GET TO KNOW YOUR TRAINER

Susan joined the Central YMCA Health and Wellness team in 2009 as a Certified Personal Trainer, and has nearly two decades of experience in the fitness industry. Susan began as a group exercise instructor specializing in the martial arts field, with a focus on boxing. Her credentials include: personal training certification through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), Fitness Nutrition Specialist (FNS), Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES), MMA Conditioning Specialist (MMACS), and Senior Fitness Specialist (SFS). She uses five basic principles to structure her member’s training programs: injury prevention, body-shaping, strength, conditioning, and food management. Susan’s passion is to inspire your discovery and confidence in health, while safely meeting and exceeding personal goals.

An active member of the Central YMCA Health and Wellness team for over five years, Sean is passionate about healthy living and helping others to accomplish their health and wellness goals, whatever they may be. A certified personal trainer, Sean works with members of all backgrounds and abilities, and has extensive experience working with cancer survivors and individuals with chronic illnesses. He has lead exercise and wellness classes for cancer survivors for years, and specializes in helping people with chronic conditions find their own unique health path using proven techniques that empower them to accomplish their health goals. Sean also has experience with youth, and has taught physical education and family fitness classes. In his personal life, Sean loves playing ultimate Frisbee, loves tea, and likes to cook.

A dedicated trainer at Northwest YMCA, Tyler specializes in athletic performance enhancement, olympic weightlifting, and agility training. He strives to bring out the inner athlete in those he works with. Tyler holds a Masters Degree in Mathematics. His passion for math and analytics helps him to formulate comprehensive and effective workouts.

George is an enthusiastic trainer at Northwest YMCA. His specialties include stretching, mind-body corrective exercises, and bodyweight conditioning. His goal is to make you feel your best and to ensure you have fun during each session. George spends his free time in nature, enjoying movement outdoors.

Jordan has been a personal trainer for over 10 years. In that time he has worked with post-rehab clients with shoulder, knee, hip, and back injuries. He has also worked with a range of special populations including; Alzheimer’s, cancer, pre/post natal, and children with special needs. He's certified as a NASM CPT, NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist, ACE Mindbody Coach, and USPA Powerlifting trainer.

Tina Helmer, MBA, ACE Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor, and Nutrition Specialist, is a native German who has traveled to and lived in many places. Her instructor career started with kickboxing, moving on to ACE Group Fitness Instructor and ACE Personal Trainer, Les Mills Bodypump, Les Mills Bodycombat and Les Mills CXWORX. She teaches classes from bootcamp, to sculpt, circuit training, small group training and high intensity interval training in addition to personal training.

She speaks three languages fluently (German, English, Spanish) and has a thorough knowledge of French, which helps welcome various ethnicities into her classes. She always makes sure to offer options to cater to various levels of fitness. Let her enthusiasm motivate you to reach your next level of fitness!

Hector specializes in weightloss, toning, and Circuit Training. He will be able to teach you how to enjoy physical activity and create healthy habits while enjoying your favorite food! He will also bring out your love and passion for music and guide you to enjoy the love for dance.

Misty specializes in circuit training, core training, balance training, cardio endurance training and youth fitness. She is the perfect trainer for a health seeking individual, or someone looking to rebuild their fitness after an injury or time off. When you work out with Misty, you will focus on your goals and monitor your progression to modify and incorporate different options as necessary to optimize your results. This will make your training session more fun and enjoyable and help keep you motivated.

Ruth specializes in strength & conditioning,running techniques, senior fitness, sport specific training and HIIT. When you work out with Ruth, she will assist you in reaching your health and fitness goals while keeping your unique needs and preferences at mind.