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Dow Bay Area Family YMCA Personal Training will give your fitness an upgrade! All personal trainers either have a 4 year degree in an exercise related field, or have various certifications in CPR, AED, Sports and Fitness, and Personal Training.
Whatever your specific needs are, we can work with you by helping to identify your goals and then custom designing a workout plan centered around those goals. Our trainers are passionate about what they do.
They are here for you, offering motivation, encouragement, and accountability every step of the way to a new you. We want to see you succeed, which is why we provide hour and half-hour-long personal training sessions.
Personal Trainer
21 years ago, I walked into my first gym and immediately knew it was a place that would positively change my life forever.
Daily, my passion and respect for the sport grows by talking with and gaining knowledge from all types of fitness enthusiasts, including bodybuilders, powerlifters, and those who are just looking to build a healthier lifestyle around cardiovascular endurance.
Two years ago, I was presented with the opportunity to work with a 13-year-old national wrestler. At that moment I realized I wanted to do more to help others reach their goals which has led me to earning my ACE certification.
With my ACE certification, extensive background with fitness and business management, and a wide variety of resources available, I am prepared to help all potential clients of all ages reach their goals. I look forward to continuing my education within fitness and to build my personal network, allowing me to continue to help others live an improved and healthy lifestyle.
Personal Trainer
I have struggled with weight problems most of my life. Which lead to my passion in fitness and training. 11 years ago I went through my own weight loss journey of losing 77lbs. I fell in love with strength training and the feeling of completing what everyone said I couldn’t do. This gave me my positivity, confidence and purpose in life back.
Shortly after this I enrolled at SVSU and started teaching group exercise, working fitness front desks, and personal training for a total of 5 years. I took a small break.
I love helping others discover their strength, confidence, and being apart of the journey in reaching their goals. I am more than excited to be apart of this again!
I took a small break. I went through another weight loss journey after pregnancy. It was not easy being a new mom and working in law enforcement at the time. I am a mom of a happy little girl who loves to try and get her workout in with me 😉
I will motivate you, push you, and help you discover what you thought you “couldn’t” do. I want to help you build new habits and find what works best for you. Exercise does not have to be punishment. I love helping clients find what they love to do to stay active and healthy! I want to help you succeed in building habits that you can use for a lifetime.
Personal Trainer
I was introduced to the fitness world by complete luck. At 15 I was scheduled to take a P.E. Lifting class which at that time I didn’t know would change my life.
As a Senior I taught this same class as a Teaching Assistant to the underclassman. After high school I spent a few years learning and growing my versatility in a few different areas of fitness. During that time I was introduced to TRX receiving my first certification with them. In that same year I completed my Group Fitness Instructor Certification beginning my teaching career.
I continued to earn numerous certifications through TRX while continuing my strength training which has been my true passion that I continue to apply to my everyday routines.
What I enjoy most about teaching is the sense of community and support the members provide one another. They allow me to be a part of their lives helping them create a healthier lifestyle all while they help me grow as a person and instructor.
Personal Trainer
Growing up with 8 brothers, sports and competition were always a big part of my life. I started my weightlifting journey in my sophomore year of high school with two of my brothers, with the goal of improving my athletic performance.
Since then, weightlifting has been a staple in my life getting me through many hardships. I was drawn to personal training because it gave me the opportunity to offer the benefits that I had found in exercise to others.
My interest in fitness led me to SVSU which equipped me with the necessary knowledge and experience to work with a wide range of clients.
My main focus is on resistance training with the majority focusing on free weights. I have experience with calisthenics and HIIT training programming. I would not call myself a drill sergeant but I do push my clients.
My overall goal is to help them find their internal motivation and provide them with the necessary knowledge to take charge of their fitness goals.
Personal Trainer
Once I discovered the world of health and wellness, I fell in love with learning how to make more health-conscious choices each day and exploring how healthy practices may look different for every person and lifestyle.
I love sharing what I’ve learned with this passion and hope to help others achieve the endless empowering benefits that exercise and holistic wellness provide. I love sharing motivation and positivity and look forward to helping others reach their goals by meeting them where they are and working together.
Most of my experience is with functional, bodyweight, and Pilates-based exercises, and I look forward to continue learning and growing with every experience and connection I make.
Personal Trainer
Once I discovered the world of health and wellness, I fell in love with learning how to make more health-conscious choices each day and exploring how healthy practices may look different for every person and lifestyle.
I love sharing what I’ve learned with this passion and hope to help others achieve the endless empowering benefits that exercise and holistic wellness provide. I love sharing motivation and positivity and look forward to helping others reach their goals by meeting them where they are and working together.
Most of my experience is with functional, bodyweight, and Pilates-based exercises, and I look forward to continue learning and growing with every experience and connection I make.
Personal Trainer
Growing up, I always had problems managing my weight. The problem became so severe that my health was affected. Eventually, I was introduced to sports which completely changed my life.
