Private Trainers

Albert Zakay

“Life is more fun when you play.”

Now a certified squash instructor, I have been volunteering as a squash clinic instructor since September 2014.

Private, semi-private and small group lessons available.

Specialties

• Squash techniques and mechanics
• Squash clinics for women, children and teens

Certifications

• NCCP Level 1 — Squash Coach

Availabilities: West Island YMCA

Alejandro Poch

Since 2013, my passion has been to help my clients train more effectively and holistically. I want to convey to them as much knowledge as possible and help them understand how to achieve a healthy lifestyle. 

Specialties

• Weight loss
• Cardio program
• Posture correction
• Weightlifting
• Functional exercise

Certifications

• YMCA FIT - Individual Conditioning Instructor
• YM-YWHA/YMCA - Corrective Conditioning

Availabilities: Downtown YMCA

Alison Rogers

Specialties

• Program Design
• Strength
• Balance
• Flexibility & Hypermobility
• Medical conditions related Osteoporosis, thyroid issues

Certifications

• YMCA FIT Individual Conditioning
• TRX® Qualified Trainer
• YMCA Group Choreography Aerobic & Step
• YMCA Group Strengthening
• Corrective Conditioning

Availabilities: Westmount YMCA

Annie Macream

Being healthy isn’t easy, but I applaud your commitment to make a first step towards prioritizing your health. The second step is BRAVERY. This is where I come in. We will use your bravery and your good intentions in order to optimize your health. Let’s find the best version of you!

I will help you train your mind and your body, and encourage you to stay positive. The rest will follow. FIT SPIRIT, FIT MIND, FIT BODY AND FIT VISION. I can take you there!

Specialties

• Weight training for strength and endurance
• Bodybuilding / athletic training
• Weight loss
• Wellness and health
• Motivational coaching

Certifications

• YMCA FIT – Individual Conditioning Instructor

Availabilities: Notre-Dame-de-Grâce YMCA, West Island YMCA

Anto Mannarino

I am passionate about encouraging women to get healthy and strong by incorporating weightlifting into their fitness regime so they may achieve faster weight loss results and optimum health. I include a variety of training techniques in my programs, including HIIT, circuit training, and Tabata Protocol. I help my clients stay motivated throughout their workout sessions because I want to see them become the healthiest version of themselves.

Specialties

• Weight loss
• Circuit training and boot camp
• Strength training and hypertrophy
• Conditioning for people with chronic medical conditions

Certifications

• YMCA FIT – Individual Conditioning Instructor

Availabilities: West Island YMCA

Barbara Molina

I am someone who is very passionate about training and physical activity. This passion has led me back to school. I am currently a second-year Kinesiology student at UQAM. My goal as a private trainer is help people get moving and make fitness part of their lifestyle to improve their quality of life. Very dynamic in nature, I would like to offer you a wide range of training programs based on your goals.

Specialties

• Weight loss
• Muscle gain
• Functional training
• Corrective exercise and post-injury rehabilitation  

Certifications

• YMCA FIT – Individual Conditioning Instructor

Availabilities: Cartierville YMCA, Downtown YMCA, Hochelaga-Maisonneuve YMCA

Barry Sullivan

I’m not a trainer, I’m a teacher and coach. I want you to be an athlete for life. I’ll teach you the fundamentals, allowing you to use your body effectively while staying injury free. I follow the FLAC principle when teaching an exercise: F-focus, L-learn, A-apply and C-challenge. Together, we can develop a fitness plan that helps you reach or exceed your goals.

Specialties

• Improving movement and range of motion
• Functional training using the 7 functional movements

Certifications

• TRX® — Coach Certification
• YMCA FIT— Individual Conditioning instructor
• Certified Coaches Federation — Coach Practitioner

Availabilities: Westmount YMCA

Barry Winikoff

No matter our age or fitness level, we all have to be able to move, sit, stand, get up off the floor, reach and pick up objects, walk through a park. These things give us a certain pleasure in life. I’ll help guide you in developing your physical strength to be become a stronger person overall.

Specialties

• General fitness / wellness for mature adults
• Fitness / wellness following a cardiac event
• Fitness / wellness for older adults

Certifications

• YMCA FIT - Individual Conditioning Certification
• YM-YWHA & YMCA - Corrective Conditioning
• YMCA FIT - Functional Training for Aging Adults
• TRX® - Suspension Training, Level 1
• Urban Poling and Activator Instructor

Availabilities: Westmount YMCA

Bassel Youssef

My philosophy is to improve the physical and emotional health of my clients by giving them a life-changing training experience and inspiring them to be at their best.

Specialties

• Weight loss
• Functional Movement Screen™
• Muscle activation
• Posture evaluation and correction / Corrective conditioning and post-injury rehabilitation
• Metabolic training, weightlifting, HIIT, TRX®

Certifications

• CHEK - Holistic Lifetyle Coach Level 1 and Check Exercise Coach
• NSCA - Personal Trainer
• Fonctional Movement Systems Level 2
• Agatsu Inc - Kettlebell Instructor Certification Level 1
• ACE -  Corrective Exercise Specialist in The Biomechanics Method Level 1
• YMCA FIT - Individual Conditioning Instructor

Availabilities: Downtown YMCA, West Island YMCA

Boris Kovacevic

I'm a personal trainer with over 25 years of experience in the fitness industry, working with people from different population groups (from kids to seniors) and different fitness levels (from beginners to top-level athletes).

I design highly personalized training programs to help my clients reach their specific goals.

Specialties

• Postural assessment and corrective conditioning
• Strength training
• Sports conditioning
• Kettlebell training
• Indian Club & Mace training

Certifications

• YMCA FIT — Individual Conditioning Instructor
• YM-YWHA/YMCA – Corrective conditioning

Availabilities: Westmount YMCA

Céline Matteau

“Health on the inside can be seen on the outside.”

This Tibetan proverb summarizes my vision of health. The body and mind are part of a whole and they influence each other. When your head feels wrong, move your legs!

Specialties

• Functional training for mind and body
• Support for aging healthily and wisely
• Increasing personal motivation
• Weight loss and fitness
• Managing stress and anxiety

Certifications

• YMCA FIT - Individual Conditioning Instructor
• Active Isolated Stretching – Level 1
• DSW Fitness – Lifestyle Fitness Coaching
• ACE – Functional Training Specialist Program
• Humanitum – Maître praticienne programmation neuro-linguistique
• ACE – Personal Trainer
• Ageless Grace Educator

Availabilities: Downtown YMCA

Chris Cornish

“There is no way around the hard work. Embrace it.” – Roger Federer

I know how hard it can be to get out of a rut. I know how hard it can be to make changes. You can do it and I have the training and energy to help you!

In my 20s, I was a top-ranked tennis player in Canada who went to university on a tennis scholarship. As a Type 1 diabetic in my 30s, I went through an unhealthy period, gaining 70 lbs. and even losing my vision for a time. In the last five years, I've made some positive changes, and today I’m happy and healthy.

If I can do it, then you can too!

Specialties

• Training for racquet sports (technique / drills / coordination)
• Weight training for strength and endurance
• Conditioning for people with chronic medical conditions
• Clients with Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes

Certifications

• YMCA FIT – Individual Conditioning Instructor

Availabilities: West Island YMCA

Claudette Rouisse

I offer training programs that allow you to reach your specific goals and provide tangible and lasting results.

