Sam is a mom to three, an NASM Certified personal trainer, Nutrition Specialist, and has held certificates in Pre and Post-Partum fitness. She has taught group fitness for four years and has personal experience in working off 75 pounds and maintaining a healthy lifestyle for close to a decade. Sam believes the best results are attained by setting achievable mini goals while committing to sustainable nutrition and exercise practices. She enjoys training clients from all walks of life and specializes in weight loss, weight lifting, and athletic style movements. When working with Sam, you can expect to walk away with the knowledge and confidence to take on new challenges and maintain a lasting healthy lifestyle.

Julie has been a personal trainer for 8 years and have taught group fitness classes for 14 years. Her certifications include Certified Personal Training (NASM), Weight Loss Specialist (NASM), Behavior Change Specialist (NASM), Aerobic and Fitness Association of America – Primary Group Exercise, and many other group fitness modalities. Spreading wellness is her passion. Julie loves to feel active and strong and enjoyes sharing that with others. From strength and cardio training to weight loss to lifestyle improvement, seeing members’ growth and change is her reward.

Emily has always been active. Her participation in sports started at a very young age with YMCA leagues and camps and progressed to a more competitive setting in AAU basketball. Physical fitness evolved from being a necessity for sports to being a perpetual passion. As a trainer, her favorite thing is to share this love of exercise with clients, especially those that are initially intimidated by weight training. Whether working with beginners or those that are looking to switch up their usual routines, there is a strong emphasis on proper form and technique. Her goal is to help clients empower themselves in pursuit of their goals.

Chelie has been a Personal Trainer with the YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids for 10 years. Her passion is in creating training protocols that support both functional strength and muscular development in individuals with a variety of goals, deadlines, and physical needs. Empowering individuals with the “skills of exercise” is at the heart of her work and is best revealed when her clients feel confident in the weight room and “love” to come to the Y!

Jack is a graduate of Michigan State University where he obtained a bachelors degree in Kinesiology and a minor in health promotion. He currently holds a certification from the National Academy Of Sports Medicine as a personal trainer, and has been a personal trainer for three years with a wide range of experience working with athletes ranging from middle school to professional. Jack also has experience working with general population and has found much enjoyment helping people reach their health and fitness goals. He really prides himself on helping people obtain functional mobility, active lifestyle habits, and enjoyment in exercise.

Hector is a Marine Corps veteran and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from Grand Valley State University and is a certified personal trainer and LiveStrong instructor. Hector believes that a strong and well-conditioned body can be achieved through precise and effective exercise. He takes an athletic approach to training and strives to educate clients in fitness to promote confidence and independence.