hydration in the dry high-desert air.

Golf, pickleball and the rest

Rotation, balance and shoulder health matter for court and course. inMotion’s Shannon Segerstrom has been TPI golf certified for 18+ years and applies the same approach to pickleball; Mike Lena at the Athletic Club of Bend is TPI certified; Fortitude has outdoor pickleball courts next to the gym.

Seniors, injuries and when to see a physical therapist instead

HHS guidelines say adults need muscle-strengthening activity at least two days a week, and that physical activity lowers the risk of falls. Bend has more 50+ options than you might expect.

Training for adults 50 and older

  • Ritual Longevity: 45-minute sessions designed mainly for adults 60+
  • Boss Fitness Over 50: 8 weeks, 8 spots, $250, with a CSCS coach
  • OC Gym Legends 55+ and Strength Warehouse Legends 60+
  • inMotion: semi-private training built for adults 40+
  • Rowed to Fitness: 1:1 for adults over 50, 60 and 70
  • BPRD’s Judith Smith (ACSM; 50+ and cancer survivors) and Rae Aldrich (ACE Senior Fitness Specialist); the Athletic Club of Bend’s Julia Sandvall (ACE and NASM senior fitness)
  • Parkinson’s: Audrey Livingston (Athletic Club of Bend) is PWR! Moves certified; Steve Utzman (Rise) coaches Rock Steady Boxing

See a doctor or physical therapist first if you have:

  • A new injury, or pain that’s getting worse
  • Swelling, numbness, tingling or a joint that gives way
  • Pain that wakes you at night or doesn’t change with movement
  • Recent surgery, a joint replacement or a fracture
  • Chest pain, dizziness or unusual breathlessness with exercise

Physical therapists diagnose and treat; trainers build strength once you’re cleared. Many Bend clients do both: PT until discharge, then a trainer who will talk to the PT. Ask your insurer whether PT needs a referral. Start with our Bend physical therapy guide.

Trainers with rehab backgrounds

For the handoff after PT, look for trainers who have worked in clinics: Jason Meyer at Fortitude (athletic trainer, orthopedic tech, PT aide), Boss coach Marcus (Certified Athletic Trainer) and Christian (PT-clinic background), JP Fitness’s Bailey Sahnow (cardiopulmonary rehab and PT), BPRD’s Carolyn Creedican (aquatic rehab) and Jess Coughlin (adaptive physical activity PhD), and Audrey Livingston at the Athletic Club of Bend (worked with PTs on pre- and post-op patients). Bend Strength Lab trains inside Alpine Physical Therapy, and Northwest BOD has Aspire Physical Therapy on site.

What personal training costs in Bend

Only six of the businesses here post a one-on-one session price. From those, a single 45–60 minute session in Bend runs about $65 to $125, and shared sessions drop that to $25–$50 a person.

  • Session length. Lift sells 30- and 45-minute sessions; Bend Strength Lab’s are 45; BPRD’s 50; most others an hour.
  • Packages. Buying 6+ at BPRD cuts the rate 10%; Fluid Strength’s 12-pack works out to about $79 a session versus about $96 in a 4-pack.
  • Sharing. Partner and semi-private sessions cost more in total but less per person.
  • Membership. Club trainers may require a membership on top of the session fee.
  • Assessments and extras. BPRD’s first consult is $95; body scans run $30–$75; metabolic testing extra.
  • Expiration. Tetherow packages expire six months after purchase, and most studios charge for late cancellations (24 hours at BPRD).

Posted prices, side by side

Where1:1Packages / shared
Bend Strength LabNo contract$65 (45 min)Partner $50 each; group $25
Bend Park & Rec$95 first consult$79 (50 min)$71 each for 6+
Lift Fitness StudioBook onlineFrom $70 (30 min), $110 (45 min)Groups up to 3
Fluid StrengthKettlebell focus$96 each in a 4-pack12 for $949; semi-private $205/mo
Rowed to FitnessTwo people $150/hr$100/hour$380/mo for 4; online $229/mo
Foundation Health & Fitness75-min intakeFrom $125Small group from $299/mo
Fortitude FitnessFree introQuoted after introSki/MTB conditioning $149
Boss Sports PerformanceFirst class freeQuoted by packageFitness Over 50: $250 / 8 wks

From each business’s posted prices, October 23, 2026. Others quote after a consult.

