I met coach Travis right before the 2020 pandemic. Apex Athlete was like water in a desert. The world was going crazy, but we kept our sanity with health and fitness. Coach Travis led us in outdoor workouts, and when things finally open back up, we got to work in the gym. Travis has helped me train as a professional mixed martial artist at the highest level. I fought in the UFC for almost a decade and Apex Athlete has helped me get fight ready as well as stay in shape between fights. After years of wrestling and a decade of mixed martial arts, I needed to have spine surgery. I took over a year off to recover. And my ONLY regret was that I stayed away from Apex Athlete for too long! Once I felt recovered enough to get back to work with Travis, my progress and gains skyrocketed! I know in my heart I wouldn't be where I'm at health & strength wise if it wasn't for Apex Athlete. If you think you know what you're getting into when you sign up as an Apex Athlete, think again. It's much more than just lifting weights in the gym! We push the sled outside, lap pool workouts, beach workouts in the sand, surf sessions, rock climbing sessions, sprint workouts on the track, 1000 Steps Laguna stair workouts, long treks/hikes in the wilderness, trail runs... you gotta keep your body guessing and Coach Travis definitely does that! This gym is a whole experience. On an average day, you'll hear Coach Travis mention that "every day is a new opportunity to grow in mind-body & spirit", "Comfort is a disease, embrace the suck," "No substitute for hard work!" Coach Trav knows that everyone is different, and figures out how to inspire and motivate each person. He's brought out the best version of me and will do the same for you. It's a different vibe at Apex. The friendly and supportive atmosphere created by Coach Trav & fellow gym-goers adds an extra layer of enjoyment to training. It's more like a family, motivating and keeping each other accountable.... Love the positive vibes here. Never too crowded and the facilities are always clean & well maintained. Fitness has been my entire life and to me, a gym isn't just a place for exercise; it's a place you can de-stress, socialize, and work out. read more

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I first ran into this gym under a different personal trainer, but this place is something special. Travis has always made me feel welcome, and even after a few years away, I knew I'd be back because of the impression he left on me. He's built a real community here, you feel that as soon as you walk in. And Travis isn't one of those coaches who just stands on the sidelines. He leads from the front, brings a ton of positive energy, and genuinely invests in everyone's goals. No matter where you're starting from, he's going to push you to level up, and that's what keeps people coming back. read more

Apex Athlete - Trainers Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Couldn't recommend a better place to get your fitness on. Travis is an amazing trainer. He takes the time to listen to what your personal goals are and does everything in his power to deliver. Not only is the trainer great, but the community and friendships that you gain are priceless. 10/10 recommend Apex Athlete as your next gym read more

Apex Athlete - Top photo was 9 months ago April 2023. Photo on the left was February 2024 and the right photo is Now. - Trainers Near Me - Santa Ana, California

Have been coming to Apex for nearly 2 years now! Since I've started my training with Travis I have competed in 2 powerlifting competitions (placing 3rd and 1st) & about to compete in my 3rd. Travis is super knowledgeable and a great trainer. Not only does he have workouts at his gym but he also takes us on group hikes & holds beach workouts. He's helped me become a better athlete, which has improved other aspects in my life. Not only is Travis a cool guy but so is everyone else that attends this gym. Since my time at Apex I have been able to make great friends while improving my health. If you come to Travis with a goal, he will do everything in his power to get you there and further. Highly recommend. read more

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Amazing place to get in the right mindset for lifetime health and wellness! Travis is a really great trainer who takes time to individualize workouts based on your current abilities & also your goals. The people who workout here are all very welcoming. Highly recommend Apex for strength and recovery. read more

As a former personal trainer, it is the hardest to find a trainer that knows what they are doing. He doesn't just talk the talk; he walks the walk! Travis is the most dedicated to his clients with a no BS approach. His training is functional, and he genuinely wants you fit mentally and physically. That is hard to find in a personal trainer. He is willing to get his clients outdoors. He sets up beach workouts, long hikes in nature and so many other activities to show his clients that fitness is so much more than always in the gym. The gym atmosphere is full of good vibes and people who want to better themselves every day. His gym is equipped with everything you need so you will never need a gym pass again. There is also has an infrared sauna too! If you are in need of a personal trainer or group training hit up Travis, you won't regret it! read more

Travis is the man! Very helpful and accommodating for everyone's needs. Willing to be a standup guy on the spot. Helped me and my family out in a bind big time! read more

A hidden gem in Santa Ana/Tustin area, been with my trainer Travis for years now. The man has transformed me into a better person both physically and mentally. The best thing i get out of this place is the winning/i can achieve whatever i want in life mentality and that is something money can't buy. Do yourself and your future a favor, sign up and don't look back!!! Thank you Trav! read more

