Personal Training
Ready to make a change and take the necessary steps toward reaching your fitness goals, fast?
Tailored Training Options at YMCA
The YMCA of Greater Halifax/Dartmouth offers a range of personal training options tailored to meet individual fitness goals. Whether you’re looking for one-on-one guidance with Individual Personal Training, or the collaborative energy of Partner Personal Training, our certified trainers are equipped to provide expert support. Each trainer brings unique expertise and a personalized approach to fitness, ensuring that your training journey is both effective and enjoyable.
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 | $48.80 | $146.40 | $80.62 | $241.86 |
6 Sessions | $48.80 | $292.80 | $80.62 | $483.72 |
10 Sessions | $43.70 | $437 | $75.54 | $755.40 |
20 Sessions | $39.31 | $786.30 | $71.13 | $1422.60 |
40 Sessions | $38.24 | $1529.60 | $70.07 | $2802.80 |
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 | $33.58 | $201.48 | $65.41 | $392.46 |
10 Sessions | $30.54 | $305.40 | $62.37 | $623.70 |
20 Sessions | $27.31 | $546.20 | $59.14 | $1182.80 |
40 Sessions | $26.75 | $1070 | $58.58 | $2343.20 |
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
Meet Our
Trainers!
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
Gentil Nduwayesu
Certifications
- YMCA Certified Personal Trainer
- Pursuing courses for Physiotherapy Assistant Certification
Roisin O'Maonaigh
Certifications
- Degree in Kinesiology from St. Francis Xavier University
- Certified Personal Trainer
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
Dominic Matti
Certifications
- Polquin Education Certified Personal Trainer (Specialized in Strength Training)
- Certified in Sports & Exercise Nutrition Certified Strength & Conditioning Coach
Averi Chandler
Certifications
- YMCA Certified Personal Trainer
Tyree Haley
Certifications
- Business Administration Degree
- Certified Personal Trainer through ISSA
- Certified Nutritionist through ISSA
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.
Rohan Christian
Rohan boasts over seven years of experience in sports, powerlifting, and physique competition.
Certifications
- Bachelor's Degree in health sciences
- Dip therapeutic recreation and mindfulness programming
- YMCA-certified Personal trainer
Become a Personal Trainer
Want to become certified to personal train others? We offer our certification course every 6 months.