Best Personal Trainers in Columbia, SC

24 trainers listed · 19 in Columbia · 2 open 24/7 · 19 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 21, 2026

Jamie Scott Fitness

Jamie Scott Fitness

(46)
  • Personal Training
  • Goals
  • Hiit
“The instructors and trainers are the most professional and knowledgeable I've seen, and they offer something for everyone- from individual training, small group training to a wide variety of classes.”
In Business Since 2013
Coupons & Offers
702 Cross Hill Rd Suite 300-B, Columbia, SC
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Fit Columbia

Fit Columbia

(48)
  • Feel
  • Community
  • Silks
“From the air to the walls (literally), we have such a unique blend of fitness capabilities including yoga, aerial yoga, bungee fitness, wall yoga, personal training, assisted stretch, massages, and an excess of bad jokes....”
In Business Since 2008
BBB Accredited
2121 College St, Columbia, SC
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Chosen Uno Training

Chosen Uno Training

(48)
  • Environment
  • Confident
  • Shape
“Like honestly, the classes are filled with very fit college students/USC cheer ladies, and then there's me—40, with 2 kids, and like 20-30 pounds overweight, pale, midwestern, out of shape.”
In Business Since 2020
2627 Millwood Ave Suite A2, Columbia, SC
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Empire Barbell

Empire Barbell

(44)
  • Atmosphere
  • Working Out
  • Crowd
“Also you get a lot of the high schoolers that wear sandals and have no clue what their doing in the gym, bench like 20 lbs and never train legs so it's even better because I can always get a squat rack!”
In Business Since 2017
Locally Owned & Operated
4350 St Andrews Rd, Columbia, SC
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Lycan Mixed Martial Arts

Lycan Mixed Martial Arts

(50)
  • Atmosphere
  • Tournament
  • Head Coach
“Coach Nader knows everyone by name and gives everyone the same energy when he's coaching whether you're visiting, a higher ranked belt even down to the newest white belts.”
In Business Since 2020
1916 Taylor St, Columbia, SC
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Elite Personal Training

Elite Personal Training

(36)
  • Trainers
  • Physical Therapy
  • Running
“Seth Morris communicated to my trainer the type of exercises and weights that helped me recover from a lower back strain and dramatically decreased persistent pain from scoliosis.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2008
Transparent Fees & Pricing
Irmo, SC · 16 mi from Columbia
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This page lists 24 personal trainers and training gyms recorded for Columbia, 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: Columbia, SC

19 of the 24 trainers we list are based in Columbia; the other 5 serve Columbia from West Columbia (11 mi), Irmo (16 mi) and Chapin (26 mi). The trainers on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 1,266 reviews; 8 have 50 or more reviews and 21 are rated 4.5 or higher. When students and parents rate these trainers on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (93%), quality (77%) and communication (53%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the trainers on this page are "atmosphere", "equipment" and "community". 2 are open around the clock; 19 are open on Saturdays and 13 on Sundays. 10 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 37 years. 2 offer a free trial or consultation; 2 are family- or locally-owned and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 23 of the trainers on this page; 16 publish a contact page; 14 list a public email and 3 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.

How much can I check about a trainer before I call?

23 of the 24 listings here have a website on file. That is where you find who the trainers are, what they work on most, and whether they operate from a commercial gym or their own studio. Anything about scheduling or price still needs a phone call.

Granby Village Fitness Center

Granby Village Fitness Center

(34)
  • Area
  • Equipment
  • Prices
“Some of the older equipment might be easy to look past and not use but I think a lot of that equipment is better able to target a specific muscle or group of muscles.”
In Business Since 2021
West Columbia, SC · 11 mi from Columbia
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Sozo Family Fitness

Sozo Family Fitness

(48)
  • Goals
  • Classes
  • Nutrition
“After much hesitation I joined SOZO fitness (outside of my comfort zone) Natalie has been very supportive, helpful and pushes me when I need to be pushed.”
In Business Since 2016
Chapin, SC · 26 mi from Columbia
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The Maddison Fitness Facility Formerly Mad5 Fitness

The Maddison Fitness Facility Formerly Mad5 Fitness

(22)
  • Atmosphere
  • Trainers
  • Environment
“The best in the business!!”
In Business Since 2024
Family Business
West Columbia, SC · 11 mi from Columbia
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Jungle Gym Fitness