A gem in the middle of Santa Ana, Apex Athlete is the spot to reach your fitness goals. During the pandemic, I started doing more weightlifting trying to gain definition. After having four babies, I had baby fat I needed to get rid of and fitness goals I wanted to reach. I tried different programs from home and going to the gym. Weightlifting on my own without knowing proper form or having experience was overwhelming, as a result I saw minimal gains. I decided to try Apex Athlete after seeing my sister in law lose weight and gain definition in a short period of time. I started six months ago and have not regretted it. I'm in the best shape of my life! Within 4 months I was looking better than ever... I lost 23 lbs and 7% fat. Travis is the owner and your own personal trainer. He is very knowledgeable and personalizes your workout to reach your goals. He teaches you proper form for lifting. He also advises you on your diet. I'm now bringing my son in to have Travis help him prep for football season. (Review to follow) I highly recommend Apex Athlete! read more

I have been at Apex consistently for 1 year now. I started back when my baby was 4 months old. After having my baby I felt like i was just doomed to be the unhealthy mom surviving day to day; now im the healthiest I have been in my entire life! Travis has helped me stay accountable, motivated and even tracked my body fat and i have dropped 10% in 1 year and lost 25lbs. He got me keeping logs of my food so I became more aware what I was putting in my body, so my diet had changed completely since started 1 year ago. I am so much stronger and I honestly feel better about myself mentally and physically. I look forward to going to Apex every day to get my sweat on. Thanks Travis for all you do! read more

Best trainer. Most amazing gym. Travis at Apex is not only knowledgeable about training, he is also the guy you want to work out with. He's motivating, he's empowering and he is always there to make us laugh. The gym is always clean and filled with a close knit group on the path of healing and getting strong. Go get an assessment! Now! read more

Travis is unmatched with the tools and wisdom he has, coupled with energy and inspiration he brings to help you reach whatever goal you have, at whatever fitness level you're at! After I graduated college and began working my 9-5, I began putting on weight, which made me tired and depressed on a regular basis. I was a pretty fit person through college, but my lifestyle changed after I graduated. My coworker noticed this and knew I wanted to make a change, so she told me about Travis, who she had already been training with for 7 years! My first day Travis had me do an assessment, asked me about any past injuries, and asked me about my current fitness level and what my goals were. I was excited to have someone in my corner; I could tell he cares about his clients. I started out at 24% body fat and 260 pounds (I'm 6'4"), and after being with Travis for 2 years, I've made it down to 15% body fat and 220 pounds. Travis continues to be a major source of inspiration and was critical in helping me make the lifestyle changes I needed to get where I am today. His advice, support and guidance have really helped me become a new person; I've never had as much energy and zeal in a long time. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! read more

I have jump from gym to gym in the last 10 years. And I have to say Apex Athlete is by far the BEST of all. There is absolutely no drama. All the people here are nice and friendly. Everyone motivates each other all the time! Travis is amazing! I lost 10 lbs in 5 months without even dieting. The workouts are great. He doesn't ever look at the clock like some other trainers. Sometimes the workouts take over an hour and he doesn't charge you more for it. He genuinely cares for his clients and wants to promote good health. He is constantly challenging you to get better and he knows what he is doing!!! He is down to earth and works harder than anyone else. Everyone is at a different level of fitness and he will work with you at any level. He will modify technique if you have injuries. Give him a try!! You won't regret it! read more

So I began my fitness journey last year, and have experienced many failed trainings. My journey started at an LA Fitness in Riverside then I moved out to Irvine where I ended up at the LA Fitness off Barranca, in just 1 year alone I had to switch trainers 5 times!!! It was so frustrating because I could never get a routine down...until I met Devin. I started with Devin at LA, and I instantly liked what he had to offer me in terms of a training regimen. So when he told me he was leaving to start REDD Fitness, without hesitation I left to go with him. He's pushed me to do things I would have never done on my own and has made me feel more confident in my abilities to train mean and train hard. Despite my constant whining and crying, he will PUSH me to my limits and at the end of every training, I just want to crawl into fetal position and cry BUT IT IS WORTH IT. Because I feel better than I did when I began training with him this past summer and I am, without a doubt, gonna feel even better as I continue on this fitness journey with Devin as my trainer. To sum it up if you're looking for change, results, a challenge, and a place that doesn't give two shits about your whining this place is for you. This place is not for the lazy. So don't say I didn't warn you :p read more

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This gym has everything you need to get that Vegas body for 2014... Both head trainers are more than knowledgeable in fitness and will push you past your own goals read more