Whether you want to lose weight, correct your posture, or improve your cardiovascular capacity, strength, muscle flexibility and yoga technique, my educational background and skills will motivate you and make a real impact.

Specialties

• Weight loss
• Posture correction
• Muscle gain
• Yoga
• Coaching

Certifications

• B.Sc. éducation physique, MA
• YMCA FIT – Personal Trainer
• canfitpro – Personal Trainer Specialist
• ACSM – Group Exercise Leader
• YM-YWHA/YMCA - Corrective Conditioning
• TRX® Suspension Training - Level 1
• YogaFit - 200-Hour Teacher Training
• Sattva Yoga Shala – 200-Hour Ashtanga Yoga

Availabilities: Downtown YMCA, Guy-Favreau YMCA

Daniel Saintiche

The training program that I have created focuses on three key elements: strength training, body building and functional training.

Specialties

• TRX® training
• Athletic conditioning
• Fundamentals of joint biomechanics
• Myofascial stretching

Certifications

• YMCA FIT – Individual Conditioning Instructor
• YM-YWHA/YMCA – Corrective Conditioning

Availabilities: West Island YMCA

Debbie Young

“If it is to be, it is up to me.” – William H. Johnson

“When you know better, you do better.” – Maya Angelou

Specialties

• Functional training
• TRX® suspension training
• High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)
• Sports performance
• Pre and Postnatal training

Certifications

• YMCA FIT - Individual Conditioning Instructor
• YM-YWHA/YMCA - Corrective Conditioning
• YMCA - Rebuilding Functional Movement Patterns
• Canadian Soccer Association – Coach Senior

Availabilities: West Island YMCA

Donald Seang

With my expertise in posture analysis, myofascial release and stretching, I want to help as many people as possible to reach their full potential. 

I am passionate about the human body and I want to learn more every day — I can’t stop taking new courses. The slogan for my company, Spécifix Santé, sums up my approach to therapy:

"Excellence through health."

Specialties

• Muscle tension
• Sports injuries
• Event therapy
• Pre-, inter- and post-event massage (physical activity)
• Musculoskeletal system

Certifications

• Member of the Association professionnelle des massothérapeutes spécialisés du Québec
• Inter-Dec College – Massage Therapy
• Kiné-Concept Institute – Sport Massage
• Kiné-Concept Institute – Integrated Fascial Therapy, Level 1
• Kiné-Concept Institute – Periarticular Work
• Massage Boutik – Cupping Massage Workshop – Intro Class
• Canadian Sport Massage Therapists Association – Contentions souples avancées
• ENOSI plateforme d’apprentissage – Taping neuro-proprioceptif

Availabilities: Guy-Favreau YMCA

Éloi Gladu-Rajotte

To begin, I firmly believe that training is much more than just an activity: it's a way of life. As far as I'm concerned, training has completely changed my life, bringing a discipline and a willpower that I never had before.

I quickly saw that training and human-relations were two very important things to me, which would allow me to become a passionate and attentive coach.

Change is made step-by-step. It requires patience, perseverance and, above all, willingness. This is the time for you to adopt a mindset that will allow us to move forward, no matter the obstacles.

I will do everything in my power to make training and a healthy lifestyle a passion for you too. I want to give you all the tools you need to have a solid foundation. When you're physically active, you feel good… and when you feel good, you do something good! It's as simple as that. LET'S GET STARTED!

Specialties

• Weight loss
• Increase muscle mass
• Sports performance

Certifications

• Ataraxia - Conditionnement physique et Entraînement privé, Niveau 1

Availabilities: Du Parc YMCA

Enrico Quilico

I am convinced that working closely with people is the only way to develop effective routines that will help them achieve their fitness goals. I support good health through exercise and welcome a variety of clients who wish to regain or improve their physical fitness for competitive purposes or for their general health.

Specialties

• Endurance sports (swimming, cycling, running, triathlon)
• Posture assessment and corrective conditioning
• Strength training for sport performance
• Functional training

Certifications

• Master of Arts, Adapted Physical Activity Kinesiology & Physical Education, McGill University
• YM-YWHA/YMCA - Corrective Conditioning
• YMCA Personal Trainer
• STAGES - Cycling Instructor Essentials

Availabilities: Downtown YMCA

Éric Cyr

"Fitness is a science, an art and a lifestyle."

I’ve worked as a personal trainer and yoga teacher for nearly 25 years. I seek to find harmony between the body and mind through physical exercise. Regardless of the particular workout session, I emphasize how we can use it to better understand ourselves and improve our health in the long term.

I specialize in developing strength and flexibility, muscle gain and weight loss, firming abdominal and gluteal muscles, posture correction and yoga. My approach is clear, simple, effective and accessible to all.

Specialties

• Yoga
• Strength training
• Muscle gain / Toning
• Weight loss
• Posture correction

Certifications

• College Diploma in Recreation Therapy
• YMCA FIT — Individual Conditioning Certification
• Functional Movement Systems (Level 1 & 2)
• The International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre — Yoga Siromani
• The Kundalini Research Institute - Kundalini Yoga as Taught by Yogi Bhajan — International Level 1 Instructor
• McGill University — Personal Trainer Development Program
• Centre québécois de programmation neuro linguistique — Practitioner in Neuro-linguistic Programming
• KinéConcept — Kinetic Swedish Massage

Availabilities: Cartierville YMCA

Eric Nguyen

Our health and well-being depend on physical activity, and I seek to help my clients develop healthy habits. That’s why I’m currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology and have completed my YMCA FIT certification.

Over the past few years, I’ve gained experience in physical preparation and coaching high-school basketball. I’m also associated with VO2 Santé, allowing me to further my scientific knowledge of movement and functional biomechanics.

Through my workouts, I know I can help you achieve your fitness goals.

Specialties

• A scientific approach to movement and functional biomechanics
• Proper preparation for physical activity and sports to prevent injuries

Certifications

• YM-YWHA — The Ben Weider Personal Trainer Development Program Course

Availabilities: Cartierville YMCA

Erika Lechuga Rodriguez

Nutritionist - Dietitian passionate about nutrition, Erika helps her clients achieve their goals by giving them personalized advice and tools that are tailored to their needs and lifestyle. For Erika, the pleasure of eating is essential, which is why she guides her clients to a healthy relationship with food so that they can enjoy what they eat without feeling guilty. Erika is focused on helping you adopt healthy habits that you can maintain for the long term.

Passionate about sports, she is particularly fond of endurance activities such as cycling and running. She is also a fan of indoor training. In her practice, Erika is able to help you improve your eating habits and optimize your sports performance.

The success of her clients is close to Erika's heart — she listens attentively and is empathetic to clients' needs. That's why she is committed to adapting her consultations so that each person can evolve over the course of the sessions, while feeling inspired and supported. With her dynamic and committed personality, Erika will help you and motivate you in reaching and maintaining your goals!

Specialties

• Healthy and balanced diet
• Weight management, sports nutrition
• Digestive issues, food allergies and intolerance
• Dyslipidemia, high blood pressure
• Vegetarianism, Veganism

Certifications

• McGill University — Bachelor's degree in nutrition
• Member of the Professional Order of Dietitians of Quebec (OPDQ)

Availabilities: Cartierville YMCA

Evan Beloff

Exercise is medicine. We are what we eat.

I practice a holistic approach to health, wellness and nutrition, and focus on treating underlying disorders to help my clients improve and enhance their body’s healing abilities.

