Personal Training
Meet with a personal trainer privately at your convenience, in person or online. Your trainer will create a progressive exercise program that meets your interests and goals. Packages include an initial consultation and fitness assessment in addition to the number of sessions you choose.
Please note the following:
- Trainers will wait 15 minutes for you to arrive, after which your session will be lost.
- Sessions that start late will end at the originally scheduled time.
- Packages expire one year from the date of purchase.
For more information, contact us at recreation@niu.edu or fill out our interest form.
Registration
Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express are accepted, or pay with cash/check in person at the Rec Center. Payment plans are available upon request.
After we receive your payment and paperwork, a trainer will contact you within one week.
Register for Personal Training
Refunds
To request a refund, contact recreation@niu.edu. Refunds are not given for missed appointments or cancellations/reschedules made less than 12 hours in advance.
You must provide written physician documentation for a refund due to a medical condition. If approved, refunds will be processed within four business days. You remain responsible for the cost of sessions conducted before the medical situation occurred.
If requesting a refund for reasons other than a medical condition, you must provide a written explanation along with your request. You’ll be notified of a decision within five business days.
Pricing
Choose the number of one-hour or 30-minute sessions that meets your needs. You can purchase a fitness assessment separately, if desired.
One-hour Sessions
| Package | Students | Non-student Members |
|---|---|---|
| One session | $32 | $38 |
| Four sessions | $116 | $139 |
| Eight sessions | $224 | $268 |
| 16 sessions | $400 | $480 |
| 24 sessions | $576 | $691 |
| 36 sessions | $828 | $993 |
| Fitness assessment | $10 | $12 |
30-minute Sessions
| Package | Students | Students-Buddy | Non-student Members | Non-student Members - Buddy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One session | $20 | $16 | $24 | $20 |
| Four sessions | $72 | $57 | $86 | $69 |
| Eight sessions | $140 | $112 | $168 | $135 |
| 16 sessions | $250 | $200 | $300 | $240 |
| 24 sessions | $360 | $288 | $432 | $346 |
| 36 sessions | $510 | $408 | $622 | $498 |
Meet Our Trainer
Our personal trainers have worked with clients in health/fitness clubs, YMCAs and community recreation programs, as well as through classroom experiences. They're certified through a national organization and hold certifications in CPR/AED, bloodborne pathogens and first aid.
Jason Schlieben
- Director Fitness and Business Operations
- Major: M.S. from U of I in Sport Recreation, Sport and Tourism
- Certifications: ACE Certified Personal Trainer, CancerFit Certification
- Specialties: Exercise for health and wellness and longevity
- Get to know Jason
What is your exercise philosophy?
Personally, I don't have any specific training goals right now, so I try to find a way to move and push my body for a couple hours a week. If I don't reach that goal one week that's fine, but I don't make it two or three weeks in a row as it can become a habit too quickly to become sedentary.
What are you currently training for?
As mentioned, I don't really have a specific goal, but exercise is an important part of my life. Be healthy, some strength training for daily living, learn about this field as much as I can and try new things.
Do you have any history working with those with special needs?
Yes, I have worked with many individuals with special needs. It is a great feeling too as there is so much to learn about each individual and then try to improve their current level.
What is your worst or a couple of fitness myth's that you'd like to debunk?
I am really pleased to see the change in how many women are doing significant resistance training. I also don't like the excuse that "I don't want to get too bulky". If you could get too bulky there is surely a time before that where you had the amount of muscle you desired. Then you want more.
How did you get into this field?
Sports at a young age.
Where do you want to be in 5 to 10 years?
I would like to be in a role where I can positively contribute to people's health and wellbeing. I would also like to be involved in or have completed a Ph. D. program.
What is your favorite part of exercising?
Pushing yourself. That could be the challenge of just going to the gym when you don't feel like it or getting a couple last good reps when muscle fatigue is a factor. I like the rewarding feeling.
Do you have a favorite way you like to burn fat?
Resistance training quicker. Not actually doing the repetitions faster, but not standing around waiting for my next set. I do the repetitions slowly and try not to let momentum do the work for me. That is a big part of the mental challenge to resistance training that I think a lot of folks miss out on.
Do you have a favorite way to train for cardio?
I prefer strength training over cardio training.
What would you do if you weren't in the Health, Wellness & Fitness Industry?
If I wasn't involved in sports so much as a youth, I am sure I would've been more involved in learning to play instruments. I love music. Don't really care for what kind so long as it's good. Granted I couldn't tell you if an opera singer was good or not. I kind of regret being so focused on sports, but there was a reason for it, and I probably wouldn't be where I am without it.
What do you do to relax?
What does relax mean? I love what I do.
Become a Trainer
Join our team! You must be pursuing a degree in exercise science or a related health field, or hold (or be working toward) personal training certification from an accredited organization.
To apply, send your resume to recreation@niu.edu.