5 Best Personal Trainers in Johannesburg (2026)

Independently ranked by our review of ratings, reviews and reputation · How we chose

By Vespera Quill, Expert in Local Experiences and Cultural Analysis · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 8 min read

Personal trainers in Johannesburg range from a nationally known wellness brand to a single small gym on Houghton Estate with just 44 reviews. Ratings across this page swing from 3.6 to 4.9, a wider spread than most service categories, which makes checking the actual review count before you commit worth the extra five minutes.

Short answer: Lisa Raleigh and 2.0 Strength and Fitness both post 4.9 stars, with Lisa Raleigh carrying the deeper base at 167 reviews against 2.0's 129. Unique Physique (4.8, 64 reviews) is the strongest pick for dedicated one-on-one coaching, while Carlton Gym trails the field at 3.6 stars, worth knowing before you book.

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Personal trainers and training gyms, compared

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Lisa Raleigh	4.9 ★	167	Rebounding and structured wellness programmes	View ›
2	2.0 Strength and Fitness	4.9 ★	129	Community strength coaching	View ›
3	Carlton Gym / Gym Company	3.6 ★	389	Budget gym access in the CBD	View ›
4	Unique Physique	4.8 ★	64	One-on-one fat loss and conditioning	View ›
5	Gym on 5th	4.7 ★	44	Neighbourhood gym with named trainers	View ›

5 Best Personal Trainers in Johannesburg (2026)

Our picks, reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days

Lisa Raleigh

4.9167 Google reviews

Lisa Raleigh runs a wellness brand built around rebounding, a trampoline-based fitness method, alongside broader wellness products and coaching. The business sells rebounder equipment, activewear and subscription-based workout content in addition to in-person sessions, positioning itself as a full lifestyle programme rather than one-off personal training.

What people praise

Rebounding programme credited by multiple long-term users with real physical transformation
Staff praised for handling equipment issues, including replacing a factory-faulty rebounder
Strong community feel around live and online classes

Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume167 · 92nd

Confidencemoderate

Recency5 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown96% 5-star

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Our take: The deepest review base on this page at 167, and the 4.9 rating holds across genuinely long-term customers, not just a burst of early hype.

Website +27798111135 Directions

#2🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

2.0 Strength and Fitness

4.9129 Google reviews

2.0 Strength and Fitness in Glenhazel pairs a full gym floor with named personal coaches, running programmes that mix strength training, conditioning and boxing under a close-knit staff. Owners Ronit and Ariel are cited by name across reviews for shaping the gym's culture.

What people praise

Coaches repeatedly praised by name for personalised, adaptive training
Members describe rapid, visible progress within weeks
Welcoming environment cited by beginners as free of gym intimidation

Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume129 · 86th

Confidencemoderate

Recency3 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown96% 5-star

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Our take: Tied for the top rating on this page at 4.9, and its coaching-first culture makes it the strongest choice if you want a trainer who knows your name and your history.

Website +27844703009 Directions

5 Long Ave, Glenhazel, Johannesburg, 2192

#3🕑 Open 7 days

Carlton Gym / Gym Company

3.6389 Google reviews

Carlton Gym, also known as Gym Company, is a CBD gym offering standard equipment access at a lower price point than the boutique options on this page. It functions primarily as a facility-access gym rather than a personal-training-led business.

What people praise

Some members cite easy contract cancellation and referral perks
Aerobics classes praised by at least one reviewer

Worth knowing

Facility maintenance flagged repeatedly, including broken showers and outdated equipment
Multiple reviewers describe billing issues after attempting to cancel membership

Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg

Rating3.6 / 5

Review volume389 · 97th

Confidencemoderate

Recency5 weeks ago

Info completenessphone · hours

Rating breakdown42% 5-star

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Our take: The clear budget option here, but the 3.6 rating and repeated maintenance and billing complaints mean you should weigh the savings against the real friction other members describe.

+27113311581 Directions

118 Main St, CBD, Johannesburg, 2001

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Unique Physique

4.864 Google reviews

Unique Physique is a personal training studio and gym in Morningside, Sandton, built around one-on-one coaching for fat loss, muscle gain, conditioning and rehab. With nearly 30 years in the fitness industry behind it, the studio positions itself around aesthetic and performance results rather than general fitness.

What people praise

Trainers described as passionate and attentive to individual weak points
Equipment and cleanliness consistently praised
Owners noted as friendly and hands-on with members

Worth knowing

Sanitizing setup criticised by one reviewer as inconvenient

Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume64 · 81st

Confidenceearly

Recency4 years ago

Info completenesssite · phone

Rating breakdown84% 5-star

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Our take: A strong 4.8 rating, though the review base of 64 is smaller than the top two. Worth a look if dedicated one-on-one coaching matters more to you than group energy.

Website +27832810839 Directions

2a East Rd, Morningside, Johannesburg, 2196

#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Gym on 5th

4.744 Google reviews

Gym on 5th on Houghton Estate is a compact neighbourhood gym offering personal training alongside standard gym access, with a small team of trainers reviewers name directly. It positions itself as an unassuming, well-run local option rather than a large commercial chain.

What people praise

Trainers named repeatedly, including for motivating first-time gym users
Staff and management praised for consistent friendliness
Clean facility despite its compact size

Worth knowing

Some equipment goes offline during load shedding, per one review

Reputation scorecardrank in Johannesburg

Rating4.7 / 5

Review volume44 · 75th

Confidenceearly

Recency6 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown80% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 4.7 rating with a smaller footprint, a solid neighbourhood choice for Houghton Estate residents who want familiar faces over a big-box gym.

Website +27842358136 Directions

60 5th St, Houghton Estate, Johannesburg, 2198

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How we score

Rating is each business’s live Google average. Review volume shows how many clients have actually rated it, measured against the others on this page. Confidence weights the rating by that volume, so a smaller business’s high average carries less certainty than a larger one’s. Recency reflects how recently people are still reviewing. No business can pay to change these numbers.

What does personal training cost in Johannesburg? (2026)

Session and programme pricing varies widely by trainer, gym and package length, and none of the businesses here publish a single rate we can cite with confidence, so ask directly for current pricing.

Serving all of Johannesburg

This list spans Glenhazel, Morningside, Houghton Estate and the CBD, so a personal trainer near me covers both the Sandton area and closer to the city centre.

What to ask before you book a session

Is the first session a paid trial or a free consultation?
What’s the trainer’s background or certification?
Are sessions one-on-one or small group?
What’s the contract length and cancellation policy?
Is nutrition guidance included, or is it strength training only?
How does the gym handle load shedding or equipment downtime?

Frequently asked questions

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from public Google data. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner (badge and top placement), but that never changes another business’s score or position.

How did you choose these personal training businesses?

We compared personal trainers and training gyms across Johannesburg on their real Google rating, review volume, and how recently people have reviewed them, then ranked the strongest overall performers.

How often is this updated?

This page reflects Google data verified in August 2026 and is refreshed periodically as ratings and review counts change.

Which of these is best for a complete beginner?

2.0 Strength and Fitness and Gym on 5th are both praised by reviewers for helping first-time gym users feel comfortable and build confidence.

Is any of these purely one-on-one training rather than a gym membership?

Unique Physique is built specifically around one-on-one coaching for fat loss and conditioning, distinct from the general gym-access model of the others.

The bottom line

Lisa Raleigh and 2.0 Strength and Fitness are the safest defaults given their near-perfect ratings and depth of reviews, but if dedicated one-on-one coaching is the priority, Unique Physique’s near-30-year track record is worth the visit.

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