Best Personal Trainers in Charleston, SC

24 trainers listed · 21 in Charleston · 20 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 21, 2026

St Andrew's Family Fitness Plus!

St Andrew's Family Fitness Plus!

(44)
  • Pool
  • Racquetball
  • Kids
“The Zumba instructor, I forgot her name, but I was in the class on Thursday 22, 2023, was so energetic and well choreographed that I found myself moving body parts I had used in years.”
In Business Since 1992
BBB Rating: A+
Coupons & Offers
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
1642 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, Charleston, SC
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NC Fitness

NC Fitness

(50)
  • Knowledge
  • Movement
  • Motivating
“He'll get you smiling and laughing even on your worst days; partly due to his lighthearted personality and sense of humor, but even more so because you'll see he genuinely cares about you- as he does all his clients.”
In Business Since 2019
Free Initial Consultation
925 Dupont Rd Suite E, Charleston, SC
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Hustle One Fitness

Hustle One Fitness

(48)
  • Community
  • Atmosphere
  • Feel
“Whether you are overcoming an injury (me), looking for nutritional guidance (me), wanting to add on or cut weight while maintaining strength (me), it seems like they know the formulas and perhaps most importantly, don't waste any time safely implemen...”
In Business Since 2019
Transparent Fees & Pricing
2467 Savannah Hwy Suite 400, Charleston, SC
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Compass Fitness

Compass Fitness

(50)
“Will and Scott are there 100% of the time and I don't know how they do it but they can always tell when my body is not properly aligned and immediately and gently get me to readjust my positioning whether it is my athletic stance, knees going too far...”
In Business Since 2016
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
1890 Sam Rittenberg Blvd #214, Charleston, SC
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Rhapsody Fitness

Rhapsody Fitness

(50)
  • Coaches
  • Warm up
  • Box
“We were dropping in from Virginia and it was pretty easy to register online [except if you try to register for classes twice in a row, or might not process since it's the exact same charge].”
In Business Since 2017
700 King St suite d, Charleston, SC
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Iron Bridge Crossfit

Iron Bridge Crossfit

(48)
  • Coaches
  • Home
  • Gym
“I knew nothing about squats or weightlifting or even handstands; but with the encouragement of the coaches and the community I can enter the gym and know what to do when reading the WOD or strength portion of class.”
In Business Since 2012
Transparent Fees & Pricing
1935 Belgrade Ave, Charleston, SC
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This page lists 24 personal trainers and training gyms recorded for Charleston, SC. What each one says about its approach, its hours and its booking comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.

Area overview: Charleston, SC

21 of the 24 trainers we list are based in Charleston; the other 3 serve Charleston from North Charleston (9 mi). The trainers on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 1,374 reviews; 7 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. When students and parents rate these trainers on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (93%), quality (86%) and communication (74%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the trainers on this page are "atmosphere", "community" and "energy". 19 are open on Saturdays and 13 on Sundays. 2 list staff certifications (NASM and NCSF) and 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 6 websites of the trainers on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2000. 1 offers a free trial or consultation and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 24 of the trainers on this page; 17 publish a contact page; 14 list a public email and 6 take bookings online. We count these figures across the trainers on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the trainer before you enroll.

Why are some trainers here not in Charleston?

21 of the 24 listings are based in Charleston. The rest come from other towns within 15 mi. Distances are straight-line, and plenty of trainers take clients from further out than their address suggests.

Kor4 Elite Fitness

Kor4 Elite Fitness

(49)
  • Coaches
  • Team
  • Motivating
“It doesn't have that “gym cult” feeling or you're just a transaction… I learned this by way of an email (not automated, which was obvious by how it was written) asking where I had been when I hadn't attended a class in 2 weeks.”
In Business Since 2021
1561 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, Charleston, SC
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The Longevity Club

The Longevity Club

(33)
  • Pilates
  • Building
  • Studio
“The facilities feel like a luxury retreat, the equipment is state of the art, it is essentially a one-stop-shop for health & wellness, the staff is SUPER friendly, and the members are too!”
In Business Since 2015
Transparent Fees & Pricing
163 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC
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Vigorate Training & Fitness

Vigorate Training & Fitness

(27)
  • Knows
  • Breathing
  • Injury
“Emily is the best, I came to her with major knee pain due to lifting heavy and improper form and she did graston on me and over the course of about a month with each session the pain subsided and have now been able to squat again with no pain she was...”
In Business Since 2020
North Charleston, SC · 9 mi from Charleston
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Audacity Fitness

Audacity Fitness

(19)
“There are many things I thought I'd never do, or would at least never be good at and with Katie's help, I can confidently say I have found that my body is more capable than I originally gave it credit for.”
In Business Since 2023
Transparent Fees & Pricing
North Charleston, SC · 9 mi from Charleston
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EB Fitness Training

EB Fitness Training

(18)
  • Motivated
  • Nutrition
  • Strength
“Since then, with Erica's guidance in nutrition AND proper exercise AND encouragement to not give-up, I have now gained muscle and am 170 lbs and bigger in all the right places.”
In Business Since 2018
NASM Certified
Transparent Fees & Pricing
North Charleston, SC · 9 mi from Charleston
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Fast Athletic Performance

