Personal Training in Richmond Designed for Adults With Real Lives

We help busy professionals get seriously strong and fit with completely customized Strength and Conditioning based programming.

Most of our clients say this is the first fitness routine they’ve ever stuck with consistently.

Services that we offer

Semi-Private Classes

A more affordable approach to Personal Training! Work with our coaches and receive an individualized program while training alongside other members. We keep our group sizes small (Max 6 clients per coach) to ensure your workout is executed with proper form and technique.

Personal Training

Never been to the gym before? No problem! Our team of Personal Trainers has decades of experience working with everyone from high-level athletes to older adults and seniors. Working with the right coach can be a game-changer when it comes to staying accountable and reaching your fitness goals.

Olympic Weightlifting Program

Interested in Olympic Weightlifting? Learn how to perform the Snatch and Clean and Jerk correctly with one of our qualified coaches.

What else you can expect…

Most of our client see great results training just 2-3 times per week, you don’t have to live at the gym!
Completely personalized programs and coaching for maximized results, you just need to show up!
Our coaches keep you accountable, you can expect a message from us if you miss a session…

Our 2,000 sq. ft. facility in Richmond is dedicated exclusively to our Semi-Private and Personal Training sessions. This means you’ll never have to worry about crowded spaces.

Here is what some of our current clients are saying!

Dwayne W.

18:44 14 Mar 26

I have been receiving personal training at this Richmond location for almost 8 years now. They take them time to customize my routines based on my specific athletic requirements while taking care not to cause injury. I myself enjoy exercises that challenge and develop my overall athletic abilities vs. body building. My balance and coordination has greatly improved as well as strength of course. Their clients range all ages, genders. From very athletic to people recovering from accidents to health issues. Highly recommend checking them out.

Jarvis W.

03:10 14 Mar 26

I was never the type to go to the gym. But Victor made personal training very enjoyable. He really tailors your workouts based on your needs and fitness level. I have felt stronger than ever since training at APEX for the last year. Highly recommended!

Kelvin C.

22:05 12 Mar 26

I've been training with Victor Ngo at Apex Gym in Richmond for the past few months and it's been a great experience. He is knowledgeable, patient, and always tailors the workouts to my fitness level and goals.

Since joining the semi-private classes, I've become stronger, more flexible, and much more consistent with my workouts. Highly recommend Victor if you're looking for a motivating and supportive personal trainer!

Max L

20:07 08 Mar 26

After being sedentary for nearly 20 years, I was nervous about stepping back into a gym, but Apex the Gym has been a total game-changer. If you are looking for the best personal training in Richmond, this is it. The environment is not intimidating at all, which is largely thanks to Victor and Daniel—they are fantastic at working with people of all ages and fitness levels.

I started with the intro package, where Victor built a personalized program specifically for me. I’ve since moved into semi-private training with both Victor and Daniel, and they still give me incredible individual attention. They always make sure my form is proper and that the program stays effective for my goals. I can't recommend them enough!

WILSON T.

03:32 06 Mar 26

I have been undergoing training by Victor who is knowledgeable and friendly for over one year. My physical strength has been much better. It is important for seniors like me to keep our muscle and strength.

Norman L.

21:23 25 Jan 26

Recently my close friend asked whether I am interested in personal training at APEX The Gym. For a long period of time I have been admiring my close friend’s healthy lifestyle, so I decided to give it a trial. I’ve joined the membership for almost 4 months, I noticed the following improvement in my body. My muscle loss has slowed down, I can sleep better, I feel happy and more energetic every time after training and my brain seems to function better.

Jason P.

03:18 25 Dec 25

I have been training at Apex for 4 months now. My main goals were to strengthen my knees to prevent sport-related injuries. Victor and the coaching team was able to cater my workouts based on my specific requests and I definitely feel a change in performance while I play sports now. Apex is a friendly but challenging environment, I would recommend trying them out!

