Here at the Longmont Y we have a friendly staff of highly qualified, very affordable personal trainers ready to help you see results! 

To get to know a trainer or purchase a training package contact Wellness Director Jessica Fernandez at 720-652-4726 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Nickolas Hochwender

Nick grew up here in Colorado.  He attended high school at Skyline and went on to college at Colorado State University where he received his Degree in Health and Exercise Science, concentrating in Health Promotion.

Since then he has made it his mission to help others achieve their wellness goals.  He has worked with a very diverse set of individuals.  Elite athletes wanting to improve their performance, seniors needing to build up their strength to recover from injuries or just wanting to maintain their active and independent lifestyles, individuals who wanted to loose significant amounts of weight, mountaineers training for expeditions, and people who simply wanted to improve their current workout routines and achieve a balanced state of all around health.  Wellness promotion is hes passion and he will do what ever it takes to help you get to where you want to be!

In his free time, Nick loves to get outside and experience all of the amazing and beautiful things that Colorado has to offer by cycling, mountaineering and hiking, running, snowshoeing, and anything else active you can think of!  He also spends his time continuing his education and preparing for Graduate School, where he intends to get a Master Degree in Health and Exercise Science. 

certifications

B.S. in Health and Exercise Science from Colorado State University

Concentration in Health Promotion

American College of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer

ASHI CPR/AED and First Aid Certified

why work at the y?

Over the course of my career I have worked at more gyms than I can count.  The Y is, by far, the best place I have ever been given the opportunity to promote health.  Other facilities put profit before member satisfaction, success, and health.  Here at The Y I'm encouraged to follow my passion for health promotion and do whatever I can to help improve the lives of those in my community.  No pushing overpriced training packages on members, or pressure to come up with new ways to get at your money.  The one and only directive here is to make a difference in the lives of our members and our community.  Here I'm given the freedoms necessary to go the extra distance for our members and help them achieve their goals.

Contact nick

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April Williams

April was born and raised in Boulder Colorado.  She moved to Longmont in 1995.  That is also when she became a member of The Y.  She has been active in a number of sports and activities throughout the years.  One of April's biggest sports accomplishments is being the first woman at Longmont High School to receive a Varsity letter in Men's Wrestling.  She was also a Power-lifter for some time.

April loves working at The Y and the wide variety of people she gets to work with!  She was an intern from Colorado State University in the Spring of 2005.  After she received her degree was hired as a Personal Trainer and Fitness Adviser.

April believes physical activity should be fun and rewarding, and be something you can continue to do for your entire life... just because it feels so good to MOVE!  She looks forward to helping you achieve your fitness goals.

Certifications

B.S. in health and Exercise Science from Colorado State University

Minor in Coaching

ASHI CPR/AED and First Aid Certified

Why the Y?

I love working at The Y because it makes me feel like a part of a great community.  I have the privilege to work with a number of different age groups and ethnic backgrounds.  My outgoing personality allows me to meet new people almost every day!  I also enjoy volunteering at the number of great events The Y holds each year, like The Y Pals Christmas Party and Healthy Kids Day.  I often see members around town and enjoy the camaraderie that we share.  The Y is a place where everybody knows your name.

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Matt Rottmann

Being a sports and fitness enthusiast his whole life made Matt's choice to follow his passion into the field of fitness an easy one.  His love of sports started as a child.  Since then he has played a total of 16 years of baseball including 5 years at the collegiate level.  It was this athletic lifestyle that gave Matt the drive to obtain a bachelors in Sports Management with a minor in Human Performance and Business Administration.  After graduating he earned his teaching certificate, becoming a preschool fitness teacher and working with The Y Summer Camp program.  All of these experiences have inspired Matt to make health promotion his career.

Certifications

Sports Management degree from Concordia University of Nebraska

Minor in Human Performance

American Council on Exercise Certified Personal Trainer

CPR Colorado CPR/AED and First Aid certified

Why The Y?

After spending two years with They Y Summer Camp program and one with the Youth in Action program, I've seen the changes that The Y can make in peoples lives.  I believe in our mission of delivering fitness and wellness to everyone.  The Y allows me to be flexible and cater to every single persons unique needs.

Chris Hedman

Chris is interested in helping people improve their overall wellness through  exercise and healthy lifestyle choices.  He has a sincere desire to contribute and to gain experience working with the general population, and has a particular interest in working with seniors to help them achieve their personal fitness goals and improve their functional living. 

