Personal training in Deakin

Personal Trainer in Deakin, Canberra

Off The Pine offers one-on-one personal training at Fitness First Deakin, 81 MacGregor Street. This is coaching for people who are done collecting plans and ready to follow one. You do not need to arrive fit, confident or familiar with the gym. You do need to be ready to show up, work honestly and keep your weekly sessions protected.

Your training starts with a Back Yourself Session. We talk about what has stopped you before, what your week really looks like and what you want your body to be able to do. Then we set a practical floor. That is the minimum you can keep on your worst week, not a perfect routine that disappears as soon as work gets busy.

At Fitness First Deakin, each session is coached around your current ability. You will learn how to lift well, move with confidence and build strength without guessing your way through the gym. Your program lives in Everfit, and the Off The Pine community gives you a place to keep learning between sessions.

The goal is not to make you dependent on a trainer. It is to help you become someone who keeps training. Weekly check-ins cover Movement, Nutrition, Recovery and Accountability, so the plan can adjust while the standard stays clear. If Deakin is convenient and you have decided it is time to follow through, start with the session below.

Personal training at Fitness First Deakin

Our Deakin sessions run on the gym floor at Fitness First Deakin on MacGregor Street, close to Yarralumla, Curtin, Hughes, Red Hill, Forrest and Barton. It is an easy stop on the way to or from work in the inner south and the Parliamentary Triangle.

Already a member at Fitness First Deakin? Your coaching fits around the gym you already use. New to the gym? Your coach shows you around and teaches you everything you need, so you never have to guess your way through a session.

Address
Fitness First Deakin81 MacGregor Street, Deakin ACT 2600Open in Google Maps
Gym opening hours
Monday to Thursday: 5:45am to 9pmFriday: 5:45am to 8pmSaturday: 7am to 6:30pmSunday: 8am to 6:30pm

Gym hours are Fitness First Deakin’s published opening hours. Your coaching times are agreed with your coach when you book.

How it works.

01

Book your Back Yourself Session

We look at what's stopped you before and set your floor.

02

Choose your package and times

Lock in the same weekly sessions so training stops being negotiable.

03

Get your tools

Your program and community are ready from day one.

04

Train and check in

Rate your floor weekly and work with your coach to keep moving forward.

Inside a session

See what a session looks like, before you ever book one.

Shannon and Sara coaching two clients through a floor mobility flow
Sara guiding a client through a stretch — hands-on coaching
Sara embracing a client after a session — the moment that matters

Client story

“Shannon is a very dedicated, knowledgeable and skilled personal trainer. I have made significant gains in my fitness & strength since training with him. I love every session.”

Hailey Cordina · Canberra client

“As someone who was new to going to the gym, our sessions have helped to build my form and overall confidence in training by myself. Shannon tailors sessions to my needs and goals including by introducing new exercises as needed.”
Andrew Tan · Google review
“Just over six months into training with Shannon, he has my full endorsement. He's responsive to my schedule and limitations, the sessions are challenging but enjoyable, and I genuinely feel better for them.”
Alejandro Rivera B · Google review

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FAQ

Personal training in Deakin: questions

Where in Deakin do you train?
At Fitness First Deakin, 81 MacGregor Street, Deakin ACT 2600.
Do I need to be fit before I start?
No. You do not need to arrive fit, confident or familiar with the gym. You need to be ready to show up, and we teach you the rest.
How much does personal training in Deakin cost?
In-gym packages start at $139 a week for one 60-minute session, with Gold at $209 a week for 90 minutes. Every package includes your program, app access and messaging with your coach.
Can I train with a friend or partner?
Yes. On Gold and above, two or three people can share a 45 or 60-minute session and split the weekly rate.
Can you come to my home instead?
Yes. We travel from Deakin to homes across most of Canberra. A 60-minute session at home costs $169 to $229 including travel, depending on distance.
Are your trainers qualified?
Yes. Shannon and every Off The Pine personal trainer hold recognised fitness qualifications, professional registration and current first aid.

Ready to follow through?

Book your Back Yourself Session