Qualified and committed trainers
Our private trainers are certified professionals who customize your workout according to your fitness level, tastes, and schedule.
At the Y, our caring, people-first approach and individualized support are at the heart of the private training experience. Regardless of your goals or expectations, the quality of our coaching stays the same—we make sure to listen and support you throughout your journey.
The Y is renowned for its private training expertise; that’s why we offer certification courses for anyone interested in becoming a trainer.
Become a private trainer
Saint-Roch YMCA
Marie-Ève Piché-Furlong

With a bachelor’s degree in sports intervention, I’m specialized in sports performance improvement and have in-depth knowledge of swimming. And my hobbyhorses are the pelvic floor and the abdominals. I’m thus also specialized in perineal and pelvic rehabilitation, whether you are an expecting or new mom, or not. I look forward to moving with you.
Specialties
- Sports performance
- Pelvic floor and ab training
- Pre- and post-natal training
- Functional training
Certifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Intervention, Laval University
- Certificate in Sensory-Motor Rehabilitation, University of Quebec at Abitibi-Témiscamingue
- Introduction to Weightlifting, Bia Formations
- A Holistic Approach to Strength Training, Bia Formations
- Women’s Pelvic Floor Health & Fitness Certification, Core Confidence
Marc-André Chevarie

Whatever your fitness goals, from surpassing yourself to personal fulfillment, I provide a personalized science-based service. Whether you want to build muscle, lose weight, or develop your strength, my goal is to help you fulfill your potential and optimize it to 100%.
One small step for you is a great victory for me.
Specialties
- Muscle building
- Weight loss
- Strength training
- Musculoskeletal rehabilitation
- Physical preparation
Certifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology, University of Moncton
Thomas Lebel

My goal is to help you achieve your goal, whether it be weight loss, injury prevention, hypertrophy, powerlifting or simply finding a way to move that you will enjoy. My evidence-based and empathetic approach will guide you to reach your goals and develop your potential and autonomy.
Specialties
- Rehabilitation and injury prevention
- Powerlifting and strength training
- Hypertrophy and muscle mass gain
- Weight loss
- General fitness
Certifications
- DEC in Physiotherapy Techniques, Garneau CEGEP
- Certificate in Health Sciences – Kinesiology, Laval University
Gabriel Paradis

In the process of completing a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology and clinical exercise physiology, I have all the tools required to support you in your rehabilitation and illness and injury management and prevention goals.
Athletes and sports enthusiasts, I can also guide you in achieving your goals as I was an athlete myself and I recently responsible for the physical preparation of athletes on several sports teams at Limoilou CEGEP.
Specialties
- Heart, lung, and metabolic disease rehabilitation and prevention
- Physical skills development for sports
- Functional training and general fitness training
- Physical rehabilitation and injury prevention
- Training for adults or older adults
Certifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Kinesiology – Physical Activity and Health, Laval University
- Movement Optimization for Prehab and Performance, Level 1, Rehab-U
- Athletic Performance & Prehab, Level 1, Rehab-U
- Squat Master Class, Exercise Therapy Association
- Kinesiology Taping Training, Level 1
- CPR/AED, Level C, Secourisme RCR Québec
Claudia Desfossés

I offer customized training programs that meet your expectations and enable you to achieve your goals.
Weight loss, posture correction, improved fitness and strength—my training, diverse experience, motivational skills, and energy will push you to surpass yourself and continually evolve.
Specialties
- Training for older adults
- Functional training, muscle building, and strength training
- Body composition improvement
Certifications
- canfitpro Personal Training Specialist (PTS)
- YMCA Group Fitness Certification
- YMCA Functional Training for Aging Adults Certification
- Various group fitness trainings (cardio-cycle, step, stretching)
- Step, CFORC
- Cardio-cycle, CFORC, ANIE
- Stretching, CFORC
- DEC in Dietetics, Cégep de Saint-Hyacinthe
Étienne Faucher-Simard

Whether you want to adopt a healthier and more active lifestyle or have specific fitness goals in mind, I am here to guide and support you in a professional manner that is adapted to your needs, while keeping workouts fun. Through a comprehensive fitness assessment, customized planning, and thorough training monitoring, you will see significant results and develop your knowledge and a confidence in your abilities.
Specialties
- Functional training with an approach focused on good physical health, good posture, and pain prevention
- Body composition modification
- Aerobic capacity improvement
- Sports preparation: running
- Strength and agility
Certifications
- B.Sc. Kinesiology, University of Moncton
- Movement Optimization for Prehab and Performance – Level 1, Rehab-U
- Bioénergétique I - Perdre du poids sainement (Dr Kin) (Bioenergetics: Losing Weight in a Healthy Manner, Dr. Kin)
- Numerous hours of continuing education, specifically on running, body composition improvement, and strength training
Nicolas Massereau

A former high-level judoka, I’m passionate about sports and physical activities.
Backed by my diverse experience (private training, group courses, judo instruction), I know how to prepare general fitness programs as well as specific physical preparation sessions (for recreational or competitive purposes). I also offer training programs for pregnant women, postnatal programs, and programs for older adults.
I ensure my training sessions always offer variety and I focus on posture, balance, and above all else, having fun.
Specialties
- Posture and balance
- Explosiveness and strength development
- Martial arts
- Emergency response jobs (firefighting, police, military)
- Endurance sports (trail running, canicross) and footwork and movement drills (badminton, etc.)
Certifications
- Training methods, Laval University
- Mental preparation in sports, Laval University
- Black belt – 1st Dan in judo and jujitsu, French federation of judo, jujitsu, kendo and related disciplines
- First aid and rescue training, Paris fire brigade
- Bougeotte et Placotine training, YMCA