Personal Training
Learn more about what we do below
Type of training at Yangs:
One on one Training
Buddy Training
Small-Group Training
Sports Training (teens)
Team Training
Seeing impact, Together
The purpose of a personal trainer (aka coach): Whether you are new to a gym or a seasoned gym rat, you can benefit from working with a trainer. As a beginner, a trainer can help motivate you, teach you how to safely and effectively use exercise machines, and help you develop a workout program that matches your abilities and goals. If you are already accustomed to working out in a gym or are training for a particular event, a trainer can help you build endurance, avoid boredom and enhance your current workout to achieve your specific goal. Trainers are also beneficial if you are recovering from an injury.
For more info or to set up a consult please call us at (978)-475-2020 and ask for Alex or Diana.
*All training appointments and consultations require a minimum of 24-hour notice to cancel. Clients are responsible for the payment of any sessions where the 24-hour notice to cancel has not been provided.
How do I meet with a trainer?
Scheduling a meeting with a trainer is as easy as picking up the phone. An initial consult with a trainer is free of charge. Please use this time to find out if you and the trainer are compatible, and can work towards your goals. To schedule a consult, call and ask for Diana.
What to look for in a trainer
Hiring a trainer is a little like choosing a spouse. Your number one priority should be compatibility. All of our trainers at Yang’s are nationally certified and many hold degrees in Exercise Science or related fields.
Length of training sessions and commitment
Training sessions can range from 30, 45 to 60 minutes and can be held one-on-one (a.k.a. Personal Training*), with a buddy (Buddy Training which is 2 participants with 1 trainer) in a small group (3 to 4 participants per group to 1 trainer/coach) and Team Training (min. 3 up to 10 participants per group to 1 trainer/coach).
Meet our Personal Trainers
If you are ready to get started call Diana at 978.475.2020
Jennifer O'Donohue
Prior to joining the fitness profession, Jen owned a healthcare recruiting firm for ten years. Her company helped hospitals & medical facilities fill nurse management job openings. An elite runner and former dancer, she is a mom of four and is passionate about keeping people active.
Jen holds her M.ED from Cambridge College, her BA from Merrimack College and her Personal Training certification from ACE (American Council on Exercise).
A North Andover native, Jen has lived in Andover for ten years with her husband Jack and both have been members of Yangs since 2009. You may have seen their four kids (Patrick, John, Liam & Mary) in the childcare room through the years.
Jen is passionate about working with clients of all ages to help them feel comfortable in the weight room and on the turf. She is a motivator and a strong believer in the benefits of strength training. She also provides custom speed and agility workouts for middle school and high school athletes
Dennis Castro
Dennis is a graduate of Bridgewater State University with a degree in Exercise Science. Since 2006, he has trained and coached individuals and athletes ranging from age 7 to the professional and Olympic level. He has achieved certifications from the National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA), National Council on Strength & Fitness (NCSF), USA Weightlifting (USAW), American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), Parisi Speed School, Training for Warriors, Poliquin Level 1 and has been Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certified as a Strength & Conditioning Coach. Dennis was a college football player and has competed in various strongman competitions. He resides in Haverhill with his wife Leah and infant son and is a correctional officer with the Essex County Sheriffs Department.
Karen Chamberlain
has worked in the fitness industry for over 20 years, many of those years here in Andover. She is an Aerobics & Fitness Association of America (AFAA) Certified Personal Trainer, TRX, and CPR/AED Certified. Karen’s favorite aspect of training is helping clients realize that it’s not just about dieting and a good workout, but a life-long lifestyle change. She enjoys working with clients of all ages but particularly with women who are peri and post menopausal and baby boomers. A resident of Andover, Karen enjoys cooking and experimenting with new and healthy recipes, hiking, camping, walking her dog and mostly spending time with her family.We are pleased to have Karen call Yang’s her new home.
Nina Caron
. Nina is an ACSM (American College Of Sports Medicine) Certified Personal Trainer, Johnny G Certified Spinning Instructor and has done coursework in low back disorders, as well as in Stott MatPilates. She has been involved professionally in the fitness industry for 15 years. Nina holds a Master’s Degree in Human Nutrition from the University of Bridgeport and is the sole proprietor of Nutripoise, LLC, a nutritional services business that provides dietary programs and exercise protocols for individuals seeking to improve weight management, enhance competitive athletic performance, and help treat and/or prevent metabolic disorders. Nina has also studied JonKabat-Zinn’s mindfulness-based stress reduction philosophy and wholly embraces the value of meditation and mindful living. Running is one of Nina’s many passions. She qualified for the women’s Olympic trials in the marathon event in 2004 and was the champion of the women’s master’s division of USA Track and Field for the NE Grand Prix Racing Series in 2002 and 2003. Nina loves to work with clients of all ages and abilities to educate and motivate them to achieve their fitness potential. Nina believes that her professional goal is to help each and every client to create and sustain a lifestyle and mindset that supports wellness and passionate living. "Anything is attainable with a positive outlook and the proper tools and support.”And ... if you think she looks like someone who is already a part of our staff, you're right! Her twin sister is Evie.
