Personal training at the Fogelman Downtown YMCA

Get the personal attention, motivation and expertise you need to achieve your health and fitness goals with YMCA personal training.

Our nationally certified YMCA personal trainers are here to serve you and help you reach your fitness goals. They have the knowledge and expertise to develop a safe and effective wellness program to best address your specific needs and interests, including strength, cardiovascular fitness and flexibility. Plus, they're hired for their passion and commitment to upholding the Y's mission to help you reach your fullest potential.

The YMCA understands that everyone is not at the same fitness level, so we accommodate you at your specific level of fitness. Whether you are an avid exerciser or a beginner, you can feel confident knowing that our personal trainers ensure you are being trained in a safe environment and at a comfortable pace. We can assist you with single sessions for those who are self-motivated and just need to get started, or multiple sessions for those who need a little more motivation and coaching.

Personal training sessions are available to YMCA members only, are by appointment only (typically with a 24-hour cancellation policy), and may be provided by YMCA staff trainers only (members may not bring their own personal trainers).

Fees: $40/hour or you may purchase 10 sessions for $375

To schedule a personal training session contact Jerry Cato, Senior Program Director, at jcato@ymcamemphis.org.

Fogelman Downtown YMCA Personal Trainers

Sherika Holmes

Sherika is a personal trainer and exercise instructor who is full of energy and her passion for fitness is extremely noticeable. She encourages her clients to strive for excellence because she believes "what you put in, is what you will get out." Currently, Sherika has pushed herself to a higher physical level with competing in bodybuilding shows, landing her in the top 5 in both competitions.

Qualifications:

As a certified trainer from National Academy of Sports Medicine, she has helped clients achieve:

• weight loss
• conditioning improvements
• strength ability.

Andrew Knight III

Andrew has studied, trained and worked in the field of health and fitness for more then 25 years. He believes health and fitness is in the hands of the patron and he seeks to give them the best opportunity to achieve optimum health for themselves and his family. He specializes in personal training of individuals, couples and groups, body building, self defense and nutritional counseling.

Qualifications:

• Certified Personal and Group Trainer
• CPR and First Aid Certified
• Associate Degree in Arts
• Currently attending Alabama College of Natural Health for Naturopathy of Holistic Medicine Degree

Jerry Mincey

After 20 plus years of working for corporate America, Jerry Mincey, made the decision to leave and focus his attention on what he has wanted to do for years; help people achieve their fitness goals. Most of us struggle to balance the pressures of family and work, leaving no time for ourselves. Jerry holds a fitness instructor certification with a national fitness training academy and teaches a variety of classes.

Qualifications:

• Body Fat Reduction
• Weight Loss                                   
• Build Lean Muscle                                
• Strength

Lisa Sanchez

Originally from the bay area of California, Lisa graduated from Sonoma State University with a degree in Theatre Arts. While pursuing her acting career, she became certified as an aerobic instructor and personal trainer. She finds working with individuals to help them pursue a healthy lifestyle to be extremely rewarding.

Qualifications:

• A.C.E. Group Exercise
• IFPA Personal Trainer
• Keiser Power Pacing
• Precision Cycling
• Body Training Systems Body Pump
• Resist-A-Ball C.O.R.E. Certification

Michael Sinc

He has trained clients all over the country, spending much of his time in Texas and California before returning to Memphis in 1988. With many years of extensive reasearch and study in the field of Sports Nutrition allows him to guide his clients in all areas of healthy living. His aim is to bring into union his clients' desires and goals through understanding, balance, determination, and one pointed focus; along with the inner realization that total mental, emotional and physical fitness ultimately determine quality of life.

Qualifications:

• Advanced Weight, Endurance and Sports Nutrition Specialist
• Personal Fitness Trainer N.F.P.T. C.P.T 1st Class
• YMCA Strength Training Instructor
• Principal of YMCA Health and Fitness
• Certified Medical Assistant, EKG/Lab Technician, Radiograpgy Tech, Dialysis, CPR

Angelos Wilson

Angelos has been involved in sports and fitness for over 30 years.  One of his strongest points, aside from experience, is that he is a great motivator!  His personal training involves strength training, cardio & stretching.  In addition to personal training, he specializes in basketball training and conditioning, along with other types of sports specific training.  If you are looking to get into better shape, if you need a more creative workout routine, or if you are an athlete who wants to take it to the next level, see Angelos.

Qualifications:

• A.F.P.A. Certified Personal Trainer
• YMCA Foundations of Strength & Conditioning Instructor
• YMCA Healthy Lifestyle Principles
• American Heart Association CPR Certified