Meet Our Personal Trainers

Select your branch below to read about our personal trainers!

BOUNDS FAMILY YMCA

JOHN MCCLURE SNOOK FAMILY YMCA

NORTH MOBILE FAMILY YMCA

BOUNDS FAMILY YMCA

Pamela Anderson

JOHN MCCLURE SNOOK FAMILY YMCA

BIO

Originally from New Jersey, my husband and I relocated to beautiful South Alabama in 2002. I have been part of the South Alabama Y Team since 2009 mainly at our John McClure Snook Family YMCA branch, and more recently at our Bounds Family YMCA branch.  Helping people move better, gain strength, increase endurance and improve mobility is my passion.  My goal for clients is that they feel empowered physically, as well as emotionally, throughout their training process.  There is nothing more exciting for me than to take that journey with a client and see them achieve their goals! When I am not at the Y, I spend time with my family, either watching my daughter on the volleyball court/beach or my son playing soccer or basketball. 

Motto: Never miss a Monday

Favorite Exercise: Plank

Certified Personal Trainer – NASM
Women’s Fitness Specialist NASM
Cycling Instructor
Group Fitness Instructor

Mornings and early afternoons

Women’s Fitness
AOA (Active Older Adults)
Group Women’s Training
Ocean County College

Patty Hein

JOHN MCCLURE SNOOK FAMILY YMCA

BIO

In 2000, I became a Personal Trainer so I could help others feel good– not just physically but mentally and spiritually too.  I love helping people but wanted to help in a way that would last them a lifetime, not just for a “moment”.  That is what I love about being a trainer – I can help people set goals and reach them.  No matter the goal… weight loss or gaining strength, starting a workout or needing to change up an existing workout, recovering from an injury/surgery or building on what you are already doing… I am here to help you reach whatever goals you are trying to achieve. Life is worth living and should be lived with a smile.

Motto: What doesn’t kill you makes you stronger

Favorite Exercise: Squats

Personal Trainer – NASM                                                                  Group Fitness Instructor – FiTOUR                                                  Silver Sneakers Classic and Enerchi                                                      Boga Board                                                                                      Stability Ball

 

Corrective Exercise                                                                                Strength Training                                                                            Weight Loss                                                                                  Recovery Training                                                                      Functional Training                                                                              AOA (Active Older Adults)                                                                Group Women’s Training 

 

Health Science – South University (in progress)

 

 

Flexible 

Bounds Family YMCA Personal Trainer

Miles Paisant

BOUNDS FAMILY YMCA

BIO

Following a 30-year career in the Hospitality Industry, back surgery led me to the gym, working out, gaining strength and flexibility and achieving weight loss.  I enjoy working with all fitness enthusiasts – from teenagers to seniors who want to achieve their fitness goals, lose weight, improve self esteem and feel and be their best!

Motto: Patience and Persistence

Certified Personal Trainer– AFAA
Strength Training– NASM
Senior Fitness
Osteoporosis
Suspension Training for Seniors
Injury Prevention
Yoga
Aquatics

Strength Training
Toning Muscle
Cardiovascular Training
Weight Loss
Fat Loss Targeting

Audio Engineering School, New Orleans

Anytime

 

Beth Mans

BOUNDS FAMILY YMCA

BIO

Beth started her fitness journey at the Shelby County YMCA in 1999 where she obtained a multitude of certifications including YMCA Strength and Conditioning.  Beth has experience training all ages and demographics but particularly loves working with  active older adults.  Helping people obtain, or maintain, their optimum level of health is what she strives for with each client.  Beth is a breast cancer survivor that understands the challenges of  maintaining a healthy lifestyle post cancer and would love to help you get started on your own journey to health and wellness.

Motto: “Exercise is a journey, not a destination.  It must be continued for the rest of your life.  We do not stop because we grow old – we grow old because we stop exercising.” – Kenneth H. Cooper

Favorite Exercise: Anything in the water! I feel water is a forgiving medium allowing a more challenging workout without the impact on the joints.

YMCA Strength and Conditioning
FiTOUR Certified Personal Trainer
AFAA Group Fitness
AEA (Aquatics Exercise Association)
Tivity Health Silver Sneakers
Classic Mad Dogg SPINNING
Les Mills BODYPUMP
Active Older Adults
Aqua Fitness
Cancer Survivors
BA in Marketing – University of Iowa
AA in Business

Early morning – mid afternoon

Emily Mannion

BOUNDS FAMILY YMCA

BIO

Originally from Louisiana, Emily joined the Army right out of high school where her love for health and fitness began. After moving to Daphne in 2017 with her husband and 3 children, they joined the Bounds Family YMCA. Emily recalls feeling welcomed by the amazing staff and members.  “Helping friends get fit and watching them become healthier versions of themselves motivated me to get my ACE Personal Trainer certification in 2021,” she says. Emily enjoys working with all ages and fitness levels and loves motivating others to find their passion for exercise and fitness.

Favorite Exercise: I love training back and shoulders!!!!

Motto: Be silent and let success scream!

Certified Personal Trainer- ACE

Anytime

Carencro High School, Carencro, LA

Elicia Lynch

NORTH MOBILE FAMILY YMCA

BIO

Being an athlete, I’ve always been active and interested in fitness and how the body works. I have a bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science and I’ve worked for the YMCA since 2009, where I started as an intern.

I don’t stop when I’m tired, I stop when I’m done

Personal Trainer – AFAA
TRX Suspension Training
Tivity Health Silver Sneakers Classic
HIIT
Pur Motion

Catering to client’s needs while customizing plans to meet their goals.

 

Sarah Lamb

NORTH MOBILE YMCA

BIO

I am 18 years old and have a huge passion for fitness and helping others achieve their goals.  I’m training to compete in American Ninja Warrior and plan to be the shortest woman competitor to complete the run up the warped wall.

Motto: Do your best and forget the rest

Certified Personal Trainer – FiTOUR
Sports Nutrition – ISSA
Group Exercise Instructor
Cycle Instructor

Wednesday 5am-11am; early Tuesday and Thursday mornings