Welcome to Buchanan YMCA’s

Exercise Support System & Personal Training

Buchanan YMCA developed our Exercise Support System in order to provide our members with the proper tools to achieve whatever fitness goal is important to them. Whether it’s weight loss, stress reduction, or general health, ESS is designed for the education and encouragement of its participants. We want to take the fear and anxiety that many people experience in the gym setting and replace it with confidence and resolve. With ESS, you are never alone on your fitness journey.

ESS participants meet with our CPT Ken McGonagle to assess your current workout regime if any, your current ability level and your personal goals. Ken then develops a new workout for you and meets with you for three sessions to assess your progress and add new exercises to your routine

ESS is a free service for our facility members. See a member services staff person for an appointment, or call (415) 931-9622

Ken McGonagle CPT,

Health and Fitness Specialist

Ken is certified as a personal trainer by the National Academy of Sports Medicine. He believes in developing safe, effective, and well balanced exercise programs for people of all fitness levels. Ken is motivated to help everyone make physical fitness an enjoyable part of their lifestyle.

As a sports enthusiast, Ken is involved in many recreational activities including strength training, trail running, hiking, and golf Ken brings a positive attitude to training that helps people stay committed as they strive toward the successful achievement of their personal fitness goals.

ESS, Personal Training

Buchanan ESS offers you an orientation appointment and 3 one-hour personal training sessions to get you started, if you wish to continue your regular appointments with Ken or would like to start a new fitness plan we offer Personal Training sessions with Ken.

3 one hour sessions     $150

6 one hour sessions     $270

                                             12 one hour sessions    $480