24 Fit
“The owner Jay is always helpful and knows everyone that walks in the door.”
Best Personal Trainers in Wilmington, NC
24 trainers listed · all 24 in Wilmington · 4 open 24/7 · 18 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Essential Crossfit
“Being new to the area it was great to find a gym with a friendly and welcoming vibe.”
Unleashed Fitness
“This place is powerlifting heaven, but also has Olympic & strongman setups for all of the more niche strength sports.”
Wilmington Strength
“Matt and Evan do an excellent job with the WS youth athlete training program.”
E•motion Yoga
“The coaches do such an incredible job at making you feel comfortable, educated on the movements/form, and know how to push you so far past your limits while keeping it lighthearted and leaving you with a smile on your face!”
Amplifly: Ride Lift Flow
“I have been a member for almost 2 years and have never enjoyed working out as much as I do at Amplifly.”
This page lists 24 personal trainers and training gyms recorded for Wilmington, NC. 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: Wilmington, NC
All 24 trainers we list here are in Wilmington itself. We have 36 trainers in Wilmington on file; this page shows the highest-rated 24. The trainers on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 1,381 reviews; 12 have 50 or more reviews and 23 are rated 4.5 or higher. When students and parents rate these trainers on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (93%), quality (87%) and communication (80%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the trainers on this page are "atmosphere", "equipment" and "community". 4 are open around the clock; 18 are open on Saturdays and 10 on Sundays. 2 list staff certifications (ACE and NASM) and 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 12 websites of the trainers on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2002. 3 offer a free trial or consultation and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 23 of the trainers on this page; 21 publish a contact page; 14 list a public email and 5 take bookings online. We count these figures across the trainers on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the trainer before you enroll.
Can I book a trainer listed for Wilmington online?
5 of the 24 listings take online bookings. A first phone call is normal anyway, because a trainer wants to know what they are working with before putting you in a slot.
Matt Johnson Personal Training
“Appreciate that Matt tailors his education and knowledge into individualized routines, creates a safe space for women, and is helping me regain my health after a difficult few years.”
Matt Skelly Training
“All of the trainers at Matt Skelly Training are very supportive, enthusiastic and knowledgeable!”
Neustrength
“I'm a desk jockey who likes to surf and Josh really helped me out and showed me how to use a kettlebell properly.”
Crossfit Reignited ILM
“The coaches are so helpful and really take the time to make sure my form is good with the lifts and the community has been so amazing.”
Real Results Personal Training
“With his help, I've lost a large amount of weight and gotten much stronger.”
Booty Lab
“I had no idea what I was doing in the gym before joining and the coaches were so patient and supportive!”
ATP Fitness
“The classes are for every fitness level and you will definitely get a great workout.”
Fit to You
“I've been a client of Erica's for several years and one thing I can tell you is to go to this gym to get a full experience.”
Rise Fitness Studio
“Owner/head coach, Shawn, is professional, motivating, and dedicated to his members' success!”
Port City Sports Performance
“Friendly and very helpful staff, dog friendly, and great for anyone no matter what you train for.”
The Crest Fitness Training & Nutrition
“My husband chose to work with Nick 3 times a week and enjoys it which he never has with previous trainers.”
Transform Personal Training
Port City Boxing & Fitness
“If you are serious about learning the sweet science of boxing and will to put in some work, this is definitely the place for you.”
Lithe Core Pilates Studio
“I just started doing prenatal Pilates with her too and it has been a great way to do some toning during pregnancy.”
Sole Fitness Wilmington
Crossfit Wilmington
“Dropped in here and we were welcomed warmly with some killer work outs.”
GO-180 Fitness
“Melissa is a sweet person and very serious about wanting to help people.”
3rd Street BJJ and Fitness
“His knowledge of the fundamentals and ability for improvisation really help everyone regardless of size and shape or physical limitation learn in a safe environment.”
Why these companies made our list
What students and parents say about trainers in Wilmington
- “I highly recommend this personal trainer to anyone who wants to take their fitness to the next level.” — from a review of Wilmington Strength
- “Matt is more than a personal trainer. He is dedicated to getting the most from his clients by motivating, goal setting and nutritional advice.” — from a review of Matt Johnson Personal Training
- “The custom weight training regiment with professional videos were tailored to my needs, and in just two months allowed me to complete my yoga class with noticeable greater ease.” — from a review of Neustrength
Excerpts from public reviews of the trainers listed on this page.
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