Coach Approach
Need a little more help with the next steps? Coach Approach is a free One-on-One Wellness Coaching program for YMCA members who would like to take their fitness to the next level. In this program we will help you establish goal specific workout plans, exercise and nutrition guidance. Wellness Coaches are also able to preform any of the following health tests and measurements (blood pressure, body fat, BMR, BMI and circumference measurements). Each YMCA membership includes 4, 30-minute Coach Approach Sessions.
To schedule a 30-minute Coach Approach appointment please use the Wellness Scheduler
Wellness Orientations
Wellness Center Orientations are available at no cost to our members. Our Wellness Coaches will teach you how to operate the Wellness equipment and provide recommendations on a safe, easy to understand workout plan.
To schedule a 60-minute Orientation appointment please use the Wellness Scheduler
Youth-Fit
Specifically designed for our youth members ages 12-15, Youth-Fit reviews safety procedures for the Wellness Center equipment, how to build a workout plan, and understand how to exercise improves our health. After completing a Youth-Fit session, participants will receive a Youth-Fit bracelet to wear while in the Wellness Center showing they are able to use the Wellness Center equipment.
Who: Youth ages 12-15 years old
Where: Williams YMCA of Avery County
Cost: No cost for YMCA Members
To schedule a 30-minute Youth-Fit appointment please use the Wellness Scheduler
Personal Training
Anyone can benefit from hiring a personal trainer regardless of their fitness level or age. At the YMCA, our certified personal trainers come from as many different backgrounds and walks of life as our members do, and we take great care in matching members with the right personal trainer to create a unique fitness regime tailored to them. Personal training will be offered with additional social distancing protocols throughout the COVID-19 Pandemic.
What working with a Personal Trainer can do for you:
- Show you where and how to start,
- Provide training specific to your goals,
- Help you lose weight, recover from an injury, or train for an upcoming event,
- And much more!
For more information, contact Erin Spear at Erins@ymcaavery.org or 828-737-5500
Personal Training Rates
- Gold Pass $400
- Timesaver Package $250
- Lifestyle Pass $775
- 10 One Hour Sessions
- 10 Half Hour Sessions
- 20 One Hour Sessions
- Individual One Hour Session Rates
- YMCA Members
$50 - Non-Members
$65
- Individual Half Hour Session Rates
- YMCA Members
$30 - Non-Members
$45
Meet Our Certified Personal Trainers
Ann Marie Connery
Personal Trainer
Personal Training Since: 2017
Specialties: Functional Training and Strength Training for Women
Training Availability: Mondays and Wednesdays 3:00 - 7:00pm
What inspires you to work in the Health and Wellness field of Personal training?
I want to help people live fuller, more active lives through being strong and healthy
What are 3 hobbies you enjoy outside of work?
Hiking, biking, traveling and all sorts of fitness activities!
Chris Kennedy
Personal Trainer
How long have you been Personal Training:
I have worked with group ex classes doing strength training for 3 years now but have just started one-on-one training.
Specialties: Yoga certification
Training Availability: Tuesdays and Thursdays
What inspired you to work in the Health & Wellness Field of Personal Training?
Personal training allows me to help others discover the many wonderful benefits of exercise, from improved health, boost in energy, reduced stress and better, more restful sleep.
What are 3 hobbies you enjoy outside of work?
Hiking, house renovations, spending quality with family and friends
Deana Acklin
Personal Trainer
Personal Training Since: 2020
Training Availability: Varies, please contact to set up a session with me.
Katlin Oxenreider
Personal Trainer
Personal Training Since: 2021
Training Availability: Varies, please contact to set up a session with me.
What inspired you to work in the Health & Wellness Field of Personal Training?
I found my passion for working and caring for others when working alongside physical therapists in my home state of Georgia. I wanted to begin training with clients while I work on obtaining my physical therapy degree.
What are 3 hobbies you enjoy outside of work?
A few hobbies I enjoy outside of work are yoga, hiking, and travelling to new places!
Preston Ellington
Personal Trainer, CSCS
How long have you been Personal Training? August of 2017
Specialties: Certified Orthopedic Exercise Specialist through ACE; Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through NSCA
Training Availability: Monday through Friday, 9 am to 2 pm
What inspired you to work in the Health & Wellness Field of Personal Training?
I find fulfillment by helping others develop the abilities they need to enjoy life freely and deeply. Exercise has benefited my own life by giving me more awareness, freedom, and confidence
What are 3 hobbies you enjoy outside of work?
Painting, playing the guitar, and spending time outdoors
Carrie Russ
Personal Trainer
How long have you been Personal Training? 2022
Specialties: Strength and Conditioning
Training Availability: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
What inspired you to work in the Health & Wellness Field of Personal Training?
I want to help people achieve their health and fitness goals in a positive way. I hope to help improve people’s strength, athletic performance, and weight loss.
What are 3 hobbies you enjoy outside of work?
Running, Roller Skating, Tennis, and Spending Time with Friends and Family.
Group Wellness Programs
Self-Myofascial Rolling (foam rolling) Workshop
A Self Myofascial Rolling (foam rolling) Workshop with YMCA Personal Trainer and Group Exercise Instructor, Ann Marie. This interactive and hands-on workshop helps individuals learn how to reduce pain and restore motion through foam rolling and other pressure applications. Registration will be open to anyone 18 years or older. Participants are encouraged to bring their own foam rollers if they have one.
Participants must be able to get up and down from a floor mat without assistance and feel comfortable working on the floor.
WHAT: 1-Day; Interactive Workshop
WHO: Anyone 18 years or older
COST: Members: $30 Non-members: $50
WHEN: Saturday, June 25th, 2022
TIME: 11:30 – 1:00 pm
WHERE: Williams YMCA of Avery County, Group Exercise Room
For more information, pricing and how to register contact Erin Spear.
Women on Weights (W.O.W.)
An introduction to weight lifting for women! W.O.W. is a small group training program to help women feel comfortable lifting weights. Strength training is important for a woman’s bone and muscle development yet many women don’t know where to start. Learn proper exercise form and the fundamentals of weight lifting while getting a great workout!
WHAT: Eight, 60-minute sessions
WHO: Women 18 years or older
COST: Members: $60 Non-members: $80 with 4-week access to all YMCA facilities.*
WHEN: Every Monday and Wednesday from June 6th – 29th, 2022 OR Every Tuesday and Thursday from June 7th – 30th, 2022
TIME: Monday & Wednesday – 8:30-9:30 am / Tuesday & Thursday – 4:00-5:00 pm
WHERE: Williams YMCA of Avery County Wellness Center
For more information see the flyer below or contact Erin Spear.
