Transforming your health isn’t easy, but at the Y, you’ll find friendly personal trainers and nutrition coaches ready to support you every step of the way.
Personal Training is an exclusive YMCA member benefit.
Use our coach finder tool to filter for trainers based on your goals, availability and more!
One-on-One Training
Whether you prefer land-based exercise or water workouts, our trainers can personalize a plan based on your lifestyle—like working professionals, moms, athletes or retirees. Work in a one-on-one setting with a trainer, so everything is tailored to your specific goals and needs.
Personal Training Is Beneficial to Anyone Who Is:
- Just getting started
- Overcoming plateaus
- Setting realistic goals
- Customizing programs to your needs
- Accountability and lifetime habits
Semi-Private Training
Looking for extra motivation and lower cost training? Consider partner or semi-private training!
A trainer will program workouts for a group of 2-5 people. This is easiest with groups with similar goals but trainers can adapt and modify programs to meet the needs of all in your group. We want you to have fun, meet others and feel supported by other members, your friends, or spouse and semi-private training is the best solution!
Virtual Training
For members at high risk or who are not quite ready to start visiting the Y, we are excited to introduce virtual personal training! Virtual personal training is open to all Y members. Virtual personal training is open to all Y members.
Personal Training Is Beneficial to Anyone Who Is:
- Just getting started
- Overcoming plateaus
- Setting realistic goals
- Customizing programs to your needs
- Accountability and lifetime habits
Group Training
Ready to take your workouts and fitness routine to the next level? Enjoy challenging and unique workouts in a group setting that fit into your schedule.
- Work out with four or more participants and a Personal Trainer
- Specialized group training topics include, but not limited to the following:
TRX Suspension Training, Bootcamp, High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), Training within Heart Zones, Weightlifting 101, and more! - Time of class and length of class sessions vary per class
- Available classes vary by location.
Nutrition Coaching
Exercising is a huge part of a healthy lifestyle, but nutrition can be the sweet sauce to finally reaching your goal. With so much nutritional information out there, we want to give you a trusted and reliable place to make the changes you desire.
A little extra attention with our Personal Trainer focused on helping you achieve your nutrition and fitness goals may be just what you need! A variety of packages are available.
CAROL - CARONDELET PARK REC
"I have been working with my personal trainer, Paula, since last summer and I feel stronger and more fit than I have in years. She challenges me in ways that push me further than I thought I could go. It's hard work, but I truly enjoy [it]."
5 Reasons to Try Personal Training
Whether you’re just starting to work out or the gym is like your second home, a personal trainer can help you reach your health and wellness goals!