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About Alex

Coaching built on
obsession and science.

7 years. 500+ clients. One mission โ€” to build the most personalised, results-focused coaching experience available online.

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500+
Clients transformed
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The Story

How APEX started

I got into coaching because I was frustrated. Frustrated by the amount of misinformation, by cookie-cutter plans, by coaches who disappeared after taking your money.

I'd spent years training myself โ€” making every mistake in the book. Too much cardio. Not enough food. Bro splits that did nothing. Then I went back to university, studied the science, got certified, and rebuilt everything from scratch.

APEX started in 2017 as just me and a handful of local clients. Within 18 months I'd gone fully online, scaling to 50+ active clients. The results spoke for themselves โ€” and the word-of-mouth did the rest.

Today, every client I work with gets the same obsessive level of detail I applied to my own training in those early years. Fully custom, fully data-driven, fully supported.

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Qualifications

Certified. Educated. Experienced.

Not just a gym enthusiast with a camera. Proper education, multiple certifications, and 7+ years of real client experience.

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BSc Sports Science & Nutrition
University of Bath ยท 2015
4-year degree covering exercise physiology, biomechanics, nutrition science, and sports psychology. Graduated with First Class Honours.
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NSCA Certified S&C Specialist
CSCS ยท Renewed 2024
The gold standard in strength and conditioning certification. Covers programme design, periodisation, and advanced training methodologies.
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Precision Nutrition Level 2
PN2 Certified Coach
The most comprehensive nutrition certification available. Covers behaviour change, advanced nutrition science, and body composition coaching.
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Pre & Post-Natal Exercise Specialist
CPPS ยท 2021
Specialist certification in training through and after pregnancy. Covers pelvic floor rehabilitation, core restoration, and hormone-aware coaching.
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Applied Sports Nutrition Diploma
IOPN ยท 2019
Advanced diploma covering sports nutrition, ergogenic aids, supplementation, and competition nutrition strategies.
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7+ Years, 500+ Clients
Real-World Experience
More than any certification โ€” hundreds of real client transformations across every goal type, body type, and lifestyle constraint imaginable.
Philosophy

How I coach

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Individuality first

No two clients get the same plan. Your programme is built entirely around your specific body, hormones, lifestyle, history, and goals. Templates are for amateurs.

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Science, not trends

Every recommendation I make is backed by peer-reviewed research. No fads, no BS, no "this worked for me so it'll work for you." Just what the evidence supports.

03
Sustainable over fast

I'm not interested in 10-day results that disappear in 11. My goal is building habits, knowledge, and physiques that last years โ€” not until the next photoshoot.

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Full transparency

I'll tell you exactly what you need to hear โ€” not what you want to hear. If your expectations are unrealistic, I'll say so. That honesty is why clients stay for years.

Journey

The APEX story

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2015
Graduated from University of Bath
BSc Sports Science & Nutrition with First Class Honours. Spent the degree obsessing over body composition research.
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2016
First personal training role
Worked in a premium London gym, coaching 25+ clients per week across all fitness levels. Built the foundations of the APEX methodology.
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2017
Launched APEX Coaching
Started online coaching alongside in-person clients. First 12 clients all achieved their transformation goals within 16 weeks.
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2019
Went fully online, 50+ active clients
Demand outpaced capacity. Scaled to a fully online model. Earned Precision Nutrition Level 2 and Sports Nutrition Diploma.
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2024
500+ clients, premium tier launched
Surpassed 500 successful transformations. Launched the VIP Concierge tier. NSCA CSCS certification renewed. Still personally coaching every client.
In Action

The work

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