Meet Indian Valley YMCA Personal Trainer Pam Lonsdale

Pam Lonsdale has been working in the fitness industry for 20 years as both a group exercise instructor and personal fitness trainer. 

She has an Associates degree in Sports & Exercise Studies from Manchester Community College and is certified through AFAA (Aerobics & Fitness Association of America). She also holds certifications in TRX Suspension Training and Longevity Training for Seniors. 

Currently, she works with YMCA members in a one-on-one environment; as well as training small groups through the Extreme-Fit (intense fitness training) and the Lose to Win (weight loss) programs. Pam works with clients who want to lose weight, gain muscle & strength, prepare for a first road race or obstacle course race, and with seniors who want to continue to stay active as they age.

She also currently teaches group exercise classes at the YMCA: step aerobics, sculpting, senior fitness and a class she has dubbed "Triple-T", which targets only the tummy, thighs, and tush.

Her personal interests include running (37 years and counting!) short-distance races, half and full marathons; obstacle course racing (such as Rugged Maniac); indoor tri-athlons; and figure (bodybuilding) competitions. She will compete in two bodybuilding competitions in June; having placed 5th and 4th in her first two outings, she's trying for a top-three finish.

She has been married to Jim for 27 years, and they have 2 children - Jimmy (25 years old) and Katie (22). When she is not working or working out, Pam enjoys writing and has entered several short-story contests. She's a long-time knitter, loves to read a good book, and loves to relax with a glass of red wine while watching the sun set on a warm summer's night in her back yard.