View over Bend’s pines and rooftops from the top of Pilot Butte, with the Cascade foothills under big clouds
Bend from the summit of Pilot Butte, a favorite free workout in the middle of town. Photo: Roc0ast3r (CC0).

What a first session looks like

  1. IntakeGoals, health history, past injuries, medications and schedule. Many Bend studios do this free (Fortitude, JP Fitness, inMotion); BPRD charges $95 and Foundation’s intake runs 75 minutes.
  2. Movement checkSquat, hinge, balance and mobility screens, sometimes a body-composition scan. Expect to be asked about pain, not just goals.
  3. PlanHow often you’ll train, what you’ll do on your own, and how progress will be tracked (Fortitude uses the Wodify app; Boss uses TrainHeroic).
  4. A light first workoutForm before load. Fortitude’s first meeting isn’t a workout at all and happens in street clothes.
  5. Follow-upSome soreness 1–2 days later is normal. Sharp pain isn’t; tell your trainer.

What to bring

  • Shoes with a flat, stable sole
  • Water bottle (it’s dry here)
  • List of medications and past surgeries
  • Any PT discharge notes or doctor restrictions
  • Your calendar: ski trips, races, events
  • One or two specific goals

Tell your trainer if you

  • Are pregnant or recently postpartum
  • Have high blood pressure, diabetes or heart issues
  • Have had a joint replacement
  • Get dizzy standing up or exercising
  • Just moved here from sea level
  • Have tried and hated a style of training before

Questions to ask before you book

Credentials and experience

  • Which certification do you hold, and is it current?
  • Have you trained people with my goal, age or injury?
  • Do you carry liability insurance and CPR/AED?

Money and logistics

  • What does a session cost, and do packages expire?
  • Do I need a gym membership or day pass?
  • What’s the cancellation policy?
  • Can I share sessions with a partner?

Programming

  • What will I do between sessions?
  • How will we measure progress?
  • How do you adjust around ski season, races or travel?

Working with others

  • Will you talk to my physical therapist or doctor?
  • Do you give nutrition advice, and where do you draw the line?
  • Who covers if you’re sick or away?

Red flags

  • No intake. They start loading a barbell before asking about injuries or health history.
  • Vague credentials. “Certified” with no answer to “by whom?”
  • Diagnosing pain. Telling you what’s wrong with your knee or back instead of sending you to a PT or doctor.
  • Supplement sales. Pushing products they profit from as part of the program.
  • Extreme diets. Very-low-calorie plans or meal plans for medical conditions from someone who isn’t a dietitian.
  • Pain is gain. Shrugging off sharp pain, dizziness or vomiting as “part of it.”
  • Big upfront contracts. Long prepaid packages with no trial session and strict expiration.
  • Same workout for everyone. In 1:1 or semi-private, your program should be yours.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a personal trainer cost in Bend?

Posted 2026 prices in Bend run from $65 for a 45-minute session at Bend Strength Lab and $71–$79 for a 50-minute session with Bend Park & Recreation District, to $100 an hour at Rowed to Fitness and Fluid Strength and from $125 a session at Foundation Health & Fitness. Lift Fitness Studio starts at $70 for 30 minutes. Partner and small-group sessions cut the per-person cost: BPRD charges $137 total for a group of three to eight, and Bend Strength Lab runs a $25 small group.

Do I need a gym membership to hire a trainer in Bend?

Not always. Bend Strength Lab, Rowed to Fitness, Lift Fitness Studio, Northwest BOD, Empowered Strength and Bend Park & Recreation District sell training without a membership, and mobile trainers like Good Fight come to your home. Club trainers at the Athletic Club of Bend, Sisters Athletic Club and Redmond Athletic Club generally work with members, and JP Fitness encourages a gym membership alongside training. Ask before you book.

