Personal Training for Weight Loss for Women in Phoenix, AZ

Lose fat, keep your strength and build habits you can live with. No crash diets, no hours of cardio.

Hannah Pithers, certified personal trainer since 2009Your trainer: Hannah Pithers, certified personal trainer since 2009 · Updated October 2026

What Does Weight Loss Personal Training for Women in Phoenix Involve?

Weight loss personal training for women in Phoenix at Form Fitness means working 1-on-1 with Hannah Pithers on strength training and simple eating habits, so you lose fat and keep your muscle. Sessions are $100 at our Midtown Phoenix studio, $150 in your home, or $200 a month online.

You don't need a detox, a crash diet or an hour on the elliptical every day. You need a strength plan that fits your week, a couple of eating habits you can actually keep, and someone in your corner when motivation dips. Start exactly where you are. Book a free consultation and Hannah will show you the first steps.

Why Women Trying to Lose Weight Train With Hannah


Hannah Pithers has been a certified personal trainer since 2009, and she co-owns Form Fitness with her husband, Matt. She knows the number on the scale is only part of the story. After lifesaving surgery for Crohn's disease in 2017, she left the hospital at 114 pounds on a 5'10" frame and had to rebuild her muscle and strength from scratch.

That experience shapes how she coaches weight loss. Strength and health come first, and the scale follows. You won't get a crash diet or a punishing bootcamp from Hannah. You'll get a plan built around your body, your schedule and your history, from a coach who believes there is no such thing as too far gone.

What Can Strength-First Weight Loss Do for Women?

Most weight loss plans only watch the scale. Hannah cares more about what that weight is made of.

Keep Your Muscle While the Fat Comes Off

A 2022 systematic review in Obesity Reviews found that people with overweight or obesity who combined resistance training with eating less lost about 5 kilograms of fat compared with control groups, while their lean mass held steady. Lifting while you lose weight means you get stronger, not just smaller.

Bring Your Waist Size Down

A National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute tip sheet explains that a waist bigger than 35 inches for women means a higher chance of risk factors for heart disease and diabetes. Exercise and better eating habits are how you bring that number down, and they're what this program is built on.

Small Losses Still Count

The CDC's guide to losing weight notes that even a modest loss of 5 percent of your body weight can help improve blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar. If you weigh 180 pounds, that's 9 pounds.

Simple Habits, Not Meal Plans

The CDC's page on physical activity and your weight explains that most weight loss comes from eating fewer calories, while regular activity helps you keep it off. We're trainers, not dietitians, so you won't get a meal plan. Hannah gives you practical guidance and one or two habits at a time, like more protein at meals or fewer sugary drinks.

Training on a GLP-1 Medication

If you're taking a weight loss medication like Wegovy or Zepbound, training matters more, not less. A 2025 joint advisory from four obesity and nutrition organizations lists muscle and bone loss as a challenge with GLP-1 medications and recommends strength training and enough protein to help preserve lean mass. Hannah handles the strength side, easing off on low-energy days and building back up as you feel better. Your prescriber stays in charge of your medication, and Hannah's plan works alongside their care.

How Does Weight Loss Personal Training Work?

It starts with a conversation, not a weigh-in.

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Free consultation: Meet Hannah at the studio or over video chat. Tell her what you've tried before, what got in the way and how you want to feel.

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Assessment: Hannah checks your strength, mobility and measurements, including your waist, so you have real starting numbers beyond the scale.

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Your plan: You get a strength program for the studio, your home or online, plus one or two nutrition habits to start with.

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Check-ins every 4 weeks: Hannah re-measures and adjusts the plan. Many people feel a difference within a few weeks, and a lasting habit usually takes six months to a year.

Our Approach to Women's Weight Loss

01 Lift first

Strength training protects and builds your muscle as you lose fat.

02 One habit at a time

Small changes you keep beat big ones you drop after two weeks.

03 Steady beats fast

Gradual loss is easier to maintain.

04 Bad weeks happen

A birthday, a sick kid or a work trip doesn't erase your progress. Hannah will help you pick back up without the guilt.

Meet The Trainers

Matt and Hannah Pithers are the dynamic husband/wife duo behind Form Fitness. Click on the images to learn more about each of these incredible personal trainers.

Where Can You Train With Hannah?

OptionWhereBest for women whoStarting price
In-StudioInside Spa Sage at 12th St and Missouri, Midtown PhoenixWant a full gym and a set time to show up$100 per session
In-HomeYour home in Phoenix, Scottsdale or Paradise Valley, with your own equipmentHave kids at home or a schedule that makes leaving the house hard$150 per session
OnlineAnywhere, through the Form Fitness app and video check-insTravel often or live outside Phoenix$200 per month

The studio is open 6am to 6pm Monday through Friday. Read more about in-studio, in-home and online training.

