Diana Layton

Personal Trainer

Diana is a NASM-certified personal trainer. Her love of being physically active started at a young age. As a child, she spent summers camping, hiking, canoeing, and sailing with her family. The rest of the year was filled with martial arts training and doing anything outside. After years of participating in fitness classes she decided to take her love of fitness to the next level and become a personal trainer. She looks forward to helping others in their fitness journey and assisting them in achieving their goals.

“Fitness is not about being better than someone else… it’s about being better than you used to be.”

Jenna Boese

Personal Trainer & Assistant Fitness Director

Jenna graduated from Emporia State University with her Bachelors in Health and Human Performance. At ESU she worked alongside the women’s soccer team as an intern for the strength and conditioning program. After working with the team it sparked her interest in the health and fitness industry. Jenna has personally trained a variety of young athletes and adults. Jenna started personal training because she has the desire to teach and inspire people through her love of health and fitness. She wants every client to feel they are in control of their body and with her guidance they can get back to feeling confident and strong! In her free time, she coaches girls’ soccer for Sozo FC and snowboards.

Caitlin Weiss

Personal Trainer

Caitlin grew up in Yakima, Washington as one of nine children who contributed to working on my family’s farm. It was there she learned the meaning of teamwork, perseverance, and discipline in the area of physical strength. Her unique upbringing spurred my passion to become a personal trainer and for that, she is very grateful for the opportunity to help others become strong and change the trajectory of their lives. As a result, Caitlin became a certified personal trainer in March of 2023 and specializes in women’s fitness. She enjoys every opportunity to connect with and meet new people so she can lead them down a path of health, happiness, and strength.

James Krause

Personal Trainer

James was born and raised in Yakima, where he graduated from A.C. Davis High School in 2019. From a young age he always enjoyed playing basketball and other sports like football and baseball. His passion for fitness was introduced when his father started taking him to the gym in 2018. Due to that, James was able to lose over 50 fifty pounds in nearly two years. Then in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic, he found joy in working out with close friends and helping them achieve their fitness goals. Now that he has completed his National Academy of Sports Medicine certification he can continue doing that. James is also a Certified Professional Pickleball Registry Coach and assists our pickleball program by coaching drills & skills, running leagues and coordinating kids camps and open play.

James is available for: One-on-one training, Semi-Private Training & Pickleball Private Lessons

 

Personal Training Internships Available

The Yakima Athletic Club is designed to enhance the educational experience of future fitness professionals by allowing them the opportunity to work alongside top trainers in one of the best-run club systems in Yakima. For more information click here.

Become a Certified Personal Trainer

Challenge yourself and develop a career of helping others change their lifestyle. Personal Training at the Yakima Athletic Club will provide you with a growth experience and potential for a health and fitness career. To apply for open positions, please download and print the YAC application

INTERESTED IN PERSONAL TRAINING – REQUEST AN ASSESSMENT