Business Details
40 Years
experience
Your Personalized Fitness Journey Starts Here
Founded in 1986, AYC Health & Fitness has been Kansas City's original personal training studio for 39 years. Our mission is to enhance quality of life through safe, personalized fitness training tailored to individual goals. We specialize in one-on-one training, Pilates, yoga, and small group sessions conducted in private, fully equipped studios. With decades of combined experience, our certified trainers design programs for weight loss, strength building, injury recovery, and lifelong fitness. We prioritize client-centered service through personalized attention, eliminating traditional gym distractions while maintaining the highest professionalism.Our team brings expertise in exercise science and kinesiology, offering both in-studio and at-home training options. We demonstrate authoritativeness through our long-standing reputation and client testimonials highlighting measurable results. Trustworthiness is ensured through transparent communication, safety-focused practices, and a commitment to individualized progress tracking.
Services
Personal Training
Pilates
Small Group Training
Yoga
Virtual Training
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- 39 years of proven fitness expertise in Kansas City
- Customized programs for weight loss, strength, and injury recovery
- Private studio sessions with dedicated trainer access
- Certified professionals with decades of combined experience
- Flexible training options at studio or home locations
What people say
Personalized attention
Chronic back problems resolved
30-year fitness improvements
Supportive community
Expertise in movement
Services
Personal Training
Customized one-on-one fitness programs designed for individual goals. Sessions focus on weight loss, strength building, injury recovery, and mobility improvement through personalized assessments and progress tracking. Trainers provide dedicated attention in private studio settings or at-home locations.
Pilates
Specialized Pilates instruction emphasizing core strength, posture improvement, and joint mobility. Sessions incorporate equipment-based and mat exercises tailored to address back pain relief, athletic performance enhancement, and overall body toning through controlled movements.
Small Group Training
Affordable group sessions with 3-6 participants combining expert coaching and personalized modifications. Programs integrate strength training, mobility work, and conditioning while maintaining individual attention within a motivating group environment.
Yoga
Hatha yoga classes focusing on strength, flexibility, and mental clarity. Virtual and in-person options available with sequences designed to improve balance, reduce stress, and enhance body awareness through breath-controlled movements.
Virtual Training
Remote training solutions maintaining personalized attention through digital platforms. Programs include home equipment adaptations, progress tracking, and virtual coaching for clients seeking flexibility while maintaining structured fitness routines.
People
Greg Justice
Founder
Certified fitness expert with 40+ years experience, founder of Kansas City's first personal training service. Holds Master's in Exercise Science and National Fitness Hall of Fame inductee (2017).
Trina Warren
Pilates Director
STOTT-certified Pilates instructor with dance background. Specializes in injury rehabilitation and functional movement, combining Pilates with anatomy expertise for personalized client programs.
Crystal Babb
Personal Trainer
ACE-certified trainer with specialization in cancer survivor fitness. Focuses on behavioral changes for long-term health, integrating posture analysis and holistic wellness approaches into training programs.
Glen Haney
Senior Trainer
Master's degree holder in Exercise Science with 20+ years at AYC. Expertise in form correction and functional training, serving clients across all fitness levels with individualized modifications.
Nadine Price-Rojas
Yoga Director
Yoga practitioner since 1988 with Hatha Yoga certification. Developed AYC's virtual yoga programs, combining dance background with therapeutic applications for diverse client needs.
Questions
What personal training options are available?
We offer private studio sessions, at-home training, and virtual coaching with customized programs for weight loss, strength building, and injury recovery.
Do you provide Pilates for rehabilitation?
Yes, our STOTT-certified instructors design Pilates programs specifically for injury recovery, focusing on core stability and joint mobility with individualized modifications.
What are small group training benefits?
Cost-effective sessions with 3-6 participants combine personalized attention and group motivation, featuring adaptable workouts that maintain individual progress tracking.
Are virtual fitness sessions effective?
Our virtual training maintains personalized programming with equipment adaptations for home environments, ensuring structured workouts through digital coaching platforms.
How do you accommodate different fitness levels?
All programs start with assessments to create tailored plans, with modifications available for beginners through advanced athletes across all service offerings.
What makes AYC different from gyms?
We eliminate traditional gym distractions through private sessions with dedicated trainers, focusing on personalized attention rather than membership-based facilities.
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