Fitness Center

Welcome to the Presidio YMCA Main Post Fitness Center.  2007 brought a series of changes to our 3,277 square foot, fully-equipped Fitness Center.  In December, 2006 the Fitness Center received overall building renovations.  Further improvements in 2007 included the arrival of new Elliptical machines, Arc Trainers and a full line of resistance equipment, Eagle/ VR3 from CYBEX!

Our final stage of improvements included technology upgrades to our Netpulse internet access, and the installation of Cable network entertainment on existing cardio machines and new Precor Treadmills (installed Dec. 2007).

The Fitness Center encompasses a variety of equipment and services with professionally certified Wellness Coaches and Personal Trainers available to help our members make physical activity a part of their lives. We feature top-of-the-line cardiovascular and weight training equipment including Life Fitness, Precor, Stairmaster, Free Motion, Cybex, and Hammer Strength.

 

Our Stretch and Flexibility Room provides 800 square feet of quiet open space, tools and equipment to help improve your range of motion, core strength, and balance. Stability balls, medicine balls, foam rollers, exercise tubing, and core board are available for your use.


Wellness Coaches are available if you're new to our facility and need an introduction to our equipment and policies, our certified Wellness Coaches are available for complimentary orientations. Your Wellness Coach will work with you to recommend new equipment to help you stay on your journey to health and wellness, follow-up appointments are encouraged.

You may schedule an appointment through our Member Services Desk or by calling 415/447-9622. Our Wellness Coaches are always available for questions, so please feel free to ask.

  • Please wear workout clothes to all appointments (t-shirt, shorts or sweat pants, and athletic shoes).
  • Please call 415/447-9622 to cancel or reschedule your wellness appointment.
  • Please note: There is a $10.00 fee if an appointment is cancelled less than 24 hours.

New to the YMCA?  Looking for a Fitness Floor orientation ?   Want help using a new machine?

...schedule FREE fitness orientation with a Wellness Coach today by calling:  (415) 447-9622

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New Promotions

8 Life-Changing Weeks

It is time to make a significant change in your workout habits and gear up for an incredible summer!  If you are looking to lose weight, tone, build core strength, improve balance and flexibility, de-stress, refocus, or mix up your workout there is no better time to get started!  Whatever your personal fitness goals this comprehensive training program has it all!

PACKAGE ONE:  THE ULTIMATE REVOLUTION   $1549

  • 3 Personal Training Sessions/week for 8 weeks!  24 SESSIONS IN ALL!
    • Choose from Personal Fitness Training, Pilates Personal Training, Yoga Personal Training and 1:1 sessions with our Running Coach.  You can also mix and match!
  • 60 minute fitness assessment*
  • 2 Pilates/Yoga Trio Sessions*** OR a BONUS Personal Training Session
  • Nutrition Clinic
  • Signa Water Bottle**
  • YMCA T-Shirt**

PACKAGE TWO:  THE CORE PACKAGE      $1069

  • 2 Personal Training Sessions/week for 8 weeks!
    • Choose from Personal Fitness Training, Pilates Personal Training, Yoga Personal Training and 1:1 sessions with our Running Coach.  You can also mix and match!
  • 60 minute fitness assessment*
  • Nutrition Clinic
  • Signa Water Bottle**

PACKAGE THREE:  THE ESSENTIAL COMBO    $799

  • 1 Personal Fitness Training Session/week AND 2 Yoga/Pilates Trio Training Sessions/Week for 8 weeks***
  • 60 minute fitness assessment*
  • Nutrition Clinic

PACKAGE FOUR:  THE SPRING REFRESSER    $549

  • 1 Personal Fitness Training Session/week for 8 weeks or 3 Yoga/Pilates Trio Training Sessions/Week***
  • 60 minute fitness assessment*
  • Nutrition Clinic

 

ALL PACKAGES EXPIRE 12 WEEKS FROM DATE OF PURCHASE. 

*Assessments are scheduled individually with one Personal Trainer.    

**While supplies last.

*** See trio training schedule for details

Call our Referral Line for all booking and additional information at 415-447-9648

Pick up a flyer with all package information at the front desk at the Main Post Fitness Center.