Fast Athletic Performance

(21)
  • Goals
  • Motivational
  • Knowledge
“The aura is unparalleled to other facilities I have visited – the consistent positive reinforcement, accountability check-ups, and diversity of work-outs eliminates the monotony of a weekly workout routine.”
In Business Since 2021
1836 Meeting Street Rd ste 101, Charleston, SC
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Broad Street Studio

Broad Street Studio

(27)
  • Working Out
  • Back Pain
“She is extremely knowledgeable about massage therapy and the mechanics of the body that she not only helped me feel 10x better after my session, but she helped me understand what I need to do to manage and treat my back/shoulder issues going forward.”
In Business Since 2005
Transparent Fees & Pricing
43 Broad St Unit #200, 58 Broad St Suite C, Charleston, SC
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Premier Fitness

Premier Fitness

(15)
“John has been a godsend to me in my fitness journey throughout my fifties and I would recommend him to anyone, regardless of their current fitness level, who seeks a positive and motivational approach to a better life.”
In Business Since 2012
455 Fleming Rd UNIT D, Charleston, SC
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Drake Fitness

Drake Fitness

(23)
  • Knowledge
  • Movements
  • Strength
“I've experienced both private sessions to work on form and sequencing of movements (Turkish get ups, kettlebell swings, etc) as well as his classes (small groups with community feel) and always walk away with a great workout and lots of useful knowle...”
In Business Since 2018
2 Avondale Ave, Charleston, SC
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Anchor Down Training

Anchor Down Training

(23)
  • Fitness
  • Energy
  • Goals
“I could go on for a while about all the benefits I've gotten out of our first 6 months but to sum it up he understands my goals and gets me there in a way that I can maintain which is so key - my workouts are my favorite part of my week who knew I'd...”
In Business Since 2021
311 Huger St, Charleston, SC
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Daniel Island Fitness

Daniel Island Fitness

(11)
  • Working Out
“I started training with Mary on Daniel Island before she joined with this training center, my husband and I were taking private sessions twice a week with Mary before our wedding.”
In Business Since 2020
145 River Landing Dr Suite 101, Charleston, SC
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Top Shape Fitness

Top Shape Fitness

(10)
“Eric, Will and Nicki are all wonderful and unique in their training and I enjoy rotating because all of their methods have gotten me in shape, but they are also constantly teaching me in a well rounded manner.”
In Business Since 2022
701 E Bay St #103, Charleston, SC
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Baseline: A Sasser Studio

Baseline: A Sasser Studio

(10)
  • Working Out
  • Music
  • Trainers
“I highly recommend Baseline to all my friends still in Charleston, from young & fit to old & looking to get back in shape; Baseline is genuinely the starting & finishing line for health & fitness!”
In Business Since 2020
320 Broad St Suite 170, Charleston, SC
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Wepickle

Wepickle

(9)
  • Sport
  • Lessons
  • Organization
“Hats off to Des Brown for starting We Pickle and spreading this great sport to age groups and populations that might not have heard about it.”
In Business Since 2022
1324 Secessionville Rd, Charleston, SC
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The Body Lab Strength & Conditioning

The Body Lab Strength & Conditioning

(6)
  • Weight
  • Movement
  • Goals
“The TBL program as a whole is structured around developing proper technique to set someone up for long-term success with strength and conditioning while molding to individual needs (in my case, for example, Josh has added workarounds for injuries and...”
In Business Since 2012
16 Conroy St Suite #1, Charleston, SC
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Dub Strength LLC

Dub Strength LLC

(6)
“Matt says "Train until you're technique fails, not until your reps fail" Before we started, I told Matt about a rotator cuff injury that I had back in 2020 and Matt has always been cognizant of that injury during our workouts.”
In Business Since 2021
NCSF Certified
1250 Wappoo Rd, Charleston, SC
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Daniel Island Club Fitness Center

Daniel Island Club Fitness Center

(7)
“We were guests of members and all the employees we met were so kind and helpful.”
In Business Since 2000
715 Island Park Dr, Charleston, SC
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Strive Performance

Strive Performance

(3)
“Relative to many other options in the area, love that this is family owned and such a reasonable price.”
In Business Since 2023
Transparent Fees & Pricing
2408 Ashley River Rd G, Charleston, SC
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Why these companies made our list

What students and parents say about trainers in and near Charleston

  • “If you are looking for a very knowledgeable and reliable personal trainer who is committed to your personal well being, safety and development, I would highly recommend Will and Compass Fitness.” — from a review of Compass Fitness
  • “Ryan is an amazing personal trainer! He is extremely flexible, reliable, and has so much information to share with both nutrition and fitness.” — from a review of Anchor Down Training
  • “Erica is a wonderful personal trainer. She is fun, willing and able to customize any training around injuries and very knowledgeable about nutrition as well.” — from a review of EB Fitness Training
  • “I have been going to gyms and personal trainers for over 30 years and I have found my home with Compass Fitness!” — from a review of Compass Fitness

Excerpts from public reviews of the trainers listed on this page.

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