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About Yesenia

Hello everyone, my name is Yesenia and I became a Certified Personal Trainer in 2018.


I became a Certified Personal Trainer because I am passionate about fitness. I have been a runner for nearly my entire life, ran HS Cross Country and Track. After graduating I continued on pursing local races and enjoyed the challenge of running. I ran my first marathon in 2012 and ever since then have enjoyed endurance running. Later on in my early 20s I discovered the gym! It was such a different type of challenge and instantly fell in love with it. I would help friends get into fitness, coworkers, family, too. I know through fitness you create a healthier mind and self overall. So many positive and benefits so that's why I love coaching others, I get to share that with them. 


I am a mother, worked out during pregnancy, gained weight while pregnant and worked out postpartum. I understand the many struggles women can face during this beautiful change in their lives. 


My training style is to always be encouraging and engaging. I am not the typical drill sergeant trainer you may have seen elsewhere. I will push you but in an encourgaging manner.


 


**Availability:


 *Available for virtual training & in person.


**I am only available for in person sessions after 3pm on weekdays, with the exclusion of Mondays. I am available for in person on Mondays from 7am until 2:30pm!


Weekends: I am available in person in the morning and afternoon as well.


 


My favorite client story

My client, Victoria had a goal to grow her glutes and legs and she told me that she got results quicker with me than she ever had before with her previous trainer.

My favorite exercise

Barbell Deadlifts
Barbell Squats
Running
Plyometric & HIIT

My favorite quote

"Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will." Ghandi

My training philosophy

The longer you wait to reach your goals, the longer it takes. Just get it done. It is so much easier saying, "No, not today, I don't feel like it." What results do you get from a "no?" None! Just start moving and get it done, you will thank yourself later. Small steps lead to the end goal.

My training experience

I received my certification through American Council on Exercise in 2018 and have been continuing my education on fitness and health continuously. I’ve trained people of all ages, high school aged, middle aged, I have trained people with zero fitness experience to people who worked out most their lives. I enjoy training people in all stages of life.

Areas of Expertise

  • Weight Loss
  • Wellness
  • Functional Training

NCCA Accredited Certifications

ace certification ACE Certified Personal Trainer

Additional Certifications

CPR/AED

Who I Especially Like Working With

Beginners, Middle-aged, Runners, Women

Medical Conditions Experience

Asthma, Knee Pain/Issues, Pregnancy

Yesenia is fantastic! She really listens to your goals and caters the workout to help you meet those goals. She has been a great motivator for me and I really enjoy working out with her! Highly recommend her!

Stacie D.

Yesenia is great. She helped me jump start my goal to become a runner. She always pushed me to become a better runner and for that I will always be thankful! Thank you!

Renata

I got quicker results with Yesenia than I did with my previous trainer and it was in a shorter amount of time! She is a great trainer and truly listens to your goals!

Victoria

In the past I had trainers push me way past my limit. So when I came to yesenia I had a lot of boundaries. But she was so personable and really listened to what I wanted and every workout was different and better and I am so much stronger. She was excellent and professional and very motivating. Highly recommended!

Cassie H.

Yesenia is great! She pushes you without being too pushy and is understanding of injuries and limitations. I've done more in the past few weeks than I ever thought possible thanks to her! Highly recommend her as a trainer :)

MORGAN D.

All I can say is she's the best and I mean that in every way. She so sweet but still push you to achieve your goals. She's really everything I wanted in a trainer!

Carmen

I highly recommend Yesenia to help you with your fitness goals! I had a positive experience working with her. She was very personable, motivating, and engaging during sessions. She was also very informative when providing exercise and diet tips.

Sammy P.

100% recommend Yesenia to anyone looking for a reliable personal trainer! I came to her looking to gain muscle/lose fat and she def knows what she’s doing. She’s super knowledgeable and gives great advice, from workouts to food. Shes really sweet and has a great sense of humor, so working out with her is always fun. She customizes my workouts to my personal goals every week so all I have to do is show up and put in the work. I’m honestly just so glad I reached out to her. Yesenia is honestly the best!

Liliana C.

Love it. Glad I found this site! I don't have much time to go to the gym and I actually have a decent amount of equipment at home but didn't know how to use them in the right way. I found Yesenia on FYT and she has been great. We recently started and I am noticing I am getting stronger already. She works with me and my changing schedule and my ankle injury. Motives me to keep going and gives me helpful advice on meals etc. Totally worth it

Kim R.

Yesenia is an outstanding personal trainer who excels in creating customized workouts that cater perfectly to individual needs and concerns. Her thoughtful approach ensures each session is both challenging and safe, resulting in noticeable improvements in my endurance and strength. I've appreciated her ability to adapt exercises based on my progress, keeping the workouts engaging and effective. Yesenia's dedication and genuine care for her clients make her an invaluable asset in achieving fitness goals, and I highly recommend her to anyone seeking a trainer who delivers exceptional results with personalized attention.

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