Jungle Gym Fitness

(25)
  • Equipment
“The community is really great and welcoming and includes many powerlifters due to having lots of powerlifting specific equipment such as comp racks and kilos.”
In Business Since 2023
Transparent Fees & Pricing
West Columbia, SC · 11 mi from Columbia
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24 7 Health & Fitness Center

24 7 Health & Fitness Center

(11)
  • Luck
  • Equipment
  • Price
“It's probably one of the best Gyms in the area”
In Business Since 2020
Emergency Services
1614 B, Main St, Columbia, SC
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Baseline Fitness

Baseline Fitness

(7)
“He also knows everything about muscles and anatomy in general and was able to give me a great assessment, advice on form, modifications, advice for stretches when I felt tight in certain places etc.”
In Business Since 2018
Emergency Services
608 S Saluda Ave, Columbia, SC
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Results Fitness

Results Fitness

(15)
  • Boutique
  • Environment
  • Team
“He'll take the time to text you words of encouragement after a great session, or even ask YOUR input on some ideas for new classes (seriously, when was the last time a trainer ever asked you for your input?)”
In Business Since 2020
4326 Wildcat Rd, Columbia, SC
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Columbia Aerial Fitness

Columbia Aerial Fitness

(11)
  • Safety
  • Studio
  • Learning
“Knowledgeable instructors with safety a priority, these instructors will help you in your journey of the aerial world, and will support, train, and grow with you.”
In Business Since 2024
Transparent Fees & Pricing
4047 Broad River Rd Unit B, Columbia, SC
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Kore Wellness

Kore Wellness

(10)
  • Goals
  • Injury
  • Motivating
“Because of the program they designed for me, there is a noticeable difference in my energy and ability to do things I haven't done in years (like squat with no pain).”
In Business Since 2013
Free Initial Consultation
1311B Rosewood Dr, Columbia, SC
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Fitx Cola

Fitx Cola

(12)
  • Health
  • Knowledge
  • Trainer
“VJ customizes EVERY workout to what you want to work on, every workout is different with different moves, and he is attentive to making sure you are doing the exercise correctly.”
In Business Since 2021
Average Price Tag
601 Taylor St Suite C, Columbia, SC
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Lyerly Personal Training Columbia SC

Lyerly Personal Training Columbia SC

(20)
  • Tailors
  • Fitness
  • Shape
“He loves his clients and makes working out fun!”
In Business Since 2012
3014 Devine St Enterprise Technology Lab, Columbia, SC
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Dubose Fitness

Dubose Fitness

(13)
  • Nutrition
  • Knowledge
  • Goals
“Each client is worked with on an individual basis through appropriate exercises executed properly to meet their personal goals, explanations of supplements, and custom meal plans.”
Transparent Fees & Pricing
In Business Since 1989
Accepts Cash, Check
6169 St Andrews Rd #90, Columbia, SC
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Matthew Headden Coaching

Matthew Headden Coaching

(14)
  • Fitness
  • Compassionate
  • Gift
“Working with him has been a joy, and I can't recommend him enough for anyone seeking a trainer who not only knows their stuff but also makes the fitness journey genuinely rewarding.”
In Business Since 2022
1614 B, Main St, Columbia, SC
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Personally Fit

Personally Fit

(4)
“A convenient, clean, well appointed down town facility with talented personal trainers to help folks at all levels of fitness find a program designed for their individual needs!”
In Business Since 1992
1315 Gadsden St # A, Columbia, SC
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Rivalry Fitness

Rivalry Fitness

(9)
  • Coaches
“Their approach to fitness is entirely unique and they provide a workout that blends crossfit style workouts with other styles to provide a truly unique workout you can't get anywhere else.”
In Business Since 2014
4046 Fernandina Rd, Columbia, SC
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Iconic Sport Perfomance

Iconic Sport Perfomance

(4)
“If you want to send your kids to a place where they will have a safe space with people that care more about kids as humans not just athletes, this is the place to send your kids too.”
In Business Since 2014
135 Corporate Park Boulevard,, Columbia, SC
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University Of Personal Fitness

University Of Personal Fitness

(10)
“If you're looking for a Martial Arts program with outstanding martial arts instructors, who genuinely care about your children, and have a positive impact in the community, UPF is for you!”
6820 N Main St suite H, Columbia, SC
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James Patrick Fitness and Wellness

James Patrick Fitness and Wellness

(7)
“He and his employees go above and beyond to guarantee customer satisfaction.”
5301 Forest Dr, Columbia, SC
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