Suzanne Barrett

Suzanne has been part of the fitness industry since 2008, when she discovered her passion for Zumba—an experience that opened the door to group fitness and a commitment to healthy living. She is an ACE-certified Group Exercise Instructor, Health Coach, and Personal Trainer, and holds a B.S. in Communications from California Polytechnic University, Pomona. Additionally, she is an ACE Behavior Change Specialist, coaching clients to achieve their wellness goals through sustainable lifestyle habits.

Since 2008, Suzanne worked for the YMCA of Snohomish County, WA, in various roles including, Group Exercise Instructor, Healthy Living Programs Coordinator, Facilitator, and Trainer. She delivered several of the Y’s chronic disease prevention programs, such as LIVESTRONG at the YMCA, Diabetes Prevention, The Weight Loss Program, and ACT! Childhood Obesity Prevention. From 2021–2022, she also served as a remote facilitator for the Diabetes Prevention Program for the Muskegon YMCA.

Before relocating to Colorado in 2024, Suzanne led the Health & Wellbeing Department at the Marysville Family YMCA. There, she oversaw the fitness center, personal training, group exercise programming, senior wellness initiatives, and community engagement efforts.

Suzanne’s fitness expertise spans a wide variety of group exercise formats. She holds certifications in multiple Zumba specialties, BarreAbove Barre, mat Pilates, TRX, HIIT, circuit training, Schwinn & Swerve cycling, senior fitness, and YogaFit.

Now based in Colorado, Suzanne is excited to put down roots and continue empowering others on their journey toward better health and wellness.

In her free time, you’ll find Suzanne exploring the outdoors with her husband—hiking, camping, paddleboarding, and discovering the scenic beauty of Colorado. She also enjoys traveling, cooking, reading, and spending quality time with family.