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Best Personal Trainers near Portsmouth, VA
3 of these trainers are based in Portsmouth; the others serve Portsmouth from Chesapeake (12 mi), Norfolk (6 mi) and Virginia Beach (19 mi).
14 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Grind Time Performance & Fitness Training
“The training is challenging and focused on improving strength, speed, agility, conditioning, confidence, and overall basketball performance.”
Jgee Fitness
“So Monday was my first day back working out and yall when I tell you JGEE fitness has the best group class I have ever been to!”
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Master Hill's Red Dragon Martial Arts
“He is able to teach kids at a level where they can confidently apply the skills they have learned.”
Completion Fitness LLC
Crossfit Rife
“The CrossFit Rife team has seriously helped me fall back in love with fitness and doing things that challenge me after a very rough time in my life.”
This page lists 15 personal trainers and training gyms recorded for Portsmouth, VA. 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: Portsmouth, VA
The 15 trainers on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 2,571 reviews; 8 have 50 or more reviews. The topics that come up most in reviews of the trainers on this page are "atmosphere", "community" and "motivating". 14 are open on Saturdays and 5 on Sundays. Domain records put 7 websites of the trainers on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2004. 1 offers a free trial or consultation and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 14 of the trainers on this page; 12 publish a contact page; 11 list a public email and 8 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 Portsmouth?
3 of the 15 listings are based in Portsmouth. The rest come from other towns within 20 mi. Distances are straight-line, and plenty of trainers take clients from further out than their address suggests.
Onelife Fitness
“Always welcoming and helpful every time I come in or whenever I need assistance.”
Strengthspace (Expert
“At strength space i really enjoy getting to exercise and know that i am actually building muscle and strength.”
Compound Crossfit
“While my gym was closing, Mike and Sara gave me a temporary home with no expectations, their kindness and generosity was very appreciated!”
Hope Fit VA Fitness Studio
“The couple who owns and runs the studio were incredibly nice, welcoming, and made the whole experience even more fun.”
Ghent Fit Norfolk
“Every time I thought about going to the gym I worried about not knowing what to do with the equipment or how to structure a workout, and I was self conscious about being “that fat girl over there””
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Crossfit Chesapeake
“I've definitely seen progress since joining, and I have CrossFit Chesapeake to thank for helping me get there”
Meyer Fitness Personal Training Studio
“She communicates and points out things to adjust to make sure you maximize your workout.”
Ascend Bungee Fitness
“This is a great workout for anyone looking for a low-impact, high-cardio session.”
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Shaolin Kung Fu Centers
“The school has a good reputation,but it is one thing to hear about it and anouther to experience it.”
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