Certifications

American College of Sports Medicine Certified Personal Trainer

Accreditation for Older Adult Exercise through Healthways-Silver Sneaker

CPR/AED and First Aid

M.S in Mechanical Engineering from Clarkson University in New York

Why The Y?

I chose employment at The Y because it enables me to work with a broad demographic of clientele, including seniors, young adults, and special populations.  It's the diversity of The Y community that appeals to me.  I have met so many interesting and wonderful people here and it's an honor to be able to help them achieve their personal fitness goals.

Contact chris

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Kim Van Dyke

Kim was born and raised in Longmont and has strong ties to our community. Her love of fitness began in high school while taking a strength training class. However, 2 pregnancies and a bad case of post-partum depression caused her to gain a significant amount of weight. That served as the catalyst for her to get back on track.  She has lost over 55 lbs to date. Working to achieve her own weight loss goals while also helping family, friends and neighbors lose weight has given her an unrelenting drive to help her community members improve their lives.

Certifications

ISSA Certified Personal Trainer

ASHI Certified First Aid

ASHI Certified CPR/AED

Why the Y?

I wanted to work as a trainer at the Y because they share my drive to improve the wellness of the Longmont community. My kids have been, and still are, involved in the Y’s Partial Day Preschool Program, and the staff has always been so wonderful to work with. I’m excited to be able to join their team. The Christian principles in place that the Y mean a lot to me as well.

Contact Kim

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Mary Monk

Mary has lived in Longmont for 28 years where she and her husband Mike have raised their children Shawn and Sarah. Always enjoying involvement in athletics and fitness Mary decided to return to college to earn a second bachelors degree, one in “Sports and Exercise Science” specializing in strength and conditioning. This advanced education has enabled her to become a better fitness advisor to members at the YMCA as well as to become a better coach for her Cross Country, Swim and Track teams at Skyline High School.

Mary is an avid triathlete and runner when she isn’t working with clients and coaching young athletes. Traveling to compete is her ultimate reward for training hard. She also loves to be outdoors enjoying nature by hiking, fishing, skiing and snowshoeing.

Certifications

Bachelors of Science in Physical Education, Minor in Health and Coaching from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln

Bachelors of Science in Exercise Science specializing in Strength and Conditioning from the University of Northern Colorado

CPR/AED and First Aid Certified

Why the Y?

My family and I have been members at the Ed & Ruth Lehman YMCA for 28 years and have had many wonderful experiences, opportunities, and friendships as a result. It seems like home in many ways and I couldn’t imagine sharing my passion for fitness anywhere else. It is a way I can give back to the YMCA community.

Contact Mary

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Danny Rivera

Danny was originally born in El Salvador and moved to California in his early teens. He went to Simi High in Simi Valley, and then to Moorpark College. He moved to Longmont in July of 1995 simply for the nature and fantastic summers! He has been a trainer at the Y for over 13 years.

Certifications

100% Bilingual: English and Spanish

YMCA Personal Trainer & Fitness Adviser Certified

Nutrition/Wellness/Chronic Illness Instructor

Lifeguard and 0₂ Certified

Group Cycling and Exercise Certified

ASHI CPR/AED and First Aid Certified

Why the Y?

" I started working at the Y back in October of 1998. What motivated me was that the Y doesn't look only at membership, but well beyond thier front doors. Instead of making the community become a part of the Y, we are focused on becoming a part of the community.

Being an employee at the Y helps make me feel like a part of this great community and allows me to make an impact on the the community as a whole.

My biggest Satisfaction is making a difference in a person's life by helping them reach their goals, regardless of their age or ability level."

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Jesus Rivera

Jesus was born and raised in the Longmont area. He graduated from Skyline High School and is currently studying at the University of Northern Colorado.

After losing nearly 90 pounds after graduating high school, Jesus has enjoyed teaching and helping fitness enthusiasts of all kinds. He has helped football teams design their workout programs, give seniors and other client’s tips to help rehab injuries, and help overweight members achieve their weight loss goals.

Besides working with the wellness team at the Y, Jesus enjoys spending time with his family. He has a 2 year old son who was his main source of changing his lifestyle. After getting his bachelors degree he hopes to attend graduate school and continue his work in helping the Longmont and surrounding communities.

Certifications

International Sports Science Association Certified Personal Trainer

American Red Cross AED/CPR certified

Why the Y?

After working at other gyms, I came to The Y wanting to expand my knowledge of fitness and contribute to the Longmont community in as many ways as possible.  As a child I attended the Y's child care program.  As a teenager I worked out here almost every day.