April
Senior fitness trainer for adults over 50, online
| Hourly rate range | $120 to $200 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | People over 40 and Retirees |
| Also coaches | Health coach |
| Based in | United States |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | Certified personal trainer, American Council on Exercise; Senior Fitness Specialist; Functional Training Specialist; Fitness Nutrition Specialist; Yoga instructor certification, YogaRenew; Corrective Exercise certification, The Biomechanics Method |
| Practice | Yes2Next |
April is a certified personal trainer and yoga instructor who helps older adults get stronger and stay active. She built Yes2Next in 2020 when gyms closed, and it began with free home workout videos made with her mom. Those videos have been viewed more than 75 million times, and the channel has more than 650,000 subscribers. Before training, April spent 30 years in a full-time corporate career. Her focus is balance, strength, cardio and flexibility for people over 50.
What April helps with
April helps older adults build strength, balance and confidence so they can stay mobile and independent. Her workouts suit beginners and people who have struggled to stick with exercise.
- Improving balance and confidence
- Building strength as muscle and bone density drop with age
- Starting exercise as a beginner
- Stretching and flexibility for stiff joints
- Walking workouts for daily activity
- Staying active at home
- Making fitness a daily habit
Who April works with
April's workouts are made for adults over 50 and seniors. Many followers are beginners or have health concerns like high blood pressure or joint pain. Workouts are gentle enough to adapt, and people of other ages also use them.
How April works
Yes2Next offers more than 300 free workout videos covering balance, strength, cardio and flexibility. The Get Moving 50+ app gives a simple daily plan with guided workouts, short daily lessons and an Ask-Your-Coach feature for quick fitness answers. Beginners can start with stretching and flexibility videos. Free programs include a 15-day balance challenge and 12 months of daily movement, where each day has one workout you can follow, adapt or replace.
Background and qualifications
April worked a 30-year full-time corporate career, then became a personal trainer. When the pandemic closed gyms in 2020, she began making free workout videos on YouTube for older adults, joined by her mom. She holds a personal trainer certification and Senior Fitness, Functional Training and Fitness Nutrition Specialist certifications from the American Council on Exercise. She is also a yoga instructor through YogaRenew and has Corrective Exercise training from The Biomechanics Method. She has also published a 10-minute chair yoga book.
April pricing
Programs and services
- More than 300 free workout videos
- Get Moving 50+ app with daily guided workouts
- 15-Day Better Balance Challenge
- 12 Months of Daily Movement calendar
- 10-Minute Chair Yoga book
April reviews
The CoachVouch take
April built a senior fitness channel with more than 650,000 subscribers after a 30-year corporate career, working alongside her mom.
Best for adults over 50 who are new to exercise and want gentle, guided workouts at home.
Common questions
How much does April charge?
Coaching with April runs $120 to $200 an hour. Message April from this page for an exact quote.
What does April help with?
April helps with improving balance and confidence, building strength as muscle and bone density drop with age, starting exercise as a beginner and stretching and flexibility for stiff joints.
Does April coach online?
April is based in United States. Sessions are online.
Is April certified?
April lists: Certified personal trainer, American Council on Exercise; Senior Fitness Specialist; Functional Training Specialist; Fitness Nutrition Specialist; Yoga instructor certification, YogaRenew; Corrective Exercise certification, The Biomechanics Method.
Does April offer free workouts?
Yes. Yes2Next has more than 300 free workout videos on strength, balance, walking, cardio and flexibility.
Is Yes2Next good for beginners?
Yes. Beginners can start with stretching and flexibility videos made for them.
How do I contact April?
Send April a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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