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About
Your health and fitness goals are a long term investment and the process of achieving these goals can be made much longer if you try to do something on your own. Hiring a personal trainer can put you on the right path, break through plateaus, and expedite the journey toward your goal(s), which saves you time, effort, and money in the long run.
I am equipped to work with an array of different populations, from youth athletes to seniors. I offer specialized private training for soccer players and pre/postnatal individuals.
Overview
Hired 23 times
Serves Chicago, IL
Background checked
1 employee
9 years in business
Business hours
Sun8:00 am - 11:00 amMon12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Credit card, PayPal, Stripe, Venmo, and Zelle.
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, responsiveness, and work quality.
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Susan E.
Feb 23, 2026
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Hired on Thumbtack
Alex makes working out enjoyable. He arrives early with a positive attitude, even when I’m grumpy. He’s passionate about fitness and attentive to my individual goals. He’s helped me immensely with strength training for ballet, tailoring my workouts to support my technique. I’ve seen great progress in just 4 weeks.
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Phillip G.
Oct 21, 2018
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Hired on Thumbtack
I hired Alex for my wife and she loves her sessions with him. She says she looks forward to her training sessions every week and it puts her in the mind set of being at practice in high school again.
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Ilya G.
Mar 31, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack
Alex is great to work with! He is very knowledgeable and accomy. We had a few really good training sessions and I'm looking forward to further working with him!
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Erin W.
Apr 30, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack
Alex is patient, observant, and committed to helping me reach my goals. Alex took time to build trust with me, so when he pushes pushes me with heavier weights, I do it because I know he is doing what’s best for me and will be make an adjustment if I am in pain. I’ve been working out with him for a few weeks now, and I already feel stronger. I look forward to updating this review with before and after photos in a few months😊
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Devanshi D.
Nov 5, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack
Alex has been wonderful. I’ve been working with him for over 2 months and am already down 9lbs. His ability to learn and adjust based on my experience within the gym is amazing. Definitely recommend!
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Alex Tran
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
My quoted price rate on Thumbtack of $100/session corresponds to my standard subscription of up to 4 personal training sessions every 4 weeks.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Step 1: Connect
- public places, phone, or virtual
- discuss my services, what you’re looking for with a coach/trainer, identifying your goals, etc
Step 2: Commit/Invest
- review online documents (liability and client questionnaire)
Step 3: Succeed
- for personal training, we schedule our first session and start working toward your goal(s), utilizing a progressive training philosophy that meets your fitness levels where they are at and takes them to where you want them to be
- for online clients, I help familiarize you with my virtual programming, app, etc, so the process of doing the work physically by yourself is as easy as it can be
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
1) MSc Applied Exercise Science (Sports Nutrition) - Concordia University Chicago: According to Zippia's data science team, in 2022, only 7% of personal trainers had a master's degree. An even smaller fraction of those have a sports nutrition emphasis.
2) Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) - The National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA): The CSCS is the current gold standard fitness certification. It is a graduate-level credential. According to the NSCA, in 2022, >60% of college grads failed to get certified on their first attempt.
3) Certified Pre/Postnatal Coach