Specialties

• Strength training
• Meal planning
• Nutritional therapy
• Weight loss
• Botanical therapy

Certifications

• YMCA FIT – Individual Conditioning Instructor
• YM-YWHA/YMCA — Corrective Conditioning
• Natural Health Consultants Institute — Naturopathy

Availabilities: Westmount YMCA

Fari Graeeli

East meets West. My approach integrates the knowledge I gained playing soccer around the world, practicing yoga in India for eight years and martial arts.  I evaluate, adjust and progress!

Specialties

• Yoga
• Martial arts
• Soccer
• High performance training
• Character building and strength training

Certifications

• YMCA FIT — Individual Conditioning Certification
• YM-YWHA/YMCA — Corrective Conditioning

Availabilities: Westmount YMCA

Fernand Mahoundo

Sports have always been an integral part of my life. I ran track (100-metre and 200-metre sprint) on a national level for 14 years and also played soccer in France. With my passion and training certifications combined, I seek to help YMCA clients meet their goals (weight loss, strength training, cardio). I strive to give clients my all to help them get results and improve their lifestyles, as well as their overall health.

Specialties

• Weight loss
• Strength training
• Cardio training

Certifications

• YMCA FIT – Individual Conditioning Instructor
• Metafit – Bodyweight training

Availabilities: Cartierville YMCA, Notre-Dame-de-Grâce YMCA, Pointe-Saint-Charles YMCA

Gabrielle Roddy

Gabrielle’s primary focus as a teacher and trainer is to keep everyone moving safely and comfortably throughout their lifespan. She loves working with people to help them restore mobility, as well as maintain and optimize their strength and range of motion. Thirty plus years of experience in the fitness industry have allowed Gabrielle to use a dynamic multidisciplinary approach while motivating participants of all ages, fitness levels, body shapes and sizes to reach their full potential.

Specialties

• Mobility training
• Bodyweight-based strength training
• Dynamic yoga
• 55+ courses
• Injury prevention courses (falling, yoga, etc.)

Certifications

• Université de Montréal - PhD. Science de l’activité physique
• HFFC - Exercise Physiologist
• YMCA FIT - Group Fitness Certification, specialized in choreography and resistance training
• Naada Yoga Teacher - 500 YTT

Availabilities: Pointe-Saint-Charles YMCA

Geneviève Albert

Geneviève is passionate about everything that has to do with functional fitness, biomechanics, motion analysis, power sports, running, swimming, and sports nutrition. With years of experience and knowledge, she is proud to be able to look into the needs of her clients and develop an adapted program that makes them want to work out again and again! For her, training is a way of life that builds discipline, commitment and perseverance.

Today, as a coach, Geneviève wants to help all of her clients develop the confidence and motivation they need to reach their full potential.

Specialties

• Rehabilitation training
• Fitness
• Weight loss
• Running and triathlon training
• Pre and Postnatal training

Certifications

• UQAM – B.SC. in Kinesiology
• AAT – Advanced Nutrition, Level 1
• AAT – Hormonal Cascade & Client Assessment, Level 1
• YMCA FIT – Individual Conditioning Instructor
• Institut IP – Motor Patterns, Levels 1 and 2

Availabilities: Pointe-Saint-Charles YMCA, Westmount YMCA

Geneviève Brunet

Whether you want to perform your daily activities pain-free or play your favourite sport without injuring yourself, it’s important to ensure that your movements are fluid and coordinated. I’m here to help you regain mobility and stability. Throughout my training and professional experience, I have learned the value of listening and teamwork.

Specialties

• Science-based approach to movement and functional biomechanics
• Injury prevention
• Working with a multi-disciplinary team - VO2 Santé

Certifications

• Université Laval – M.Sc. Biology, Physiology concentration
• YMCA FIT – Individual Conditioning Instructor

Availabilities: Cartierville YMCA

Guilhem Lopez

As a kind but challenging trainer, my main objective is to give you a program that meets your expectations as closely as possible. My experience with people of all ages and backgrounds allows me to offer personalized sessions that are adapted to your needs. We will make the most out of your training based on your goals and abilities. I’m convinced that exercise needs to be enjoyable for people to get results. I will help you find the resources you need to be engaged, push yourself and surpass yourself in all kinds of areas.

Beyond training, I hope that we can have fun and trust each other while we work on ambitious and creative programs.

Specialties

• Preparation for team and individual sports
• Functional rehabilitation
• Weight gain and body sculpting
• Fitness

Certifications

• Université de Pau et des Pays de l’Adour – Master’s degree in Teaching, Education, and Physical Education and Sports Training
• Université de Pau et des Pays de l’Adour – Bachelor’s degree in Physical Activity Science
• Federally licensed rugby coach

Availabilities: Du Parc YMCA

Helen Neves

A healthy body can accomplish amazing things. We must be the best we can be right now. Achieve your health and fitness goals, pain-free and injury-free!

Specialties

• Corrective exercise and post-injury rehabilitation
• Holistic lifestyle coaching
• Training for all ages, including seniors
• Muscle activation and functional training 
• Weight loss

Certifications

• NSCA - Personal Trainer
• CHEK - Holistic Lifestyle Coach, level 3
• Be Activated Certification-  Level 1
• YMCA — Group Fitness

Availabilities: Downtown YMCA

Hooma Sheikh

My mission is to help my clients get to know their bodies better with a combination of corrective exercises, breathing strategies and specialized tools like Stott Pilates and myofascial release with therapy balls to identify the body’s pain points and blind spots, helping to reduce stiffness, cramps, stress, headaches and scars from recent or chronic injuries.

In order to develop an effective and individualized conditioning program for my clients, I focus on the proper mechanics and appropriate regression and progression of functional movement patterns like squats, lunges, rotations, bends and push-and-pull exercises. While designing a program for my clients, I put a strong emphasis on posture alignment, muscle testing and movement screening. Following an evaluation, I select appropriate exercises to keep my clients motivated and safe, while reducing their risk of injury and helping them achieve their goals.

Specialties

• Postural analysis and correction
• Myofascial release self-massage techniques
• Stott Pilates: spine, core, posture correction and rehab exercises
• Functional training
• TRX® training

Certifications

• YMCA FIT – Individual Conditioning Instructor
• YM-YWHA/YMCA – Corrective conditioning
• YMCA FIT – Group Fitness Certification, specialized in choreography
• STOTT PILATES – Matwork Level 1 Instructor
• TRX® – Suspension Training Level 1
• Tune up Fitness – The Roll Model Method – The Science of Rolling
• Stratford Career Institute – Fitness and Nutrition

Availabilities: Cartierville YMCA

Hugo Lachaîne

My passion for bodybuilding comes from my many years of experience as an athlete playing football. I quickly realized that the effort and consistency I applied in the weight room had a direct impact on my performance in the field. That starting point fuelled my ambition to learn more about physical training. I then immersed myself in various programs to further my knowledge. The human body is a fascinating machine and the results from bodybuilding are concrete and numerous. My mission as a coach is to accompany you by giving you the tools you need to stay motivated and feel good about yourself throughout the process. It will be my pleasure to help you design a personalized training program that will meet your expectations and, ultimately, your goals.

Specialties

• Weight loss
• Hypertrophy (muscle mass gain)
• Increased muscle strength
• Improved sports performance
• Fitness

Certifications

• YMCA FIT – Individual Training Instructor
• CPPS Level 1 – Certified Physical Preparation Specialist

Availabilities: Hochelaga-Maisonneuve YMCA

Hyongok Kent

I am a personal trainer and a Master Chi Running/Walking coach. My approach is to train the whole body, from the top of the head to the tip of the toe. Using tools to monitor progress, clients receive updates about their performance on an ongoing basis.

