SportsPlex Personal Trainers

  LIZABETH WATSON

          •  NASM Certified Personal Trainer
          • CPR and First Aid Certified through Red Cross
          • Sportsplex Youth Programs Coach
          • Specialties: Core Stability, Mobility, and Resistance Training

Liz is from Mesa, Arizona and recently relocated to Durham, NC. She has a passion for helping people achieve their fitness & nutrition goals, as well as developing more self confidence. Fun Fact: Liz loves to try new recipes which are a healthier twist on traditional favorites.

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.

 

JOANNE GALLI

  • NASM Certified Personal Trainer
  • CPR & CNOR Certified
  • Specialties: Strength Training, Mobility, Weight Loss, Working with Seniors

Joanne is a retired RN who worked in the OR at Duke University Hospital. She has always had a passion for fitness and helping others achieve their goals. Joanne really enjoys working with middle aged, to senior women, who are interested in strength training.

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.

KRIS PETERSON

  • NCSF Certified Personal Trainer, B.S. Business Administration, University of Connecticut
  • 20 plus years of training experience, nutrition coaching, and body composition analyst
  • Specialties: Functional strength training, improving body composition, return from injury, health/longevity

Kris 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.

SportsPlex Personal Trainers | Orange County Sportsplex