Personal Training

Take your workout to the next level with a Y personal trainer. Our program is designed to help individuals move toward the next step in their fitness goals. See the Welcome Center for more information.

Personal training will be offered with additional social distancing protocols in place at this time.

YOU CAN’T OUTTRAIN YOUR DIET

We have registered dietitians who can help you on your journey to eating a healthier diet and leading a healthier lifestyle. See the Welcome Center for more information.

Sharon is a Registered Dietitian and a Certified Diabetes Educator who has worked in the field of nutrition for over 25 years. She works at St. Peter Hospital in the diabetes clinic and the teen pregnancy clinic. At the Y, she has been the leader of our ACT program and has taught many cooking classes. She also works with members to develop a personalized nutrition plan that improves their health and fits their lifestyle.

MEET WITH THE DIETITIAN

Alexia is a NASM personal trainer. At the Y, Alexia offers one-on-one training along with small group training. Alexia instructs the Strength Squad classes and the Strength Recovery classes. Her favorite form of training is weightlifting, but she hopes to continue to expand her knowledge of Pilates and calisthenics.

TRAIN WITH ALEXIA

SHELTON FAMILY YMCA

Qualifications & Certifications:

• Registered Nurse
• Personal Trainer
• Fitness Nutrition
• Senior Exercise Specialist

TRAIN WITH BRAD

SHELTON FAMILY YMCA

Share your passions with Camille, get inspired together, and get stronger today!

Camille is a lifelong runner who started attending strength and endurance training to help sustain her running career. Camille was deeply inspired by all the instructors at the Y that worked with her to take the steps to join the team! Camille hopes to pass on the passion and inspiration for fitness and strength to more people for many years to come!

TRAIN WITH CAMILLE

SHELTON FAMILY YMCA

Daniel’s motivation behind working out goes beyond going to the gym and lifting weights. Daniel will help you reach your goals through a shifted mindset of determination, hard work, and passion. He is excited to get to know each and one of you through your health and fitness goals in and out of the gym!

TRAIN WITH DANIEL

BRIGGS COMMUNITY  YMCA & PLUM STREET YMCA

Duke is a Health & Wellness Coach and Personal Trainer experienced in Diabetes Prevention work. Duke enjoys working with older adults because he gets clear about your fitness goals, identifies strategies to manage limitations, and designs a program to safely make progress using cardio equipment, nautilus machines, free weights, and group classes. Duke absolutely loves this YMCA and is a big believer that nobody does it by themselves. He enjoys being part of a team that makes sure everyone feels welcome and gets the personal support they need for healthy living.

Duke is a retired business exec with three grand daughters! Duke is a lifelong athlete who enjoy backpacking and long-distance biking.

Connect with Duke today and take the next steps to reaching your health and wellness goals!

“It’s not rocket science. But what is more difficult than lifestyle change?”

TRAIN WITH DUKE

SHELTON FAMILY YMCA

Heather enjoys helping people fit exercise into their lives in a way that is positive and sustainable for each individual. She works to create programs with her clients that are personalized for them and make each individual want to continue working out beyond personal training sessions. She loves working with individuals of all backgrounds and is ready to help you level up your workout!

Qualifications:

• ACE Personal Training Certified
• Intuitive Eating Lay Facilitator

TRAIN WITH HEATHER

BRIGGS COMMUNITY  YMCA & PLUM STREET YMCA

Jarek loves being in the gym and surrounding himself with others who have a positive, outgoing, and active mindset. He would love to spread his passion of the health and fitness industry through personalized workouts made to achieve your goals.

TRAIN WITH JAREK

BRIGGS COMMUNITY  YMCA & PLUM STREET YMCA

Matsimela has over 10 years of experience in the fitness industry. He was a certified personal trainer in Washington, D.C. for 8 years before moving out West and pursuing an ACSM CPT certification. His training philosophy is centered around cultivating the client’s strength, power, mobility, and cognitive function. In short, he likes to help people move, look, and feel better!

When Matsimela is not in the gym, he can be found studying Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu & Muay Thai. His passion for fitness & lifelong dedication to this industry has given him extensive knowledge. He can’t wait to help you reach your fullest potential!

Qualifications:

• Hatha Yoga certified instructor
• ACSM CPT certified
• CPR Certified

TRAIN WITH MATSIMELA

BRIGGS COMMUNITY  YMCA & PLUM STREET YMCA

Influenced by his own health and wellness journey, Mike want’s to help you shift your mindset and reach your goals.

Growing up, a big part of Mike’s life was playing sports and eating healthy. In the early 1990’s, Mike began his Health and Fitness education leaning towards personal training and nutrition. Over the past 30 years, Mike has focused on training and developing his own physique to help understand overcome the stumbles we all face when we begin transforming our minds and bodies.

Certifications Health and Fitness Technology, NASM: CPT/PBC/CSNC/CNC

TRAIN WITH MIKE

SHELTON FAMILY YMCA

With a lifelong passion for fitness and learning, Rune loves to help people find a fitness routine that’s right for their goals and preferences. “You don’t need to run to reach your goals.”

Whether your goal is to build functional strength, attain your ideal physique, or simply don’t know where to start, Rune can help you build the routine that’s right for you!

Rune also currently teaches a number of classes including Strength Squad, Clubbell Yoga, and Boomers for Bone Density.

Qualifications:

• B.S. in Kinesiology from Western Washington University

TRAIN WITH RUNE

BRIGGS COMMUNITY  YMCA, PLUM STREET YMCA & SHELTON FAMILY YMCA

As a dedicated personal trainer, Tim is passionate about helping individuals achieve their fitness and lifestyle goals. He takes pride in creating personalized workout routines tailored to each client’s unique needs and preferences. His ultimate aim is to enhance each individual’s quality of life by promoting healthy habits and empowering you to make a positive lifestyle change.

Tim understands that sometimes the hardest point of working out is finding a starting point. Don’t hesitate to reach out to Tim with questions or concerns about your health and fitness journey. He would love to find a workout routine that will help you reach your goals.

Qualifications:

• ISSA Personal Trainer Certified
• AED Certified
• CPR Certified

TRAIN WITH TIM

BRIGGS COMMUNITY  YMCA & PLUM STREET YMCA

Recently, Trinadi has been enjoying learning more mobility exercises and is a strong believer that proper mobility and form are key in the gym! Although, she is most advanced in hypertrophy training! To further her knowledge within the industry, she is currently working to get certified as a bodybuilding specialist!

Trinadi enjoys working with people of all backgrounds and experiences. She works to create programs personalized to each client and strives to see her clients exceed and become more confident in their fitness abilities. Connect with Trinadi today and take the next steps in your health and wellness journey!

Qualifications:

• ISSA Personal Trainer Certified
• ISSA Nutritionist Certified

TRAIN WITH TRINADI

BRIGGS COMMUNITY  YMCA & PLUM STREET YMCA