Personal training can improve ease of movement and overall health. I believe training has two major components: mental focus, leading to physical performance.

I have recently become interested in the role of neural pathways in the brain, and have incorporated some of this thinking in to my teaching.

Specialties

• Chi Running/Walking
• Functional alignment in movement
• Improving ease of movement
• Mental training for improved movement

Certifications

• ChiLiving Inc — ChiRunning Senior Instructor
• Postural Restoration Institute — Pelvis Restoration
• Health Performance — Essentials of Elite Performance
• Functional Movement System — Level 1
• YM-YWHA/YMCA - Corrective Conditioning
• YMCA FIT — Individual conditioning instructor

Availabilities: Westmount YMCA

Jacinthe Gagnon

My interest in health, fitness and helping others has made me a passionate trainer. I offer personalized services that are adapted to individual needs, and share my knowledge so you can make progress in whatever you wish to undertake. From improving general fitness, to losing weight, to strength building and increasing muscle mass, I am committed to working with you, no matter what your goals may be. I would like you to leave each training session with a sense of accomplishment and the desire to surpass yourself again and again.

As a former competitive gymnast, I understand those who want to achieve performance goals. I especially love interval training, running and strength training. My own injuries have taught me how important it is to master proper techniques in order to use your muscles correctly.

Fitness training is a true joy for me and I want to share it with others. I look forward to working with you!

Specialties

• General fitness and weight management
• Muscle strengthening and building
• Athletic performance and cardiovascular training
• Motivation strategies

Certifications

• YMCA FIT – Individual Conditioning Instructor
• canfitpro – Fitness Instructor Specialist
• Jean-François Harvey / Spinal Mouvement – Running Technique Analysis
• Metafit HIIT Training System – Bodyweight Training Coach
• Optimisation du mouvement – Addressing barriers to achieving your full potential through the mobilisation, activation and integration of functional movement

Availabilities: Du Parc YMCA

Jacques Brochu

Discover that being active is fun, get inspired by stimulating educational strategies, and learn at your own pace.

Functional integration seeks to develop maximum efficiency in any kind of physical activity that you practice. Functional integration targets all aspects of fitness, including endurance, cardiovascular capacity and flexibility, with a focus on executing movements conscientiously and intelligently. As a result, it reduces the risks of injury and makes training more enjoyable. My love for movement is considered to be contagious. To stay motivated, it’s important to have fun while you’re learning.

For 26 years, I have taken part in the YMCA’s mission as an instructor and trainer, including 18 years as a private trainer. Thanks to my work as a teacher at professional contemporary dance schools (Concordia University and the École Supérieure de Ballet du Québec), my private practice in somatic education (liberally inspired by the Feldenkrais Method) and my ongoing training, I have gained a strong expertise in the movement analysis and performance and postural analysis, which has allowed me to offer personalized training that includes new developments in the field.

Specialties

• Strength training
• Fitness through functional integration
• Training for chronic conditions
• Posture alignment with ball
• AFQ-certified somatic educator in voice-guided work and individual table work

Certifications

• Centre Ostéopathique du Québec — Archetypal Posture, Contractile Fields and Meridians
• Concordia University — B.A. in Contemporary Dance
• UQAM — DESS in Dance
• Institut Feldenkrais d’éducation somatique — Enseignement individuel et manuel en Éducation somatique — Profil Feldenkrais

Availabilities: Guy-Favreau YMCA

Jean-Baptiste Dargelos

I offer fitness programs adapted to individual needs. My experience allows me to work with people of all ages and with different levels of fitness experience. Whether you want to lose weight, gain muscle mass, or increase motivation, I will help you achieve your fitness goals while ensuring your safety and well-being. I am energetic, creative, and dedicated to helping people adopt a healthy, active, fulfilling and rewarding lifestyle. 

Specialties

• Preparation for team-sport’s competition
• Weight loss and fitness
• Functional rehabilitation
• Strength training

Certifications

• Université de Pau et des Pays de l’Adour - Baccalauréat en sciences de l’activité physique
• Institut catholique de Toulouse - Maîtrise en formation des enseignants au préscolaire et au primaire

Availabilities: Du Parc YMCA

Joadson Barbosa

Joadson is a personal trainer with experience in sports counseling. He uses methods that are adapted to each person’s needs while overseeing training. He is extremely motivated to help anyone who wants to improve their physical fitness or health.

With a great passion for sports, Joadson has been training for 18 years! Joadson offers training in French, English and Portuguese.

Specialties

• Weight management
• Muscle hypertrophy and toning
• Adaptive training, general and corrective physical conditioning
• Posture and flexibility
• All ages and levels

Certifications

• YMCA FIT – Individual Conditioning Instructor

Availabilities: Guy-Favreau YMCA

Konstantinos Nasioulis

To have a healthy life, you must have a healthy body and a healthy mind!

I am here to train you, help you develop your skills and inspire you to achieve and maintain a better quality of life.

I have an extensive background in sports and fitness education. I am also a high-level competitive athlete. My sports background includes: triathlon, swimming, water polo, and various martial arts (2^nd Dan in Kyokushin Karate, kick-boxing, self-defence and kendo at the national and international level).

As a high-level competitive athlete, I am constantly setting new goals and know how to achieve them.

With this knowledge and experience, it will be my pleasure to help you to accomplish your goals, whatever they may be.

Specialties

• Physical preparation for all sports and athletic levels.
• Postural assessment and corrective conditioning
• Training people with chronic conditions, especially older adults
• Post-injury rehabilitation and functional training
• ELDOA Method - Unlocking Mobility and Improving Posture

Certifications

• University of Sarajevo – B.Sc. in Physical Education
• YMCA FIT – Individual Conditioning Instructor
• YMCA FIT– Group Fitness Certification (Strength and Cycle)
• YM-YWHA/YMCA – Corrective Conditioning
• AF Studies Pilates  Academy –  Pilates Instructor, Level 1-2
• Hellenic Association of Karate –  Black belt (2^nd DAN) and Kyokushin Karate Coach
• Académie Sutherland d’Ostéopathie du Québec (in progress)

Availabilities: Westmount YMCA

Lawrence Rabson

Although hard work for improved health and fitness is very important, finding enjoyment in the process is essential in obtaining and sustaining our overall fitness in mind, body and spirit.

As a professional ballet dancer, I learned that dedication and discipline was essential for success. Throughout my career I discovered that the most important aspect of that success was the enjoyment found in the work itself. This knowledge is the basis for my philosophy of strength training and conditioning. Hard work and consistency is very important, but it must be enjoyable and creative to be habit forming and worthwhile.

It would be my great pleasure to help you achieve your fitness goals whether they be basic functional fitness or achieving athletic expertise. Hard work and dedication are requirements for success but I promise that the journey with me will be exciting and fun!

Specialties

• Postural / Movement assessment and Corrective Conditioning
• Functional and athletic fitness
• Muscle Hypertrophy / Toning / Endurance
• Strength training for runners and other endurance sports
• Strength and flexibility training for dancers

Certifications

• McGill University - B.A. – Psychology
• Royal Winnipeg Ballet Professional Division - Ballet (Vagonova System)
• YMCA FIT - Individual Conditioning Instructor
• YM-YWHA/YMCA - Corrective Conditioning

Availabilities: Westmount YMCA

Leona King

“Regular exercise is the key to staying healthy, strong, independent and confident, as well as decreasing stress and enjoying a good quality of life.”

