ML Fitness
“I take the Silver Sneakers class twice a week and have not needed any treatment for my knee since.”
Best Personal Trainers in Manchester, CT
15 trainers listed · 8 in Manchester · 12 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
Lift Health and Fitness
“This gym is amazing in every way from the trainers to the state of the art equipment and everything in between.”
Balance Fitness & Health • Personal Training
“It doesn't matter if you're a professional athlete or a middle-aged working mom with no time to spare like myself - they will create a customized plan tailored to your needs specifically.”
Workout Harder Fitness
“Wakime took the time to welcome me and show me how to properly engage in each move.”
ECM Sports Performance and Rehabilitation
“I went from hobbling my way through a marathon with a knee brace and KT tape to getting my first sub-2 half marathon since 2023.”
Iron Will Fitness
“The gym and fighting lessons and well above average than many other I've been in”
This page lists 15 personal trainers and training gyms recorded for Manchester, CT. 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: Manchester, CT
8 of the 15 trainers we list are based in Manchester; the other 7 serve Manchester from towns including Glastonbury (6 mi), East Hartford (5 mi) and Ellington (8 mi). The trainers on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 1,073 reviews; 10 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the trainers on this page are "atmosphere", "community" and "knowledge". 12 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 5 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 42 years. 2 offer a free trial or consultation and 2 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the trainers on this page; 11 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.
Why are some trainers here not in Manchester?
8 of the 15 listings are based in Manchester. 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.
Move Strong
“I went from having knee and shoulder problems to lifting more weigh then I have ever in the past.”
Prime Fitness
“Andre is the ultimate trainer and will hold you to YOUR goals and YOUR expectations for YOURSELF adding on that extra exercise, set or rep you didn't realize you had inside.”
Elias Sports Performance
“I especially enjoy the challenges—they keep me motivated, push me to work harder, and make reaching my goals fun.”
Mission Fitness
“The workouts are great, the community is fantastic and all the instructors are amazing.”
Force Fitness
“We were in town looking for a gym with functional fitness programs (deka / hyrox style), and Jeff hooked us up with a weekend package.”
Viking Athletics
“A huge part of what makes this place so great is Erik, the owner, who truly cares about every member and brings both expertise and heart to every class.”
Elements Personal Training and Fitness
“Keith takes a very holistic approach to fitness and thoughtfully factors in individual limitations and injuries, offering plenty of modifications to make the workouts accessible.”
Bare Bones Boxing
“Steve's kickboxing class offers an excellent mix of technique, cardio, and fun!”
New Steps Dance & Fitness Center
“They do such a great job introducing littles to dance and making it so fun!!”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about trainers in and near Manchester
- “Jon is a phenomenal trainer, incredibly knowledgeable, and excellent at adapting any workout plan to fit what you’re looking for as well as what you need physically.” — from a review of ML Fitness
- “Highly recommend this gym to anyone looking to do group classes or work with a personal trainer!” — from a review of Lift Health and Fitness
- “The trainers care, they want results and are incredibly inclusive with their workout plans.” — from a review of Mission Fitness
- “You can't get better conditioning than this. Most instructors are also available for one on one private classes at reasonable prices.” — from a review of Bare Bones Boxing
- “I have been extremely happy with the results from 3 months of a personal trainer.” — from a review of Elias Sports Performance
Excerpts from public reviews of the trainers listed on this page.
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