Personal Training
Get there…with a little help from the YWCA Personal Training Staff!
Personal Training
“I began personal training shortly after I became a certified group exercise instructor in 1981. Nothing brings me more joy that working alongside driven members and watching them achieve their wellness goals.”
Ilene H. Grady, Health & Wellness Director
Your reasons for being healthy and fit are personal. But statistics show you’re more apt to achieve your personal goals when you’re not going it alone. You need help from a personal trainer who understands what your body needs, what obstacles lay ahead—who is the right combination of drill sergeant and friend—helping you stick to the path and become your best self! The YWCA Greater Newburyport offers personal trainers with certifications, education, and experience across all fitness populations. Each trainer will customize a fitness plan around your goals and schedule.
YWCA Personal Training options are available both live and/or via Zoom. Please contact Ilene H. Grady for more information at:
Ilene Harnch-Grady
Health & Wellness Director
(978) 465-9922 Ext. #13
All sessions are 45 minutes
Meet our Trainers
Ilene H. Grady
Health & Wellness Director
Read more about Ilene
My name is Ilene Harnch-Grady. I have been in the health and wellness field for 40+ years acquiring my first group exercise certification from the American Fitness Association of America in 1980. Over the course of the last four decades, I have expanded my training to include certifications and Master Training modules in Personal Training, Stott Pilates, Boston Barre, Registered Yoga Teacher, Body Pump, Arthritis Foundation Master Training (Water/Land), Zumba Gold, Spin, YWCA Encore Leadership Program to name a few. In my current role as the Health & Wellness/Encore Director, I am able to continue to do what I love teaching a variety of classes with a special fondness for special populations including seniors and those with a cancer diagnosis, and providing private/semi-private personal training. Sharing in individuals’ success in their health and wellness endeavors remains one of the high points and blessings in my current role.
Dianne Brennan
Personal Trainer
Read more about Dianne
My name is Dianne Brennan and I have been in the health and fitness field since 1980, as fitness hit the big time! After working for Gloria Stevens (now I date myself), I went back to college to get my BS in physical education. Although I never taught in a school system, the knowledge I gained was important. I went on to pursue one of the first National Certifications for group exercise from AFAA, teaching while I raised 3 beautiful kids.
My career in fitness allowed me to be home with my kids, instilling in them the love of exercise. Two of my children have completed marathons, including the virtual Boston Marathon in 2020.
As the fitness industry changed, so did I. In 2013 I received my first certification in Personal Training from the National Council for Certified Personal Trainers. In 2017 I certified again in Personal Training with AFAA. I love what I do. My passion is to instill in someone the love of exercise and the feeling of well being.
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Mon-Fri: 6 am - 7:45 pm
Sat: 8 am - 1 pm
Sunday: CLOSED