PERSONAL TRAINING

The YMCA's team of trained exercise specialists and personal trainers can help start you on a path towards reaching your health and wellness goals.

Whether you're seeking general conditioning, sports-specific training, motivation or nutrition advice, our diverse team is trained to work with people of all ages and fitness levels. Let us help you be your best self!

The North Oakland Family YMCA Personal Training Program offers one-on-one interactive workouts administered by our nationally certified trainers.

You will have an individually designed program including cardiovascular conditioning, strength training and weight management. Our trainers will provide motivation, guidance and hands-on assistance to reach your goals.

All Personal Training workouts are set up by appointment.

We have many personal training options available. Personal Training packages are available in single, 4, 8, 16, 24*, 36* workouts.

To ask about personal training or to make an appointment with a personal trainer, please click here.

Small Group Personal Training

Personal Training Small Group offers our members flexible one on one training in a small group setting with your friends. Groups can have a minimum of 3 workout partners (up to 8 maximum). You are able to create the workout around you’re schedule, and it’s a great value.

For Small Group PT, please inquire at the Wellness Center or contact Jennifer Garner at (248)-370-9622 ext. 235 or jgarner@ymcametrodetroit.org.

Our Personal Trainers

Jennifer Garner-Wellness Director

Certified Personal Trainer, North Oakland Family YMCA

Qualifications:

B.S., Central Michigan Alumna with a degree in Health Fitness and Preventative and Rehabilitative Programs, W.I.T.S. Personal Training Certification, Partner Assisted Stretching, Pregnancy Fitness Certification

Specializing In:

Strength Conditioning, Weight Loss, Injury Rehabilitation, Active Older Adult Fitness and Core Conditioning

Training Philosophy:

“We should never give up and always find the light at the end of the tunnel.”

Contact Jennifer for a consultation

(248) 370-9622 ext. 235 or jgarner@ymcametrodetroit.org

Debbie Hudson

Certified Personal Trainer, Coordinator, North Oakland YMCA CrossFit

Qualifications:

ACSM Certified Personal Trainer, AS. EXS, USAWeightlifting Senior Coach and Sports Performance Coach, CrossFit Level 1 and CrossFit Olympic Lifting Certified, CPR/AED, member National Strength and Conditioning Association

Specializing In:

Developing fitness programs for all levels of ability. 13 years of competitive Olympic lifting, CrossFit programming & implementation. Sports Specific Training, Weight Loss, Special Populations.

Training Philosophy:

By setting goals, developing a plan of action and accountability for my clients, I empower and motivate them to work towards a higher level of health and fitness.
The most important aspect of becoming fit is to honor your body and M.O.V.E.
Movement Overcomes Virtually Everything and moving you is what I do.

Contact Debbie today for a consultation

(248) 370-9622 or (248) 941-4408 dhudson@ymcametrodetroit.org

Holly Wallen

Certified Personal Trainer, North Oakland Family YMCA

Qualifications:

Northern Michigan University-Health and Fitness Management,
AFAA Certified Personal Trainer, CrossFit, CrossFit Olympic Lifting, AFAA Injury Prevention, ACE Sports Conditioning;
Group Exercise Certifications in Cycling, Bootcamp, Pilates,
Silver Sneakers MSROM and Silver Sneakers Yoga

Specializing In:

CrossFit, Weight Loss and Advanced Program Design

Training Philosophy:

We need to work on every area of fitness but in a variety of ways. The workouts that I design are customized specifically for the individual that I am working with.

Contact Holly today for a consultation

(248) 370-9622 or (248) 464-3827 hjwallen@ymcametrodetroit.org

Jon Pridemore

Certified Personal Trainer, North Oakland Family YMCA

Qualifications:

WITS Personal Training Certification, CPR/First Aid Certification

Specializing In:

Strength Training, Body Building and General Exercise

Training Philosophy:

There is no better stress reliever than a great workout. Exercise does the body good.

Contact Jon today for a consultation

(248) 370-9622 or (586) 295-0627 jpridmore@ymcametrodetroit.org

Kathryn LaRaia

Certified Personal Trainer, North Oakland Family YMCA

Qualifications:

NSCA-CPT, Graduate of Stautzenberger Institute

Specializing In:

Balance Training, Strength Training, Weight Loss, Functional Balance & Core Training, Bootcamp and Massage Therapy.

Training Philosophy:

“Fitness, health and wellbeing is something we should enjoy. Centered around fun, functional and motivational techniques designed around each individual. Increase energy, improve balance and spend time working on your health now.”

Contact Kathryn today for a consultation

(248) 370-9622 or (810) 627-9167 klaraia@ymcametrodetroit.org

Laura Bobee

Certified Personal Trainer, North Oakland Family YMCA

Qualifications:

W.I.T.S. Certified, CPR, AED and First Aid Certified

Specializing In:

Boot Camp, Toning and Core and giving you a creative workout.

Training Philosophy:

“Don’t neglect your body! Make fitness a part of your life.

Contact Laura today for a consultation

(248) 370-9622 or (586) 216-4211 lbobee@ymcametrodetroit.org

Lee Gulu

Certified Personal Trainer, North Oakland Family YMCA

Qualifications:

Aerobic & Fitness Association of America (AFAA), CPT. Certifications in E-RYT500, BOSU, Stability Ball, Plyometric, Partner Assisted Stretching, Weight Lifting, Group Exercise and Master Pilates Trainer. Also having college classes in Nutrition and weight reduction.

Specializing In:

Weight Loss, Total Fitness/Lifestyle Makeover and core conditioning

Training Philosophy:

Fitness should be fun. Life is a gift and should be enjoyed to the fullest capacity.

Contact Lee today for a consultation

(248) 370-9622 or (248) 722-4617 lgulu@ymcametrodetroit.org

Marcus Laman

Certified Personal Trainer, North Oakland Family YMCA

Qualifications:

W.I.T.S. Certified, CrossFit Olympic Lifting Certified, Sports Nutrition, Strength Training

Specializing In:

Weight Loss, Muscle Tone, Strength Conditioning and Endurance

Training Philosophy:

Helping you discover you’re personal BEST!

Contact Marcus today for a consultation

(248) 370-9622 or (248) 894-4810 mlaman@ymcametrodetroit.org

Tom Ruvolo

Certified Personal Trainer, North Oakland Family YMCA

Qualifications:

W.I.T.S. Personal Training Certificate, CPR/First Aid Certified

Specializing In:

Total Body Strength and Core Training, Sport Training to Improve Power, Speed, Agility and Quickness-Specializing in Football.

Training Philosophy:

“Its never too late to make a positive change in your Health and Fitness Levels. Life is short, let me help you make those changes in a fun and exciting way that will last a lifetime.”

Contact Tom today for a consultation

(248) 370-9622 or (586) 295-1890 truvolo@ymcametrodetroit.org

Cancellation Policy

Your appointment is valuable; it is reserved for you and you alone. Therefore we ask that you provide at least 24 hours notice for a cancellation. Members who provide less than a 24 hour notice must pay in full for their session. To cancel an appointment, please either contact your trainer directly or call the YMCA Wellness desk.