SportsPlex Personal Trainers

ARLENE PETERS

• B.S in Psychology, NC State, M.S in Exercise & Sports Science, UNC Chapel Hill
• NASM Certified Personal Trainer
• NASM Certified Nutrition Coach
• CPR and First Aid Certified through Red Cross
• Specialties: Weight loss, Sport Conditioning, Strength Training, Neurological Deficits which include; Stroke, Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s, and Traumatic Brain Injury, Pickleball Training, Nutrition Coaching

Arlene has been a consistent face of the Sportsplex over the past few years. With her background as a collegiate tennis athlete, along with her experience as a trainer and coach, she is excited to help Sportsplex members achieve their fitness goals. Arlene also offers private pickleball lessons and nutrition coaching.

STEVEN BELLAMY

• NASM Certified Personal Trainer
• Sportsplex Youth Basketball Coach & Trainer
• Small Group Training & Youth Small Group Training
• Specialties: Working with Athletes, Youth Fitness, Strength & Conditioning

Steven is from Durham, NC and grew up in Hillsborough, attending Orange High School. He is a former basketball player who enjoys coaching and personal training. He has a passion for helping people achieve their fitness goals.

TRANG O’CONNOR

• ACE Certified Personal Trainer, B.S. in Psychology, University of Pittsburgh
• Small Group Training Coach & Youth Small Group Training Coach
• AFAA & FiTour Certified Group Fitness Instructor
• Certified Les Mills Instructor (BodyPump, Sh’Bam, BodyFlow, Tone, Born to Move)
• YogaFit & ACE Mind-Body Specialty
• Specialties: Balance & Flexibility, Functional Resistance Training

Trang is from Lancaster, PA and has lived in Hillsborough for 7 years with her family. She enjoys making connections with her clients and seeing them surpass their goals. Trang loves to cook, bake, and revamp recipes to make them healthier.

LAURA WAGNER

• AFAA Certified Personal Trainer
• B.S. in Exercise Sport Science, Meredith College
• Group Fitness Instructor: Indoor Cycle
• Specialties: Endurance & Strength Conditioning, Pre/Post Knee Rehab

Laura is from Youngstown, OH. She loves seeing clients meet their goals and exceeding their own expectations of what they think they can do. Fun Fact: Laura enjoys competing half marathons and triathalons.

VIRGINIA PETERSON

• NCSF Certified Personal Trainer, B.S. in Kinesiology
• CPR and AED Certified
• 20 plus years of training experience, nutrition coaching, and body composition analyst
• Specialties: Aging adults, beginners, postpartum, bodybuilding, weight loss, strength training, mobility, balance

Virginia loves to watch her clients progress and achieve goals they never thought were possible. She is passionate about building relationships while creating a fun & challenging environment.

CHRIS LUTZ

• NASM Certified Personal Trainer.
• CPR and AED Certified.
• Specialties: Strength & Conditioning, Functional Training, Muscle Building

Chris loves helping his clients reach their goals regardless of their age, background, and gym experience. He enjoys meeting people where they are and helping them to create a balanced program that integrates strength training, mobility, and cardio.

NUTRITION COACHING

VANESSA KADLAC

• NASM Certified Nutrition Coach
• B.S. in Education
• Speaks both English & Spanish
• Specialties: Insulin Resistance, Pre-diabetes, Diabetes

Vanessa is a certified nutrition coach specializing in insulin resistance, prediabetes, and diabetes. Her human-centered, education-first framework helps clients stabilize blood sugar, improve energy, and create sustainable habits without restriction.  It is her passion to help you overcome your mental blocks around diet-culture and unlearning cultural conditioning.