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Associate Membership & Wellness Director, NASM Personal Trainer, Certified Spinning Instructor

Leah Anne brings over a decade of training experience having started her career in New York City with such organizations as New Yorks Sports Club, Crunch Fitness and Equinox Fitness. She works with all types of clients and is known to have the patience of Job when it comes to teaching exercise. As a coach, Leah Anne has helped many people achieve their endurance training goals, using a periodized heart rate training program-customized to the individual. She has taken advanced courses in Core Training, Medicine and Stability Ball training and simply loves sharing her enthusiasm and knowledge.

Annie incorporates years of professional dance and Pilates experience, with a devotion to the Alexander technqiue, into every workout. Since graduating from the University of Hartford with a BFA in dance performance, she has been creating innovative and effective programs for people of all ages and levels of fitness. With an emphasis on core strength and support, as well as special attention to alignment and flexibility, her style can benefit beginning exercisers as well as the seasoned athlete. So, whether it's a fast-paced, "boot camp" style workout you're seeking, or a new approach to conscious, mindful exercise, Annie will help you to reach your personal fitness goals.

With 13 + years of Personal Training under her belt, Radha believes that exercising regularly and joyfully is a big part of living a healthy, vibrant life. As a National Academy of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer, with a special credential in corrective exercise, Radha can help you get on a fun and effective exercise path suited to your unique needs. She excels in training the gym-shy, those new to exercise, post re-hab, women of all ages and anyone who simply wants to spice up an old routine. Whether you’re young or old, Radha can assist youinchanging your attitude towards exercise so you experience it as something fun and rewarding.

Specialization: Plateau busting! Laura likes helping people revise their "stale" work out routines so they can finally get the results they've been looking for. She believes "every single one of ushas the potential to develop a strong, healthy, uniquely beautiful body." Laura became a trainer because of her passion for helping people find that potential within themselves.

Total body conditioning is what you're going to get when you train with Felipe. Possibly one of the most creative trainers in the Bay Area, Felipe wants to provide you with a dynamic and interactive experience, taking you to a level of physical condition you've always dreamed about. He will create for you a customized workout based on good form, appropriate resistance and plenty of variety. Prepare to go where you've never gone before!!

Louise is a Nutrition Coordinator at two public elementary schools for SFUSD. She also teaches Nutrition, Cooking and Health Education to K-5th grade students, staff and families. In addition to one on one personal training and/or nutrition sessions for YMCA members, Louise works with the teens of the FLEX program, facilitating monthly cooking and wellnessworkshops. Are you looking for a sharper mind, increased energy and a stronger body? Or maybe you’re trying to lose those last five pounds or gain muscle mass…With her common sense approach, Louise will motivate you and provide you with solid information so you can make lasting positive changes in your health habits. She will work with you to create a personalized dietary or exercise profile so you will experience results!

A graduate of the Richmond District YMCA's Fitness Academy, Aaron brings his skills, strong passion for fitness and dedication to helping people to our Health & Fitness Department. Aaron is currently taking courses through the San Francisco YMCA's Y-Fit fitness instructor training program, and is looking forward to taking either or both the ACE and NASM Personal Training exams. His experience and familiarity with our members make him a very talented and personable fitness trainer.

Through his experiences with CAL Fire, Jeff has made his passion for physical fitness a lifelong goal. Most of Jeff's knowledge stems from his background in Adapted Physical Education at San Francisco State University. With a vast amount of experience working with physical, behavioral and emotional abilities and disabilities, Jeff has a variety of training methods to work with. His main objective is to give back to the community his knowledge of getting fit no matter what the circumstances. Whatever situation you're in, Jeff will find a way to help you reach your fitness goals.

Jesse

NASM Personal Trainer, BS Exercise Physiology in progress

Jesse is a part of the Exercise Physiology Undergraduate Program at San Francisco State University. He is up to date on the latest techniques to maximize your athletic potential on. If you are new to the "gym experience," and need guidance, Jesse can give you the tools you need to reach your goals. Using NASM's OPT model, he will design a thorough, well-rounded and progressive program that improves your strength, balance, agility and quickness.

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