How to Choose a Private Personal Trainer in Miami Beach

Theo Marcopoulos

22 hours ago

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Before you hire a private personal trainer in Miami Beach, check six things: qualifications you can name, insurance, who actually coaches you, where you will train, the price in writing and what happens in the first session. Here is each one, with Theo Marcopoulos’s own answers.

Theo Marcopoulos assisting a client with a stretch on gym turf

Which qualifications should a personal trainer have?

Ask which qualification and which year. A vague answer tells you enough. Theo Marcopoulos holds the BEES first degree, a French state diploma awarded in 2002. He also holds the ASFA Personal Training certification, dated 2021. Each one is listed with its date: view Theo’s experience and credentials.

Is the trainer insured?

Private sessions take place in homes, condo gyms and hotels, so insurance matters to you and to the property. Ask whether the trainer carries professional liability insurance and what it covers. Theo’s certificate of insurance lists Personal Training and Aquatic Exercise.

Who will actually coach you?

Some services sell one name and send someone else. Ask who plans the session and who will be in the room. Theo plans and coaches every session himself. Each private session lasts 60 minutes. He coaches in English, Spanish and French.

Theo Marcopoulos demonstrating a controlled floor exercise in the gym

Where do sessions take place?

A private trainer should come to you. Theo coaches at the client’s home, condo gym or hotel in Miami Beach and nearby areas, using the equipment already on site. He brings no equipment. Access and suitable space are confirmed before the first appointment. Read more about in-home personal training in Miami Beach.

Are the prices and terms in writing?

You should know the price before the first session. A single 60-minute session with Theo is $240. Packages of 5, 12 and 24 sessions cost $230, $215 and $200 per session. The booking terms are public too. See the rates or read the Terms and Conditions.

What should the first session include?

The first paid session should include discussion, observation of how you move and work adapted to your starting point. A first 15-minute conversation with Theo is complimentary, so you can check the fit before you commit. This guide explains what to expect from your first session.