Fitness and well-being is what my work and approach are all about. I have been a trainer with the YMCA since 2001 and I am specialized in healthcare, individual fitness, and in creating highly personalized fitness programs. I mainly work with adults aged 40 and up who are often trying their hand at getting back into shape for the first time. My experience as a nurse coupled with my knowledge and expertise in fitness allows me to provide personalized services, and I am constantly looking to learn new approaches.

Specialties

• Older adults
• Functional training
• Strength and conditioning
• Core strength, balance, stability and flexibility

Certifications

• YMCA FIT — Individual Conditioning Insctructor

Availabilities: Westmount YMCA

Lucie Thibert

Do you want to change your lifestyle through exercise and better eating habits? Are you already in good shape, but looking for a new challenge? I will assess your fitness level and body composition, help you set goals, and design a training program adapted to your physical condition. Get in touch! I'll be happy to answer your questions.

Specialties

• Fitness
• Weight loss
• Circuit training
• Functional training
• Strength training

Certifications

• YMCA FIT — Individual Conditioning Instructor
• YM-YWHA/YMCA - Corrective Conditioning
• NCCP — Level 3 Gymnastics
• Zumba Instructor — Basic Steps level 1, Kids
• KIN IMPACT Institut Médico-Athlétique — Gestion de la composition corporelle

Availabilities: Hochelaga-Maisonneuve YMCA

Ludmila Starcencov

The best way to achieve physical and emotional well-being is through proper exercise and nutrition. If you want to be beautiful inside and out and enjoy life to the fullest, let me be the architect of your individualized plan. I will help you achieve your goals.

Specialties

• Weight loss and gain: body design
• Postural reinforcement
• Relief of back pain
• Post-injury training
• TRX® suspension system and Pilates

Certifications

• YMCA FIT — Individual Conditioning Certification
• YMCA/YM-YWHA — Corrective Conditioning
• Fitness Kickboxing Canada — Level 1 Kickboxing Instructor
• Precision Nutrition — Level 2

Availabilities: Downtown YMCA, Westmount YMCA

Lysandre Pauzé

Reaching your long-term goals. Learning what’s right for you. Giving you the tools you need to better understand fitness, and adapting your workouts to your goals and limitations. Attaining balance, where working out is not an obligation, but a way for you to feel good mentally and physically.

Specialties

• Muscle gain and strength gain  
• Flexibility 
• Weight loss
• Motivation
• Posture

Certifications

• YMCA FIT – Individual Conditioning Instructor
• YM-YWHA/YMCA - Corrective Conditioning

Availabilities: Downtown YMCA, Du Parc YMCA

Marie-Eve Lafrenaye

Achieving a goal takes perseverance, discipline and consistency. Choose to make the necessary changes to achieve your goals today! If you try, you have every chance of succeeding!  It’s never easy to adjust to change, but the winner in you has the strength to persevere. My passion is the tool that will help you achieve your goals. BELIEVE IN YOURSELF!

Specialties

• Circuit training
• Training for older adults
• Training for teens
• Pre & Postnatal training
• Weight loss

Certifications

• YMCA FIT — Individual Conditional Instructor

Availabilities: Cartierville YMCA

Marmar Marzban

My mission is to empower you to be the best version of yourself!

To help you transform your body, mind and spirit for optimal health, I will support you through the process of change one step at a time, drawing on my extensive training, education and expertise in the fields of fitness, wellness, holistic health and psychology in combination with my in-depth study of yoga, the chakra system and human energy field balancing.

Are you ready to shine and be the best you can be?

Specialties

• Transformation of body, mind and spirit
• Core and back: muscle testing and optimal function
• Posture assessment, corrective exercise and post-injury rehabilitation
• Functional training and energy balancing techniques
• Lifestyle load assessment and coaching

Certifications

• Concordia University – B.Sc. with a specialization in Psychology (graduated with Great Distinction)
• YMCA FIT – Personal Trainer and Group Fitness (Choreography)
• YM-YWHA/YMCA – Corrective Conditioning
• C.H.E.K. Institute – Holistic Lifestyle Coach, levels 1 & 2
• YogaFit Canada – 200-Hour Teacher Training, Yoga Therapy
• Energy Extension Inc. – Accredited Practitioner, EMF Balancing Technique® Phases I-IV
• Energy Touch School of Advanced Healing – EnergyTouch® Basics
• Wave Maiden Reiki – Reiki, level 3
• TRX® Suspension Training, level 1
• Be Activated by Douglas Heel, level 1
• Zumba® Basic Steps, level 1

Availabilities: Downtown YMCA, Guy-Favreau YMCA, Westmount YMCA

Mary Ciarla

In the fitness industry since 1984, I believe that it is never too late to get fit! No matter your age, weight or fitness level, you can become stronger, leaner and feel better with the right exercises and guidance. My goal is for you to reach your goal.

Specialties

• Core strength, posture and flexibility
• Yoga for all and Pilates
• Work with a variety of equipment: Swiss Ball, BOSU™, elastic band, gliders, dumbbells, TRX® and more
• High Intensity Interval Training
• Preparation for hiking and marathons

Certifications

• YMCA FIT – Individual Conditioning Instructor
• YM-YWHA/YMCA - Corrective Conditioning 
• YMCA – Group Fitness Instructor
• CHEK® - Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level 1
• United Yoga Teacher Training (200 hrs)
• YogaFit Seniors
• Run Fit Specialist

Availabilities: Downtown YMCA

Matthew Bourgoin-Horne

Having played a variety of sports from a young age, including varsity football with the Concordia Stingers, I understand what it is like to suffer from injuries that prevent you from performing the activities you love. As both a physiotherapist and personal trainer, I have an extremely strong understanding of the human body and human movement. With the knowledge I have gained through my studies and years of experience, I can help you to both recover from injuries as well as prevent them from occurring in the future by providing individually-tailored rehabilitation and strength and conditioning programs.

Specialties

• Musculoskeletal rehabilitation
• Injury prevention
• General fitness
• Athletic conditioning

Certifications

• Queen’s University - Master of science in Physical Therapy
• Concordia University - Bachelor of science with distinction honours Exercise Science
• CSEP|SCPE — Certified Personal Trainer

Availabilities: Du Parc YMCA

Mauricio Carrera

Born at the foot of the Andes, I spent my childhood between sea and mountains. A nature-lover, I'm passionate about kayaking, the outdoors, trail running — and life! It's my great curiosity and my taste for challenge that pushed me to become a coach. Fascinated by the potential of the human body, I wanted to explore all the possibilities offered by this extraordinary machine.

As a coach, my mission is to arm you with the tools you need to overcome life’s challenges. Whether you want to improve your health, increase your strength, enhance your physical appearance, or optimize your athletic performance, I will give you the personalized program you need to reach your goals, even exceed them!

Specialties

• Fitness
• Functional training
• Weight-loss
• Sports performance

Certifications

• YMCA FIT - Individual Training Instructor
• TRX® Suspension Training - Level 1

Availabilities: Du Parc YMCA

Michael Wright

Helping my clients reach their goals brings me great personal satisfaction. I believe everyone is unique, with their own set of personal challenges. I enjoy teaching, guiding and motivating. I work with clients of all ages and fitness levels, specializing in corrective conditioning, muscular evaluation and functional movement analysis.