 

 

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Personal Training                      

Personal Training Private & Semi-Private

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

PRIVATE & SEMI-PRIVATE

The Presidio YMCA offers Personal Training for all fitness levels; from beginners to seniors to competitive athletes. Our nationally certified personal trainers will work with you to meet your fitness lifestyle. Whether you want to focus on general fitness, weight management, stress reduction, or want to train for a sports event, our Trainers are experts in delivering results to our members.

The Presidio YMCA now offers you the option of working one-on-one with a Personal Trainer, or with a friend, spouse or partner in our semi-private training setting.

To get started, simply review our Personal Trainers biographies and choose your Trainer whose background best fits your needs. You may contact 415-447-9648 to schedule an appointment and receive further information.

  

   PROGRAM PRICE

   Personal Training

   Fees:                                                 

  • 1 Session / $65.00
  • 5 Sessions / $315.00
  • 10 Sessions / $600.00

   Semi-private Training

   Fees:

  • 1 Session / $40.00 per person
  • 5 Sessions / $195.00 per person
  • 10 Sessions / $380.00 per person

   Please note - there is a 3-month expiration

   date on all training packages effective at time

   of purchase.

   Kate Sheppard,

   Senior Director of Programs & Aquatics

   415-447-9648

   ksheppard@ymcasf.org

 


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Personal Trainers FITNESS

Aaron Salter

Certified Personal Trainer - National Academy of Sports Medicine

Success is Achieved One Goal at a Time.” Aaron’s experience as an athlete and Outdoor Boot Camp Instructor allows him to address your objectives, abilities and needs in a safe and enjoyable environment.   Aaron’s programs are specifically designed for you as an individual to enhance your strength, flexibility, balance, endurance, agility and power. Whether you are a gym novice seeking to shed a couple of extra pounds or reduce body pain; or a seasoned athlete looking to improve performance, Aaron will see that you achieve results.

Bryan Wasserman

BS Exercise Science- University of Southern California

Health & Fitness Instructor, Advanced Sports Nutrition Certification- American College of Sports Medicine

Personal Trainer, Healthy Back, Group Exercise Instructor - YMCA of USA

Bryan believes regular exercise is “good for the heart.” “And it’s also good for the heart muscle.” An active lifestyle not only benefits us individually, but also affects others with whom we have contact, “our spirit of health and balance shines through everything we do—we connect more with our community, and with the greater environment.” When he’s not assisting Presidio Community members in his YMCA roles, Bryan runs, plays tennis, and enjoys his collection of bicycles—riding and tinkering with them in his workshop.

Danielle Lucas, Group Exercise Coordinator

Certified Personal Trainer - National Academy of Sports Medicine

BA Exercise Physiology - Ohio Northern University

Five-plus years Personal Fitness Training experience

Danielle provides both a functional and fun approach to training in order to help clients meet their personal fitness goals. Her workout plans emphasize the importance of good posture, balance and core strength—the foundations of efficient movement for any physical activity. Danielle has over fifteen years of dance experience, competes in figure competitions and has served as group fitness instructor for eight years. She brings a wealth of energy, motivation, and compassion and never forgets the importance of having fun.

EJ Edgerton

BA in Sports & Fitness Management
National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) Certified Personal Trainer
YMCA of the USA Certification: Group Exercise Instructor
Physical Therapy Aide

Have you found that at the end of the day only certain muscles are tired? You may have imbalances in your body and not even realize it! Have you become bored with your fitness program of machines and free weights? With EJ's 12 years of experience evaluating clients' posture and functional movement, he can help to relieve the imbalances that have developed over the years. The knowledge gained as a physical therapist aide for Red Hawk Physical Therapy Inc gives EJ the ability to work with a diverse population of clients.

 

Sara Ris

National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certified Personal Trainer

Sara’s philosophy as a trainer has been shaped by her experience as a former ballet dancer, as well the injuries her body endured from such a demanding occupation.  She is dedicated to helping all of her clients achieve and maintain healthy weight, mobility, strength and flexibility – in a way that encourages injury prevention and long-term quality of life.  Sara is also obtaining her MA in Teaching Critical Thinking and applies these skills to personal training as well, by making sure all of her clients understand not only how to perform exercises correctly, but why it is important to do so.

