Keeping You Healthy
The YMCA is proud to offer virtual and outdoor personal training. Health and safety guidelines for outdoor and virtual personal training are listed below:
Outdoor Personal Training
- Personal trainers will be required to wear masks during personal training sessions.
- Limited equipment will be available. Equipment will be cleaned between each session.
- Personal trainers and participants will not be allowed to share fitness equipment.
- During a session with two participants, equipment may be shared if the participants are related
- Indoor facilities, including all restrooms and locker rooms, will remain closed during all outdoor personal training sessions.
- Childcare will not be provided and participants will not be allowed to bring their children to the Y.
- In the event of inclement weather, please be sure to communicate with your trainer for cancelations/rescheduling.
Virtual Personal Training
- Virtual personal training sessions will be conducted through Zoom.
- Personal trainers will send meeting information directly to their clients once sessions have been scheduled.
Existing YMCA personal training clients can contact their local branch or their personal trainer to begin scheduling personal training sessions during the week of June 1.
C.W. Avery Family YMCA
Kristen Derengowski
Health, Wellness and Dance Director
[email protected]
Galowich Family YMCA
Alissa Koenig
Health and Wellness Director
[email protected]
Morris Community YMCA
Ro Petersen
Health and Wellness Director
[email protected]
First-time personal training clients can get started by completing an online personal training request form:
Please scroll down to learn more about available personal trainers.
C.W. Avery Family YMCA
Bill Dalton
About Bill
Bill is a USA Powerlifting Club Coach and an Eat to Perform Nutrition Certified Advisor.
Certifications
Diploma from the National Personal Training Institute, CrossFit Level 1
Training Philosophy
Exercise should be fun, challenging, and goal oriented. Learn proper functional movement and form first and use those skills for the foundations of everything else.
Availability
Available by appointment for outdoor and virtual sessions
Marenda Eison
About Marenda
My Mission is to help all people realize the importance of moving their bodies and reaching their fitness goals while maintaining a balanced and purposeful lifestyle through functional, strength and dynamic training with CrossFit elements.
Certifications
AFAA Certified in Indoor Cycling, Les Mills BodyPump, PurMotion, MOSSA Group Power, WERQ, Group Fitness/PT FiTOUR , STRONG by Zumba
Training Philosophy
I enjoy training clients who are going to trust the process and be dedicated to their fitness and wellness goals not only in gym but at home. I believe we’re all in this to make “progress not perfection” and “quality over quantity” when transforming our bodies, minds and our lives.
Availability
Available by appointment for outdoor and virtual sessions
Suzuka Hetterich
About Suzuka
Suzuka is a versatile instructor and personal trainer who credits the YMCA for inspiring her to pursue a career in health and fitness.
Certifications
ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor; YMCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Trainer; Jillian Michael Body Shred Certified Trainer; Schwinn Cycling Certified Instructor
Training Philosophy
Age and weight are just numbers. I want my clients to be happy, confident and fit.
Availability
Available by appointment for outdoor and virtual sessions
Morris Community YMCA
Becca McKee
About Becca
Through being a collegiate track athlete, I found a greater passion for strength training and drive for hitting new goals in the weight room and on the track. As a personal trainer, I want to help others find the excitement and fun in hitting their own personal fitness goals. I also strive to help others gain confidence in themselves and their ability in leading a healthy lifestyle.
Certifications
NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
Training Philosophy
Success is a marathon, not a sprint. Take the time, put in the work, and the results will come.
Availability
Available by appointment for outdoor and virtual sessions
Ro Petersen
About Ro
Through her very own 170-pound weight loss journey, Ro found a passion for fitness that inspired her to become a personal trainer and help others become the best version of themselves.
Certifications
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
Training Philosophy
Whatever the goal, your success is found in your daily routine. Find what you love and do it consistently and with intensity. If it doesn’t challenge you, it won’t change you.
Availability
Available by appointment for outdoor and virtual sessions
Galowich Family YMCA
Erik Cross
About Erik
Erik believes that fitness does not have to be a chore. Fitness should be looked forward to and he looks forward to offering a detailed program that clients can not only enjoy, but adhere to for the long term. He is also a Y success story himself.
Certifications
ACE Certified Personal Trainer
Training Philosophy
Fitness should be approached as efficiently as possible. This means we go over exercise history and evaluate goals to develop a base to build off of.
Availability
Tuesdays 7 a.m.-12 p.m. for outdoor sessions
Kim Kelnhofer
Availability
Available by appointment for outdoor sessions