Sports and exercise showed me that I could improve anything in my life if I was willing to put in the work. Thanks to fitness, I have seen many of my dreams and personal goals come true. I love knowing that every time I am in the gym, I can work hard and go to bed a little better and stronger than when I woke up. This consistent routine has transcended fitness for me. Every aspect of my life has been improved by it.
My goal is to give everyone the same positive fitness experience that I have had, and the self-efficacy that comes with it.
Personal Trainer
Growing up I never took much interest in sports or physical activity beyond being part of the swimming team in grade school. My family wasn’t into sports or fitness, so it was very foreign to me.
However, after having my kids, I started jogging and using a Nordic track to lose baby weight in my mid 20’s and it was there that I caught the fitness bug. I started doing Aerobic videos and settled into running longer distances and watching my pace for improvement. I found fitness to be a great way to stay healthy as well as a stress reliever.
I eventually transitioned to distance running and completing marathons were in found the training aspect of it therapeutic and it kept me on track. I qualified to run Boston in 2020 as my 10th marathon, but I never made it due to the Covid pandemic. Boston is still on my bucket list.
I joined my first gym in 2016, Fit Body Bootcamp and never looked back! I fell in love with strength training and group exercise, and that is where I have met some of my favorite people.
I want to share my love of fitness and health with others, so I am excited to become part of a great team of personal trainers at the YMCA.
Personal Trainer
Once upon a time 35 years ago, I was a 5-year-old little sister sitting on her big brother’s shoulders counting while he did pushups for hockey. I was hooked. At 14 he took me to my first gym and taught me how to lift weights.
Fast forward to when I was 24 and raising my hand to join The U.S. Army. From there I served 8 years and was in charge of my various units physical training regiments. I would lead the company in morning PT, take care of injured soldiers by creating plans for rehabilitation, help soldiers lose weight and get strong for deployments, and help our amputees get back into fitness ready to take charge.
For a while I was looking at physical therapy and even studied at U of M Flint with their graduate program until my heartstrings and people brought me back into training. As much as I love rehabilitating people after an injury or condition, I would much rather focus on helping people get stronger to avoid surgery altogether. I firmly believe that exercise is medicine and want to help those achieve what I have seen it do. From weight loss goals to avoiding surgical intervention by controlling diabetes, even cancer survival rates increase per muscle mass.
I am excited to continue learning and seeing what exercise and fitness can do, and I want to help you see it too!
21 years ago, I walked into my first gym and immediately knew it was a place that would positively change my life forever.
Daily, my passion and respect for the sport grows by talking with and gaining knowledge from all types of fitness enthusiasts, including bodybuilders, powerlifters, and those who are just looking to build a healthier lifestyle around cardiovascular endurance.
Two years ago, I was presented with the opportunity to work with a 13-year-old national wrestler. At that moment I realized I wanted to do more to help others reach their goals which has led me to earning my ACE certification.
With my ACE certification, extensive background with fitness and business management, and a wide variety of resources available, I am prepared to help all potential clients of all ages reach their goals. I look forward to continuing my education within fitness and to build my personal network, allowing me to continue to help others live an improved and healthy lifestyle.
I have struggled with weight problems most of my life. Which lead to my passion in fitness and training. 11 years ago I went through my own weight loss journey of losing 77lbs. I fell in love with strength training and the feeling of completing what everyone said I couldn’t do. This gave me my positivity, confidence and purpose in life back.
Shortly after this I enrolled at SVSU and started teaching group exercise, working fitness front desks, and personal training for a total of 5 years. I took a small break.
I love helping others discover their strength, confidence, and being apart of the journey in reaching their goals. I am more than excited to be apart of this again!
I took a small break. I went through another weight loss journey after pregnancy. It was not easy being a new mom and working in law enforcement at the time. I am a mom of a happy little girl who loves to try and get her workout in with me 😉
I will motivate you, push you, and help you discover what you thought you “couldn’t” do. I want to help you build new habits and find what works best for you. Exercise does not have to be punishment. I love helping clients find what they love to do to stay active and healthy! I want to help you succeed in building habits that you can use for a lifetime.
I was introduced to the fitness world by complete luck. At 15 I was scheduled to take a P.E. Lifting class which at that time I didn’t know would change my life.
As a Senior I taught this same class as a Teaching Assistant to the underclassman. After high school I spent a few years learning and growing my versatility in a few different areas of fitness. During that time I was introduced to TRX receiving my first certification with them. In that same year I completed my Group Fitness Instructor Certification beginning my teaching career.
I continued to earn numerous certifications through TRX while continuing my strength training which has been my true passion that I continue to apply to my everyday routines.
What I enjoy most about teaching is the sense of community and support the members provide one another. They allow me to be a part of their lives helping them create a healthier lifestyle all while they help me grow as a person and instructor.
