University of Vermont

Fitness & Wellness

Iron Cat Personal Training

General Info | Personal Training Menu | Policies | Registration

The Iron Cat Personal Training Program is for everyone who has a valid recreational membership.  Not a member? Check out the possibility of becoming a member.

Who are the Iron Cat Trainers?

Campus Recreation employs Iron Cat Trainers who are nationally certified personal trainers through ACE, AFAA, NSCA, NASM or ACSM. Our training staff is happy to do a free equipment orientation or get you started on your path to meeting your goals through our personal training packages.

What's the spring semester Iron Cats in training program?

The Iron Cats (I.C.) in training program is a team of student trainers enrolled in a one credit personal training lab. These students are new to their certification or have completed a three credit course to become a personal trainer. The fitness center serves as a laboratory experience where the staff can apply their classroom knowledge and sharpen skills while working with UVM clients.

Our Goal....

It is our goal to motivate, guide, and educate clients to achieve their fitness goals and overall wellness.

What can you expect from your trainer?

Trainers will develop individualized programs specific to the needs of each client. During sessions, trainers will show clients how to properly execute exercises to ensure safety and effectiveness. Programs will be designed based on the physiological and functional assessment results. Sessions last approximately one hour. Our personal trainers provide the instruction and motivation you need to reach your health and fitness goals. We are dedicated to designing safe, attainable and individualized fitness programs.

Get Started...

1. Read the Personal Training Policies.

2. Register for your Starter Package or your Iron Cat in Training Spring Semester Package online! Registration

3. As part of the registration you will receive a Client Information Personal Training Packet.

Before you can be matched with an Iron Cat personal trainer, you must complete and return the paperwork:

  • By email to fitness@uvm.edu
  • By Snail Mail in an envelope and address it "Campus Recreation, Fitness Programs -Personal Training. 97 Spear Street, Burlington, VT 05405"
  • In Person (Drop off at either the Ftiness Programs office - next to the dance studio or Fitness Center front desk)

4. The Iron Cat personal trainer will be matched based on availability and preferences. Our goal is for your personal trainer to contact you within 48 hours of when your paperwork is submitted. If you have not heard from your trainer please email us feedback.

Personal Training -

Options Description  
    Student Faculty/Staff/Member
Starter Package*
Register online!

Get started with a personal training program! This consists of two 60 minute sessions.  The first session includes a personal consultation and a fitness assessment. In the second session you will take part in an individualized and comprehensive fitness program based on your goals and current fitness level. 

 $50 $60
Group Training

This is an affordable way to get in shape with a group that will hold you accountable. Organize a team of two-three people and indicate the names of those in your group on your registration forms. You'll get a total of eight sessions, seven workouts and one group assessment. You will get valuable knowledge and fun workouts with friends or co-workers! Group training is for clients looking to be part of a team and support the goals of the group. During limited summer hours our trainers will come and open the fitness center just for small group training.
$140
$140
Single Session
 

Extend your Starter Package with a single session. This is an ideal option for people wishing to get professional guidance in updating or advancing their current exercise program.

$50
$60
Multiple Sessions

Extend your Starter Package with your trainer to a multi-week session.  Extremely beneficial for those who prefer ongoing personal instruction, motivation and support. Payment will be processed when you register in person with your trainer.

    
4 Sessions
 4 one hour PT sessions
$160
$200
8 Sessions
 8 one hour PT sessions
$280
$360
12 Sessions
 12 one hour PT sessions
$360
$480
 
      

* You must do the Starter Package to register for multi session packages.

 

Options Student Student Faculty/Staff/Member
IC Semester Package
Spring only!!
Iron Cat's in Training - No Starter Package needed! This option gives the client up to 6 sessions including an assessment with a student enrolled in the ACE Personal Training Course Lab. This is a laboratory design for students who are new to the PT certification and/or have just completed the UVM 3 credit PT course. Assessments and program design will be overseen by certified trainers. Registration begins the first week in February, clients limited to student enrollment in the ED PE course. Training sessions will begin the week following Spring Break.
 $60 $60
Body Composition Assessment

This option measures your weight and your body fat percentage using the skin-fold method.  Please wear shorts to you appointment and note that the assessment takes 15 minutes. Stop by the Personal Training Assessment room or email the Fitness Coordinator at fitness@uvm.edu to set up an appointment. Payment will be processed at appointment.
$10
$15
Equipment Orientation

Let one of our trainers personally orient you to use our state-of-the-art weight, fitness, and cardiovascular machines. With proper instruction, you will be able to maximize your workout routine and minimize your risk of personal injury (30 minutes). Please call 802.656.7713 to schedule an appointment.

free!

free!

* Must have an active UVM ID from CATcard office before registering

Personal Training and Fitness Testing Policies

Registration and Payment

Register anytime online for your starter package. To continue training after the initial starter package all sessions must be paid in full at the time of registration. Purchased sessions are non-refundable. The only instances in which Campus Recreation will provide refunds are as follows:

  • Campus Recreation is unable to provide a Personal Trainer to a client.

  • A client has a medical condition that makes it impossible for the Personal Trainer to work with them. In this case, a physician's written statement is required.

All first time clients are required to complete a Starter Package. Through registering online you will receive your Client Information Sheet and a Personal Training Packet. Clients will not be assigned to a Personal Trainer until they have completed and returned the packet. Previous clients who have not utilized Personal Training within a year of their last session will need to purchase a Starter Package and complete the Personal Training Packet.

Lapsed Sessions

Consistent training is an important key to success in any exercise program. All of the personal training options are designed to encourage consistent behavior and lifestyle choices regarding exercise and physical activity, which is why we recommend that you schedule your sessions with trainers 1-2 times per week. Clients should not expect to spread multiple sessions out over a period of years. Sessions that are not scheduled within one year from the previous session will be forfeited. If a client's membership expires or the client is no longer eligible for a membership, all unused sessions will be lost. Lost sessions are non-refundable.

Session Cancellation

Should a client need to cancel a session, it is the clients responsibility to contact their personal trainer 24 hours prior to the scheduled appointment. Sessions canceled with less than 24 hours notice or "no shows" will be billed at the rate of a normal session. In other words, the session will be lost and not rescheduled.

Changing Personal Trainers

Though we do not anticipate any issues arising between you and any of our trainers, we do recognize that individuals may wish to work with certain trainers over others for a variety of reasons. We are committed to making your experience with the UVM personal training program a safe, comfortable, and rewarding experience and are happy to make any requested changes in trainer assignments. If you feel that you would benefit from a different trainer, please contact the Fitness Programs office. Please keep in mind that reassigned personal trainers may not have the exact availability that you initially requested. The Fitness Programs office may ask you to change session dates or times in order to accommodate your requests.

Maintaining Healthy Habits

Personal Training is intended to motivated clients to begin or continue live a healthy lifestyle. The Personal Trainer retains the right to refuse working with a client who:

  • has not eaten recently (Clients should eat a meal approximately one to two hours prior to every session)

  • is exhibiting signs of over training

  • is legitimately ill

  • or the personal trainer feels that training with the client will be detrimental to the client's health and well being.

Additional Information

With any questions or to get help with registration contact Fitness Programs office by calling (802) 656-9517 or emailing personaltraining@uvm.edu.

Last modified May 17 2013 10:26 AM