Our Personal Trainers Are Here to Motivate and Encourage You to Achieve Your Goals.
Urban Fitness’s goal is to enhance the quality of life through promoting and encouraging healthier living habits, including the importance of proper diet and regular exercise. Through various comprehensive assessments, education, training and nutritional plans, Urban Fitness’s advanced program design changes not only your outward appearance but your inner physique as well.

“The longest journey begins with the first step”
Ancient Chinese Proverb

Brian Bohrer has been a Personal trainer for 2 years and Triathlon and Run Coach for 1 year.  I love helping people reaching there goals.  I know what it is like to start at the bottom of the pile (when it come to physical fitness) In 2005 I was 65 pounds overweight, a smoker, and living a very sedentary lifestyle. During this timeframe I attended a wedding of a friend who sent me a picture. This was an awakening moment, making me realize how much I had let myself go. From that moment on I decided to make a change in my life. I started walking, however I couldn’t even walk a half mile without the sensation of feeling like I was going to pass out. I kept at it with my workout routines not looking back one time. I absolutely LOVE the results I have gotten from the lifestyle I now live. It has changed me from a Mental and Physical stand point. I want to share the experience with everyone I come in contact with to help them reach their fullest potential.
Not only am I a lifestyle coach, I’m also a triathlete, beginning my journey five years ago when I took a risk. I owned a bagel shop in Clemmons, North Carolina at the time, and had regularly sponsored a local race. As a thank-you for the sponsorship I always got a free race entry, but year after year I turned it down. But in 2005, I decided to give it a shot. I had not done ANYTHING active in years so i had a lot of work ahead of me.

I started training, but with no idea what I was doing. I felt very lost and wasn’t sure even where to start. I felt like it would help to have some one guide me, but I didn’t know who to ask, so I went it alone. I ended up performing decently at the race, but I surprised myself even more by falling head-over-heels in love with the sport. I started training for my next event right away. And again, I didn’t ask for guidance and made a lot of mistakes that I could have avoided with a helping hand from a coach.
Since that first race I’ve let my passion lead me to learn more about the sport, and to understand how important personal coaching can be. So far, I have completed 1 Ironman, 3 Half-Ironmans, 10 Olympics, 22 Sprints, 2 Marathons, 2 Half-Marathons and countless 5ks and 10ks, and I’ve enjoyed every event. I enjoy what I have found in the sport of triathlon so much that I decided to become a coach myself.
CREDENTIALS: 
I am a USAT Level 1 Certified Coach (2010),USATF Level 1, (2010) Certified Personal Trainer (2008), and a Certified Cycle Instructor (2009). I currently work as a personal trainer at the Urban Fitness where I train athletes of all ages and fitness levels; lead swimming and biking, weight training, run workouts regularly teach fitness classes; and coordinate several local seasonal races.

Erica Mehler is a certified personal trainer by ACSM and also holds a certification in sports nutrition through AFTA.  As a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill she double majored in Exercise and Sports Science and Psychology.  “My passion for fitness and wellbeing originates from my love of sports and athletics starting at a young age.  I was introduced to weight-training in high school while playing on the softball team.  Being fit and helping others with their fitness goals has since been part of my life.”  During college Erica interned as a fitness specialist at GlaxoSmithKline in the Research Triangle.  There she was introduced to formal experience in personal training, group exercise instruction, fitness assessments and more.  Erica specializes in weight loss and getting in shape for special occasions.  “Whether you’re getting married, going to the beach or just want to look and feel great period, I focus on connecting with each and every client as an individual and starting from there.  I believe everyone is capable of attaining their optimum physical condition, if made aware of their potential and how to achieve it.  I encourage my clients to set realistic and achievable goals, and I motivate and support them every step of the way.”

Terrance Todd was the first in is family to attend and complete college with a BA in sociology and a minor in political science,  from Fairfield University, in 2006, where he received a full scholarship to play basketball for the Fairfield University Men’s Basketball Team.  He is an IFTA certified personal trainer, whom also holds certifications for CPR, First Aid and AED.
Terrance was born and raised in Neptune, New Jersey. Where he lead his high school team, the Neptune Scarlet Fliers, to their first State Championship in 2002 and earned a scholarship to Fairfield University, where he was a standout player all four years. He lived in New Jersey until October of 2009, where the move was made to Wilmington, NC. It is very safe to say that Terrance grew up around sports and fitness, being that his Father played baseball, hockey and basketball, his sister was a track and field runner, and that his brother was a wrestling star.  Terrance enjoys playing a variety of sports but basketball and fitness training are  where is heart is. After his senior college season ended, Terrance signed his first pro basketball contract to play abroad in Poland, Italy, Sweden and Ireland. Todd is accustomed to working with a select group of NBA players as well, such as J.R Smith of the Denver Nuggets and Brevin Knight, who last played for the Utah Jazz.
Terrance has countless hours of experience training others for the highest levels of completive basketball and other sports.  Working with his clientele on conditioning, agility and muscle building routines. Motivating and encouraging his clients to reach there best and challenging them with new and exciting workouts.  He has also conducted and run basketball summer camps, with kids who ages ranged from 5 to 17.   Terrance has been involved with both training and camps for over 10 years now, and prides himself over assisting others to better themselves, by reaching their goals, and becoming mentally and physically stronger than ever!

