Marcus Reid didn't walk into a gym with a clipboard and a certification. He was an athlete first — a collegiate sprinter who tore his ACL at 21 and rebuilt himself from zero. That journey forged an obsession with human performance.
Eight years and 500+ transformations later, Marcus runs APEX out of Los Angeles — working with everyone from first-time gym-goers to competitive athletes. His method combines evidence-based programming with the mindset coaching most trainers skip.
No fluff. No gimmicks. Just the work.
Marcus completely rewired how I think about training. In 12 weeks I lost the weight I'd been fighting for three years. The accountability, the knowledge, the intensity — nothing else compares. I refer everyone I know to APEX.
I've worked with trainers in New York and Miami. Marcus is on another level. He understands the science but more importantly he understands people. My performance has gone through the roof — literally added 100 lbs to my squat.
As a busy mom of three, I needed something efficient and sustainable. APEX delivered. Marcus adapted the program around my schedule, my goals, and my energy. Down 22 lbs and feeling stronger than I did at 25.
Elite Performance is exactly that — elite. Marcus broke down my sprinting mechanics, rebuilt my nutrition from scratch, and got me to a personal best 100m at 32 years old. I didn't think that was possible. He did.
Six months with APEX and I look and feel like a completely different person. Marcus doesn't just train your body — he trains your mind. The discipline I've built in the gym has spilled into every area of my life. Worth every cent.