PERSONAL TRAINING FAQS IN BARCELONA

Straight answers about personal training with me in Barcelona, including prices, locations, what happens in your first session and how to get started.

WHAT PERSONAL TRAINING SERVICES DOES EBYLIFE OFFER?

Ebylife offers One-to-one personal training, training for two people together, Weight loss coaching and Corporate Group Fitness in Barcelona.

I coach every one-to-one and two-person session myself. For larger corporate bookings, I may bring in trusted coaches so the session works properly for the whole group.

WHERE CAN I TRAIN WITH MARTIN IN BARCELONA?

Most clients train on my fully equipped private terrace in Eixample, at Carrer de Casp 146, five minutes' walk from Arc de Triomf.

I can also train you at your home, office, building gym or another agreed location in Barcelona. I coach regularly in Pedralbes and Sarrià-Sant Gervasi. Training away from the terrace carries a travel supplement, which I confirm once I know the location.

WILL MARTIN TRAIN ME PERSONALLY?

Yes. You train with me from start to finish, every session.

Corporate Group Fitness is the only exception. I may bring in trusted coaches when the size of a company booking requires it.

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE DOES MARTIN EBNER HAVE?

I am certified by ACE and ENADE and have coached since 2011. My first three years were in Buenos Aires, and I have coached in Barcelona since 2014.

I have trained myself for more than 25 years and worked one to one with roughly 250 clients. Qualifications matter, but so do experience, judgement and being able to explain the work in plain language.

WHY CHOOSE AN ENGLISH-SPEAKING PERSONAL TRAINER IN BARCELONA?

If English is the language you are most comfortable using, clear explanations make training easier. You should understand what you are doing, what to focus on and why it matters.

I am from Edinburgh and coach in English. There is no need to translate an exercise cue in your head while you are trying to perform it.

WHY WORK WITH A PERSONAL TRAINER RATHER THAN TRAIN ALONE?

I do the planning, keep a record of every session and adjust the program as you progress. You get coaching on technique, a clear structure and someone paying attention to how you respond rather than handing you a routine and leaving you to it.

You still have to do the work, but your training has a clearer direction and you waste less time on things that are not helping.

IS PERSONAL TRAINING SUITABLE FOR A COMPLETE BEGINNER?

Yes. You do not need gym experience or a detailed understanding of exercise before you begin.

I start with where you are, teach the exercises clearly and build the work gradually. The first goal is not to prove how fit you are. It is to establish a sound starting point and something you can keep doing.

I ALREADY TRAIN. WHAT WOULD A PERSONAL TRAINER ADD?

A fresh pair of eyes often spots where your program has become repetitive, where your technique could improve or where you are doing more work without getting more from it.

I can give the training clearer progression, introduce exercises that suit your goals and make sure the work is still earning its place. Experience is useful. Good coaching should build on it, not ignore it.

WHAT HAPPENS DURING MY FIRST PERSONAL TRAINING SESSION?

We talk through what you want from training, look at how you move and do a light workout so I can see how you respond. By the end, we should both have a clearer idea of whether working together makes sense.

It is a paid training session, not a free consultation.

HOW OFTEN SHOULD I TRAIN WITH A PERSONAL TRAINER?

Most of my clients train two or three times a week. For many people, two focused sessions done consistently are enough to make meaningful progress.

The right frequency depends on your goals, experience and schedule. We agree on something you can maintain rather than choosing a number that only works on paper.

HOW LONG IS A PERSONAL TRAINING SESSION?

Sessions last up to 60 minutes. Some need the full hour and others do not. We finish when the useful work is done, and the price is the same either way.

HOW MUCH DOES PERSONAL TRAINING COST IN BARCELONA?

A single one-to-one session on my terrace is €90. Packs cost €400 for 5 sessions, €750 for 10 and €1,400 for 20.

For two people training together, a single session is €100. Packs cost €450 for 5 sessions, €850 for 10 and €1,600 for 20. These prices are for the pair, not per person.

All prices include 21% IVA. If I travel to your home, office or another location, the travel supplement is normally between €25 and €55 per session, depending on distance and travel time. The full terms are on the Prices page.

CAN I TRAIN WITH A FRIEND OR PARTNER?

Yes, though I'll usually try to talk you out of it first. The point of personal training is that the session is entirely about you, and a second person changes that. It works when you both have similar goals, similar starting points and similar schedules. Without that, you'll each get a compromised version of what you came for.

Two is the maximum, and the two-person price covers both people together.

DO YOU OFFER ONLINE PERSONAL TRAINING?

Online sessions are available for clients I already train in person when they are away. We train over video call using the same program and the same record of your progress.

I do not offer online-only coaching to new clients.

DO YOU PROVIDE NUTRITIONAL GUIDANCE?

Yes, when it is relevant to your training or weight loss goal. I normally start with a one-week food diary, then we review it together and choose a few changes that are realistic enough to keep.

I do not prescribe rigid diet plans, and I am not a dietitian. If something falls outside coaching scope, it is better handled by an appropriately qualified health professional.

DO YOU OFFER WEIGHT LOSS COACHING?

Yes. Weight loss coaching runs through the normal one-to-one personal training packs. Strength training is the foundation, supported by the first food diary review and ongoing nutrition guidance.

There is no separate eight-week or twelve-week package, and I do not promise a fixed amount of weight loss by a fixed date. The aim is to build changes you can still maintain after the initial motivation has worn off.

DO YOU OFFER CORPORATE GROUP FITNESS IN BARCELONA?

Yes. Corporate Group Fitness is available for companies based in Barcelona and for teams visiting for a conference or event.

There are two options. Functional Group Training combines strength-focused circuit training with short bursts of cardio. Barcelona Group Runners takes the session onto the streets of the city, with runners organised by pace. Corporate bookings are quoted individually because the group size, location and requirements vary.

DO I NEED TO SIGN A LONG-TERM CONTRACT?

No. You can book a single session or buy a pack of 5, 10 or 20 sessions. If your weeks vary, you can pay monthly for the sessions you have actually taken, at the single-session rate. The approach is built around consistent training, not a short transformation, but there is no long-term contract.

A 5-session pack must be used within 6 weeks, 10 sessions within 12 weeks and 20 sessions within 24 weeks. Sessions cancelled with less than 24 hours' notice are charged. Packs are non-refundable and cannot be transferred to another person.

HOW DO I BOOK PERSONAL TRAINING WITH EBYLIFE?

The sign-up form is the best place to begin. It asks about your goals, availability, preferred location and the service you are interested in. I read every enquiry and reply personally.

If you have a quick question first, you can message me on WhatsApp. You can also email martin@ebylife.com.