Chad Erskine was born and raised in South Africa with a very athletic family where both his father and brother played professional sport. Chad received his diploma in Sports Management and Personal Training from the Sports Science Institute of South Africa. In 2000 he signed his first professional rugby contract with the Sharks in Durban, South Africa. In 2003 Chad left South Africa for the USA with aspirations of making the USA National rugby team. Within 3 years of pursuing his dream he was selected for the USA team to compete in the 2007 Rugby World Cup in France. He started every game for the USA at the World Cup and has since represented the USA on 12 occasions. Along the way Chad has also been a Personal Trainer to a variety of clients in a sports performance center (Titan Sports Performance Center) and a physical therapy clinic (Hayashida PT), where he headed the Post Rehabilitation department. As a professional athlete for over 10 years Chad holds health and fitness in the highest regard.  He knows the importance of personal training and has been able to help many different clients reach their desired health goals.  His personal training style is innovative and challenging.  Every work out will be different but every client will be met with the same sincerity and professionalism.  Chad’s positive attitude and disciplined behavior is contagious and benefits all those that work with him. Chad has been blessed to continue his professional rugby career in both England and South Africa since moving to the USA, but has now settled down with his wife Jamie in their new home in Wilmington, North Carolina.

Canaan Dorian, personal trainer and lifestyle coach, is a specialist in behavioral change. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in sports medicine/athletic training from Charleston Southern University, as well as Nationally recognized Personal Training/TRX system certifications. She received a Master of Arts degree in human relations from Liberty University. Canaan’s academic background, rigorous experience as an athletic trainer, and her personal lifestyle – enable her to help clients develop the mental/physical/emotional health and stamina that they are seeking.

Canaan’s training goes far beyond the classroom. In her personal pursuit of mind/body healing – she has been able to overcome pre-diabetes, mitral valve prolapse, and chronic lower back pain. In working with athletes who have been seriously injured, she has learned first hand about the body’s ability to renew and regenerate. She understands that every individual faces unique challenges in reaching their highest goals. Canaan offers each client a customized and challenging plan focusing on the therapeutic exercise, fitness training – and behavior change strategies that meet their needs. Every training session is designed to promote the client’s mental, emotional and physical health and wellness.

Canaan’s goal in working with her clients is to be an encourager and facilitator, and to help each individual improve the quality of their life, strengthen their mind and body –and have some fun!

Maleia Tumolo graduated from UNCW in 2004 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science and a minor in Nutrition.  She is not only a nationally certified personal trainer but has attained several other fitness certifications ranging from pilates, cycling, TRX, and prenatal and postpartum exercise along with being a certified marathon and running coach and licensed soccer coach.  At the present, Maleia is part owner, Director of Fitness at Urban Fitness, a personal trainer and fitness specialist.  

Maleia is no stranger to fitness, raised in an active family and with a father that was a bodybuilder.  Maleia was a star athlete growing up competing in gymnastics and playing on the first girls’ select soccer team in Wilmington, NC.  Maleia continued to play soccer through high school at E. A. Laney and was a four-year varsity letterman, team captain, and chosen as a regional all-start.  Maleia is also an avid surfer and a holds a purple belt in taekwondo.   After being recruited by several colleges to play soccer, she chose to continue her education at UNCW and play on the women’s soccer team.  After being badly injured during the last game of her senior year in high school, her dream of playing collegiate sports came to an end.

Maleia has worked in several local gyms in this area since 1996.  First for a school internship program and then progressing to front desk, management, group exercise instructor and then started personal training in 2002.  In 2002 she also started coaching youth soccer for children age four through eighteen..  In 2006 Maleia joined Team in Training and completed her first Marathon and then returned to Team in Training as a Marathon Coach in 2007.  “I couldn’t picture my life being any different I absolutely love what I do and wouldn’t give it up for anything.  Being a coach and a trainer is one of the most rewarding jobs anyone can have.  I deeply and personaly care for each and everyone one of my clients and would do anything for them to help them succeed”

 You will often find her running at the beach training for a marathon, or surfing the sore at Wrightsville Beach. “I’m always looking for the next big event, currently I am addicted to training for warrior dashes and mud runs, the crazier the runs and obstacles are the more fun the race is.”  She now trains more than fifteen hours a week and has been an athlete for over twenty-five years. 

“I believe my many years of sports training, coaching, and my educational background gives me the knowledge and hands on experience needed to develop great programs for my clients.  I know what it is like to struggle with the physical, emotional and the mental aspects of fitness and sports training.  I believe that goals are the forte of any well-rounded fitness regime.  I am here to help my clients find and reach their goals through motivation and creating enjoyable and challenging workouts.  I love helping people get fit and healthy.  Athletics and fitness are my life and I believe optimal health is the most important aspect of one’s life.”

Angela Sears has been a  certified personal trainer and nutritional specialist since June 2007  from U.S. Career Institute and specializes in meal plans as well as one on one training programs. She grew up in Wilmington NC and graduate from Eugene Ashley School with both Diploma and C.N.A certification, she also holds CPR, First Aid and AED  certifications. She has worked in the nursing field for the last four years and has an extensive knowledge of orthopedics . During her time working as a nurse she also did in- home training for clients and has a great background with both plyometric and functional training. She began her athletic journey at the age of 4 years old starting with swimming and has pretty much exhausted the sports world to date. Her fitness specialty is running, she ran track for 6 years for two different teams, placed 1st in states  several times and will be competing in the Kure beach double sprint triathlon June 27th . “I love training and helping people become more educated with what the fitness realm has to offer. Seeing the accomplishments and knowledge that my clients display with each session is the tremendous boost that makes me want to work that much harder to find new and exciting ways to put fitness at the forefront of our everyday lives.”