Personal Training

General Information

• The NEIU personal training program is designed to offer one-on-one instruction that incorporates assessment, goal setting, and education into a comprehensive fitness plan that is specifically designed for each individual client. Your trainer is there to provide instruction, ensure safety, educate and help motivate. Current NEIU students are eligible for a fitness assessment and 3 (60-minute) personal training sessions per semester, additional sessions are available for purchase. Current NEIU staff, faculty, alumni and community members with current Campus Recreation membership are eligible for 1 fitness assessment per semester and can purchase additional sessions.


• All of our Personal Trainers have been educated and certified using the guidelines of the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), a leading research organization in health, fitness, and sports medicine. Several of them are also earning degrees through the Exercise Science Masters Program. You can review their individual biographies at the front desk of the PE Complex or the Campus Recreation website to determine if you are interested in a particular trainer. However, requesting a specific trainer may require a wait while trainers' schedules open up.


• To request a personal training packet email Martha P. Montes m-montes1@neiu.edu. Completed registration requests are turned in at the PE Complex front desk with a copy of your current NEIU student ID and a copy of your validated tuition bill or campus recreation membership number. Registrations will NOT be taken by phone, email or trainers. After registration you will be contacted within 7 business days to schedule your initial fitness assessment. Students that have not participated in our program before will have preference at the beginning of each semester.


• During your first appointment you will review important paperwork regarding your health history and health/ wellness goals. This information is kept confidential, but is essential for your trainer to develop a safe and effective exercise program for you. You will also perform a series of fitness tests to determine a baseline fitness level and help your trainer develop an appropriate plan. Tests may include body composition, aerobic capacity, muscular strength and endurance, and flexibility. Please bring any medical information with you!