Apex Athlete - Trainers Near Me - Santa Ana, California

My son, a Corona Del Mar High School student, has worked with Travis for the past six months. As a parent, I can tell you, no 16-year-old kid does ANYTHING for six months. Obviously, I'm very surprised he's kept up his 2-3 sessions per week routine. The entire family has noticed the increased muscle definition, but we never anticipated the increase in his overall confidence level. Personal training has also been very beneficial to his high school sports program. I'm really glad we found Travis and Redd Fitness. read more

Apex Athlete is great gym, with personalized workouts, flexible scheduling and the people, can't ask for a better gym. Oh and it's since to have a infrared sauna available after a good workout. read more

Here's an update from my last review.. On my previous review I was down 19lbs!! Here I am, almost 2 years later, staying strong, happier than ever, and down a total of 55 lbs and ~14% body fat!!!!! I've reached goals I never thought were possible for me to achieve. I'm Stronger than Ever, both physically and mentally. I've come a long way and i will keep going.. new me, new mindset, new lifestyle. I'm extremely happy with TRAVIS as my coach. I 100% recommend Apex Athlete. Btw!, Travis offers much more than personal training, he's opening a recovery center soon that will include cryotherapy, infrared Sauna, recovery products, and much more!! read more

I'm a huge supporter in this gym and Devin's training methods. He is professional, positive, results driven and supportive. I'm not only his wife, I'm his first client. He gave me a written training 8 week schedule when he first became certified and had I known what it was going to transform my physique into, I would have taken pictures!!! I was already at a healthy weight, but like all women I just wanted to "tone up", tighten and look better in a bathing suit. In 6 weeks without him there it changed me, with him there pushing me, the results are even better! He will push you harder in 30 minutes than 2 hours alone at a regular gym. You have to sign up and check out this box, it'll be the least you ever spent to look great and feel even better! Trust me. read more

Travis is the best trainer ever!!! When I first started training, I was in the worst shape of my life. I could barely work out for 10 minutes. Travis has worked with me and with his patience and persistence, I've lost almost 45 pounds! I actually enjoy working out now and cant wait to continue working on my fitness with Travis! read more

Becoming a client at Apex Athlete has been the best investment for my health. When I first started working out I could barely lift 10 lbs and now I'm part of the 500 lbs club. Travis is extremely patient and will always make sure you are doing the exercises probably to avoid getting injured. He is a great at motivating one and helping on reach your goals. I have never met a trainer that has investment so much of his time to help me met my goals. read more

Travis is the best trainer I have ever worked with. He pushes you to do things you never thought you could do and then pushes you further. I'm in the best shape of my life thanks to him and I would recommend him to anyone looking to get in shape. read more

Travis is awesome. I've had personal trainers off and on for several years. No one has made me work as hard as he has. As a result, I'm stronger than I've ever been. The workouts are always different and challenging. I don't think I've ever done the same workout twice. read more

I have been going to Travis since 2012 and I have never looked back. I originally went to Travis when I realized that my post partum depression and unhealthy eating habits were taking too much of a toll on my health. So what originally started as a "I just want to lose some weight" decision, it has now grown into a full-blown love of fitness. Travis is professional and highly knowledgeable about how the body functions. He will meet your fitness needs at the appropriate level and then naturally progress you towards breaking plateaus. I wasn't an athlete growing up. Nor did I have an athletic or active lifestyle before. But with Travis' workouts and insight on healthy eating, I can honestly say that, as I'm approaching 40, I am in the best shape of my life. Best decision I ever made! read more

Great gym! Knowledgeable trainers Travis and Devin get you the workouts you have ever been searching for. Everyone is killing it in there, it's perfect for beginners and people that have been in the game awhile. I went in after a serious injury and went from 175 with 18% body fat to 195 with 12% seriously should check this place out. read more

Devin and Travis are both extremely knowledgeable and understand what I wanted out of my training program. They both took the time to meet with me, talk to me about what my goals are how, how we could accomplish them, and the probable timetable that they would be completed in. They both have a real understanding for my capabilities and limitations, while continually pushing me beyond what I thought I was capable of. I am more than happy with all the time and money that I have spent having these two train me, and I look forward to continuing my training program with them. read more

A few months ago, I shared with my dear half that for my 50th birthday all I want is to be able to do pull-ups on my own. It was a struggle, some of the well qualified personal trainers at my local gym mentioned," It is difficult for most women to achieve that without any assistance." Feeling discouraged, I still kept on trying without much success. Well, that's when I reached out to this incredibly professional young man- Travis G. In two months, I was able to do several pull-ups on my own with his exceptional training, guidance, encouragement, sincerity and much required patience. My physique has transformed, leaving me more toned and fit. REDD Fitness is a cool gym with great equipment not available at a chain gym to challenge and take you to the next level in fitness. For those who are interested in improving their health, all I can say is that you have to take the first step- sign up with Travis at the REDD Fitness and you will see the results! read more