Aleksandra Deren-Jones, B.A., CPT, WFS

Aleksandra Deren has been helping clients transform their health and fitness as a personal trainer at Core Results Personal Training since 2009. With more than 15 years of coaching experience at Core Results and a background as an elite collegiate and professional athlete, she brings a unique combination of knowledge, experience, and encouragement to every training session.

Originally from Poland, Aleksandra competed as a professional runner before continuing her athletic career at the University of Southern California (USC). She earned NCAA All-American honors and was a member of USC’s 2001 NCAA Division I Men’s and Women’s Outdoor Track & Field National Championship team.

Today, Aleksandra is passionate about helping everyday people—not just athletes—become stronger, healthier, and more confident. She works with clients of all ages and fitness levels, creating individualized personal training programs that are tailored to each person’s goals, lifestyle, and abilities.

Areas of Expertise

• Weight loss and body composition
• Strength training
• Functional fitness and mobility
• Injury recovery and exercise modification
• Athletic performance
• Healthy aging and longevity
• Balance and stability
• General fitness and wellness

Aleksandra believes that lasting results come from building strong movement patterns, developing healthy habits, and staying consistent over time. Her coaching style is supportive, educational, and motivating, helping clients gain confidence while safely progressing toward their goals. Whether you’re new to exercise, returning after an injury, or looking to improve athletic performance, Aleksandra meets you where you are and creates a personalized plan designed for long-term success.

If you’re looking for an experienced personal trainer in Cary, NC, Aleksandra combines elite athletic experience with compassionate coaching to help you lose weight, build strength, improve mobility, and feel your best.

When she’s not coaching clients, Aleksandra enjoys spending time with her daughter and their two dogs, reading, attending concerts, traveling, and exploring her hometown of Apex, North Carolina.

“There is no better reward than seeing a client getting fitter, losing inches and as a result getting his/her confidence back. My philosophy is simple: I love what I am doing and I am being rewarded for it. That is very gratifying.” – Aleksandra