Guilderland Personal Trainers

With CDYMCA personal training, make lasting changes to your lifestyle. Our nationally certified personal trainers will work with you to create a personalized program to meet your goals and create sustainable life changes.

All packages below are recurring unless purchased as a single add-on. Packages are more cost-effective. Package sessions expire within 30 days from purchase.

Kickstart and Kickstart+

Kickstart
- 1 x 60-minute PT session plus 2 x 30-minute PT sessions: $125
Kickstart+
- 1 x 60-minute PT session plus 2 x 30-minute PT sessions plus 1 x 60-minute nutrition consultation: $175

Monthly Recurring Packages

Single Session
- Individual (30 min): $60
- Individual (60 min): $80
2 Sessions
- Individual (30 min): $120
- Individual (60 min): $160
4 Sessions
- Individual (30 min): $220
- Individual (60 min): $300
8 Sessions
- Individual (30 min): $440
- Individual (60 min): $600
12 Sessions
- Individual (30 min): $660
- Individual (60 min): $900

1-on-1 Personal Training Add-ons

Individual (30 min): $65
Individual (60 min): $85

2-on-1 Partner Personal Training Packages

Single Session: $60 per person
2 Sessions: $120 per person
4 Sessions: $240 per person
8 Sessions: $480 per person

Non-Member Sample Sessions

Single Session (30 min): $75
Single Session (60 min): $95

Jill, Wellness Director

Jill has been a personal trainer since 2012 and holds her certification with the Aerobics & Fitness Association of America (AFAA). She enjoys training those new to fitness and those returning to a fitness routine. See Jill to establish/re-establish a fitness routine and to realize your fitness potential.

Certifications:

AFAA Certified Personal Trainer
AFAA Certified Group Fitness Instructor
TRX Certified
Neuromotor Wellness Instructor
Spinning® Instructor Level 3 (Elite) Certified
CPR, AED and First Aid

Angela

Angela has been a group fitness instructor for seven years and a personal trainer for two. Angela made the decision to become a personal trainer when she saw several participants in her group exercise classes stopped coming due to embarrassment or frustration. Angela did not want those folks to fall by the wayside and knew that one on one instruction would benefit them. Angela
takes pleasure in training those new to fitness and those getting back into a fitness routine.

Certifications:

ISSA Certified Personal Trainer
AFAA Group Fitness Instructor
Yoga 200HR
Pilates MAT CORE 1
TRX Certified
CPR, AED and First Aid

Lisa

Lisa has been a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist since 2008. She started teaching group exercise in 2003 and became a Registered Yoga Instructor and Certified Personal Trainer in 2009. Lisa joined the Guilderland YMCA in 2015. Lisa is currently working towards becoming a Yoga Therapist.

Certifications:

MS in Applied Nutrition, Sage Graduate School
BS in Nutrition, Russell Sage College
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Commission of Dietetic registration, American Dietetic Assoc.
Certified Dietitian/Nutritionist, NYS
Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT 500), Yoga Alliance and Yoga Vidya Inc
AFAA Certified Personal Trainer
AFAA Group Exercise Instructor
SilverSneakers Yoga & Classic Instructor
CPR, AED and First Aid

Michele

Michele joined the YMCA as a group exercise instructor in 2019 and has also been teaching as an adult education fitness professional since 2017. Michele has a passion for fitness and well-being and a desire to help others achieve their fitness goals by offering individually tailored fitness programs. Michele’s programs are well rounded and help to achieve balance, strength, and flexibility to the body. Michele can help you change your body one cell at a time.

Certifications:

NASM Certified Personal Trainer
Certified YMCA Group Exercise Instructor
Yoga 500HR
LiveStrong Coach
CPR, AED and First Aid

Claire Pattison-Dow

Claire joined the YMCA in 2025 with a professional background in healthcare and public health research. She enjoys working with individuals returning to exercise following illness, injury, surgery, or an extended period of inactivity, with appropriate medical clearance when required.

Her approach focuses on meeting clients where they are and helping them safely build strength, improve mobility, increase confidence, and develop sustainable exercise habits. Claire enjoys working with a wide range of ages and abilities, and is passionate about helping people become stronger and more confident in their everyday lives.

Education & Certifications

Master of Public Health (MPH); Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) Candidate
Bachelor's Degree in Biology/Pre-Medicine
NCSF Certified Personal Trainer
AFAA Certified Group Fitness Instructor
200-Hour Certified Group Fitness Instructor
Les Mills BODYBALANCE & SilverSneakers Instructor
LIVESTRONG at the YMCA, Neuromotor Wellness & Neurodiversity Coach
CPR, AED, First Aid & BLS Instructor

John King

John is a personal trainer with an Associate’s degree in Exercise Science and a Bachelor’s degree in Strength & Conditioning/Fitness Development. With personal passions in powerlifting and bodybuilding, John blends evidence-based strength and hypertrophy training with functional, longevity-focused movement to help members look better, feel stronger, and move with confidence. He has experience working with individuals of all backgrounds, including teens, athletes, older adults, and those with varying physical and cognitive needs, and prides himself on creating inclusive, supportive training environments. John’s goal as a trainer is to help people build confidence in their own skin while developing strength, resilience, and lifelong movement habits that extend well beyond the gym.

Certifications:

NASM Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
B.S. in Strength & Conditioning / Fitness Development
A.S. in Exercise Science
CPR / AED / First Aid Certified

Catherine Geysen

Catherine joined the YMCA in 2010, where Zumba sparked her passion for fitness. She became a licensed Zumba instructor in 2023 and now teaches at the Guilderland and Schenectady YMCAs. Catherine is certified as an AFAA Group Fitness Instructor, a NASM Certified Personal Trainer, and a SilverSneakers Classic Instructor. She is passionate about helping improve their health and quality of life through exercise at every stage of life.

Certifications

NASM Certified Personal Trainer
AFAA Group Fitness Instructor
SilverSneakers Classic Certified Instructor
Zumba Certified Instructor
CPR, AED, and First Aid

Tina Hayden

A member of the YMCA since 2001, Tina is a runner, triathlete, and mountain biker who believes fitness should support a lifetime of activity, strength, and adventure.

With NASM training in evidence-based exercise methods, Tina helps clients build strength, balance, and mobility while gaining confidence to make fitness a lifelong habit.

Inspired by the wellness-minded community at the YMCA, Tina is passionate about helping others feel stronger, learn more about their bodies, and become their best selves.

Certifications

NASM Certified Personal Trainer
SilverSneakers Classic Certified Instructor
Matter of Balance Coach
CPR, AED, and First Aid Certified

Kickstart with a Trainer

One-time purchase offers the expertise of a certified trainer to design a fitness program to target your wellness goals, keep you motivated, and help you bust through a plateau. The package consists of a 60-minute assessment session and two 30-minute follow-up sessions.