Meet Our New Personal Trainer – Nicole Nelson!

As a former student athlete, Nicole became a personal trainer to help others reach their health and wellness goals safely, based on individual abilities and lifestyles. She likes to train the body as a whole functioning system, and her workouts and programs reflect this. She is highly energetic and is eager to share her passion for wellness with those ready to be proactive in their fitness.

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science, Strength & Conditioning Internship (Strength Coaches, University of Minnesota).

Specialties: Strength & Conditioning

Nicole Nelson

Onsite Demo Classes

We invite our Health & Fitness Center members to come and meet Nicole during a demo class. This is a whole body strength class using a variety of equipment and movements to achieve a workout that is challenging and doable for all fitness levels.

  • Dates: May 18, 20, 25 and 27
  • Time: 6:00 – 6:30 p.m., then social time from 6:30 – 7:00 p.m.
  • Register: Click here. (Once signed into the YWCA St. Paul Portal, you can find the Demo class under the “Purchase Specialty Classes” option.)
  • Class Maximum: 8 participants
  • Cost: Free!

 

Notice: HFC Closed on July 4th

The Health & Fitness Center will be closed on Saturday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day. We will resume regular operating hours on Sunday, July 5th.

Swimming Pool Closure

Our swimming pool is temporarily closed due to an incident. We expect to reopen tomorrow at 8:30 AM. Thank you for your patience.

We are Closed Monday, May 25

The Health & Fitness Center will be closed on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. We’ll be back to regular hours on Tuesday, May 26.

New Extended Hours Starting April 13!

Beginning Monday, April 13, the Health & Fitness Center will return to our 10:00 PM closing time Monday through Friday.

Weather Closure Notice - sunday, march 14

For the safety of our members and staff, YWCA St. Paul will be closed on Sunday, March 14 due to the statewide winter storm warning and potentially hazardous travel conditions.

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding as we prioritize everyone’s safety during the severe weather.

We will continue to monitor conditions and share updates if needed. Please stay safe and warm.

Severe Weather Alert!

Due to severe weather conditions in our area, we have adjusted our operating hours to prioritize the safety of our members, staff, parents, and program participants.
Updated Hours:
  • Thursday, January 22: Gym closes early at 7:00 PM
  • Friday, January 23: Closed all day
  • Saturday, January 24: Reopens at 12:00 PM
Please stay safe and check back for updates as conditions evolve. Thank you for your understanding.