Personal Trainers

Personal Trainers Dow Bay Area Family YMCA Personal Training will give your fitness an upgrade! All personal trainers either have a 4 year degree in an exercise related field, or have various certifications in CPR, AED, Sports and Fitness, and Personal Training. Whatever your specific needs are, we can work with you by helping to identify your goals and then custom designing a workout plan centered around those goals. Our trainers are passionate about what they do. They are here for you, offering motivation, encouragement, and accountability every step of the way to a new you. We want to see you succeed, which is why we provide hour and half-hour-long personal training sessions. Justin Grandy Kara Hagerl Andrea Grandy David Pryer Carlie F. Grace Anderson Shaila Heeney Brett Pero Heidi Kelley Liz Smith Justin Grandy Justin Grandy Personal Trainer 21 years ago, I walked into my first gym and immediately knew it was a place that would positively change my life forever. Daily, my passion and respect for the sport grows by talking with and gaining knowledge from all types of fitness enthusiasts, including bodybuilders, powerlifters, and those who are just looking to build a healthier lifestyle around cardiovascular endurance. Two years ago, I was presented with the opportunity to work with a 13-year-old national wrestler. At that moment I realized I wanted to do more to help others reach their goals which has led me to earning my ACE certification. With my ACE certification, extensive background with fitness and business management, and a wide variety of resources available, I am prepared to help all potential clients of all ages reach their goals. I look forward to continuing my education within fitness and to build my personal network, allowing me to continue to help others live an improved and healthy lifestyle. Certifications: ACE Certified Personal Trainer ACE Certified Functional Specialist American Red Cross AED/CPR Certified TRX Functional Training Certified TRX Suspension Training Certified RockTape Kinesiology Tape Practitioner Certified RockPods Practitioner Certified RockFloss Practitioner Certified Limited Availability Kara Hagerl Kara Hagrel Personal Trainer I have struggled with weight problems most of my life. Which lead to my passion in fitness and training. 11 years ago I went through my own weight loss journey of losing 77lbs. I fell in love with strength training and the feeling of completing what everyone said I couldn’t do. This gave me my positivity, confidence and purpose in life back. Shortly after this I enrolled at SVSU and started teaching group exercise, working fitness front desks, and personal training for a total of 5 years. I took a small break. I love helping others discover their strength, confidence, and being apart of the journey in reaching their goals. I am more than excited to be apart of this again! I took a small break. I went through another weight loss journey after pregnancy. It was not easy being a new mom and working in law enforcement at the time. I am a mom of a happy little girl who loves to try and get her workout in with me 😉 I will motivate you, push you, and help you discover what you thought you “couldn’t” do. I want to help you build new habits and find what works best for you. Exercise does not have to be punishment. I love helping clients find what they love to do to stay active and healthy! I want to help you succeed in building habits that you can use for a lifetime. Education: B.A. Exercise ScienceMinor PsychologySaginaw Valley State University Certifications: ACE Certified Personal Trainer ACE Certified Functional Specialist American Red Cross AED/CPR Certified TRX Functional Training Certified TRX Suspension Training Certified RockTape Kinesiology Tape Practitioner Certified RockPods Practitioner Certified RockFloss Practitioner Certified Limited Availability Andrea Grandy Andrea Grandy Personal Trainer I was introduced to the fitness world by complete luck. At 15 I was scheduled to take a P.E. Lifting class which at that time I didn’t know would change my life. As a Senior I taught this same class as a Teaching Assistant to the underclassman. After high school I spent a few years learning and growing my versatility in a few different areas of fitness. During that time I was introduced to TRX receiving my first certification with them. In that same year I completed my Group Fitness Instructor Certification beginning my teaching career. I continued to earn numerous certifications through TRX while continuing my strength training which has been my true passion that I continue to apply to my everyday routines. What I enjoy most about teaching is the sense of community and support the members provide one another. They allow me to be a part of their lives helping them create a healthier lifestyle all while they help me grow as a person and instructor. Certifications: ACE Certified Personal Trainer ACE Certified Fitness Instructor TRX Functional Certified TRX Suspension Certified TRX Yoga Certified American Red Cross CPR/AED Certified David Pryer David Pryer Personal Trainer Growing up with 8 brothers, sports and competition were always a big part of my life. I started my weightlifting journey in my sophomore year of high school with two of my brothers, with the goal of improving my athletic performance. Since then, weightlifting has been a staple in my life getting me through many hardships. I was drawn to personal training because it gave me the opportunity to offer the benefits that I had found in exercise to others. My interest in fitness led me to SVSU which equipped me with the necessary knowledge and experience to work with a wide range of clients. My main focus is on resistance training with the majority focusing on free weights. I have experience with calisthenics and HIIT training programming. I would not call myself a drill sergeant but I do push my clients. My overall goal is to help them find their internal motivation and provide them with the necessary knowledge to take charge of their fitness goals. Education: B.A.