Meet our Personal Trainers
Roanoke Athletic Club
Lauren Alexander
Lauren is passionate about helping people reach their fitness goals and develop healthy lifestyles. Every person is uniquely designed and the workouts should be structured around their needs and goals, whether its obtaining better balance, stamina, muscular stability, strength, or power. Lauren has been weight training since she was fifteen. She participated in high school sports, college cross country running, instructed Les Mills Body Pump at the Kirk Family YMCA Roanoke, and is certified in personal training through the National Academy of Sports Medicine (N.A.S.M).
To make an appointment with Lauren, contact Fitness Manager Priscilla Hill at 989-5758.
Jamiel Allen
Jamiel was born and raised in Richmond, Va., and attended Roanoke College where he played basketball for four years and graduated with a degree in Exercise Science in 2006. He completed an internship at Virginia Tech with the Recreational Sports department as a Special Events Coordinator, where he promoted health/wellness and educated the school and community on fitness.
Jamiel is ACE certified and specializes in fat loss, muscle strength and growth, muscle toning and functional training. He is also the head JV boys basketball coach at Hidden Valley High School.
To make an appointment with Jamiel, contact Fitness Manager Priscilla Hill at 989-5758.
Leonard “Jay” Jones
Leonard was Born and raised in Covington, Va., and attended Alleghany High School, breaking two school records (relay and 200 meters).
He served four years in the U.S. Army, and led the advanced physical training group, including assistant leader of remedial physical training. He also served as Assistant Coach for girls (ages 10-12) Rec League Basketball and Inner City Track.
Leonard is certified by the National Federation of Professional Trainers (NFPT) in Personal Training, Endurance Training and Sports Nutrition.
To make an appointment with Leonard, contact Fitness Manager Priscilla Hill at 989-5758.
Botetourt Athletic Club
Deborah Duvall
Deborah received a BA degree in
Psychology from Roanoke College. She has been employed
part-time at the BAC for over eight years, working in
fitness and at the front desk. Deborah is certified through AFAA as a
personal trainer.
She believes exercise is beneficial in all aspects of a person –
physically, mentally, spiritually, emotionally, and socially. She also gets personal satisfaction from helping others achieve their goals.
To make an appointment with Deborah, contact Fitness Manager Rachel Burks at 992-2993.
Don Cook
Don received his personal training certification through AFFA (Aerobics Fitness Association of America). He is experienced in designing programs that suit an individual’s personal goals by incorporating strength and cardiovascular training.
Earlier in his own training, Don learned the importance of
physical fitness and training from serving in the military.
A long time BAC Member, Don became dedicated to
maintaining a high level of fitness, and felt his own
achievements could be used to teach others. Changing
lifestyle habits builds confidence and self esteem,
one client at a time.
To make an appointment with Don, contact Fitness Manager Rachel Burks at 992-2993.
RAC Xpress
Jason Bunn
I grew up in Staunton, VA, and graduated from Roanoke College in 2003 with a degree in Health and Human Performance. After teaching for two years in Rockbridge County, I went back to school and received my Masters Degree in Exercise Science from Old
Dominion University in 2007. My wife and I moved to DC, where for 2+ years I was employed as a full time personal trainer. We now live with our dog in Natural Bridge.
I am excited to be back in the Roanoke Valley and look forward to training all types of clients. My main goal is to make you as healthy as you can be! I have worked with many older clients, and have experience with cardiac, pulmonary, and diabetic patients. I also enjoy working with the younger crowd, as I have trained high school and recreational athletes.
Jason is available for personal training at RAC, BAC, and RAC Xpress. To make an appointment with Jason, contact RAC Xpress Site Supervisor Brian Adleman at 581-1111.
