Personal Training Agreement Template

A personal training agreement sets out what a trainer and client have agreed to before the first session: the package, the price, the cancellation terms, and an acknowledgment that exercise carries some inherent risk. Download the ready-to-fill template below, or read exactly what it needs, field by field.

Download the Personal Training Agreement

A complete, ready-to-fill PDF — 14 clauses, blanks for every detail, and a signature block for both parties. Free, no email, no account. Read it and adapt it before you use it; the cover page explains what it can and cannot do for you.

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This is a template, not legal advice

This document is a general-purpose template provided for information only. It is not legal advice, it does not create a lawyer–client relationship, and nobody has reviewed it against your situation.

Laws differ by country, state and province, and they change. A clause that is standard in one place can be unenforceable — or illegal — in another. Terms that are ordinary between two businesses can be void in a consumer or employment context.

Read every clause before you use it, fill in every blank, and delete anything that does not apply. For anything high-value, unusual, or that you could not afford to lose a dispute over, have a qualified lawyer in your jurisdiction review it before it is signed.

What to include

  • Trainer & client names

    Full legal names and contact details for both the trainer (or studio/gym entity) and the client.

  • Session package / frequency

    How many sessions are included, how often they occur, session length, and whether it’s a fixed term or ongoing.

  • Fees & payment schedule

    Price per session or package, when payment is due (upfront, monthly, per session), and accepted payment methods.

  • Cancellation / rescheduling policy

    How much notice is required to cancel or move a session, and what happens to fees for late cancellations or no-shows.

  • Health & liability waiver acknowledgment

    The client confirms they are physically able to participate, discloses relevant health conditions, and accepts the inherent risk of exercise.

  • Facility rules

    Where sessions take place (gym, studio, client’s home, outdoors), any facility-specific rules, and who is responsible for equipment.

  • Signatures & date

    Both the trainer and client sign and date the agreement before the first session.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Leaving the cancellation policy vague — "reasonable notice" invites disputes. Put an exact number of hours or a fee.
  • Skipping the health waiver because the client "looks fine." It exists precisely for the injury nobody predicted.
  • Not stating whether unused sessions in a package expire, roll over, or are refundable.
  • Forgetting to specify who supplies equipment and who is liable if it’s damaged or malfunctions.

Get this agreement signed

Fill in the template above and send it to your client for signature — free to start, no credit card required. The free plan covers up to 5 documents a month with a sealed PDF and audit certificate. If you only need to sign your own copy, use the free browser tool instead.

Frequently asked questions

Is a personal training agreement legally required?
It isn’t mandated by law in most places, but it’s standard practice for any trainer working outside a gym’s own paperwork. It protects both sides: the client knows exactly what they’re paying for, and the trainer has a signed liability waiver and a clear cancellation policy on record.
Does a typed or electronic signature count on this kind of agreement?
Yes. A personal training agreement is an ordinary business contract, and a typed or drawn electronic signature is legally recognized for these under laws like the US ESIGN Act and UETA, the EU/UK eIDAS rules, and equivalents elsewhere. Are electronic signatures legally binding?.
Can I fill this checklist into my own PDF and send it to a client?
Yes. Download the template above, fill in the blanks, then send it to your client to sign with a free Evenseal account — no credit card required for the free tier. Create a free account.
What if only I need to sign my copy?
If you’re the only signer — for example, countersigning your own retained copy — you can sign a PDF for free in your browser with no account and nothing uploaded to a server. Sign a PDF online, free.