Susie Ngarangad

BA Kinesiology, SFSU

Certified Personal Trainer & Corrective Exercise Specialist, National Academy of Sports Medicine

Personal Trainer, Healthy Back & Group Exercise Instructor- YMCA of USA

Certified Pilates Mat Science 1, Aerobic Fitness Association of America

Presidio YMCA Personal Trainer Mentor

12 plus years of Personal Fitness Training Experience

An expert in her field with an eye for detail, Susie utilizes a holistic   approach to training.  She is known for her creativity in designing programs that challenge and enhance performance.  Susie’s workout sessions are infused with elements of Yoga and Pilates to foster increase mobility, postural alignment, and body awareness. Whether you are an expectant mother, training for an event, recovering from an injury or simply wish to move with grace as you age, Susie can help you achieve your fitness goals.

Joe Pappas

BS Exercise and Movement Science

American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) Health Fitness Specialist

Senior Fitness Association (SFA) 

 With 8 yrs of personal training experience Joe, an exercise enthusiast and athlete himself, knows how to motivate you to meet your goals. By assessing fitness level, posture, body type and short & long-term goals Joe offers a safe and effective approach to exercise training. Recording improvements in cardiovascular fitness, gains in muscular strength and endurance, balance and flexibility Joe ensures you see the multitude of benefits you achieve from sports medicine. Whether you are looking to lose weight, build muscle, rehab an injury, or maybe need someone to help you learn an exercise routine, Joe can help you.

Lisa-Anice Sutphen

MA Allied Health Sciences, UCSF

MA Special Education,

Dual Licentiate, Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing

World Class Adjudicator, World Dance Sport Council

24 years as a Dance Instructor

5 year as a Group Exercise Instructor for Yogalates/Yoga/Pilates

 Lisa-Anice's training programs are known for improving the movement and understanding of the Human machine. As a lifelong athlete, competitive dancer and Dancesport Judge, Lisa-Anice has long studied the science of Dynamic Human Movement. Whether you are just starting, recovering from illness/injury, or wanting to streamline your overall athletic performance, Lisa-Anice's work in biomechanical poise, balance, gait, and power will assist you greatly in achieving your goals.

 

 

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Personal Training                      

YOGA Private & Semi-Private

   

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

PRIVATE & SEMI-PRIVATE

Enjoy one-to-one or two-to–one training with a Yoga Personal Trainer.  Sessions are 55 min.

See Instructor biographies for style and focus. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GROUP WORKSHOPS

Enjoy 6:1 training with a Yoga Personal Trainer.  Sessions are 75min.

See Instructor biographies for style and focus.

For Group Workshop information see our Group Exercise Dept. or CLICK HERE

 

  PROGRAM PRICE

  PRIVATES

  1 session                        $70

  5 session package       $340

  10 session package     $675

 

  SEMI-PRIVATE

  1 session                        $45

  5 session package       $220

  10 session package     $425

 

 

  For further information, or to schedule 

  appointments, call: 

 

 

  Kate Sheppard,

  Sr. Director of Programs & Aquatics

  415-447-9648

  ksheppard@ymcasf.org

 

  24 hr advanced cancellation policy is 

  enforced.

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Personal Trainers YOGA

*Please note -  Pilates Personal Training Rates are different from Personal Training

Suzy Dito

MA Integral Health, California Institute of Integral Studies

Registered Yoga Teacher, Yoga Alliance of America

Certified Massage Therapist

12 years teaching experience

As a certified Yoga Instructor and Massage Therapist, Suzy has integrated a range of fitness philosophies. She focuses on proper body alignment, with special attention to physical considerations—whether this means a general, “aching back,” or scoliosis. Her style incorporates meditation and guided imagery techniques with classical Hatha Yoga poses. Suzy also draws on her ten years of study in Eastern Philosophy, for which she holds a masters degree.                   

 

Christie Marshall

Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) 200

Yoga Teaching Certificate, Down Dog Yoga, a Baron Baptiste affiliate Studio

Yin Yoga Teacher Training with Sarah Powers

16 years of yoga practice

MA Educational Leadership, The George Washington University

 Christie challenges students through an energetic Vinyasa flow to open their physical body and deepen their mental awareness, moving toward balance. Vinyasa yoga synchronizes ujjayi breath with a fluid sequence of poses building internal heat to cleanse the body and ultimately the mind.  Her own yoga journey began in 1991 and she has experimented with various forms of yoga including Ashtanga, Iyengar, Yin Yoga, and Power Vinyasa.  Yoga permeates every part of Christie’s life. She believes that yoga is accessible to every individual; the mind is what holds us back from recognizing our greatness, not tight hamstrings or shoulders.  Christie has been a lifelong educator in diverse fields - she is excited to share her passion for yoga, guiding yoga practitioners to a deeper understanding of asana, breath, mindfulness and conscious movement.