I have also become a YMCA trainer instructor. With 20 years of experience, I can help you improve your quality of life through a fitness program or teach you how to combine physical exercise with a balanced diet.

Specialties

• Body transformation
• Weight training techniques
• Functional training
• Hypertrophy
• Postural analysis

Certifications

• Poliquin Group — BioSignature, Level 1 and 2
• Poliquin Group — PICP, Level 1 and 2
• YMCA FIT — Individual Conditioning Instructor
• canfitpro — Personal Trainer Specialist
• Institut Somatraining — Eldoa Level 1 & 2

Availabilities: Downtown YMCA, Notre-Dame-de-Grâce YMCA

Nada Jabre

My belief in natural approaches and the importance of wellness led me to a career in massage therapy, yoga and fitness.

Using a gentle approach that respects each person’s limits, I design programs that improve mobility, strength and flexibility for a better quality of life. Together, we’ll work towards small goals that will allow us to measure your progress and keep you motivated.

Specialties

• Weight loss
• Strength building
• Functional training
• Pre & Postnatal fitness
• Flexibility

Certifications

• YMCA FIT — Individual Conditioning Instructor
• The International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre — Yoga Siromani
• Société nouvelle de massothérapie du Québec — Massage Therapist

Availabilities: Cartierville YMCA

Normand Robert

I started competing in combat sports at the age of 20, which gave me the opportunity to meet champion fighters who inspired me to stay passionate, disciplined and determined. I also spent several years working as a taekwondo instructor for the Canadian Armed Forces.

Our private sessions will focus on cardiovascular interval training, incorporating boxing techniques to improve your concentration, coordination, speed, strength and anaerobic capacity.

Specialties

• Taekwondo
• Boxing

Certifications

• World Taekwondo Federation — Black Belt
• Fédération québécoise de boxe olympique — Entraîneur de boxe niveau 1

Availabilities: Downtown YMCA

Osman Omar Hossein

With a degree in kinesiology, I’ve spent the past few years expanding my knowledge base as a trainer, both with individuals and groups. I am continually doing research to stay up to date on the latest advances in kinesiology, anatomy and functional biomechanics.

My method is based on a rigorous analysis of each client’s specific needs and a scientific approach to movement. I work with a multidisciplinary team (VO2 Santé), specialized in researching the most optimal tools for musculoskeletal rehabilitation.

Specialties

• A scientific approach to movement and functional biomechanics
• Up-to-date and extensive evaluation tools on movement disorders and corrective conditioning
• Movement rehabilitation (musculoskeletal injuries, diabetes, cardiovascular conditions) and pain relief
• Multidisciplinary collaboration (VO2 Santé team)

Certifications

• UQAM - Baccalauréat d’intervention en activité physique (Kinesiology)
• YMCA FIT - Individual Conditioning Certification
• YMCA FIT - Group Fitness Certification, specialized in strength training
• Coach Export - Biomechanical training
• Coach Export - Training in injury management and prevention
• Coach Export - Bodybuilding Training I - Training supervision
• Coach Export - Bodybuilding Training II - Private trainer
• Coach Export - Bodybuilding Training III - Certified Coach 1
• Coach Export - Bodybuilding Training IV - Certified Coach 2
• Coach Export - Sports nutrition training I
• Coach Export - Sports nutrition training II

Availabilities: Cartierville YMCA

Philip Malwyn

I have been involved in sports and physical conditioning since the 1970s, particularly in weight training, long-distance cycling and semi-professional baseball. My current goal is to help my clients achieve a superior level of fitness through nutritional management and HIIT training.

Specialties

• Corrective conditioning for baseball players, particularly pitchers
• Outdoor bootcamp training for small groups from May to October
• Functional training year-round

Certifications

• YMCA FIT – Individual Conditioning Instructor
• YM-YWHA/YMCA - Corrective Conditioning

Availabilities: Downtown YMCA

Raji Zreik

My approach is data driven. I want my clients to see measurable changes and results. I will help you push your limits while ensuring proper form and safety.

Specialties

• High intensity training
• Optimal performance for sport-specific training
• Posture correction
• Specialist Movement Correction
• Specialist Body Building

Certifications

• YMCA FIT - Personal Fitness Trainer
• YMCA FIT - Individual Conditioning Instructor
• YMCA-YWCA - Fitness Leader Specializing in Personal Training 
• YM-YWHA/YMCA - Corrective Conditioning

Availabilities: Downtown YMCA

Randi Friedman

I am a certified personal fitness instructor with over 10 years experience. My personalized approach makes training fun while focusing on the client’s needs. Come train with me, and get the results you want!

Specialties

• Functional fitness training for all ages
• Strength training and toning
• Plyometrics / explosive workouts
• High intensity interval training
• Weight loss and more!

Certifications

• YMCA FIT – Individual Conditioning Certification
• YM-YWHA & YMCA – Corrective Conditioning
• TRX® – Suspension Training Level 1
• Urban Poling and Activator Instructor

Availabilities: Westmount YMCA

Rebecca Richards

As your personal trainer, I keep you motivated and empowered with safe, fun, and effective workouts, specifically programmed towards achieving your health, performance, and aesthetic goals. We’ll work on muscle recruitment and activation, form and alignment, and incorporate corrective exercises to ensure maximum results, all while preventing injury and other chronic problems. I’m excited for you to see the difference it makes in every area of your life!

Specialties

• Weight loss
• Strength and muscle growth
• Functional training
• Corrective exercise and post-­‐rehabilitation
• Athletic performance

Certifications

• YMCA FIT – Personal training instructor
• YM-YWHA/YMCA - Corrective Conditioning

Availabilities: Du Parc YMCA

Rosalie Fagen

Nothing brings me more satisfaction than seeing you reach your goals. That’s what I’ve been doing at the YMCA since 1999. While the conditioning room is where we’ll be working together, I’ll also help you change your perspective on health and fitness in your daily life.

I’ve been playing competitive tennis for the past 25 years, and was also my team’s captain during international competitions. I know how to motivate, encourage, and support my clients to help them improve their physical and mental well-being.

Specialties

• Tennis
• Ski

Certifications

• YMCA FIT – Individual Conditioning Instructor

Availabilities: Westmount YMCA

Rose Shahgholiabasi

A goal without a plan is just a wish! Set a goal, make a plan and get started!

I am a kinesiologist with a solid background in physical activity. My path within this field began when I enthusiastically took up basketball when I was 8 years-old. I pursued my passion and reached the national level as a professional basketball player in my country. Wanting to add more value to my professional career, I studied sports science and received a master's degree in kinesiology. I continued my development by receiving personal training and corrective conditioning certifications in Canada. My in-depth experience in fitness and corrective conditioning, good communication skills, as well as my friendly personality, assist me in guiding my clients as they reach their goals with both motivation and safety.

I am specialized in developing strength and flexibility, increasing muscle mass, weight loss, toning abdominal and gluteal muscles, posture correction and yoga. My approach is clear, simple, effective, and accessible to all.

Specialties

• Postural analysis
• Training for chronic conditions
• Corrective conditioning and post-injury rehabilitation
• Training for older adults or seniors
• Functional training, muscle gain, weight loss

Certifications

• Al-Zahra University - Bachelor's degree in Sports Sciences
• Bu-Ali Sina University - Master's degree in Kinesiology
• YMCA FIT – Individual Conditioning Instructor
• YM-YWHA/YMCA – Corrective conditioning
• YMCA FIT – Aquatic Fitness Certification

Availabilities: Cartierville YMCA, Du Parc YMCA, Westmount YMCA

Roxanne Dubuc Duval

I will welcome you in a safe environment as you are, but most of all for the person you are. I will use my know-how and interpersonal skills to help you reach your goals.

