YMCA Personal Training is a one-on-one session with a personal fitness trainer. Personal training will be offered with additional social distancing protocols in place at this time.
Our personal trainers are educated professionals often with years of experience who can help any YMCA member including working professionals, new moms, seniors and triathletes.
YMCA personal trainers come from as many different backgrounds and walks of life as our members do, and we take great care in matching members with the right personal trainer.
Learn more about our team of personal trainers at Kerr, and see additional details about getting started here.
Rodney Alexander
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
USA Powerlifting Certified Coach
Rodney's focus is personalized coaching and community wellness for youth and adults that are looking to improve their strength in mind, body and spirit. He loves working with clients that understand the power of focused intention on their goals.
Ron Bellamy
Certified Personal Trainer & NCHSAA Football Coach
Additional Specialties: Strength Training, Teen Conditioning & Adult Weight Loss
Ron brings 20+ years of training and coaching experience to the Y! His motto is "strength builds confidence" and he has a passion for creating personalized workout plans based on individual goals, whether it be a young athlete with a sport-specific focus or an adult focused on active longevity.
Amy Blatz
Certified Personal Training (Academy of Personal Training)
Additional Specialties: MADD Cycle, Schwinn Cycling Indoor, Silversneakers Classic, Tabata Bootcamp Trainer, YMCA Diabetes Prevention, YMCA Weight Loss Lifestyle Coach, YMCA Healthy Heart Ambassador, Coach and Trainer, LIVESTRONG at YMCA Coach and Trainer, American Heart Association CPR and AED, Red Cross First Aid and Oxygen, HITT, Pilates, Barre, TRX, Aqua Boga Trainer
"My professional fitness journey started as a cycling instructor over 15 years ago. Cycling was an exercise I enjoyed participating in and eventually I started seeing an improvement in my mental and psychical well-being.
I truly believe that if you find a workout that you enjoy and have fun doing you will stick with it. I can create an individual exercise program that will be effective and appropriate for your current fitness level and abilities and that will also help you build amazing habits for working out.
My favorite thing about what I do is seeing how people transform both mentally and physically when they incorporate exercise into their life.
What makes me different from other personal trainers is my ability to listen, ask the right questions and understand the needs of my clients. A former client of mine recently contacted me to tell me that she just got her cycling certification and how much I influenced her to do so and she really appreciated me being there to motivate her on days she just wanted to give up."
BETH CASEY
ACE-CPT, ACSM Inclusive Fitness Trainer and Group Exercise, Yoga Alliance 500 Hour RYT, LIVESTRONG at the YMCA Coach, Yoga For Cancer Survivors Trained by UNC Linberger Cancer Center, ACE Weight Loss Specialist
I have 20 + years in the fitness industry. I began as a group fitness instructor moving to personal training and management. I have worked with individuals and small groups in different settings from triathlon and running coaching to beginner exercisers and those returning from injuries and illnesses. As a trainer and instructor, I believe in meeting people where they are and being a coach on their fitness journey. Part of that is finding what they enjoy and what motivates them to move. I like to remind people that the heaviest weight is the door they came through to the gym, so they are already on the way to a healthy and happy lifestyle.
Katy Coombs
M.S. in Exercise and Sport Science (concentrations in injury prevention, performance enhancement and rehabilitation science), NASM Certified Personal Trainer, NASE Speed Specialist (level 2), Performance Enhancement Specialist, ProNatal Prenatal & Postpartum Performance Training, Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist and Spartan Group Exercise Specialist (Spartan Obstacle Course Race Series)
“Fitness is more than just being in peak condition. It is also about being able to function normally in order to perform everyday activities. That can have different meanings at different points in our lives. Whether you are training for an athletic event or trying to stay active, fitness is an important aspect of wellness. As an endurance athlete, I understand the demands of training for peak performance and the importance of injury prevention. As a mother of six, I know what it’s like to want to feel good while pregnant, to get back into shape, get back into running and racing, and basically get your health back after having a baby. We are each at a different point in our fitness journey, and I enjoy being able to meet you where you are and help you increase your capacity, your enjoyment of life, and being a part of your wellness routine.”
Heather Godwin
NASM Certified Personal Trainer, AFAA Certified Group Fitness Instructor, MOSSA program certified for Strength Train Together, Active Together and Defend Together
"I spent many years as a YMCA member and group fitness participant, before moving to the front of the class as a Group Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer. I understand the obstacles people face when starting a fitness routine and can customize a program to help overcome your obstacles.
I love helping people start their fitness journey, accomplish goals and see their excitement when they realize they are capable of so much more than they realized. I want to help people find a love of fitness that becomes part of their lifestyle. There are so many different options available to move our bodies and I can help you find what you enjoy and will keep you moving and working toward an overall healthier lifestyle."
JUSTIN MCENENY
ACE Certified Personal Trainer
Specialist Programs: Fitness Nutrition, Functional Training, Senior Fitness
Justin has been certified for 7 years and has been an athlete his entire life, being a member of the Kerr YMCA since 2008. A bulk of his experience has been working with teenage athletes looking to develop strength and build muscle in sport specific workouts. He can also program efficient workouts for on-the-go adults looking to develop healthy lifestyle habits and functional fitness that will translate into their day to day lives. He has most recently completed a senior fitness program and is now able to work with seniors who are looking to stay active as they age.
Tiara Meadows
Certified Ace Personal Trainer
Additional Specialties: Powerlifting, Weight Management, Strength Training, Flexibility/Mobility and Small Group Training
"I'm very passionate about powerlifting, weight management, and strength training. My expertise in these areas stems from my personal experience with fitness, my dedication to healthy living and mental wellness.
"As a wife and mother to twins, I understand the challenges of balancing family responsibilities with maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and I am here to support and guide you every step of the way.
"Whether you're a seasoned athlete looking to improve your performance or a beginner just starting your fitness journey, I have the knowledge, experience and dedication to help you reach your goals. With my guidance and support, you can transform your body, improve your health and achieve the life-changing results you've been striving for."
Tom Shank
Certified Personal Trainer
Tom's background as a business professional with an on-the-go schedule allows him excel in crafting training plans that are time-efficient and results-oriented. He prioritizes matching your schedule and goals with a personalized plan to achieve the flexibility, cardio and strength conditioning that you want to focus on.
Melissa Vasica
ACSM Certified Personal Trainer
ACSM Certified Group Exercise Instructor Small Group Training Youth Fitness
"There is a Sioux legend stating the longest journey a person will make in his or her life is from the head to the heart. My passion for exercise stems from this legend, the benefits of exercise impact the whole person: physical, mental and emotional.
"We all have our own journeys, our own whys, my personal fitness journey began after a bout with postpartum depression. I started running, sometimes alone, sometimes with kids in tow, but the running made me feel more like me again. And the more days I ran, the longer these feelings lasted. Putting on running shoes realigned my heart and head, my fitness journey began that day and has continued.
"Whatever your why, I would be honored to be a part of your fitness journey."
Cheryl Williams
Certified Personal Trainer, Diabetes Prevention Healthy Lifestyle Coach & First Aid/CPro/AED
Additional Specialties: Injury Prevention & Rehab, Circuit Training, HIIT, Tone/Strength/Stability Training, Functional Fitness, Core Training & Diabetes Prevention
A New York City native from the Bronx, Cheryl has always been physically active, and experience setbacks due to severe injuries that left her facing extended rehabilitation. Those challenges further fed her love of fitness that she shares with clients of all types - from beginners to those looking to push towards new heights. Cheryl values her client relationships and being a consistent source of direction, balance, motivation and accountability while they progress to obtainable goals.
