Booking a trainer, without the hassle.
No DMs, no haggling, no getting ghosted. See real prices and open times, pick a verified coach for almost any kind of training, and book in minutes.
Book in minutes.
- See real prices and open times, then book. No messaging.
- Verified coaches with certifications and real reviews.
- Sports, martial arts, strength, yoga and more in one place.
- Pay securely in the app. In-home, studio or virtual.
A week of DMs.
- Endless messages just to agree on a time and price.
- Half never reply, the rest want to haggle.
- Irrelevant or unvetted trainers, no real reviews.
- Cash or e-transfer to a stranger, no protection.
The full comparison.
| Facebook Marketplace | Instagram / DMs | Gym trainers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Booking, done in minutes | ||||
Book in minutes, no back-and-forth See open times and book. No DMs to find a slot that works. | ||||
See real availability and self-book | ||||
No haggling or negotiation | ||||
Instant confirmation | ||||
Only trainers for your activity shown Filter to your sport. No scrolling past irrelevant profiles. | ||||
Matched to your location for in-home In-home trainers show only if they cover your address. | ||||
| Price & trust | ||||
Transparent prices up front | ||||
Pay securely in the app No cash or e-transfer to a stranger. | ||||
ID-verified trainers | ||||
Certifications shown on the profile | ||||
Reviews from real, completed sessions | ||||
Your health profile (PAR-Q) on file | ||||
| Choice | ||||
Sports, martial arts, strength, yoga and more 35+ activities and disciplines, all in one place. | ||||
In-home, studio, or virtual | ||||
Session packs with automatic discounts | ||||
| Plans & progress | ||||
Workout plans you log against Your coach builds the plan; you log every set, rep and weight. | ||||
Nutrition plan with macro & barcode tracking Search foods or scan a barcode, with calories and macros vs your targets. | ||||
Progress charts: volume, 1RM, body metrics | ||||
Trainer feedback on every logged session | ||||
Records, streaks and goals | ||||
Branded progress report PDF | ||||
| All in one app | ||||
Schedule, chat and calendar in one place | ||||
Messaging tied to your booking | ||||
Reschedule or cancel cleanly | ||||
Add sessions to Google / Apple Calendar | ||||
Less hassle. Better coaching.
Book in minutes
Pick an open slot and book. No DMs, no waiting on a reply.
Transparent pricing
Every rate is shown up front. No quoting, no haggling.
Verified & reviewed
ID-verified coaches with certifications and real session reviews.
Every kind of training
Sports, martial arts, strength, yoga and more, 35+ activities.
Comes to you, or virtual
In-home at your place, a trainer's studio, or live online.
Packs that save
Buy 5, 10, 20 or 40 sessions and save up to 25%.
Plans and progress
Get a workout and nutrition plan from your coach, log it, and watch your charts build.
Nutrition tracking
Scan a barcode or search foods, and track calories and macros against your targets.
Records and reports
Personal bests, streaks and goals, plus a branded progress PDF to download.
From search to booked to tracked.
Find your match in seconds.
Filter by session type, rating, certification and more. See prices and reviews, then pick the coach that fits.
Every kind of training, one app.
Sports coaches, martial arts, strength and conditioning, yoga and more, something no single gym or listing can match.
Log every set. Watch progress build.
Follow the plan your coach sets, log reps and weight for each set, and track cardio with time, distance and pace.
Track meals against your targets.
Search foods or scan a barcode, then see your calories and macros against the daily targets your coach sets.
Booking takes four taps
Then train and track it all
Group Fit vs the rest, answered.
How fast can I book a session?
In minutes. You see a trainer's real open times and prices, pick a slot, and book. No messaging back and forth to agree on a time.
Do I have to negotiate the price?
No. Every trainer's rate is shown up front, per activity and for virtual or in-person. You see what you pay before you book.
Are the trainers verified?
Yes. Trainers are ID-verified through Plaid, list their certifications (NASM, ACE, ISSA and more), and carry reviews from real completed sessions.
What kinds of training can I find?
Sports coaches, martial arts, strength and conditioning, yoga, HIIT, and more, across 35+ activities. Far more variety than a single gym or a marketplace listing.
Can the trainer come to me?
Yes. Choose in-home sessions at your place, park or gym, a trainer's studio, or live virtual sessions. In-home trainers show only if they cover your address.
How is this better than Facebook Marketplace or Instagram?
No DMs, no haggling, no getting ghosted. You see real availability, transparent prices and genuine reviews, then book and pay securely in the app.
Does Group Fit help after I book?
Yes. Your trainer can assign you a workout and nutrition plan right in the app. Log your sets, meals and body metrics, track macros against your targets, follow progress charts, and download a branded progress report.
Find your coach. Book in minutes.
Verified coaches, transparent prices, in-home, studio or virtual. No DMs required.
Comparison based on the typical experience of finding a trainer on each option as of June 2026. Facebook Marketplace and Instagram are trademarks of Meta Platforms, Inc., and are not affiliated with or endorsing Group Fit. Individual experiences vary.