Bruce is a native West Virginian and retired Homeland Security Coordinator with US Postal Service. Bruce has a BS degree in Criminal Justice from West Virginia State College. He is a WITS Certified Personal Trainer with extensive experience in weight training, and is the YMCA’s PEIA Weight Management Program Coordinator. As a former competitive weight lifter, he placed 1st in the Southern WV Bench Press Competition, 1st in the Mid-Ohio Valley Bench Press Meet and 3rd in the West Virginia State Bench Press Open in early 80’s. Bruce is a cancer patient and enjoys teaching fitness to all age groups, particularly highly motivated seniors with unique goals and challenges. When not working out, Bruce occupies his time with car shows and muscle cars.

Fely is passionate about and committed to healthy living. She holds a NASM Personal Training Certification and AFAA Group Exercise Fitness Instructor Certification. Prior to her January, 2015 relocation to Charleston, WV, she was a full time Business Manager and Fitness Director for a professional fitness management firm in Arlington, VA. She teaches Body Pump, Cycling, Insanity, Yoga, and Zumba.

In addition, she does Personal Training in between her classes and is in a process of obtaining her Massage Therapy license. In her spare time, she runs numerous Marathons (like the Boston, Chicago, DC, Richmond, and Houston), in several states. Volunteer work has always been important to Fely as well, where she raised funds and shipped care packages to several US military bases in Iraq and Afghanistan for several years. In addition to this, she supports the former World War II POWs of Bataan and Corregidor by running the Bataan Death March Marathon at White Sands, New Mexico, in their honor. Fely is passionate about serving others, and her enthusiasm for health, nutrition, and fitness provides a perfect vehicle for her to do so.

Greg is from Smithers, WV and has a BS in Biology from WV Institute of Technology. Greg is an ACE Certified Personal Trainer with over 15 years experience in the health and fitness industry. Greg has worked at the Charleston Family YMCA since 1994. Greg previously managed YWCA Fitness Program and Building Operations. He enjoys Pittsburgh Steelers & WVU football, Penguins hockey, family and friends, mountain biking and other outdoor activities.

Lyndsey Daye Lewis is from Charleston, WV and received her B.S. in Athletic Coaching Education in 2006, then earned her Physical Education Certification in 2008. Following that she earned her Master’s Degree from WVU in Physical Activity & Sport Sciences.

Lyndsey is a Certified Personal Trainer with almost a dozen years in the health and fitness industry and has been involved in athletics most of her life.

Lyndsey’s services here at the YMCA of KV include:
Boxing class, group fitness instructor and youth sport specific training.  In addition, one on one Personal Training, Partner Training, and Group Training available by appointment through contacting her at 304-550-6828.

Lyndsey was a collegiate soccer and tennis player, where she was the 1st to win her seed for WV Tech’s Tennis Team at the State Championship when she was a junior.

Lyndsey enjoys strength training, HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) for conditioning, Sports (spectating, coaching, and playing), working here at the YMCA, and activities with her son, Brady, now 4, and taking Kickboxing Lessons/Classes. Warm weather and happy endorphins from a good workout keep a smile on her face 

Thomas Blankenship is a W.I.T.S. certified personal fitness trainer who holds the phrase “Keep moving forwards” close to heart…literally! This motto has served him well while rehabilitating himself from cardiac disease and open heart surgery. As a result of these experiences, he has a passion for helping other people recover from medical issues and improving their quality of life. He enjoys hiking, riding bicycles and weight training. Tom invites you to join him in the adventure of life.