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Derek Fertig

Derek is an accomplished personal trainer who started training in 2008. Derek found his passion for fitness at an early age through martial arts. Eventually the love of empowerment through physical and spiritual discipline led him to mixed martial arts and strength training. Now he uses his knowledge and passion to educate and inspire his clients in their own fitness journey to looking and feeling their best.

Personal Training Philosophy

Derek joined the YMCA staff in 2019 as a personal trainer and has the expertise, experience, and the passion to help empower you to reach your various personal fitness goals

He takes an overall approach using classic progressive overload and time under tension methodology, balanced with proper nutrition and recovery.

Specialty

Fitness Coach, ISSA Nutritionist, Tactical Conditioning Trainer

Certifications

ISSA certified Personal Trainer

Favorite Exercises

Decline Skull Crushers, Dynamic Correspondence Lifts

Y Nights at Casper Spuds

  • Games are held at Mike Lansing Field
  • 2025 Dates TBD
  • Y members can show their membership card at the box office for discounted pricing
  • Y youth program participants who wear their Y shirt receive free admission

Pumpkin Plunge

Join the Y for our annual Pumpkin Plunge community event. Costumes are encouraged, but don’t forget your swim suit if you want to enjoy open swim and pick your pumpkin out of the pool! We will have pumpkins available outside of the pool for those who may not want to swim. Other activities include: pumpkin decorating, face painting, pumpkin bowling, coloring, crafts, snacks and more! *Limit 1 pumpkin per child (child must be present at event) 

**Not a Y member? Please bring your photo id (adults) and be prepared to complete a liability waiver. 

YMCA Healthy Kids Day®

When: May 31, 2025 10am-12pm

Where: David Street Station

Healthy Kids Day is the Y’s  national initiative to improve the health and well-being of kids and families. Join the Y, our sponsor and our community partners for some outdoor fun at David Street Station!

YMCA Wall of Honor Luncheon & Celebration

The YMCA of Natrona County Wall of Honor Luncheon, to be held May 21, 2025, is an opportunity to celebrate those who have given of their time, talents and treasures in service of the YMCA. During the Wall of Honor Celebration, the YMCA honors individuals, businesses, volunteers and donors who have stood out in their support of the Y and its mission. The luncheon features each honoree and the story of their connection to the YMCA. Honorees are presented with a plaque and a matching plaque is hung on the “Wall of Honor” in the NERD YMCA of Natrona County facility. 

30th Annual Leo Moore Memorial Golf Tournament

Three Crowns Golf Club

August 15, 2025

Proceeds benefit YMCA of Natrona County Strong Communities Campaign

Contact Cindy Zimmet, Development Director, for sponsor opportunities! czimmet@casperfamilyymca.org