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Fitness Orientations
What is a Fitness Orientation?
We understand that walking into a fitness center, with its many types of equipment, can be intimidating. As a member of our Y, you receive a complimentary Fitness Orientation. This one FREE Fitness Orientation is an information session that takes about 45-minutes where a personal trainer or fitness professional will provide you with the basics of how to use the weight machines and cardio equipment in our facilities. You will also learn some basic knowledge on helping you reach your fitness goals and the benefits of working with a personal trainer as well as review training options moving forward.
*All trainer/instructor appointments have a 24-hour cancellation policy. Please visit our Policies & Waivers page to learn more.
Meet Our Personal Trainers!
Holly Zolnai – Vernon Y Branch
My name is Holly, and I’m incredibly passionate about health, fitness, and helping people reach their goals. I work with individuals on losing weight, toning up, and gaining muscle mass.
What are my certifications and preferences?
- Certifications: ISSA Certified Personal Trainer, Certified in Strength Training for Plus Size Women, Certified in Army Combat Fitness, Certified in Health and Fitness Psychology, Certified in Strength and Conditioning, Certified in Fitness and Nutrition, and Certified in Cancer Recovery Fitness
- Specialized Areas: Weight Loss, Toning, and Strength and Conditioning
- Primary Client Type: Senior, Adult, and Youth Female and Male Clients
- Main Availability: Early Morning, Mid-Day, Afternoon, and Evenings
Leuca – Downtown and Vernon Y Branch
My name is Leuca! I’m a 3X marathon runner who does both regular personal training and run coaching, and I can also help with nutrition and lifestyle guidance. I can work with kids all the way to senior adults, and am able to work with parents and kids at the same time and make the session worthwhile for both. I love to see my clients reach their goal, whether it’s weight loss, running a marathon, or anything in between!
What are my certifications and preferences?
- Certifications: FiTOUR Certified Personal Trainer and FiTOUR Certified Group Exercise Instructor
- Specialized Areas: Running form efficiency, racing and training psychology, improving VO2 max, injury prevention
- Primary Client Type: All welcome
- Main Availability: Flexible during open YMCA hours
Wyatt – Downtown and Vernon Y Branch
My name is Wyatt! As an athlete who played collegiate football at Grove City, I love helping clients move better, get stronger, and build sustainable fitness habits. While my specialty is athletes, I’m open to all clients!
- What are my certifications and preferences?
- Certifications: Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS from NSCA)
- Specialized Areas: Strength and conditioning, injury prevention, Athletes, Seniors
- Primary Client Type: Anyone and Everyone
- Main Availability: Flexible, mostly Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturday
Rachel Steiger – Vernon Y Branch
My name is Rachel, and I specialize in crafting customized workout plans for women and girls of all ages that fit within their unique interests, abilities, and lifestyle.
What are my certifications and preferences?
- Certifications: ISSA Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Fitness Nutrition Specialist, and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
- Specialized Areas: Nutrition and Strength and Conditioning
- Primary Client Type: Adult Female Clients
- Main Availability: Evenings after 5:00pm
My name is Tammy Cowden-Maloney
I began personal training in my 20s with NASM. I specialize in Women’s Fitness, Senior Fitness, Athletes, and Nutrition, because, of course, eating and exercise go together. With Personal Training and Nutrition, I get to do what I love, change people’s lives, inspire, motivate, and be that person for them.
What are my certifications and preferences?
- Certifications: NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Nutritionist
- Specialized Areas: Women’s Fitness Specialization, Senior Fitness Specialization
- Primary Client Type: Senior, Adult, and Youth (Ages 15+) Female and Male Clients
- Main Availability: Monday-Friday, call the Y to make an appointment or email me [email protected]
FREE Member Fitness Orientation - Holly at Vernon Y
What happens after you register below?
You will receive a call from Holly within 1 week to schedule your 1 FREE Fitness Orientation.
Reminder:
The 1 FREE Fitness Orientation will be held at our Vernon Y Branch.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/1/26 | 12/31/26 | Front Desk | $ 0.00 | - |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
|
01/01/26 - 12/31/26
By Appointment - 45 mins
|
Register at front desk |
FREE Member Fitness Orientation - Leuca
What happens after you register below?
You will receive a call from Leuca within 1 week to schedule your 1 FREE Fitness Orientation.
Reminder:
The 1 FREE Fitness Orientation will be held at our Downtown or Vernon Y, whichever is more convenient for you.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/1/26 | 12/31/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | - |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
|
01/01/26 - 12/31/26
By Appointment - 45 mins
|
Register |
FREE Member Fitness Orientation - Rachel at Vernon Y
What happens after you register below?
You will receive a call from Rachel within 1 week to schedule your 1 FREE Fitness Orientation.
Reminder:
The 1 FREE Fitness Orientation will be held at our Vernon Y Branch.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/1/26 | 12/31/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | - |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
|
01/01/26 - 12/31/26
By Appointment - 45 mins
|
Register |
FREE Member Fitness Orientation - Wyatt
What happens after you register below?
You will receive a call from Wyatt within 1 week to schedule your 1 FREE Fitness Orientation.
Reminder:
The 1 FREE Fitness Orientation will be held at our Downtown or Vernon Y, whichever is more convenient for you.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/1/26 | 12/31/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | - |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
|
01/01/26 - 12/31/26
By Appointment - 45 mins
|
Register |
Tammy Cowden-Maloney
What happens after you register below?
You will receive a call from Tammy within 1 week to schedule your 1 FREE Fitness Orientation.
Reminder:
The 1 FREE Fitness Orientation will be held at our Downtown or Vernon Y, whichever is more convenient for you.
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/1/26 | 12/31/26 | Online / Front Desk | $ 0.00 | - |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | ||
|---|---|---|
|
01/01/26 - 12/31/26
|
Register |