Thanks to my professional experience in the health network, I have an unbiased perspective and person-centred approach.

You’re the expert on your life and I would be honoured to pool our expertise.

Specialties

• Pre- and post-natal fitness
• Mental health problems
• Cardiometabolic risk
• Seniors
• Musculoskeletal disorders

Certifications

• Université du Québec à Montréal – B.Sc. in Kinesiology
• YMCA FIT – Individual Conditioning Instructor
• YM-YWHA/YMCA – Corrective conditioning

Availabilities: Downtown YMCA

Samira Mirhosseini

I have a deep passion for fitness and training and I always find ways to challenge my clients and myself. I am keen to help others reach their goals and pursue their vision of wellness and health by achieving a healthier lifestyle.

Specialties

• Resistance training
• Circuit training
• Weight loss
• Muscle activation
• Muscle mobilization

Certifications

• YMCA FIT – Individual Conditioning Instructor
• YM-YWHA/YMCA - Corrective Conditioning

Availabilities: Downtown YMCA

Sara Showleh

Eat green, train mean! The power of a plant-based diet and exercise transformed me from a junk food addicted couch potato into a pole fitness athlete, martial artist and weightlifter. Seeing how incredible it feels to eat without restricting calories and reach my fat loss and performance goals made me passionate about guiding others along their fitness journey. Through my continuous study in the fields of physical fitness and nutrition, I learned what it takes to see results and keep them in the long term. With a degree in psychology, I understand the principles of motivation. I empower my clients with the most up-to-date, relevant information and techniques, personalized to fit their individual aspirations. Together, we are bound to be successful.

Specialties

• Weight loss
• Nutrition
• Muscular toning
• Cardiovascular endurance
• Pre and Postnatal training

Certifications

• McGill University – BA in Psychology and Education
• eCornell University – Plant-Based Nutrition
• YMCA FIT – Group Strength Instructor
• YMCA FIT – Individual Conditioning Instructor
• TRX® – Functional Training
• Boxing Canada – Coach

Availabilities: Pointe-Saint-Charles YMCA

Saule Amirbekova

Competent, professional and motivated, and a member of the RMPQ, my massage therapy training allows me to offer therapeutic, preventive, relaxation and well-being massage. I have experience working with people of all ages, as well as pregnant women. Each person’s unique needs are particularly important to me: a massage will never be the same from person to person or from session to session.

According to the principles of the Japanese technique of Shiatsu, any discomfort (physical, emotional or mental) indicates an energetic imbalance in the body. This massage is given over clothing. Vital energy is released in the meridians through mobilizations, stretching and pressure applied to specific points. On a physical level, Shiatsu eliminates tension caused by stress and relieves muscle and joint pain. Released from tension, muscles gain flexibility. In the same way, this massage technique stimulates blood and lymphatic circulation.

Specialties

• Therapeutic massage
• Relaxation massage
• Cranial massage
• Perinatal massage

Certifications

• Réseau de massothérapeutes professionnels du Québec (RMPQ) – Certificate in massage therapy
• École Guijek, Institut québecois pour la santé intégrale – Shiatsu massage
• École Guijek, Institut québecois pour la santé intégrale – Focusing massage
• École Guijek, Institut québecois pour la santé intégrale – Perinatal Shiatsu massage

Availabilities: Du Parc YMCA

Silvia Bruno

Silvia’s training programs are all based on an individual’s needs, goals and fitness level. Before designing a program, she performs a complete evaluation, including a muscle test, a flexibility test, postural analysis and measurements. She wants to help people who are seeking to change their lifestyle and transform their bodies as well as clients with sports injuries who would like to rebuild strength.

Specialties

• Flexibility, mobility and strength building
• Training for athletic competition
• Posture
• Rehabilitation
• Body transformation

Certifications

• YMCA FIT — Individual Conditioning Instructor
• Pilates Physical Mind institute — Matwork Exercises & Standing
• YM-YWHA/YMCA - Corrective Conditioning
• PICP — Strength & Conditioning Specialist, Levels 1 & 2
• Stretch to Win Institute — Fascial Stretch Therapy, Levels 1 & 2
• FMS — Level 1
• Strength Sensei — BioPrint Practitioner

Availabilities: Guy-Favreau YMCA, Westmount YMCA

Sule Byron-Alhassan

With over 15 years experience in martial arts, Sule offers unique training sessions. He uses a variety of exercises from his group fitness classes, including toning, intervals, boot camp and aerobox, to help you get fit.

Specialties

• Martial arts (karate and kickboxing)
• Resistance training
• Toning and weight loss
• Interval training
• Muscle mass composition

Certifications

• YMCA FIT — Individual Conditioning Instructor
• Poliquin Group — Poliquin Performance Specialist Level 1

Availabilities: Westmount YMCA

Tanya Lajoie

I am a certified personal trainer with 18 years of experience at the YMCA. Having loved fitness my entire life, I decided to make my passion my career. My clients are my priority. I keep my clients motivated and keep my workouts fun and effective. My goal is to help you achieve your objectives and help you find a program that is right for you and takes into account your physical condition. I firmly believe in the countless benefits of exercise and proper nutrition. I know how to identify your weaknesses and improve your strengths.

Specialties

• Training camp techniques
• Core strengthening methods
• Personalized routines

Certifications

• YMCA FIT — Individual Conditioning Instructor

Availabilities: Notre-Dame-de-Grâce YMCA

Theresa Rindress

As an ex-water polo player, I learned first-hand the benefits of strength training for sports and overall health. Certified as a personal trainer since 2010, my training programs (individual, semi-private, small group) include circuits, free weights, cables, TRX® suspension training and intervals, depending on each individual's needs and goals. It gives me great satisfaction to help clients attain their goals through hard work, dedication and a few laughs along the way!

Specialties

• Strength and conditioning
• Nutrition counselling
• Minimalist training

Certifications

• YMCA FIT — Individual Conditioning Instructor
• YMCA FIT — Group Fitness Certification, specialized in choreography
• canfitpro — Fitness Instructor Specialist
• TRX® — Suspension Training Level 1
• YM-YWHA & YMCA — Corrective conditioning
• Precision Nutrition — Exercise Nutrition Level 1
• PLYOGA Fitness

Availabilities: Notre-Dame-de-Grâce YMCA, West Island YMCA

Trudie Ogden

Exercise is the fountain of youth: a lifetime experience to contribute to the enjoyment of life through movement. I have been involved in the fitness industry for over 35 years and work mainly with adults over 60 who are new to fitness or need inspiration and motivation to stay fit. I also teach group fitness toning and Pilates classes, and have many years experience training instructors.

Specialties

• Functional training
• Strength training
• Pilates
• Core conditioning
• Senior population

Certifications

• YMCA FIT – Individual Conditioning Instructor
• YMCA FIT – Group Fitness Certification, specialized in choreography
• McGill University – Bachelor’s in Physical Education
• Concordia University – Diploma in Sports Administration

Availabilities: Westmount YMCA

Vahe Ohanian

I have a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology, with a certificate in rehabilitation for persons in situations of chronic pain (from L’institut de kinésiologie du Québec), physiology of exercise and personal trainer certification (from the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology), and I am a member of the Fédération des kinésiologues du Québec.

