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Achieve your fitness goals with certified personal trainers who create custom workouts tailored to your needs, level, and lifestyle. Available at multiple Y locations, our one-on-one and small-group sessions help you build strength, improve endurance, and stay motivated in a supportive environment. See real results with expert guidance at the Y.
Basic
Single sessions work well for those who want a customized workout plan without necessarily doing ongoing personal training. They are also great as follow-ups for those who just need a refresher. This is recommended for those who already have gym experience or have worked with a trainer.
Accountability
1x per week (4 sessions) | This package is for those who like to work out on their own mostly, but want the expertise and guidance from a trainer on a weekly basis. This affords you weekly accountability with the needed push to stay true to your workout plan. This package is recommended for those who are confident to work out on their own and knows their way around the gym.
Active
2x per week (8 sessions) | This package is designed for those who want to step up their fitness routine and make a deliberate effort toward reaching their goals. You will meet with a trainer twice per week and receive weekly guidance and adjustments to your routine. This package is great for building lifelong habits, ensuring that you are staying committed throughout the process.
Accelerate
3x per week (12 sessions) | This package is for those who are ready to accelerate their results and achieve the goals they’ve always dreamed of. This is designed for dedicated individuals who want to take their fitness journey to the next level. You will receive the ultimate form of accountability, motivation, and a customized plan formulated to ensure your success.
Orientations & Assessments
At the YMCA, we’re here to help you feel confident, capable, and ready to reach your goals from day one. That’s why we offer every new member a complimentary Fitness Orientation and the option to add a personalized Health & Wellness Assessment.
Health & Wellness at the YMCA
All YMCA members receive a complimentary Fitness Orientation upon joining!
Our Offerings:
Fitness Orientation (Complimentary for Members): Schedule a 30-minute walk-through with one of our Trainers to get familiar with fitness equipment, group fitness and aquatics schedules, and learn about personal training, semi-private training, small group training, and nutrition services.
Health & Wellness Assessment ($20): Book a session with a Certified Health & Fitness Professional to discuss your goals, health history, and preferred training styles. You’ll receive a customized program tailored to your needs. Personal Training clients will be credited $20 toward a training package purchase.
How to Schedule:
Fill out the form by clicking the button below, and our Health & Wellness team will reach out within 3 business days to schedule your Fitness Orientation or H&W Assessment.
Sacramento YMCA Trainers
Jen Keith-Weaver
Jen is an ISSA-certified Personal Trainer and Corrective Exercise Specialist with a B.A. from San José State University. She specializes in weight loss, strength training, HIIT, and bootcamp workouts, helping clients of all abilities feel stronger, more confident, and healthier inside and out.
Hallie Fisher
Hallie is a NASM-certified Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach, AFAA Group Fitness Instructor, and CPR/First Aid certified. With over 30 years in the fitness industry, she specializes in strength and conditioning, HIIT, stretching/Pilates, and midlife fitness for women, helping clients build confidence, discover their strength, and create lasting fitness.
Allison Wilder
Allison is a NASM-certified Personal Trainer and lifelong athlete with a background in collegiate coaching. She specializes in strength training, weight loss, sports-specific training, and senior fitness, helping clients build consistency, set achievable goals, and stay healthy, starting with that first step.
Lily Geurin-Henley
Lily is an ACE-certified Personal Trainer with a B.S. in Kinesiology from CSU Sacramento. She specializes in personal training and group fitness and brings a beginner’s mindset to every workout. A lifelong Y member, Lily is passionate about helping others explore new ways to move, build confidence, and grow stronger; no matter where they’re starting from.
Muhammed Alam
Muhammad is an NCSF-certified Personal Trainer and Stages-certified Cycling Instructor with a B.S. in Kinesiology from CSU Sacramento. He specializes in strength and conditioning, athletic performance (soccer), and cycling. Muhammad is passionate about helping clients of all levels move better, build strength, and gain confidence, bringing motivation, enthusiasm, and a detail-oriented approach to every session.
Rollingwood Personal Trainers
Toni Mounts
Toni is an ACE-certified Personal Trainer and Medical Exercise Specialist with a background in post-rehabilitation and holistic nutrition. She specializes in senior fitness, functional strength, balance, and rehabilitation, and brings decades of experience to helping clients move safely, build confidence, and feel their best, one step at a time.
Fernanda Lopez
Fernanda is an ACE-certified Personal Trainer and ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist with a B.Sc. in Exercise Science from UC Davis. With over 25 years of experience, she specializes in strength training, weight loss, youth conditioning, and active aging, creating challenging yet enjoyable programs built on strong trainer-client communication and achievable goals.
Heather McIntire
Heather is an ACE-certified Personal Trainer, Health Coach, and Pilates Reformer Instructor with a whole-life approach to fitness. Specializing in functional strength, mobility, and quality of life, she creates personalized programs that help clients move better, feel stronger, and turn everyday goals into lasting results.