How Much Does Weight Loss Personal Training Cost in Phoenix?

A single in-studio session at Form Fitness is $100 with no contract. Packages bring it down to $95 a session with 10, or $90 with 24, and you can buy them online through our site.

Pay As You Go

$100/hr

  • Free Consultation
  • Initial Assessment
  • Custom To Your Goals
  • NO CONTRACT

Great for individuals seeking maximum flexibility in obtaining their fitness goals.

10 Sessions

$950

Save 5%

  • Free Consultation
  • Initial Assessment
  • Re-evaluation every 4 weeks
  • Needs to be used in 3 months

Great for anyone and everyone that needs helping achieving their fitness goals.

24 Sessions

$2,160

Save 10%

  • Free Consultation
  • Initial Assessment
  • Re-evaluation every 4 weeks
  • Needs to be used in 4 months

Great for hardcore individuals that really want to get after their fitness goals.

In-home training is $150 a session, $1,425 for 10 sessions or $3,240 for 24. Couples training is $120 a session, $1,140 for 10 or $2,592 for 24. Online coaching is $200 a month.


FAQs About Weight Loss Training for Women

How fast can I safely lose weight?

Most women should aim for about 1 to 2 pounds a week. The CDC recommends that gradual, steady pace because people who lose weight that way are more likely to keep it off. If you have a health condition, check with your doctor before you start.

Do I need to follow a strict diet or meal plan?

No. We're personal trainers, not dietitians, so we don't write meal plans or push extreme diets. Hannah gives practical nutrition guidance built around a few habits that fit your life. If you need a structured diet for a medical reason, a registered dietitian is the right person for that part.

Will strength training make me bulky?

For most women, no. Adding a lot of muscle size is slow even for people who train specifically for it and eat to grow, and a weight loss plan does the opposite. What lifting does here is help you keep your muscle while the fat comes off, so you get stronger and firmer as the weight drops.

I'm on a GLP-1 medication. Should I lift weights?

In most cases, yes. Strength training is one of the recommendations for people taking these medications. The 2025 joint advisory on GLP-1 therapy recommends strength training and enough protein to help preserve lean mass. Talk with your prescriber before you start, and Hannah will build the strength side of your plan around how you're feeling.

Do I need to do a lot of cardio?

No. Strength training plus better eating habits does most of the work, but walking and daily activity still helps. An American College of Sports Medicine article on weight loss myths points out that even light activity outside your workouts adds up.

What if I've struggled to lose weight before?

You're not alone, and it usually wasn't a lack of willpower. Often the plan was too strict to keep up. Hannah starts with small changes, checks in every 4 weeks and adjusts when something isn't working. You're never too far gone to begin.

How much does weight loss personal training for women cost in Phoenix?

At Form Fitness, in-studio sessions are $100 each with no contract, or $95 a session with 10 and $90 with 24. In-home training starts at $150 a session, and online coaching is $200 a month. Your first consultation is free.

Other Programs That Pair Well With Weight Loss

Weight loss is one of Hannah's personal training programs for women in Phoenix. See also personal training for women over 40, training for busy professional women and bridal personal training.

If your partner wants in, couples personal training is $120 a session for the two of you, and Matt coaches weight loss training for men.

Ready to Lose the Weight for Good?

You don't need to have it all figured out first. Bring your questions, your schedule and your goal, and Hannah's got you from there. Book your free consultation or call us at (480) 382-8216.


Find Our Phoenix Personal Training Studio

Located inside Spa Sage at 12th St & Missouri

Other Personal Training Services

If you’re ready to start a new fitness journey or get back to where you once were, we got you! We have almost 25 years of combined experience to help you reach all your goals!

In-Home Personal Training

If you're in the Phoenix area, Matt & Hannah will train you in the comfort of your own home.

In-Studio Personal Training

Matt & Hannah can also train you in-studio at their gym in central Phoenix, AZ.

Virtual Personal Training

If online training sessions are more your speed, Matt & Hannah can accommodate!

Results From Hannah's Clients

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Deciding to train with Hannah has been the best investment in myself that I have ever made.

TAYLOR ABBATE

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I love my sessions with Hannah even though they are super challenging because I KNOW that my body is transforming.

TASHINA SCHIMMING

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I am working with Hannah, who brings energy to every workout and is genuinely excited to see my progress.

THOMAS REDMOND

Sara Berry

Hannah is such an inspiration and teaches by skill AND example.

SARA BERRY