Staff Spotlight - Meet Anastasia

Group Exercise Instructor and Personal Trainer Anastasia smiles for a photo on the wellness floor in front of the windows looking out to the pool.
August 1, 2025

Where are you from?
Ufa City, Russian Federation

How long have you worked at the Y?
Since 2017, 8 years!

What is your role at the Y?
Instructor for Les Mills Body Pump and Body Combat classes, Water Aerobics, and a Personal Trainer.

What is the most interesting part of your job?
Getting to know people, being a part of their fitness journey, seeing them reaching their goals, getting stronger, healthier, happier - that's what I love!

If you could be any animal, what would it be?
I'd be a tiger - fast, dedicated, fit, strong and pretty!

What do you really do at the YMCA?
The YMCA is my happy place! I work, do my classes and session, but also see my friends, share experience with my colleagues, create new plans. Overall I have non-stop fun (and sweat)!