Pictou County YMCA

Wherever you are in your fitness journey, a YMCA personal trainer can help you reach your fitness goals faster, and have more fun along the way. Is your workout getting stale? Are you looking to get to the next level? Or do you just need some help getting started? A YMCA personal trainer will work with you to create a workout plan tailored to meet your needs, and then help guide you through it.

Personal Training

Small Group Personal Training (16+yrs)

Get a personalized workout program and train with a small group of people like you. You’ll still enjoy close attention from an exercise expert and a plan, but you’ll also get to spend quality time with your partner, gym buddy, or a whole group of friends.

Sign up as a group through Member Services.  A minimum of two weeks’ notice is required to secure the required space and staff team.  Specific programs include customized sport-specific training, dry-land training, functional-fitness circuit, and customized boot camp. Three to eight participants are required for this program.

Fees  4 week sessions
YMCA Members/Staff and Volunteers $46 (tax included)

Independent Personal Training

The YMCA is committed to providing the fitness resources you need to realize your goals.  Personal trainers offer valuable services that help keep you on track with your fitness goals.

Here are the Top 5 reasons why YMCA members choose our personal training services:
  1. Improve overall fitness
  2. Reach or maintain a healthy weight
  3. Motivation to stick to your fitness plan
  4. Focus on your unique health concerns
  5. Find the right way to work out for you
    and your goals

Independent Personal Training Fees

YMCA Members/Staff and Volunteers (member only program)

  • 1 session $62.49
  • 5 sessions $249.95
  • 10 sessions $437.14
  • 20 sessions $812.35
    (tax included)

Workshops

Learn to Lift: Breaking Down the Big Three *New Four Week Sessions

During the four week period we will break down the pillars of the three main strength movements for not only power lifting but also athletic performance. The movements covered are the squat, bench press and deadlift.  The instructor will also cover accessory movements that can help create and maintain muscle balance and proper mobility work to avoid injury.
Fees
YMCA Members/Staff and Volunteers $69.00 (tax included)
Sessions
Fridays, January 10th- January 31st (4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.)
Fridays, February 21st -March 12th  (4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.),  April 3rd  and April 24th (4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.)

Kettlebell Workshop *New

This 3-hour workshop will introduce participants to fundamental movements using the kettlebell. The instructor will break down the technique for the most popular kettlebell movements: the Kettlebell Swing, Racked Squat and Turkish Get Up. Members Only.

Fees
YMCA Members/Staff and Volunteers $35.00 (tax included)

Sessions
Saturday, February 8th 10 a.m. -1 p.m.
Tuesday, April 7th 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Self-Defense Workshop *New

This one hour workshop is a great way to learn the basics of self-protection in a welcoming and comfortable environment. Members and Non-Members.
Fees
YMCA Members/Staff and Volunteers and non-members  $10.00 (tax included)
Sessions
Wednesday, January 15th (6 p.m. – 7 p.m.)
Wednesday, February 19th  (6 p.m. – 7 p.m.)
Wednesday, March 18th  (6 p.m. – 7 p.m.)
Wednesday April 15th (6 p.m. – 7 p.m.)
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