Yvette’s Client Success Stories
Diane B.
I’m 70 and have worked out with Yvette for over a decade. I wouldn’t willingly miss even one session with her. This is because, what I have learned from Yvette is immeasurable! In my body, I’ve gained strength; maintained muscle, flexibility and balance while continuing activities I love throughout my 60’s and now into my 70’s. In my mind, I’ve been educated and equipped to carry out everyday activities in a manner that advances my strength and safety.
Because Yvette pays attention to detail and is very watchful during our workout sessions; she kindly and quickly corrects my form if I’m off on an exercise. She’ll do this so that I get the most benefit from the exercise and so that I don’t hurt myself by wrong form. The correction to my form often comes with a body cue. I’ll hear, “Bend those knees when you bend down, it’s kinder to your back” or “belly button to the spine for strength”.
Because of the repetition of body cues Yvette has spoken to me in a session, I hear her voice ringing in my ears while doing everyday tasks at home or on the go. Those cues are now ingrained in me; affecting the way I think and move my body. I can’t imagine how many times I would have thrown out my back (as I used to do prior to Yvette) without the knowledge I have gained from her this past 10 years. Aging is a reality, but it’s one I embrace with confidence largely due to what I’ve learned from my most amazing trainer, Yvette!
A year ago, I slipped on black ice and broke 3 ribs. I had to curtail my workouts while I mended for a few months. When I was itching to come back and workout, Yvette connected with my physical therapist and together they devised a plan to slowly bring me back, one rehab exercise at a time. After a time of doing rehabbing at home, I returned to working out with Yvette, starting slowly and gradually working back up to the strength and mobility I had enjoyed prior to slipping on the ice and breaking my ribs.
Yvette’s commitment to my well-being shines through again and again. I see and feel the results in my body; my family and friends see the results too. I have the highest recommendations of Yvette as a trainer, coach and educator. If you are looking for someone to invest in you, to tailor a workout that fits your goals and needs and to equip you to do everyday life in a way that keeps your body strong and injury free, Yvette is the trainer for you.
Megan B.
I’ve trained with Yvette for nearly 10 years, and she has supported me through two pregnancies—always meeting me exactly where I was at. Yvette is incredibly passionate about what she does and is 100% present for her clients. She consistently takes the time to educate me, helping me understand the importance of listening to my body and prioritizing proper recovery.
Angela S.
Training with Yvette changed my life. I reached out to Yvette in 2018 when I had been struggling to do workouts and get any traction on my own because I kept getting injured and needing to take breaks to heal. I had been a ballet dancer for 11 years, and thought I knew everything I needed to know about my body and training, but I was wrong – I was unable to get past these injuries occurring. Yvette changed it all. She insightfully diagnosed the causes and taught me how to train in a way that worked for my body and goals. She gave me solid gym and at home routines, and methods for upgrading them, that I still use today with great success. Yvette pushed me hard, too – and made it so fun. She is one of the most knowledgeable, helpful, positive, delightful trainers I’ve ever met, and I’m confidant she can help you reach your goals, too.
Lisa S.
Yvette Carrigan is a personal trainer that I first crossed paths with in 2014. I wanted to find a trainer who would help me be successful in summiting Mt. Kilimanjaro. Yvette listened to my goals, provided the workouts, support, and encouragement to help me reach my goal. Along the way the training improved my downhill snow skiing from blue to black diamond. I also lost 25 pounds. Yvette helped me prepare for other adventures over the next couple of years: Dolomites-Alta Via One Trek and Patagonia. A fractured wrist, Covid and family caregiving responsibilities resulted in me taking care of others and not myself over the ensuing years. This spring (2025), I fractured my ankle and become very de-conditioned after 7 weeks of non-weight bearing status and three months of being homebound. I was concerned about my health and reached out to Yvette. I learned she had moved away but was willing to train me virtually. I knew she could help me so I started virtual training. Our first goal was to get me ready for a kayaking trip in the San Juan Islands. As I was just starting to walk again she had quite the challenge. Once again we were successful in meeting my goals and improving my health for yet another adventure. Yvette is a seasoned personal trainer. Her greatest assets are her ability to listen to your goals, create a personal workout plan and update and revise as needed and meet you where you are physically. She provides encouragement, support and is empathetic. I love her high energy and fun nature and there is never a workout where she doesn’t improve my mood and get me to laugh. Yvette is my secret weapon or maybe my greatest blessing in helping me to improve my overall health. I highly recommend her as a trainer!
Glen C.
Yvette is an amazing woman! Having been in the fitness industry for over 35 years I have not come across anyone with more care, authenticity, knowledge and humility. She was an integral part in helping me in building a successful fitness center and personal training studio. In fact I couldn’t have had nearly the success without her – she was an excellent partner! She has a special gift of being able to connect with others, gain their trust, and help them on their fitness journey (either directly or indirectly). Anyone who meets and gets to know Yvette is better for it – she has my highest recommendation!
“The decades of knowledge and experience Glen brings to the table makes him second to none. His ability to clearly articulate health and fitness principles makes him an excellent online trainer.”
– Jonathan Rice
Glen’s Client Success Stories
Brandon Lautzenheiser
When I started working with Glen he met me where I was at. He was very careful to not do anything that would re injure my ankle (which I had broke 9 months earlier) and actually used exercises to help strengthen my ankle and lower back. I have even now had a follow up surgery to remove the hardware in my ankle, and after only a 2 week recovery from surgery I was able to jump right back into my workouts.
In addition to my ankle and lower back I hired Glen to help me with weight loss. The combination of diet and exercise he suggested was doable and easy to continue. I have tried many other diets that helped me to lose weight initially, but I always gained the weight right back because I could not sustain the diet for longer than a month. With Glen as my personal trainer I have lost 58lbs and gone from 44% body fat to under 24% in the last 8 months and am still dropping weight! This lifestyle change does not feel like a burden and It is something that I can sustain. I highly recommend Glen and I feel so much better and have more energy to lead worship and play with my boys!
JEFF HALL
I have trained with Glen for the past several years. Since beginning with him he has been able to take me to a very high fitness level. Consistently working with my diet and exercise I have achieved strength and conditioning I never thought I would achieve since my college days. I have been able to reduce my body fat by 8% and currently rank in the top 10% of my age group in almost all aspects of health and fitness (muscular strength, cardiovascular endurance, muscular endurance, etc.). His attention to detail and professionalism has been the highest I have ever experienced with a professional trainer. In addition, he regularly varies the workouts which is why I never get bored and why I have seen continued improvements in my physical fitness.
Ann and Kurt Grindstaff
During the four years we trained with Glen he was always the consummate professional. He listened to our fitness goals and developed creative training routines to fulfill our needs. He increased our strength and conditioning and actually made the training enjoyable.
He also developed programs for us to use at home varying the exercises and increasing the level of challenge. We would highly recommend Glen for anyone who wants to improve their level of fitness
In addition to my ankle and lower back I hired Glen to help me with weight loss. The combination of diet and exercise he suggested was doable and easy to continue. I have tried many other diets that helped me to lose weight initially, but I always gained the weight right back because I could not sustain the diet for longer than a month. With Glen as my personal trainer I have lost 58lbs and gone from 44% body fat to under 24% in the last 8 months and am still dropping weight! This lifestyle change does not feel like a burden and It is something that I can sustain. I highly recommend Glen and I feel so much better and have more energy to lead worship and play with my boys!