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About
Kickoff is a remote, high touch, 1-on-1 personal training and nutrition coaching service.
We offer the most effective and affordable way to reach your goals with on-demand/ daily exercise and nutrition coaching with a certified personal trainer.
We train all clients via text, video, and the Kickoff app so we can provide high touch coaching at the lowest cost. The cost is $3 a day, which is about 1/30th of what a conventional trainer charges. We also offer a 7 day trial to get started.
We match you with the perfect coach based on a variety of factors from Thumbtack including goals, gender, ability level, age, and specific needs. Your coach then builds a highly personalized exercise and nutrition program and checks in each weekday to keep you accountable and on track.
You'll start with a video call with your coach. You can also add live video workouts and strategy sessions to push yourself and get face-to-face feedback.
All Kickoff coaches are certified personal trainers or registered dietitians and have passed our rigorous 20-point vetting process.
Top Pros are among the highest-rated, most popular professionals on Thumbtack.
2025
2022
2021
Services offered
Client age
18 - 22 years old
23 - 30 years old
31 - 40 years old
41 - 50 years old
Current diet or program
Low carbohydrate
High protein
Low fat
No dairy
Work location
I work remotely (phone or internet)
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for responsiveness, work quality, and professionalism.
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Liz P.
Apr 19, 2021
I have been working with my personal trainer and nutrition coach Ben Golden since November 2020. When gyms closed, I found myself needing accountability & help with my fitness & nutrition goals. Now, I have no desire to wear a mask in a gym while doing a cardio workout so I’m staying with Ben & my virtual training! I think what I appreciate most about Ben is that he listens to the challenges I have with staying with my goals and he gives me new ideas and ways to continue making positive changes in my lifestyle to create sustainable exercise & healthy diet. Plus, he designs workouts that leave me pushed to my max every single time! The kickoff app has been a great way to easily track my meals with recipe ideas & workouts. I’d never push myself that hard on my own or keep coming back to the healthy food choices without Ben’s help! I highly recommend Ben Golden & Kickoff.
Kickoff: Daily remote training for $3/day's reply
We are so glad it's going so well with Ben, Liz! Thank you so much for sharing - and keep crushing it!!
Elena G.
Apr 19, 2021
My experience with Kickoff continues to be remarkable!! There are ongoing improvements regarding my physical shape, healthy relationship with food and overall healthy approach to managing stress.
I’ve worked with Ben for over a year and he continues to provide a positive foundation of professionalism, encouragement, punctual answers/suggestions and excellent health education! He is also very flexible and realistic in his approach to health improvement. My workout exercises and nutrition are uniquely designed for me which I greatly appreciate and the live sessions are super fun AND challenging!
Kickoff’s nutritional support and incredible recipes add to the healthy lifestyle represented by their organization. Amidst the 2020 challenges Kickoff provided a silver lining! Thank you!
Kickoff: Daily remote training for $3/day's reply
We are so happy to hear this, Elena! Thank you so much for sharing!
Trisha T.
Apr 22, 2021
Mallory is amazing
She checks in everyday
Makes sure the foods
I’m eating are on track
Reminds me of workouts and goes around my schedule
Kickoff: Daily remote training for $3/day's reply
Yay! Love hearing it, Trisha! Thanks so much for sharing!
Henry T.
Apr 19, 2021
I highly recommend Kickoff!
I’ve worked with two coaches so far and both John and Ben have been great in keeping me accountable with my workouts and in helping to refine my healthy habits (esp with nutrition and the science of).
I love that I am able to connect with my coach on a daily basis. By doing so, my coach has been able to understand my needs, habits, preferences (on a personal level) and create a program for me that that keeps me continually inspired and on track with my goals.
Despite the stress of living in NYC, I feel more energized than ever while working with Kickoff! I have been able to set new running PRs and the thoughtful workouts (e.g. where I’m at that day, what I did the day before) have seamlessly weaved into my routine - developing into a lifestyle which, to me, is the true value of any program.
If it weren’t for Kickoff over the last year, I would definitely be in a different (less happy) place, and I am only excited for what’s to come.
Kickoff: Daily remote training for $3/day's reply
We so loving hearing this, Henry! Congratulations on all of your incredible progress to date, and keep crushing it!
Cynthia B.
Apr 19, 2021
My trainer is Amy and she is great. We have had a couple of challenging times. All on my part. Amy has figured out ways to get around my internet challenges and over the past month sciatica has hit me hard. She has, and still is, modifying my workouts and readjusting our schedule when I need TLC.
Don't be mistaken, she still pushes me... but gently.
I couldn't have a better trainer.
Kickoff: Daily remote training for $3/day's reply
So glad to hear that Amy has been able to help and support you, Cynthia! Thank you so much for sharing and please let us know anytime if there's anything else we can do to support your goals!
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FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Kickoff costs $3 per day. You will not find a better deal or better results.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
You’ll start with a free video chat with an expert trainer to discuss your goals and learn more about Kickoff works. Then your trainer will build a custom daily exercise and nutrition program just for you, check in daily via text to help you stay on track, and adapt your workouts and meal plans based on your feedback and progress. Your trainer will also work with you during live sessions over video chat, if you like.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
All of our trainers are certified personal trainers. Many are also registered dietitians, licensed physical therapists, yoga instructors and more. Just let us know if you are looking for any particular skill set.