Evie Caron
An ACE-certified Personal Trainer, Stott Pilates Instructor and Johnny G certified Spinning Instructor who has been in the fitness industry since the early 1980's. She enjoys working with clients of all ages, abilities and fitness levels. Evie's pursuit of her personal training certification was highly driven by her passion for sports (she began working towards being a proficient golfer at the age of 6) and interest in the biomechanics of physical movement. She now recognizes her greatest job satisfaction comes from her ability to encourage and lead her clients on their road to wellness. In 2017, Evie earned the Health & Wellness Coach Certification through WellCoaches Corporation (www.WellCoachesSchool.com), the standard-setter in the discipline. She has served in coaching and/or health advocacy roles with Phillips Academy, Brooks School, Cardigan Mountain School and the Andover High School. She currently works as a Special Needs Instructional Assistant at Andover High along with being a personal trainer here at Yang's. Evie enjoys traveling, cooking, reading, spending time outdoors, Yoga and long distance running, which has led to her national ranking. She competed in the 2014 and 2015 Boston Marathon, during the latter she took second place in her division. Her favorite way to spend time is with her husband, four children and her four-legged children, Nugget, Isabelle and Nugget's sister Leila. "Pilates training with Evie has allowed me to regain strength and decrease pain from previous back surgery and chronic sciatica. She focuses on proper movement and alignment such that I am less prone to repeat injury. She works respecting my limitations while slowly pushing the boundaries of what I can do. My posture is improved and more importantly I have returned to prior activities that I thought were no longer possible." Joanne N., Andover, MA
Jamie Lachiana
A graduate from Bridgewater State University with a degree in Exercise Science. He has been certified by ACSM (American College of Sports Medicine), NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine), as well as YMCA, certified. He has been a local fitness/health professional since 1996. His experience ranges from personal training to training individuals to become fitness professionals and managing a large health facility. Through continued hard work and studies he prides himself by staying ahead of the curve by implementing new training methods and techniques based on the most current research. Jamey believes that personal training should be very specific to each individual's (personal) goals. From the very young to the more experienced participant, everyone’s workout should carefully be constructed to meet those needs. Making sure strengths, weaknesses, and injuries are taking into consideration, is also very important. Jamey was very active growing up participating competitively in many sports such as baseball, football, soccer, basketball, golf, hockey, and even ping pong and badminton. He has also been an active participant in Shaolin Kung Fu with Yang’s Martial Arts since 2002
Susan Cain
Education: BS Accounting, Boston College
Certifications: Certified Personal Trainer, ISSA, AFAA and Group Fitness. An Instructor in Johnny G Spinning, TRX, P90X, Insanity and PiYO Live formats, and Group X, CPR/AED Certified through the American Heart Association
Specialties: As a group fitness instructor, I enjoy working with small groups. I believe that collective energy and support helps to motivate my clients to perform better. I am results-driven and efficient. I enjoy working with clients of all ages, especially women in their 40's and beyond as I feel I can really relate to the struggles and challenges this age group faces. I am also a student with Precision Nutrition, the largest private nutrition coaching, and research company in the world, obtaining my Level1 Coaching Certification in the spring of 2016. I understand the importance of nutrition in achieving optimal health.
Other: Independent Distributor for Beachbody, a home fitness products company and a cast member in P90X3 - a home fitness program designed by Tony Horton. I have traveled across the country to over 20 US Military bases sharing how to live a healthy lifestyle with those who serve to protect our country.
Ben Moll
A graduate of the University of Massachusetts Lowell and the American Academy of Personal Training in Boston. He has been Personal Training since 2009 and is a Group Exercise Instructor. He works with clients of all ages and abilities in a fun, informative, motivating, and results-driven way. Ben's programs incorporate a wide variety of equipment and training techniques customized for each person's fitness level. His specialties include strength training, fat loss, stretching/flexibility, injury prevention, and rehabilitation, high-intensity interval training, mixed martial arts, and sports specific conditioning. Ben also uses strength testing and body composition assessments to track results and provides nutrition coaching and healthy eating techniques as a part of his training services. He enjoys tennis, snowboarding, boxing, mountain biking, bodybuilding, cooking, and competing in fitness modeling competitions.