Personal training · Falmouth, Maine
Get out of pain. Get strong. Lose it for good.
Coached personal training for injury rehab, return to activity and adult weight loss. Sessions of up to three people, so a coach watches every rep.
5.0 on Google· 58 reviewsWho we help
Two goals. One standard of coaching.
Most of our members come to us for one of two reasons. Both start the same way: an assessment, a written plan and a coach beside you.
Rehab & return to activity
Coming back from an injury, surgery or pain that won’t go away? We pick up where physical therapy leaves off and rebuild strength, movement and confidence.
Still in physical therapy? Don’t lose the rest of your fitness. We train everything that’s healthy, around your PT plan and with your therapist’s OK, so you finish PT stronger, not out of shape.
- Pain-free performance methods
- Progressions built around your injury history
- Back to golf, pickleball, tennis, lifting or daily life
- Just finished PT? See training after physical therapy
Adult weight loss
Strength training and nutrition coaching that fit a busy schedule. No crash diets. A plan you can keep, with a coach checking in every week.
- Precision Nutrition–certified coaching
- Strength first, so the weight stays off
- Weekly accountability
How we train
Small by design
Personal training
Fully individual programming with a coach beside you every session. The best fit for rehab, return to activity and anyone starting out.
Where new clients startSmall group
Personalized programs in a fixed group of up to six. Same people and same time every week. When a group is full, new members wait for the next open spot.
Apex Class
Coached strength classes capped at twelve, so form still gets corrected. Early mornings, Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Results
Real members. Real numbers.
Alex did an outstanding job assessing and selecting the best pre-surgery exercises for my hip procedure. As a result, my recovery was significantly faster than after my previous surgery.
Alex developed a highly customized strengthening program after carefully reviewing my injury history and symptoms. Six months later, not only do I feel better and stronger, but I’m also much more knowledgeable about my body.
I came to Alex as a 50-year-old active person who was starting to feel limited by knee and back pain. I can now ski, bike, and golf with much less pain and much more confidence.
He took the time to listen to my goals and needs, making sure each workout was tailored to what I wanted to achieve. He made me feel comfortable and confident!
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Transformations
Former pro rugby player
Your coach
Alex Pirleci
Owner & Head Coach · Exercise Physiologist
Alex grew up in Romania boxing and kickboxing, picked up rugby at 12 and played professionally for five years with the Buzău Oaks, winning the Senior National Division Championship. Since then he has coached professional athletes and everyday gym-goers as a personal trainer, strength and conditioning coach and sports nutritionist.
- DegreeB.S. Exercise Science
- NSCACertified Personal Trainer (NSCA-CPT)
- NutritionMaster Nutrition Coach – PN
- RehabPain-Free Performance Specialist (PPSC)
- S&CBioForce Certified Conditioning Coach (CCC), Joel Jamieson
- StrengthSFG1 Kettlebell Coach
- MetabolicMetabolic Analytics Coach (Poliquin)
Trained under Charles Poliquin, Andre Benoit and Dr. Robert Donatelli.
Schedule
Group times
| Session | Days | Time | Max size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apex Class A | Mon · Wed · Fri | 7:00 am | 12 |
| Apex Class B | Mon · Wed · Fri | 8:00 am | 12 |
| Small Group A | Mon · Wed · Fri | 9:00 am | 6 |
| Small Group B | Tue · Thu · Sat | 8:00 am | 6 |
Personal training is by appointment. Small groups are fixed cohorts; ask us about the waitlist.
Questions
Common questions
Where is Apex Performance located?
Apex Performance is at 60 Gray Road, Suite 8, Falmouth, Maine 04105. We serve Falmouth and Greater Portland, including Portland, Cumberland, Yarmouth and Westbrook.
Who is the coach at Apex Performance?
Alex Pirleci, owner and head coach. He holds a B.S. in Exercise Science and is an NSCA Certified Personal Trainer, Master Nutrition Coach – PN, Pain-Free Performance Specialist (PPSC) and BioForce Certified Conditioning Coach. He played professional rugby for five years before coaching.
Can you help me after an injury or surgery?
Yes. Injury rehab and return to activity is one of our two main specialties. We pick up where physical therapy leaves off, building a program around your injury history to rebuild strength, movement and confidence for the activities you love: golf, pickleball, tennis, hiking and more.
Can I train while I’m still in physical therapy?
Yes. Don’t lose the rest of your fitness. We train everything that’s healthy, around your PT plan and with your therapist’s OK, so you finish PT stronger, not out of shape.
Do you help with weight loss?
Yes. Adult weight loss is our other main focus: strength training plus Precision Nutrition coaching, with weekly check-ins and no crash diets.
How many people are in a session?
Personal training is 1 to 3 people. Small groups are capped at 6 and Apex Class at 12, so a coach can still correct your form.
What is included in a program?
Every in-gym program includes a written training program, a nutrition program, regular body composition readings and our tracking app.
When are the group sessions?
Apex Class runs Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 7:00 am and 8:00 am. Small Group A meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9:00 am, and Small Group B meets Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 8:00 am. Personal training is by appointment.
Do you offer online coaching?
Yes. Virtual coaching includes a monthly 30 to 60 minute video consult, with programs that typically run 6 to 8 weeks.
How do I get started?
Book a free consult by calling (207) 239-6606, emailing alex@apex-maine.com or using the form on this page. We call back within one business day, then you come in for an assessment.
Your first step is a free consult
Tell us about your injury or your weight-loss goal. We’ll show you the gym, talk through a plan and match you with the right format.
- 1 Send your details
- 2 We call you within one business day
- 3 Come in for your assessment