Shila A

15:20 02 Dec 25

I’m so glad to have found Victor and his team at Apex! After moving around different places looking for Olympic weightlifting training, finding Apex felt like a huge relief. Top notch yet accessible and friendly approach to training, clean equipments and spacious facility, and just an overall supportive environment. They were also so accommodating and knowledgeable during my time recuperating from traps injury!

Rikki C.

02:14 02 Sep 25

After almost 20 years of being fairly inactive, I finally had enough of my random aches and pains and decided to find a personal trainer. I have been seeing Jill at Apex for just over a year now, and I can not say enough good about this place!! I feel comfortable there, which is the most important thing. Everyone is friendly, and there is no feeling of dread when I am headed to work out. My back used to 'go out' every 4-6 weeks the couple of years before I joined Apex. I had tried other things but eventually realized I needed to make physical changes to my body. Jill has been incredible to work with. She is patient but pushes me, and she understands what my body needs. Sometimes we are focusing more on my immediate issues in my hip or back, and then other times working towards strength training. I am even considering entering a weightlifting competition, which is something I never would have imagined saying!!! I lifted 20 kilos the other day, when just a year ago I would worry about carrying a jug of milk from the car to the house. I cannot recommend Apex enough!!!!

Morgan Z.

06:31 12 Jan 25

I started training at Apex since May last year. My initial motivation was to fix my posture through strengthening certain muscles as I sit all day long at work. I read good things about deadlift and decided to give it a try.

Fast forward eight months, it definitely gets easier for me to use a better posture while seating (e.g. feeling easier not to hunch). Even though there are still work to do to fix all my upper back problems, I am very happy with the progress made at Apex.

Also as a regular badminton player, I noticed that I have become more aware of using my core while hitting shots, which are more powerful now, which I believe also comes from deadlift training - a benefit I wasn't expecting when I first started.

The staffs there are great as well. Highly recommended to anyone who is considering going to gym more seriously.

Jacob H.

17:54 05 Jan 25

I have been training at Apex for about 2 months now in the weekly semi-training.

My primary reason for attending is to learn the form for and progress with compound lifts.

The three initial one-on-one sessions with Victor were extremely valuable. I learned tweaks to my form that have already helped dramatically. And the weekly sessions in semi-private (5 people) continue to give great results.

I definitely recommend Apex to anyone who prioritizes strength training.

lito e

08:13 28 Nov 24

I have been looking for a gym that offers a semi-private class and chanced upon this company. It's a small class of 4-5 which is what I wanted. I like that you get an assessment first and then tailor a program to suit your needs and your goals based on that assessment.
They also have a Physiotherapy clinic upstairs which is great.
I have been seeing Pat for my lower back pain and he liases with Victor so he can modify or add exercises specific to my lower back. After 12 weeks with Victor and the team, I can say my back feels much better and I feel stronger.
Jill was wonderful with my assessment. Overall, a great team, very knowledgeable and friendly. Thank you Jill, Victor, and Pat.

L J

07:49 28 Oct 24

I’ve been training at Apex for well over 2 years now and it truly deserves every one of these five stars! From the moment you walk in, the environment is clean, hospitable and welcoming. I love it when the staff greets you when you’re about ready to crush your workout! You can tell you’re with a group of coaches who are incredibly friendly, knowledgeable and serious about your training.

Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned athlete, Apex will provide the environment and motivation to help you achieve your goals. Their attention to your health and wellness is unparalleled!

Thank you Team Apex for your care and attention, and here’s to many more PRs and pain free movement!

Carson K.

03:44 22 Oct 24

Fantastic gym! The semi-private classes is a perfect model and fit for me. Victor and the other trainers are highly experienced and will build a plan customized to your goals, while I can continue to improve with them close at hand. I don't love large classes or 1:1 sessions, so this is such a more effective option - both physically and cost. Just great people as well!

Aaron

05:37 13 Oct 24

Apex has treated me very well, and has given me exactly the results I was looking for. I went from never having done any of the Olympic lifts, to being able to clean & jerk my bodyweight in the span of 4 months. I am very satisfied with Victor's attention to detail on my form during my semi-private sessions with him.