Personal Training

Personal Training

Personal training downtown Vancouver

Our Trainers Assess, Design And Train

Our educated trainers will assess your current fitness level, design a personalized program and provide coaching as you train to get results.

For any outside personal training enquiries, please contact Catherine King (cking@ywcavan.org)

Our trainers are knowledgeable in the following areas:

 

General fitness & well being

Sport-specific training

Weight loss/gain

Functional training

Nutritional support

Reaching Your Fitness Goals

With more than 20 qualified and knowledgeable trainers on the team, you're sure to find the right fit! Check out the trainers' bios and select your top choice.  

To better meet your needs, please confirm your health status and let us know your training goals using our consultation form. If you are pregnant, please also complete the ParMed-X for Pregnancy form. 

We'll contact you to discuss your needs and goals. We can also help you select a trainer. 

Your trainer will contact you to book your sessions and set up your training program. 

Please pay for your session(s) at Member Services before your training session.

Enjoy your training session. You're on your way to reaching your health and fitness goals!

Meet our Trainers
Ivy Dexter

Ivy Dexter

Ivy Dexter's mission is to help bring balance and strength to your life! Ivy's passion in dance and movement led her to become a BCRPA-certified personal trainer in 2002. Over the years she has taught group fitness, studied yoga in India, and received extensive training in Pilates to better meet her
Areas of Expertise
  • Core stability training (Pilates, ball and bosu)
  • Yoga/stretching programs
  • Weight loss programs
  • Strength programs
  • “Learn To Run” programs
Jenna Sbrocca

Jenna Sbrocca

Jenna has her Bachelor of Human Kinetics degree and works as a Practicing Kinesiologist. She primarily works in Occupational Rehabilitation with injured workers to restore their strength, range of motion, and overall function. She also has her 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Certificate and teaches a
Areas of Expertise
  • Specializing in active rehabilitation and injury recovery
  • Strengthening and flexibility programs
  • HIIT workouts
  • Focusing on joint alignment and proper body mechanics
  • Providing education on various health topics
  • Improving your yoga practice with modifications for all levels
  • Dynamic...
Jody Sandler

Jody Sandler

Jody has 40+ years of experience helping individuals optimize their fitness goals. Currently, Jody is working with older adults to build strength, increase flexibility and improve their balance.
Areas of Expertise
  • Specifically Designed Exercise Programs
  • Correcting Exercise Form​​​​​
Johanna Ward personal trainer

Johanna Ward (she/her)

Johanna Ward has over 25 years of experience helping people get stronger, stand taller and feel better. Certified as a Fitness Trainer, Stretching & Flexibility Coach, Behaviour Change and Corrective Exercise Specialist with the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), she is also certified to
Areas of Expertise
  • Foundational Fitness
  • Sculpting and Toning
  • Posture and Body Awareness
  • Motivation and Exercise Confidence
  • Flexibility, Mobility and Balanced Strength
Josh Clark

Josh Clark

Josh became interested in fitness training and wellness as a result of a back injury suffered while working construction. It was during his recovery and rehab process that Josh discovered the importance of balanced core strengthening and stability exercises. Adhering to these principles has enabled
Areas of Expertise
  • A balanced approach that promotes all five components of physical fitness
  • Assisting post-rehab clients in returning to strong and healthy bodies
  • Enabling older clients to enjoy mobility and vitality