Roger Mack

CEO/Head Coach

Roger Mack is a certified Master Trainer with the NASM (National Academy of Sports Medicine) and has invested more than 20+ years into his craft and passion for fitness and exercise. His career path started when he qualified for the 2003-04 USA Track & Field Indoor championships in the 60m hurdles. He also qualified for the 2004 Olympic Games Trials in the 110m high hurdles and has competed as a Masters USA Track & Field Competitor.

Roger has developed and trained many athletes from youth individual and competitive sports to working professionals and beyond. His expertise includes, but is not limited to the following: Pre-/Post-Natal Training, Functional Training, Sports-specific training for all athletes, Cardiac Rehabilitation, Weight Loss and Corrective Exercise among specializing in individual personal training needs.

Nicolas Nguyen

PERSONAL TRAINER

Nicholas Nguyen (@saintlessnick) brings over 10 years of expertise as an Exercise Specialist. He started his career as a Vinyasa Yoga Instructor with a 200 YTT (Yoga Teacher’s Training). He has enabled his clients to realize their important fitness goals as a Beach Body Coach. Over the past 10 years, he has provided individualized personal training tailored to specific needs of his clients. He is certified by International Sports Science Association (ISSA) as a Personal TrainerR. He also obtained a license from American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) to enhance his ability to help his clients with their recovery. He is motivated by some specific elements of fitness: Functional Strength Training, Longevity, and Durability.--

Salomon Teyiri

PERSONAL TRAINER

As a dedicated fitness trainer Salomon Teyiri believes that training is a lifestyle and not just a chore. He helps his clients prioritize their health and wellness, and together they strive to achieve their fitness goals. Whether it's weight loss, building lean muscle, or improving functional mobility, he offers personalized training programs tailored to each individual's needs. With a focus on longevity, flexibility, and vanity, Salomon emphasize the importance of healthy eating habits and consistent training. With 7 years of professional experience and certifications in CPT, CES, and BCS, he's committed to helping his clients live their healthiest and happiest lives.
 

Rosalyn Marquez

PERSONAL TRAINER

Rosalyn Marquez, originally from El Salvador 🇸🇻 began her career at a very young age as a member of the modern dance group at the San Antonio school, later she stood out as a member of the Athletics Federation, winning some medals for her team,
later she joined the bodybuilding federation of her country becoming national champion and silver medalist in the Central American Games held in San Pedro Sula, Honduras and second in the Central American and Caribbean Games in El Salvador. Apart from her career as an athlete, she was an aerobics instructor and group classes at the El Salvador Olympic gym. She is currently preparing to return to compete in the 2023 IFBB master wellness and working to launch her new group classes at Optimun sport and fitness. 
 

David Hamilton

PERSONAL TRAINER

 
David is a Marine combat veteran with a grasp on physical and mental capabilities. David has certifications in nutrition, strength and conditioning, mobility and injury rehabilitations.
 

Lonnie Hayes

PERSONAL TRAINER

 
 Lonnie Hayes joined Optimum in October of 2022 as a Personal Trainer, Exercise Physiologist and Nutritionist. His experience and knowledge have empowered him to help people improve their nutrition, muscular/joint pain, metabolic diseases like obesity, and cardiovascular diseases.  Guiding people in strengthen their mind and bodies is one of Lonnie’s passions.
Lonnie has been involved in the sports, health, and fitness world since he was young.  He played in minor League at the age of 13 while also competing on his school’s track team around the same time.  Once he graduated high school, he went to earn his bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from George Mason University and has competed in USA boxing events.  While working as a personal trainer & sports performance coach for over 10 years and helping hundreds of people.  He is a ACSM certified exercise physiologist, an ENW certified nutritionist, and a IFTA Personal Trainer & Class Instructor.
When not at work, he is training to compete professionally in Boxing and is continuing his educational pursuit towards his Doctorates in Physical Therapy from Virginia Commonwealth University.

Derek Burns

Derek Burns is a Gulf War and operation Deliberate Force Navy Veteran who has been an athlete all of his life. Derek began his personal training career 14 years ago, sharing his love for personal growth that encompasses area of the physical, mental and spiritual with thousands of clients. He started his own company “AfterBurns Sports and Performance” eleven years ago and has been transforming the lives of many ever since.

Derek is BioSignature practitioner, PICP Level 1 Coach, Nutrition coach and Transformation Specialist. He was also a competitive body builder for 5 years and has been helping coach and prepare many competitive body builders, male and female. Living life by the mantra “Solid. Soulful. Substance. Strength”, he centers not only his life around God but focuses on a holistic approach when working with clients. Helping them to not only look better on the outside but feel better on the inside. He believes that the client is like art and he is the artist. “A coaches work is shown in and through his clients results”, says Coach Burns.

He has been featured and written articles for three publication Thrive Magazine, Huffington Post and Northern Virginia Magazine. Derek has also been a guest trainer and guest speaker for events such as Jack N Jill of Loudon County Health Fair, Delta Sigma Theta Fairfax Chapter Health Fair, Word of Life Church Health and Fitness and Sponsored Many Fitness and Cooking Demos in the Northern Virginia Area. Giving his clients what they want but showing them what they need, because ultimately “RESULTS DRIVE MOTIVATION’

 

Carlos Baeza

Carlos Baeza brings over 20 years of experience in the fitness and health industry to his personal training clients. His certifications include Certified Personal Trainer with American Council and Exercise, as well as Sports Performance Specialist and Corrective Exercise Specialist certifications with the National Academy of Sports Medicine.

Carlos’ biggest passion is to help people create a healthy and balanced lifestyle through educating his clients on the importance of nutrition and a good exercise regimen. As a former semi-pro soccer player and coach, Carlos enjoys working with athletes, but also enjoys working with men and women of all ages and fitness abilities. His many years of experience allows him to personalize his clients’ training programs to their unique capabilities and goals. 

Peggy Reno

Peggy Reno is a Certified Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach with a lifelong passion for sports and fitness. She is certified through the National Academy of Sports Medicine and Precision Nutrition, two of the most respected education programs in the fitness industry.

As a working mom, she understands the challenges of attaining the balance of work/family/healthy lifestyle and knows what it takes to achieve strength and fitness goals despite life’s everyday demands. Peggy specializes in functional strength training for all ages and fitness levels. Her challenging strength and metabolic workouts emphasize core strength, proper form, posture, balance, joint stability and mobility all while helping clients’ achieve their strength and fitness goals. She is a huge advocate of clean eating and provides nutritional guidance to help clients transform their bodies. Her priority is her clients’ fitness goals and nothing gives her greater pleasure than seeing clients attain them!