Your first personal training session at Revolution Personal Training in South Melbourne is an assessment and introduction, not a punishing workout. Expect a conversation about your goals and health history, a movement assessment, some light training to see how you move, and a clear plan for what comes next. You’ll finish knowing exactly what your training will look like, not lying in a heap on the floor.

Here’s what actually happens, question by question.

What happens in your first personal training session?

A first session typically has four parts: a goals and health chat, a movement assessment, a guided mini-workout, and a plan for your ongoing training. At Revolution Personal Training, your coach starts by understanding why you’re there: fat loss, strength, an event, pain-free movement, or just getting started after a long break. They’ll ask about injuries, medical history, and your current activity level.

Then comes a movement assessment: simple, unloaded movements like squats, hinges, pushes and pulls so your coach can see how your body moves and where it needs work. From there you’ll do a short, appropriately scaled workout, enough to learn some foundational movements and get a feel for coaching, without being smashed. The session ends with your coach explaining the recommended program, session frequency, and format (one-on-one, semi-private, or small group).

What should I wear and bring?

Wear comfortable clothes you can move in and flat-soled or standard training shoes. Nothing special is required. Bring a water bottle and a towel. Everything else, including all training equipment, is provided at the studio at 17A Market Street, South Melbourne. If you have referral paperwork (for exercise physiology, NDIS, or a GP care plan), bring that too.

Do I need to be fit before I start?

No. Turning up unfit is the whole point of starting. Personal training is scaled to your current level, whatever that is. Coaches at Revolution Personal Training work with complete beginners, people returning after years away, and clients managing injuries or chronic conditions through accredited exercise physiology. Nobody expects you to arrive fit; they expect to help you get there.

Will the first session be hard? Will I be sore?

The first session is deliberately moderate, and any soreness afterwards should be mild. A good coach uses session one to assess and teach, not to test your limits. Training too hard on day one causes soreness that derails week one. You may feel some muscle awareness for a day or two, which is normal when you start moving in new ways. If recovery becomes a focus later, the studio also has a recovery lounge and remedial massage available.

How long is a first session?

Allow around 60 minutes. That covers the consultation, movement assessment, and introductory training. Ongoing sessions are then scheduled at the frequency that suits your goals. For most beginners that’s two to three sessions per week.

What happens after the first session?

You’ll leave with a clear recommendation: a program, a training format, and a schedule. Your coach designs your program around the assessment findings, so your next sessions are targeted rather than generic. From there, progress is reviewed regularly and your program evolves as you do. Formats at Revolution Personal Training include one-on-one personal training, semi-private training, small-group training, and virtual (online) sessions if you can’t always get to South Melbourne.

How much does personal training cost in South Melbourne?

Personal training in inner Melbourne typically ranges from $80 to $120 per session depending on format and frequency, with semi-private and small-group options costing less per session than one-on-one. For Revolution Personal Training’s current rates and packages, call 1300 362 311. The right option depends on your goals and how often you plan to train.

How do I book a first session?

Call 1300 362 311 or visit the studio at 17A Market Street, South Melbourne VIC 3205. The studio is open Monday to Thursday 5:30am–8:15pm, Friday 5:30am–7:00pm, and Saturday 7:00am–1:00pm. Revolution Personal Training holds a 5.0-star Google rating from more than 126 reviews, so you’ll be in experienced hands from session one.