Growing up with 8 brothers, sports and competition were always a big part of my life. I started my weightlifting journey in my sophomore year of high school with two of my brothers, with the goal of improving my athletic performance.
Since then, weightlifting has been a staple in my life getting me through many hardships. I was drawn to personal training because it gave me the opportunity to offer the benefits that I had found in exercise to others.
My interest in fitness led me to SVSU which equipped me with the necessary knowledge and experience to work with a wide range of clients.
My main focus is on resistance training with the majority focusing on free weights. I have experience with calisthenics and HIIT training programming. I would not call myself a drill sergeant but I do push my clients.
My overall goal is to help them find their internal motivation and provide them with the necessary knowledge to take charge of their fitness goals.
Once I discovered the world of health and wellness, I fell in love with learning how to make more health-conscious choices each day and exploring how healthy practices may look different for every person and lifestyle.
I love sharing what I’ve learned with this passion and hope to help others achieve the endless empowering benefits that exercise and holistic wellness provide. I love sharing motivation and positivity and look forward to helping others reach their goals by meeting them where they are and working together.
Most of my experience is with functional, bodyweight, and Pilates-based exercises, and I look forward to continue learning and growing with every experience and connection I make.
Being healthy and staying active has always been a priority in my life, from playing basketball at the age of 3 to being a multi sport athlete throughout high school.
At the age of 6, my family lost two members, one from a heart attack. At the time, I was unable to understand what had happened. As I grew up and my mind developed, I was able to
understand and learn that there are many different ways to prevent heart attacks. This knowledge helped fuel my education and choose my fitness career. Here at the Y, I will be training individuals in general health and wellness. I strive to see others succeed in ways they believe they never would.
Training can be hard, but nothing warms my heart more
than seeing an individual grow and develop in ways they never thought they could. I want to help you knock your goals out and become the best version of yourself.
Always remember: happy heart is a happy life!
Bio
Growing up, I always had problems managing my weight. The problem became so severe that my health was affected. Eventually, I was introduced to sports which completely changed my life.
Sports and exercise showed me that I could improve anything in my life if I was willing to put in the work. Thanks to fitness, I have seen many of my dreams and personal goals come true. I love knowing that every time I am in the gym, I can work hard and go to bed a little better and stronger than when I woke up. This consistent routine has transcended fitness for me. Every aspect of my life has been improved by it.
My goal is to give everyone the same positive fitness experience that I have had, and the self-efficacy that comes with it.
Growing up I never took much interest in sports or physical activity beyond being part of the swimming team in grade school. My family wasn’t into sports or fitness, so it was very foreign to me.
However, after having my kids, I started jogging and using a Nordic track to lose baby weight in my mid 20’s and it was there that I caught the fitness bug. I started doing Aerobic videos and settled into running longer distances and watching my pace for improvement. I found fitness to be a great way to stay healthy as well as a stress reliever.
I eventually transitioned to distance running and completing marathons were in found the training aspect of it therapeutic and it kept me on track. I qualified to run Boston in 2020 as my 10th marathon, but I never made it due to the Covid pandemic. Boston is still on my bucket list.
I joined my first gym in 2016, Fit Body Bootcamp and never looked back! I fell in love with strength training and group exercise, and that is where I have met some of my favorite people.
I want to share my love of fitness and health with others, so I am excited to become part of a great team of personal trainers at the YMCA.
Once upon a time 35 years ago, I was a 5-year-old little sister sitting on her big brother’s shoulders counting while he did pushups for hockey. I was hooked. At 14 he took me to my first gym and taught me how to lift weights.
Fast forward to when I was 24 and raising my hand to join The U.S. Army. From there I served 8 years and was in charge of my various units physical training regiments. I would lead the company in morning PT, take care of injured soldiers by creating plans for rehabilitation, help soldiers lose weight and get strong for deployments, and help our amputees get back into fitness ready to take charge.
For a while I was looking at physical therapy and even studied at U of M Flint with their graduate program until my heartstrings and people brought me back into training. As much as I love rehabilitating people after an injury or condition, I would much rather focus on helping people get stronger to avoid surgery altogether. I firmly believe that exercise is medicine and want to help those achieve what I have seen it do. From weight loss goals to avoiding surgical intervention by controlling diabetes, even cancer survival rates increase per muscle mass.
I am excited to continue learning and seeing what exercise and fitness can do, and I want to help you see it too!
Monday–Thursday
5:00 AM–9:00 PM
Friday
5:00 AM–8:00 PM
Saturday
7:00 AM–6:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Monday – Thursday
5:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday
5:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday
7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Individuals will not be turned away from participating in programs, activities, and/or membership due to their inability to pay. The Y maintains a generous financial assistance program for youth, adults, and families who demonstrate financial need. Funding for this program is provided by fundraising events at the Dow Bay Area Family YMCA and community-wide donors.