Business Details
Your Customized Personal Training System
At Designer Fitness, we specialize in delivering personalized fitness solutions tailored to individual needs. With over two decades of experience, our founder Darla O'Brien has developed the proprietary Motion Empowered System, a comprehensive approach to fitness training that integrates posture, alignment, and functional movement. Our expertise spans diverse client profiles, from professional athletes to post-rehabilitation patients, supported by more than a dozen nationally recognized certifications.We prioritize one-on-one evaluations to create customized programs, ensuring each client achieves measurable improvements in strength, balance, and overall wellness. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our collaborations with medical professionals and testimonials from clients who credit our methods with transformative health outcomes.
Services
Personal Training
Sports Fitness
Senior Fitness
Post-Rehabilitation
Cancer Exercise
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of experience in personalized fitness training.
- Our team holds more nationally recognized certifications than any other trainer in North Carolina.
- We offer the patented Motion Empowered System for customized fitness solutions.
- Our clients include medical professionals, athletes, and post-rehabilitation patients.
- We provide specialized programs for senior fitness and cancer recovery.
Associations and certifications
- American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM)
- National Academy of Sports Medicine
- Cooper Institute
- IDEA Health & Fitness Association
- Peak Pilates
What people say
Real difference
Without equals
Impressed by depth
Recovered faster
Highly recommend
Services
Personal Training
Personal Training at Designer Fitness involves customized fitness programs tailored to individual goals, health history, and physical needs. Using the Motion Empowered System, Darla O'Brien conducts initial evaluations to design regimens focusing on posture, alignment, and functional movement. This service caters to clients seeking weight loss, injury recovery, or enhanced athletic performance, ensuring personalized attention in individual or small-group sessions.
Sports Fitness Training
Sports Fitness Training enhances athletic performance through the Motion Empowered System, addressing muscle imbalances caused by repetitive sport-specific movements. Darla O'Brien designs programs to improve strength, flexibility, and injury prevention for athletes across disciplines, including golf, baseball, and racing. Sessions focus on optimizing nervous and musculoskeletal systems to boost agility, power, and recovery, suitable for professionals and recreational enthusiasts.
Senior Fitness Training
Senior Fitness Training addresses age-related challenges like balance, muscle loss, and joint pain through NASM-certified programs. Darla O'Brien creates safe, adaptive exercise plans to maintain independence, improve mobility, and support post-surgical recovery. The Motion Empowered System emphasizes posture, range of motion, and stability, helping seniors sustain active lifestyles while mitigating chronic conditions.
Post-Rehabilitation Training
Post-Rehabilitation Training focuses on restoring mobility and strength after injuries or surgeries, guided by ACSM-certified protocols. Darla O'Brien collaborates with physicians to develop low-impact regimens that correct posture, prevent re-injury, and accelerate healing. This service supports clients recovering from joint replacements, spinal procedures, or cancer treatments, integrating corrective exercises for long-term wellness.
Cancer Exercise Training
Cancer Exercise Training provides tailored fitness programs for patients undergoing or recovering from cancer treatment. As an ACSM-certified specialist, Darla O'Brien designs gentle routines to rebuild strength, energy, and confidence while addressing treatment side effects. Sessions focus on improving range of motion, reducing fatigue, and enhancing quality of life under medical supervision.
People
Darla O'Brien
Owner & Certified Exercise Physiologist
Darla O'Brien, founder of Designer Fitness, is a certified exercise physiologist with over 20 years of experience. She holds more than a dozen national certifications and specializes in posture correction, rehabilitation, and sport-specific training. Her Motion Empowered System has helped clients ranging from professional athletes to seniors achieve lasting health improvements.
Questions
What is the Motion Empowered System?
The Motion Empowered System is a personalized fitness approach focusing on posture, alignment, and functional movement. It addresses individual needs through tailored exercises to improve strength, balance, and recovery.
Do you offer senior fitness programs?
Yes, we provide NASM-certified senior fitness training to address age-related challenges like balance, muscle loss, and joint pain, helping maintain independence and mobility.
Can you help with post-rehabilitation recovery?
Yes, we specialize in post-rehabilitation training to restore strength and mobility after injuries or surgeries, following medical guidelines to prevent re-injury.
What certifications does Darla O'Brien hold?
Darla holds certifications from ACSM, NASM, Cooper Institute, and IDEA, including specialties in cancer exercise, senior fitness, and corrective exercise.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Call (336) 355-1900 to schedule an initial private evaluation session, followed by personalized or group training packages.