Which Bend trainers offer a free consultation?

Fortitude Fitness (free 30-minute No Sweat Intro), JP Fitness (free discovery session), inMotion (free Success Session), Life Performance Training (free consultation and assessment), Angelica Lee (free 15-minute consult), Xcel Fitness (free trainer consultation), Tetherow Sport (complimentary movement assessment) and The Exercise Coach (two free sessions). BPRD requires a paid $95 first consultation.

Are there personal trainers in Bend who specialize in seniors?

Yes. Ritual Longevity is a 45-minute session designed mainly for adults 60+, OC Gym runs Legends 55+, Strength Warehouse runs Legends for 60+, Boss Sports Performance has a Fitness Over 50 series, and inMotion specializes in adults 40+. At BPRD, Judith Smith (ACSM) and Rae Aldrich (ACE Senior Fitness Specialist) focus on older adults, and the Athletic Club of Bend’s Julia Sandvall holds ACE and NASM senior fitness certifications. Rowed to Fitness specializes in adults over 50, 60 and 70.

Can a personal trainer help with an injury?

A trainer can help you rebuild strength after you have been cleared, and several Bend trainers have corrective-exercise certifications or physical therapy clinic backgrounds. A trainer can’t diagnose or treat an injury. For new pain, swelling, numbness, pain that wakes you at night or anything after surgery, see a doctor or physical therapist first. Ask your insurer whether physical therapy needs a referral.

Who offers ski or mountain bike conditioning in Bend?

Fortitude Fitness runs four-week Ski & Snowboard Conditioning blocks (Oct 13–Nov 5 and Nov 10–Dec 10, 2026, $149) and a six-week Mountain Bike Conditioning course before summer. Strength Warehouse programs for skiing, hiking and mountain biking, and Boss Sports Performance coach Marcus (ATC, CSCS) works with skiers and mountain bikers. Life Performance Training’s Drew Wickman trains clients for Mt. Bachelor and Phil’s Trail.

Are there in-home personal trainers in Bend or Sunriver?

Good Fight Functional Movement Systems brings a mobile setup to homes in Sunriver and Bend. Several Bend coaches also train online: Rowed to Fitness, Fluid Strength, Strength Warehouse, Empowered Strength, Boss Sports Performance (remote programs) and JR Chandra of Refined Strength Training at JP Fitness.

Are there prenatal and postpartum trainers in Bend?

Yes. OC Gym runs MomFit for pregnancy and postpartum, Strength Warehouse runs Babies and Barbells for new mothers, Boss Sports Performance lists prenatal and postpartum training for 1:1 clients, and JP Fitness trainer Monica Nelson specializes in pre- and postnatal training and menopause. At BPRD, Judith Smith and Kelly Giebelhaus list prenatal work. Check with your OB or midwife before starting.

How do I check a trainer’s certification?

Ask which certification they hold and their full name, then look it up: NASM and ISSA have online credential checks, ACE has its Find an ACE Pro directory, ACSM has ProFinder, and the NSCA verifies certifications through a written request. The U.S. Registry of Exercise Professionals (USREPS) lists people holding NCCA-accredited certifications. Oregon doesn’t license personal trainers, so the certification is the main credential.

How often should I see a trainer?

It depends on budget and goals. Bend Strength Lab is built around one session a week; Fortitude suggests three days a week for new members, building to four. A common budget approach is one or two sessions a week with a program to do on your own in between, or a semi-private group that costs less per session.

More Bend fitness and health guides

Bend gymsMemberships, day passes and 24-hour gyms, many with trainers on staffPhysical therapyInjury rehab and post-surgery careNutrition counselingDietitians and nutrition coachesHealth, wellness & fitnessAll of Bend’s fitness guidesJiu-jitsu classesBJJ for fitness and self-defenseMMA gymsStriking, grappling and conditioning

Sources and photo credits

Trainer details were checked on each business’s own website on October 23, 2026. Certifications are listed as trainers state them. Prices, rosters and schedules change; confirm before you book.

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