Guide · Online Coaching Cost

What online coaching should cost, and what you should get for it.

Online coaching runs from $15 a month for an app to over $600 a month for one-on-one with a named expert. Here's what each level really includes, the red flags to watch for, and how to tell if it's worth it for you.

From Grayson Wescott, strength and body composition, 12 years one-on-one · Prices checked October 2026

What it costs, by type

Prices we found on public pages in October 2026. They vary a lot, so treat these as ranges.

Type	Typical monthly cost	What you get
App-only programs	$15–70	A program in an app. Little or no one watching.
App-based coaching companies	$100–200	A coach inside an app, often with many clients each.
Named expert, one-on-one	$235–650+	Programming and check-ins from the expert you applied to.
In-person training, 3x a week	often $500–1,200+	Sessions in person. Commonly quoted at $40–100+ per session.
Carbon Engines	$600	One-on-one with Grayson, online or in San Antonio.

What good online coaching should include

A real assessment first. Your history, injuries, schedule and starting point. A program written before anyone knows you is a template.
A program that changes. When you stall, travel or get hurt, the plan should change that week, and you should know why.
A weekly check-in someone actually reads. And a reply when you need one.
A way to see progress beyond the scale. Strength numbers, photos, and ideally body-composition scans that separate muscle from fat.

Red flags

No way to tell who will actually coach you.
"Always available" promises with no stated reply time.
A price you only hear after a long sales call, or trial plans that turn into annual charges.
Cancellation fees or notice periods buried in the terms.
No credentials you can check.

Is it worth it?

The information is free. What you're paying for is someone who watches your lifts, changes the plan when you stall, and keeps you honest when life gets busy. If you already train consistently and progress on a free program, you probably don't need a coach. If you've started and stopped before, or you're over 40, injured, or losing weight fast on a GLP-1, that's where coaching earns its price.

How Carbon Engines works

Every program written and every check-in reviewed by Grayson. No assistants, no AI replies.
Muscle and fat tracked with InBody every block.

Apply for a free fit-check

Tell me where you're starting and what you want to change. I read every application myself and reply within one business day. Nothing is paid until we've talked and you've seen your plan outline.

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