 

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Personal Training                       

PILATES Private & Semi-Private

      

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

PRIVATE

Enjoy one-to-one training with a Pilates Personal Trainer on the Reformer, Cadillac, or other apparatus.

 

SEMI PRIVATE - DUETS

Enjoy two-to-one training with a Pilates Personal Trainer on the Reformer, Cadillac, or other apparatus.  Participants must be at a similar training and fitness level.  Sessions are 55 minutes.

 

SEMI PRIVATE - TRIOS

Enjoy three-to-one training with a

Pilates Personal Trainer on the Reformer, Cadillac or other apparatus.  Pre-requisites:  prior Pilates training documented through references or audition.  Sessions are 55 minutes.

 

GROUP WORKSHOPS

Enjoy 6:1 training with a Pilates Personal Trainer.  Sessions are 75min.

See Instructor biographies for style and focus.

For Group Workshop information see our Group Exercise Dept. or CLICK HERE

 

  PROGRAM PRICE

  PRIVATE

  1 session                        $70

  5 session package       $340

  10 session package     $675

 

  DUETS per person

  1 session                        $45

  5 session package       $220

  10 session package     $425

 

 

  For further information, or to schedule

  appointments, call: 

 

 

  Kate Sheppard,

  Sr. Director of Programs & Aquatics

  415-447-9648

  ksheppard@ymcasf.org

 

  24 hr advanced cancellation policy is

  enforced.

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Personal Trainers PILATES

*Please note -  Pilates Personal Training Rates are different from Personal Training

Hilda Falkenstein

Pilates Certification - Ellie Herman Studios (emphasis in rehabilitation)
Janda neuro-muscular training
Master training with Tom McCook, Madelaine Black, Mercy Sidbury
Instructor in movement, Modern Dance and Ballet

Again and again, Hilda has seen how Pilates can transform and heal the body, giving people of all ages and fitness levels increased strength, balance, and flexibility.
In her teaching, she emphasizes breath, proper alignment, core engagement, and the pleasure of movement.  Using personalized modifications, she helps clients experience the essential connections needed to build a solid foundation in the Pilates Method.  Hilda has studied multiple approaches to Pilates in extensive training with master teachers, and she brings these insights and innovations to her clients.

Jacqueline Lounsbury

Comprehensive Pilates Instructor from Body Arts and Science International

B.S. in Community Health

Water Fitness Instructor

YMCA Cardio Group Exercise Instructor

Swim Coach

Dance Instructor

Jacqueline has been studying and practicing Pilates for over 15 years.

Jacqueline is a professional dancer who has used Pilates as an exercise modality to stay strong, agile, flexible, and injury free.  This approached is applied to working with individuals from beginner to advanced level. 

Introducing Pilates student teacher...

Iliana Murphy

Contact Kate Sheppard for discounted rates for Pilates Personal Training with Iliana Murphy!

Ilana encourages her students to find joy in movement with a focus on alignment and sustainable movement patterns. Her teaching is influenced by her background in yoga, dance, martial arts and her current studies in Shiatsu massage and Chinese medicine. Sessions focus on developing strength, flexibility and body awareness while encouraging students to carry the alignment and stability learned in a Pilates session into daily activities.The accessible yet challenging tools of Pilates are available to and beneficial for students of all fitness levels.

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Personal Training                       

Specialized Private & Semi-Private

Stephanie Atwood- Running Coach

Stephanie Atwood ran her first marathon more than 30 years ago. She discovered an activity that gave her so much more than just exercise. She gained confidence, fitness, and stress relief!  Today, Stephanie shares the skill and fun of running or walking for all ability levels who want to incorporate outdoor movement as a major component of their fitness program. As Coach and Master Runner herself, Stephanie also understands the challenges of continuing to run or trying to get back into an exercise program as we age.

For more information on scheduling running training, contact:

Kate Sheppard,

Sr. Director of Programs & Aquatics

415-447-9648

ksheppard@ymcasf.org