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BACK TO SCHOOL, BACK TO YOU
The backpacks are packed. The schedules are set. Now, what’s one thing you want to do for yourself?
Personal training at the YMCA of Greater Spartanburg gives you one-on-one support to work toward your health and fitness goals. Our nationally certified personal trainers create an individual fitness plan based on your goals, experience, and needs.
PERSONAL TRAINING BUILT AROUND YOU
Your goals are personal. Your training should be, too.
Our personal trainers create an individual fitness plan based on your goals, experience and needs. Choose from 30- or 60-minute one-on-one sessions, explore Small Group Training, or get started with Jump Start, a one-time package of three 30- or 60-minute sessions designed for anyone who wants to try personal training or get back on track.
HOW TO GET STARTED
To register for personal training, visit the front desk at your YMCA branch. Have questions? Contact our Wellness team:
Thomas E. Hannah YMCA: Elsie Olsen, [email protected] or 864-278-5634
Middle Tyger YMCA: Sherry Johnson, [email protected] or 864-433-9623
Willis Road YMCA: Elsie Olsen, [email protected] or 864-310-6400
Mia is a NASM Certified Personal Trainer and LiveSTRONG Instructor, specializing in strength and resistance training to support muscle retention and enhance functional performance. Her areas of focus include balance, mobility, flexibility, HIIT, and holistic wellness. She is passionate about creating personalized, goal-oriented programs tailored to each client’s lifestyle, needs, and fitness level.
Kendale serves as our Fitness Coordinator and Personal Trainer. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise & Sport Science and is currently completing his Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology at USC Upstate. With advanced education in exercise prescription, testing, and strength and conditioning, along with a 350-hour physical therapy internship, Kendale is instrumental in launching our upcoming Fitness After Rehab program. He is an ACSM-certified Personal Trainer who is passionate about helping members safely build strength, function, and confidence.
Karen is an ISSA-certified Personal Trainer with additional certifications in Functional Training, Sports Nutrition, and TRX Suspension Training. She brings seven years of experience supporting pregnancy- and postpartum-safe exercise, as well as modifying programs for injury and post-surgical recovery. Her areas of focus include female hormones, healthy aging, postpartum core recovery, functional movement, strength training, HIIT, and practical nutrition guidance to support long-term wellness.
