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Supportive nutrition coaching and personalized training programs designed to help you feel stronger, move with more ease, and build lasting endurance at any age. 

Build Strength, Move Better, Live Confidently

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Who I Work With

I work with teens, adults, and seniors of all genders and fitness levels - from complete beginners to experienced lifters. Everyone is welcome here. Every program is personalized to meet you where you are, support your goals, and help you move with confidence. While I train a wide range of clients, I specialize in supporting those with unique needs and focused goals.

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  • Women’s strength & confidence

  • Senior mobility, balance & independence

  • Beginner‑friendly training

  • Corrective exercise & rebuilding after injury

Programs and Services

STRENGTH & Fitness

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Personalized strength training built on fundamental lifts and progressive overload. Every session focuses on proper technique, mindful movement, and correcting imbalances so you can build strength safely, efficiently, and with long‑term confidence.

MOBILITY & BALANCE

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Improve your mobility, support your joints, and build core stability so you can move with confidence in workouts and daily life. Every session meets you where you are, with benefits for all ages - especially seniors who want to stay strong, mobile, and independent.

Small Group
training

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Friends who train together, stay together. Grab a partner or a few friends for a fun, motivating workout that builds strength, confidence, and accountability. Every session is rooted in connection and support so you can push further together.

NUTRITION COACHING

Fuel your body with intention through science‑based macro guidance and practical meal planning. I help you boost energy, support your training, and reach goals like fat loss, muscle gain, or improved body composition with a clear, sustainable plan built for real life.

Testimonials

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  • "I am 74 years old and have been working with Yvonne for about 6 weeks.  I have had a major stroke and 2 hip replacements.  As a result, I have very bad balance and a tendency to drag my left leg. My balance is not great yet, but it has improved a lot.  I seldom drag my leg. The best part is that I have lost about 10 pounds. What I like about working with Yvonne is that when she introduces a new exercise, she explains what part of the body the exercise is going to help.  If it is too difficult, she finds a way to ease you into it.  I highly recommend using her to improve your balance and flexibility.  You will feel better and look better."

    Lynda, 74

    Mobility & Balance

  • "My mom had a stroke a little over a month ago. We did, 2 weeks between hospital and acute Rehab. After rehab we got referred to outpatient physical and occupational therapy. Available appointments were few and far between which meant we had to do the exercises recommended at home. I started looking for personal trainers who might have experience working with stroke patients. Came across Yvonne’s post on Next Door. I reached out to her, she was upfront that she hasn’t, other than with her own mother who was in a similar situation. We decided to meet May 2nd to assess my mom and see if Yvonne would be able to help. Yvonne was confident she could and we started. It’s week 3, twice a week and we have seen a tremendous improvement in my mother’s strength, dexterity and mobility. She is slowly but surely recovering and getting back to a new normal, one my mom is comfortable with. What I love about Yvonne is she’s patient (I wish I had her patience), pushes my mom to her limit slowly but scales back as needed. We are blessed to have found Yvonne on this journey to recovery." - Sneha, Kamala's Daughter

    Kamala, 80

    Mobility & Balance

  • "Me and my husband are in our 60’s and started training with Yvonne to build up our strength. He had 3 neck surgeries and was about to have his 4th. He wanted to build up strength in hopes of a smoother recovery. She did an amazing job helping us both and modified exercises based on our needs and limitations. She varied our routine in each session and made sure we were doing each movement properly to avoid injury. She always checked in a day or two after to see how we were feeling. She increased intensity as appropriate. We would highly recommend her as a personal trainer."

    Wendy

    Strength & Fitness

  • "So worth it!! Thank you Yvonne for being on this journey with me and pushing me to go beyond my comfort."

    Amy

    Strength & Fitness

    "I am working in a small group setting doing circuit training, which incorporates cardio, weights, and core work. It has been great building my strength. More importantly, Yvonne is patient, encouraging and challenges me!"

    Anonymous

    Strength & Fitness

  • "Yvonne worked with our elderly father and she was amazing! Very helpful, patient and encouraging. Highly recommended" - Matt, Jay's Son

    Jay, 89

    Mobility & Strength

    "Yvonne is great! I have never done strength training before so naturally I was intimidated. She made me feel comfortable. She is very knowledgeable and kind! I would highly recommend her to anyone of any age and skills level. We are so blessed to have her in our neighborhood."

    Jessica

    Strength & Fitness

  • "Where to start… Before I saw Yvonne‘s post online Couch to 5K Team I hadn’t really been excited about getting back into shape. I thought why not let’s try it, but I never thought I would be able to accomplish a 5k. Well, I did I not only completed the race. I beat my goal by four minutes and came in 26th out of 69 female runners in my age group. This would’ve never been possible without seeing Yvonne‘s post on Facebook and taking a leap of faith and signing up. I am now super excited about the strength training class and I just signed up for every Tuesday and I finally feel that in my mid 50s. I’m extremely excited to finally get healthy and into shape, I highly recommend Yvonne. She is the best and has truly been a blessing to me take a leap of Faith and Go Fore for it. It’s never too late!"

    Kym

    Group Training

  • "Yvonne is so organized, knowledgeable, and upbeat! She has a great balance of making you feel comfortable while also motivating you to reach that next level. I love our sessions!"

    Wendy C

    Strength & Fitness

    "I highly recommend North Side Strength and Fitness! Yvonne is knowledgeable, provides a variety of exercises, and gives clear instructions to ensure each exercise is executed properly. She is attentive and patient and always takes the time to listen to my concerns. I have a previous back injury and she takes that into consideration when creating my workout plan. In addition to being a fantastic trainer, she is a genuinely kind and enjoyable person to work with. I look forward to continuing my fitness journey with her!!"

    Denise 

    Strength & Fitness

STRENGTH • MOBILITY • BALANCE • ENDURANCE • NUTRITION • STRENGTH • MOBILITY • BALANCE • ENDURANCE • NUTRITION •

I’m Yvonne Lawrence, owner and trainer at North Side Strength & Fitness. I help adults of all ages, genders, and fitness levels build strength, mobility, and confidence through personalized training that fits real life. My approach blends science‑based programming with supportive coaching so you can move better, feel stronger, and live with lasting confidence.

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As a wife, mom, and grandmother, I understand how busy life can be. That’s why every session is designed to meet you where you are and help you progress safely and effectively. Whether you’re new to fitness, rebuilding after injury, or ready to take your training to the next level, you’ll find a welcoming space here to grow stronger in body and mindset.

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