PERSONAL TRAINING & PAWSITIVE NUTRITION
About the Program
The Fitness Center has served the Georgia State community for over 30 years. The staff members are graduate students in Exercise Science or a closely related major. These professionals in training provide quality services at affordable prices while helping their clients achieve a healthy lifestyle.
Fitness assessments and personal training sessions can be purchased and scheduled online. Once purchased, you'll be contacted by the Fitness Center staff within three business days to schedule your first appointment through Microsoft Bookings. Trainer availability varies and can be viewed once contacted after your purchase.
We offer free nutrition services on Wednesdays in person and via telehealth at the Student Recreation Center. Appointments will be with a registered dietitian and a nutrition graduate student.
Alumni, Spouses, and adult children of members: To register for programs and services, email [email protected].
Information
Improve your fitness, get comfortable in the gym, and work towards your fitness goals with Personal Training at the Student Recreation Center.
Interested in Personal Training? Purchase a fitness assessment and add your desired number of 45-minute training sessions. Sessions are scheduled at the mutual meeting time of trainers and client. You will be matched with your trainer based on baseline goals and availability. All sessions are forfeited at the end of the semester, there is no rollover into future semesters. You and your personal trainer will work to maintain scheduling. Personal Training Sessions are not refundable or transferable.
Cancellations and Rescheduling
Patrons must notify Personal Training staff at least 24 hours prior to their sessions for cancellations and rescheduling without penalty. Sessions cancelled or rescheduled within 24 hours will forfeited and not refunded. Patrons will have a 15-minute grace period to start their sessions. Sessions that have not begun within 15 minutes of the original start time will be forfeited.”
Session Guidelines
Personal training sessions can include cardiovascular strength training and flexibility exercises. Sessions can only include matters within the scope of practice offered by the Personal Trainer(s). Personal Trainers reserve the right to make referrals out rather than provide services to clients when issues exceed the scope of practice of the staff.
Refunds
Refunds will be given for sessions if there is a documented medical issue that precluded the provision of 24 hours notice of the need to cancel or reschedule. At the end of the semester, all unused sessions with expire and are not eligible for a refund. Unused sessions will not roll over into future semesters.
Costs
Package | Cost |
Fitness Assessment | $35/$40 |
1 session | $15/$20 |
4 sessions | $50/$70 |
8 sessions | $80/$120 |
Personal training services are offered based on Personal Trainer availability.
We offer free nutrition services on Wednesdays in person and virtual telehealth at the Student Recreation Center. Appointments will be with a registered dietitian and a nutrition graduate student. The graduate students are earning their counseling practice hours by offering counseling on weight loss, athletic performance, balanced eating, and other general nutrition guidance. During your appointment, you will have the opportunity to talk about your eating patterns, ask questions about building healthy habits, and set individualized goals. If you are seeking nutrition counseling outside of these parameters, contact Nutrition Services or the Counseling Center.
Our services include:
- 30 - 60 minute nutrition consultations
- Food diary assessments
- Individualized goal setting such as increasing muscle mass, mindful eating, portion control, improving food choices and more
Contact Molly Paulson, MS, RD, LD at [email protected] to set an appointment or fill out the Nutrition Intake form and the Telehealth Consent form and you will be contacted to schedule your appointment. Please note, appointments are only available on Thursdays when academic classes are in session.
Body Composition Assessment
Look beyond the scale! See what you're really made of and what the numbers mean. Schedule your body composition assessment - Tanita (BIA), Calipers, Tape Measurements are all available. See what numbers will help you learn more about what is on the inside.
Services available one time per semester per member.
Meet The Machines - Equipment Orientation
An equipment orientation consists of an introduction to the different pieces of equipment by showing you how they work and how they can be adjusted to fit you. The orientation includes a brief overview of the layout and equipment options in the exercise room and free weight area.
Equipment orientations take about 30-45 minutes and are available by appointment. Orientations are free to members - limit one time per semester.
Barbell Lifting Development
Are you an exerciser looking to advance your forma and listing skills? Join our Personal Trainers in these lifting development clinics to fine-tune your form and skills. Registration is required.
All Barbell Lifting clinics will take place in the Free Weight Area.
Date | Day | Course | Time |
Jan. 23 | Tue. | Squat | 2 - 3 p.m. |
Feb. 8 | Thu. | Bench Press | 4 - 5 p.m. |
Mar. 18 | Mon. | Deadlift | 6 - 7 p.m. |
Apr. 18 | Thu. | Pull Ups/Rows | 3 - 4 p.m. |
Special Programs
Date | Day | Program | Location | Time |
Jan. 17 | Wed. | Fitness 101 | Exercise Room | 1 - 2 p.m. |
Jan. 25 | Thu. | Mobility and Myofascial Release | Fitness Center | 4 - 5 p.m. |
Jan. 29 | Mon. | Trainer Q&A Session | Fitness Center | 3 - 4 p.m. |
Feb. 12 | Mon. | Partner Workout | 3rd Floor Track | 5 - 6 p.m. |
Feb. 21 | Wed. | Outdoor Run (1 mile and 5k loops) | SRC Lobby | 3 - 4 p.m. |
Feb. 27 | Tue. | Strong Spring Break (Outdoor Workout) | Pool Patio | 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. |
Mar. 5 | Tue. | Fitness 101 | Exercise Room | 10 - 11 a.m. |
Mar. 20 | Wed, | Mobility and Mindfulness | Fitness Center | 7 - 8 p.m. |
Apr. 5 | Fri. | Trainer Q&A Session | Fitness Center | 12 - 1 p.m. |
Apr. 11 | Thu. | Partner Workout | Hurt Park | 4 - 6 p.m. |
Apr. 15 | Mon. | Outdoor Run (1 mile and 5k loops) | SRC Lobby | 12 - 1 p.m. |
General Questions
Email
[email protected]
Phone
404-413-1750 - Atlanta campus
678-891-2728 - Perimeter campuses
Office Hours
Monday - Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Locations
Atlanta
Student Recreation Center
101 Piedmont Ave SE
Atlanta, GA 30303
Clarkston
Building CG
555 N Indian Creek Dr
Clarkston, GA 30021
Decatur
Building SC
3251 Panthersville Rd
Decatur, GA 30034
Dunwoody
Building NF
2101 Womack Rd
Dunwoody, GA 30338
Indian Creek Recreation Area
900 S. Indian Creek Drive
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
Newton
3N - Field House
239 Cedar Ln
Covington, GA 30014
Panthersville
2401 Wildcat Rd.
Decatur, GA 30034