Personal Training
Individual Personal Training
Initial consultations are available with our Personal Trainers at no cost. If you need some specific individualized training, program development, outside motivation and/or consistent accountability, Personal Training sessions are here for you!
Cost: $40/hour - $175 for 5 sessions
Buddy Personal Training
Join together with 1-3 others to receive all the benefits of having a certified personal trainer and a workout buddy in one low rate package.
Cost:
5 Session Cost: Two Buddies $275 / Three Buddies $350
10 Session Cost: Two Buddies $525 / Three Buddies $627
Fit 4 Life
A 10-week program that includes two Personal Training sessions per week. An individualized program will be developed focusing on behavior, fitness, nutrition & accountability.
Cost: Y Member $650 / Community $750
Meet our Personal Trainers
Caro Linn 213-3555 or linnfinity@gmail.com
Experience:
- ISSA (International Sports Sciences Association) Certified Fitness Trainer
- Masters in Complementary and Alternative Medicine
- Masters in Physiology
- Coach of Duluth Running Co. Marathon Training Group (2008, 2009)
- Coach of “Triathlon 101” (9th grade Physical Education class) (2003-2004)
More Information about Caro:
- Where did you grow up? "Duluth, MN"
- How long have you lived in Duluth? "I moved back in 2007 after school and 11 years in the U.S. Navy."
- What is your dream vacation? "My travel wish list is long – but I’ve been on my dream vacation: I ran my first marathon in Antarctica and the entire trip (the other travelers, the itinerary, the sights) was amazing."
- What motivates you to be active or exercise? "I'm motivated to exercise by weather (love rain, sun, snow…but not so much the wind), excess energy and fear – even though I love it, I’ll only train l-o-n-g if I’m signed up for an event and have a reason to do it. I’ve found it’s a great excuse to travel, too!"
- What is your favorite quote? "It is not advisable…to venture unsolicited opinions. You should spare yourself the embarrassing discovery of their exact value to your listener.”
Teresa Zupancich 340-3223 or ctzupancich@clearwire.net
Experience:
- Fitness Trainer since 1997
- Certifications Include: ACSM Health & Fitness Instructor, Yogafit, Schwinn Cycling & CPR
- Along with Personal Training, Teresa teaches Group Cycling and Yoga at the YMCA
More Information about Teresa:
- Where did you grow up? "Blooming Prairie, MN"
- How long have you lived in Duluth? "Since sometime in 2007."
- What is your dream vacation? "To spend a month in Spain."
- What is your favorite thing to do for exercise or your favorite piece of exercise equipment? "I love to strength train and ride bike both indoors and outdoors."
- What motivates you to be active or exercise? "Exercise makes me feel good about myself. I also exercise to stay healthy and to prevent the onset of diseases as I age."
- What is your favorite quote? "If at first you don't succeed, try, try again."
Shelley Black 722-4745 x133 or stcc@duluthymca.org
Experience:
- Worked in the Fitness Industry for over 27 years.
- Certifications Include: Personal Training, Physical Fitness Specialist
- Along with Personal Training, Shelley supervises the Wellness Center at the YMCA
More Information about Shelley:
- Where did you grow up? "Duluth and I've lived here all my life."
- What is your dream vacation? "To visit Montenegro, Yugoslavia where my ancestors are from. I hear it is a beautiful country to visit."
- What is your favorite thing to do for exercise or your favorite piece of exercise equipment? "I love to do just about anything physical. My favorites are x-country skiing, biking, rollerblading, walking, lifting, etc."
- What motivates you to be active or exercise? "What motivates me is the pleasure I get from being active, and working out."
- What is your favorite quote? "Friends are angels who lift us up when our wings have forgotten how to fly."
- Is there anything else you'd like us to know? "I was on the Ski Patrol at Spirit Mountain for 20 years and I'm a proud Grandma to Gabrielle Nichole and Kyler Robert Black."
Phillip Allen 722-4745 x148
Experience:
- Fitness trainer: 17 years
- ACE certified personal trainer: 6 years (ACE-American Council on Exercise)
- Power Lifting Coach: Special Olympics (Certified by the Special Olympics Organization)
Phillip's Mission Statement:
Certified personal training invites anyone interested in a lifestyle change to enter into a customized plan that develops a higher level of fitness, focus and direction under the supervision and motivation of a certified personal trainer.
Anna McGee 393-4671 or amcgee@duluthymca.org
Experience:
- Worked in the fitness industry for 20+ years & was a competitive bodybuilder for 10 of those years
- Certifications Include: ACE Certified since 1990 & NETA Certified since 2000
- Along with Personal Training, Anna teaches and coordinates Group Exercise classes at the YMCA
More Information about Anna:
1. Where did you grow up? "I'm from Duluth...born and raised."
2. What is your favorite thing to do for exercise or your favorite piece of exercise equipment? "I like to ride my bike with my kids and spend time with friends."
3. What is your favorite quote? "Don't give up what you want most for what you want at the moment."
4. Is there anything else you'd like us to know? "Mother of two great active kids."
