Personal Trainers

Jon is a competitive powerlifter and strongman with an education in exercise physiology. He enjoys passing on his knowledge and passion for training hard, but smart.

If you are looking to learn how to live healthier and reach your goals, whether it be through body re-composition, rehab, increasing strength, leaning out, or increasing areas of athleticism(such as vertical jump or learning how to accelerate faster and maintain top speed longer) Jon would love to help you on your journey!

Jordan has been working at the YMCA since 2016 in various departments, but currently works on the Member Experience Team at the front desk. Her passion for personal health and fitness, in addition to encouragement from her YMCA peers, inspired her to become a personal trainer. She is excited to help members feel empowered with their health and to help them feel their best. In her free time Jordan enjoys spending time with her husband and two kids, reading, running and traveling. She loves being a part of the YMCA family and is very excited to serve our members as a Personal Trainer!

Junias Holmes found his passion for health and wellness through his love of sports, specifically track and field. He had the opportunity to compete at the collegiate level and graduated as a student-athlete from Illinois State University with a degree in Public Health.

He lives by the philosophy of Kaizen, the practice of continuous improvement, striving to get 1% better every day.

Junias is a certified trainer through ISSA and a group core instructor through MOSSA. His dedication to health and wellness is evident in everything he does, both on and off the training floor.

Nicolette has been a fitness professional since 2012. She grew up in Bloomington, doing competitive dance and sports her entire childhood, teen, and college years. Nicolette hit a rough patch in life during her college years which is what truly brought on her passion for fitness."Working out was the ONLY thing that brought my mind and body back to a healthy state, in which I've been able to maintain." She knew she wanted to work in the realm of fitness to help others just like herself to become the best versions of themselves.

Quentin is a Bloomington-Normal native and holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Kinesiology and Sports Studies with a focus in Exercise Science. He has 8+ years experience in personal training and sports conditioning, with a specialty in postural correction. He has trained a wide variety of individuals including seniors, those with specific health conditions and general population. Quentin also was a bodybuilder for four years, and won his pro card in 2014.

Hayden is a class of'25 graduate from Millikin University, where he studies exercise science, growing his passion for health and wellness. While at Millikin, Hayden completed an internship at the Decatur YMCA, giving him valuable, hands-on experience in personal training. During this experience, Hayden worked with members of all ages and skill sets, helping him develop the adjustability needed to pertain to any client's needs.

My name is Corey Lyons. I'm a native of Bloomington, I pretty much grew up going to the YMCA everyday. To me The YMCA is one of the best places in our community. So it's an honor and a pleasure to serve in this capacity I'm very passionate about wellness and exercise. To me exercise is the best medicine, and as a matter of fact, if it could be bottled up, I think it will be the most prescribed medicine.

Marcus is an emerging fitness trainer from Springfield, IL, currently studying Exercise Science at Illinois State University. His passion for fitness began as a high school athlete and continued through his enlistment in the Illinois National Guard and current member of Illinois State Univeristy Army ROTC.  With a solid foundation in exercise science and a commitment to staying current with the latest research, Marcus helps clients improve body composition, recover from injuries, and enhance mobility and strength.

Hi, I’m Derian Duncan, a Personal Trainer here at the YMCA and a recent graduate of Illinois State University. I’m passionate about fitness, health, and helping others become the best version of themselves.

I’m excited to share my knowledge and experience while creating personalized training programs that help you reach your goals, whether that’s building strength, improving endurance, losing weight, or simply feeling more confident. I look forward to supporting and motivating you every step of your fitness journey here at the Y.