In addition to my professional experience, I continually do extensive research on anatomy and its relation to movement and functional biomechanics. My approach and personalized tools allow me to achieve a high level of efficiency in cardiopulmonary, metabolic and musculoskeletal rehabilitation. I work with a multidisciplinary team (VO2 Santé), specialized in researching the most optimal tools for musculoskeletal rehabilitation.

Specialties

• A scientific approach to movement and functional biomechanics
• Extensive evaluation of various fitness markers
• Movement rehabilitation (musculoskeletal injuries, diabetes, cardiovascular conditions) and pain relief
• Research on personalized tools and exercises for each client
• Multidisciplinary collaboration (VO2 Santé team)

Certifications

• UQAM — Baccalauréat d’intervention en activité physique (Kinesiology)
• Institut de kinésiologie du Québec — Certifié en contexte de douleur chronique (I.R.D.C. Level 1)
• Certified Exercise Physiologist (SCEP-CEP)
• Member of the Fédération des kinésiologues du Québec

Availabilities: Cartierville YMCA

Veronica King

I believe fitness is a package deal: you need to embrace all the elements in order to get where you want to go. You need to live actively, eat healthy, be inspired and work hard.

My fitness objective is to help you be the best version of yourself. If you want to be slimmer, stronger, faster, happier or healthier, you can get there. Together, as a team, we will work hard to overcome all of your challenges and turn them into strengths. Changing your bad habits and building a solid foundation that will keep you strong and successful on your fitness journey are the keys to your success.

Specialties

• TRX® training
• Interval training
• Olympic lifting
• Weight loss
• Boot camp

Certifications

• YMCA FIT — Individual Conditioning Instructor
• YMCA FIT — Group Fitness Instructor in Cycling

Availabilities: West Island YMCA

Veronica Nemeth

In my 35 years as a fitness instructor and personal trainer, I’ve learned there is no single approach that fits everybody perfectly. When creating a training program, I draw from a comprehensive tool kit. I care about your success as much as you do, and together, we’ll get there.

Specialties

• Circuit, cross and metabolic training
• Yoga, manual stretching
• Postural analysis
• Pre & Postnatal conditioning
• Sports periodization

Certifications

• McGill University, Department of Athletics — Personal Trainer
• YMCA FIT — Individual Conditioning Instructor
• YMCA, ActivAction — Active Lifestyle Coaching
• YMCA/YM-YWHA — Corrective Conditioning
• Le Urban Retreat — First Degree of Reiki
• YogaFit — Teacher Training Program Level 3
• PiYo LIVE Instructor

Availabilities: Westmount YMCA

Veronika Nagy

The benefits of exercise are enormous: stress reduction, boost in self-esteem and confidence, and much more.

Fitness plays a huge role in my life. My goal is to share my passion, knowledge and energy to help you realize your fitness goals, increase your strength and endurance for better health. I will guide you in this direction to live a balanced lifestyle while still having fun!

My background in health and fitness involves weight lifting for over 10 years. I play competitive squash since 2015, and like to get involved in any physically challenging sport or activity.

Specialties

• HIIT / Tabata / Circuit Training
• Strength Training
• Squash specific training

Certifications

• YMCA FIT – Individual Conditioning Instructor
• EMA Academy – Massage therapist
• Canadian Association of Therapists in Complementary Medicine – Senior Massage Therapist
• IKRA Massage Therapy School – Swedish II / Sports Massage

Availabilities: West Island YMCA

Vinnie Yiu

"To keep the body in good health is a duty… otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear." - Buddha

As an enthusiastic and energetic Yoga Therapist, Personal Trainer, and Tai’Chi, Qi Gong, Yoga Teacher. I creatively blend different disciplines into my training and treatment of clients to best meet my clients’ needs. I empower individuals to live to their full potential by applying Daoist and Yoga philosophies through physical movements, pranayama, meditation, discussion, and sharing. I help individuals cultivate their innate power of wisdom and become the owner of their lives.

I am trusted by both healthy individuals and by families who want to live happily and healthily as well as by people who are living with MS, arthritis, Parkinson's disease, diabetes, heart disease, visual impairments and intellectual disabilities.

Specialties

• Weight management
• Training for chronic conditions and special populations
• Functional training
• Stress management
• Pain management

Certifications

• YMCA FIT — Individual Conditioning Instructor
• YogaFit — 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training
• Yoga Re:source — 300 hour Yoga Therapeutics
• YogaFit — Pre & Postnatal Yoga
• Tai Chi Healthways and Associates — Entry-level Qi Gong Instructor
• ACSM — Weight Management
• ADA — Exercise and Diabetes

Availabilities: West Island YMCA

Virginia Collins

I want to share my enthusiasm for fitness and help you realize what your body can do. No matter your fitness level or ability, I will ensure every workout counts and will provide you with the knowledge and motivation it takes to help you reach your fitness goals.

Specialties

• High intensity strength training 
• Overcoming physical limitations 
• Posture and core conditioning 
• Barbell training 
• Rehabilitation and weight loss

Certifications

• YMCA FIT – Individual Conditioning Instructor
• CrossFit Trainer - Level 1

Availabilities: Downtown YMCA

Wilson Xavier De Melo

As a personal trainer, my passion for physical fitness and martial arts inspires my clients to reach their maximum potential through simple and effective training programs. I use several approaches in my training sessions, including functional training (without machines), boxing and capoeira, to improve motor skills (coordination, strength, endurance, speed, flexibility and range) and cardiopulmonary capacity.

I am a qualified trainer who is certified in physical conditioning with several years of experience in martial arts, including boxing, jiu-jitsu and, mostly, capoeira (a Brazilian martial art). With these tools, I can evaluate your fitness level and help you establish appropriate goals.

Specialties

• Weight management
• Fitness
• Posture and flexibility (myofascial trigger points)
• Functional training
• Circuit training

Certifications

• YMCA FIT – Individual Conditioning Instructor
• canfitpro – Personal Trainer Specialist (PTS)
• Metafit – Bodyweight Training
• Boxing Canada – Boxing Coach, Level 1
• Abada Capoeira and ABRACAP – Capoeira Instructor

Availabilities: Guy-Favreau YMCA

Yaffa Gruia

I’ve been an instructor and personal trainer for 22 years. During that time, I’ve had the pleasure of working with a diverse group of clients, many of whom are still training with me.

On top of my fitness expertise, I believe my own life experiences have helped me bring a personal touch to my training methods.

I seek to help each client achieve goals they never thought possible. I believe we are a team; their success is my success.

Young or old, exercise makes you look and feel great. And who says it can’t be fun too?

Specialties

• TRX® suspension training
• Muscle hypertrophy and toning
• Functional training
• Circuit and HIIT training
• Senior population

Certifications

• YMCA FIT — Individual Conditioning Instructor

Availabilities: Westmount YMCA

Yves Francoeur

It’s never too late to get in shape. We live in a world filled with stress, time pressure and sedentary habits. Exercise is the perfect remedy to restore health, to be fit and to find peace of mind.

Specialties

• Specific training
• General and corrective conditioning
• Body shaping
• Weight gain and loss
• Postural reinforcement and back problems

Certifications

• UQTR – BAC en sciences de l’activité physique
• YMCA FIT – Individual Conditioning Instructor

Availabilities: Downtown YMCA