Personal Training
Ready to make a change and take the necessary steps toward reaching your fitness goals, fast?
Individual Personal Training:
Work one-on-one with a certified personal trainer to effectively achieve your goals. No matter what obstacles you face, personal training will provide you with the individual attention you need. Individual personal training includes an initial consultation, customized programming, ongoing motivation, and professional assistance.
Package | Member Session | Member Package | Non-Member | Non-Member Package |
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3 sessions | $47.38 | $142.14 | $78.28 | $234.84 |
6 Sessions | $47.38 | $284.28 | $78.28 | $469.68 |
10 Sessions | $42.43 | $424.30 | $73.34 | $733.40 |
20 Sessions | $38.17 | $763.4 | $69.06 | $1381.20 |
40 Sessions | $37.13 | $1485.20 | $68.03 | $2721.20 |
NOTE:
- No cost to set up a consultation with a Trainer
- All Sessions are 1 hour in length
- Tax is NOT included in the prices shown
- To purchase you can do so online HERE or in person at the Membership Sales & Services desk
Partner Personal Training:
Our certified personal trainer will work with you and a partner to achieve fast results with a fitness plan that is tailored to both of your specific needs. Partner personal training includes an initial consultation with both clients.
Package | Member Session | Member Package | Non-Member | Non-Member Package |
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6 Sessions | $32.61 | $195.66 | $63.51 | $369.96 |
10 Sessions | $29.66 | $296.60 | $60.56 | $605.60 |
20 Sessions | $26.52 | $530.40 | $57.42 | $1148.40 |
40 Sessions | $25.98 | $1039.20 | $56.88 | $2275.20 |
NOTE:
- No cost to set up a consultation with a Trainer
- Listed Partner Training prices here are per person
- All Sessions are 1 hour in length
- Tax is NOT included in the prices shown
- To purchase you can do so online HERE or in person at the Membership Sales & Services desk
Become a Personal Trainer
Want to become certified to personal train others? We offer our certification course every 6 months.

Meet Our
Trainers!
Tina DeRoo
Tina has a Masters in Kinesiology, specializing in sport and exercise psychology. She is a certified Personal Trainer and is certified to teach yoga and group fitness.
When not training and teaching at the Y, Tina can be found cycling or running around the city, teaching sport and exercise psychology at Dalhousie University, or consulting on mental performance through the Canadian Sport Centre Atlantic.
Certifications
- Master of Science in Kinesiology
- Canadian Sport Psychology Association
- Personal Training Specialist – Canfitpro
- Yoga
Katie Veinot
Katie has a Bachelor of Recreation & Sports Studies with a minor in Business Management and is a certified ACE Personal Trainer with Fitness New Brunswick.
She currently works as a Wellness Coach, Personal Trainer, and Group Fitness Instructor here at the Y. Katie teaches a Butz and Gutz class on Thursday evenings and works with all fitness levels in her classes and personal training sessions. She specializes in strength training, weight loss, rehabilitation, core strength, healthy meal options, bodybuilding shows, endurance, mobility, and stability training.
When not training and teaching at the Y, Katie can be found hiking with her husky Teva, coaching outside of the YMCA, relaxing with friends, trying new foods, and travelling to different places.
Certifications
- Bachelor of Recreation and Sports Studies with a Minor in Management
- ACE Certified Personal Trainer
- YMCA Certified Group Fitness Instructor
- P90X Beachbody Live Instructor
- SH1FT Fitness Instructor
Eric Palaco-Tobia
Certifications
- BSc in Applied Human Nutrition from MSVU
- CPT from the National Academy of Sports Medicine
- FORCE certified in the Canadian Armed Forces
Dominic Matti
Certifications
- Polquin Education Certified Personal Trainer (Specialized in Strength Training)
- Certified in Sports & Exercise Nutrition Certified Strength & Conditioning Coach
Gentil Nduwayesu
Certifications
- YMCA Certified Personal Trainer
- Pursuing courses for Physiotherapy Assistant Certification
Grace Zima
Grace is a YMCA certified Personal Trainer with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. She is passionate about helping individuals of all ages
She is currently working towards certifications in Sports Nutrition and HeartWise, which will allow her to provide even more specialized and effective support to her clients, including athletes seeking to enhance their performance and seniors working to maintain or enhance their quality of life.
Grace believes that regular exercise and healthy living can have a transformative effect on individuals, improving not just physical fitness but also mental clarity, mood, and overall quality of life. If you’re looking to improve your health and well-being, she would be more than happy to work with you to help you achieve your goals.
Aki Aakarsh
Mark Messom
Certifications
- Degree in Kinesiology from Acadia University
- Diploma in Sports and Leisure from Holland College
- Currently working towards CSEP certification
Tyree Haley
Certifications
- Business Administration Degree
- Certified Personal Trainer through ISSA
- Certified Nutritionist through ISSA
Rohan Christian
Rohan Christian boasts over seven years of experience in sports, powerlifting, and physique competition. Passionate about assisting individuals to reach their peak in fitness and health,
Certifications
- Bachelor's Degree in health sciences
- Dip therapeutic recreation and mindfulness programming
- YMCA-certified Personal trainer