Apex Coaching client performing a barbell deadlift at the Apex training facility
Strength & conditioning coaching

Elite training optimized for demanding schedules.

Apex Coaching builds strength, conditioning, and nutrition programs around your calendar not the other way around. Twelve years coaching busy professionals to their strongest, leanest years yet.

★★★★★
4.9/5 average rating from 250+ clients
250+
Clients coached
1,200+
Programs delivered
94%
Reach their 12-week goal
12 yrs
Coaching experience

Coaching that adapts to your schedule, not the reverse

Every plan starts from the same question: what does your week actually look like?

01

Fat loss

Sustainable deficits built around real meals, not extreme restriction.

02

Strength & muscle

Progressive programming that adds weight to the bar every week.

03

Performance

Conditioning and mobility work that carries into sport and daily life.

04

Long-term habits

Training systems designed to survive travel, deadlines, and bad weeks.

Mark Nguyen, founder and head coach at Apex Coaching
CSCS Certified Precision Nutrition L1

I spent a decade in gyms before I understood the real problem wasn't training.

Most clients who come to Apex Coaching arrive with more knowledge than they need and less time than they'd like. The programs that stuck weren't the hardest ones they were the ones built around a calendar that doesn't cooperate.

I coach a small roster of clients directly, which means every plan is written by me, adjusted by me, and reviewed by me every single week.

12Years coaching
500+Clients trained
4.9Average client rating
Meet your coach

Three ways to work together

Every tier includes a written program and a real person reviewing your progress.

Starter

$99 / month
  • Personalized training plan
  • Nutrition guidelines
  • Weekly written check-ins
  • Full exercise video library
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Elite 1:1

$399 / month
  • Fully custom training & nutrition
  • Weekly 1:1 video calls
  • Priority messaging
  • Full accountability partnership
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Real clients, real timelines

Every transformation below reflects a specific program and duration — logged and photographed at the start and end of each block.

Marcus's back and shoulder transformation after a strength program at Apex Coaching 20 weeks

Marcus T.

Strength & conditioning

Added 40 lbs to his deadlift while training three days a week around rotating night shifts.

James's muscle gain transformation after 16 weeks at Apex Coaching 16 weeks

James D.

Muscle gain

Rebuilt his squat and bench from scratch after a two-year training layoff.

Sarah's fat loss transformation after 12 weeks at Apex Coaching 12 weeks

Sarah M.

Fat loss

Lost 18 lbs and kept it off — no crash dieting, just consistent training and a sustainable deficit.

What clients say after week 12

I've tried a lot of programs before. This was the first one that actually fit around my schedule instead of fighting it.

Sarah M. — Transformation plan

The weekly check-ins kept me honest. I stopped guessing whether I was making progress and started seeing it on paper.

James D. — Elite 1:1

Mark rewrote my program twice around a work trip without me having to ask. That's the difference from every app I've used.

Priya K. — Transformation plan

How coaching starts

Four steps from application to your first week of training.

1

Apply

Tell us about your goals, schedule, and training history.

2

Consultation

A short call to confirm coaching is the right fit for you.

3

Get your plan

Receive a training and nutrition plan built for your week.

4

Train & adjust

Weekly check-ins keep the plan moving with your progress.

Apex Coaching trainer spotting a client during a kettlebell workout

Coaching, not just programming

A spreadsheet can tell you what to lift. It can't tell you your bar path is drifting, or that you're ready for more volume than the plan called for. Every Apex session in person or on camera is reviewed by a coach who adjusts based on what actually happened, not just what was written.

That's the difference between a plan you follow and a plan that follows you.

Our coaching approach

Inside a typical week

A sample from a Transformation-tier client currently in a strength phase.

Upper body strength Week 6, Day 2

Bench press4 × 8
Pull-ups4 × 8
Shoulder press3 × 10
Cable row3 × 12
Bicep curl3 × 12

Daily nutrition target

2,250calories per day
180gProtein
220gCarbs
70gFat

Your progress, tracked automatically

Every Apex client gets access to the Apex Coach app — logging workouts, tracking strength gains, and keeping nutrition consistent without spreadsheets.

  • Automatic strength progression charts for your major lifts
  • Daily calorie and macro consistency tracking
  • Workout history synced directly with your coach
See what's included
Apex Coach app showing strength progress tracking

Questions before you apply

No. Programs are built around whatever you have access to — full gym, home setup, or travel-only equipment.

Yes. Every plan starts from your current training history, and technique is reviewed closely in your first few weeks.

Most clients notice strength gains within 3–4 weeks and visible body composition changes by week 8–12.

Starter includes general guidelines. Transformation and Elite include a fully personalized nutrition plan.

Weekly check-ins at minimum, with direct messaging available on Transformation and Elite plans.

Yes, coaching runs month-to-month with no long-term contract.

Apex Coaching client training with a coach

Your next 12 weeks can look different.

Book a free consultation and we'll figure out, together, whether coaching is the right move.

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