Christina Rizzo
Christina is a NASM-certified Personal Trainer and Cycling Instructor with a passion for helping all ages move, grow, and thrive. She specializes in strength training, sports conditioning, weight loss, HIIT, youth fitness, and active aging, bringing high energy, encouragement, and enthusiasm to every session.
Karlin York
Karlin is a Certified Personal Trainer and former Division II lacrosse athlete. She specializes in weight loss, strength and conditioning, HIIT, and bootcamp-style training, and is passionate about motivating others to build confidence, improve daily life, and become the best version of themselves.
Kevin Grinshpan
Kevin is an ACE-certified Personal Trainer with a background in powerlifting, CrossFit, and functional fitness. He specializes in strength and conditioning, mobility, and flexibility, using data-driven, adaptable programs to help clients move better, build strength, and stay injury-free.
Capital YMCA Personal Trainers
Ryan Eckford
Ryan is a NASM-certified Personal Trainer, Nutrition Coach, and Corrective Exercise Specialist. He specializes in general fitness, sports performance, injury prevention, and post-rehabilitation training. Drawing from his experience managing Type 1 Diabetes, Ryan helps clients build daily habits that support long-term health, strength, and well-being.
Sal Galicia Jr.
Sal is a NASM- and NPTI-certified Personal Trainer and Stretch & Flexibility Coach. He specializes in mobility, strength training, muscle building, and bodyweight training, helping clients improve how they move, feel, and build confidence both in and out of the gym.
Caleb Clark
Caleb is a BFT-certified Personal Trainer with a B.S. in Kinesiology from CSUS and experience as a Head Coach. He specializes in weight loss, strength and conditioning, mobility, and senior fitness, guiding clients to transform their bodies, build confidence, and empower their minds.
Yolo County YMCA Personal Trainers
John Barry
John is a NASM- and ACE-certified Personal Trainer with an M.Sc. in Kinesiology from CSU Sacramento. A retired triathlete with 100+ races, he specializes in strength and conditioning, senior fitness, rehabilitation, functional training, and endurance. John helps clients move better, manage pain, and achieve lasting health through education, consistency, and a fun, supportive approach.
Testimonials
Jen is great! She gave me the tools to work out on my own and, three months later, I feel so much stronger and healthier!
— Cristina L.
I’m currently undergoing chemotherapy, and if it weren’t for my 10am YMCA class, I’d have nothing to look forward to. Coming to class gives me purpose
— Anonymous
Tia is the best instructor I’ve ever had at the Y! She greets everyone by name, brings incredible energy and enthusiasm, and encourages us through class.
— Mary R.
Frequently Asked Questions
The YMCA is not like ordinary gyms. Our mission is to Inspire all to a healthy life in spirit, mind, and body. With that mission in mind we pride ourselves in community, and we hope that by choosing one of our certified personal trainers that you will feel included in this community as well.
YMCA Members have access to a complimentary Fitness Orientation where a trainer or coach will walk through some of the fitness offerings we have at the YMCA, but this is not a training assessment.
To starting Personal Training with us, each participant will complete an intake assessment. Assessments are $15 for Y Members and $30 for Community Members. After the initial assessment we offer private and semi-private personal training in 1, 4, 8 and 12 pack sessions that can be divided throughout the month, and will expire 90 days after purchase if not scheduled.
Once you have completed your intake assessment, the Health & Wellness Department will provide you a link to pay online or you can pay in person at the Member Services Desk.
We encourage that you complete sessions within a 30 day period to accelerate your fitness goals, however you will have up to 90 days to utilize your sessions with a trainer before your package expires.
All of our trainers are certified through a nationally recognized agency including NSCA, NASM, ACE, ACSM, NFPT, ISSA, NESTA, NETA, NCSF, NCCPT, or a Degree in related field.
Private training will be a 1 on 1 experience with a personal trainer. While semi-private training will be a 2 to 1 experience.
Personal training is available to everyone in the community! There is discounted pricing for YMCA members.
Yes! Please check out our certified personal trainer bios above.
During your Health & Wellness Assessment your trainer will monitor as you do various exercises to build a baseline fitness starting point. This assessment will help your trainer build a program that is best suited for your needs!
The Fitness Orientation provides general information about equipment and locations around the facility. During this time, a staff member will take you around the facility and answer any questions you may have regarding what to do in each location i.e. cardio room, weight room, and stretching area. The Health & Wellness Assessment is personalized to your specific needs to help you reach your movement and fitness goals.
Absolutely, our trainers will work with you to create a progressive program based on your needs and goals that allow you to progress towards your goals while taking into account any accommodations needed as well.
Yes, in many cases working with a trainer will help your condition. Your trainer will make the appropriate accommodations to your program allowing you to progress in spite of your condition.
Youths 10+ are able to participate in Personal Training services and their caregiver can be included in the session as well!
If you have any questions, concerns, or feedback please email our Health and Wellness Department!