Chicago's Premier Coach · Est. 2016

BUILD
YOUR
EDGE.

NO EXCUSES.

Elite personal training in Chicago's West Loop. Precision programming, real accountability, and results that last. Whether you're starting from zero or breaking through a plateau — this is where it happens.

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340+
Clients Trained
9yr
Experience
96%
Goal Achievement
Elite training session
TRAIN HARD · STAY CONSISTENT · BUILD YOUR EDGE · CHICAGO'S BEST · TRAIN HARD · STAY CONSISTENT · BUILD YOUR EDGE · CHICAGO'S BEST ·
Strength Training Body Recomposition Athletic Performance Nutrition Coaching Online & In-Person West Loop Chicago Strength Training Body Recomposition Athletic Performance Nutrition Coaching Online & In-Person West Loop Chicago
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The Coach

Marcus J. Reid

Certified strength coach, former collegiate athlete, and Chicago native dedicated to one thing — getting you results.

Coach Marcus Reid
9+
Years Coaching
Background

TRAINED ATHLETE.
PROVEN SYSTEM.

Marcus grew up on the South Side of Chicago, competing in track and football through college before earning his CSCS certification. He's spent nearly a decade refining a coaching method that blends proven sports science with real-world practicality — no bro-science, no gimmicks.

His clients range from busy professionals who've never touched a barbell to competitive athletes looking to break PRs. What they all share: a transformation they didn't think was possible.

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NSCA Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
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Precision Nutrition Level 2 Coach
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ACE Personal Trainer, 340+ clients trained
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Former D-III collegiate sprinter, 9 years in-person coaching
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02
What We Offer

Training Programs

Three tiers. One mission. Pick the level that fits your life and let's get to work.

01
Foundation
Solo Grind

Custom programming delivered weekly with check-ins and form review. Best for self-motivated athletes who need a structured plan.

  • Personalized weekly training plan
  • Bi-weekly video form checks
  • App-based workout tracking
  • Private messaging access
  • Monthly progress assessment
$249/mo
Most Popular
02
Core Program
Hybrid Elite

The best of both worlds — remote programming combined with bi-weekly in-person sessions at our West Loop facility. This is how most clients hit their goals.

  • Fully periodized 12-week program
  • 2x in-person sessions per month
  • Nutrition guidance + meal templates
  • Daily check-in accountability
  • Priority messaging (24hr response)
$549/mo
03
Premium
1-on-1 Elite

Fully personalized in-person coaching, 3x per week. The fastest path to results — Marcus is in the gym with you every session, adjusting in real time.

  • 3x weekly in-person sessions
  • Fully custom nutrition plan
  • Weekly body composition tracking
  • Unlimited messaging + calls
  • Supplement & recovery protocols
$1,200/mo
03
The Process

How It Works

Client transformation
Week 1
Week 16
Step by Step

REAL RESULTS
IN 16 WEEKS.

  1. 01
    Free Strategy Call

    We map your goals, history, and schedule. No pressure — just clarity on where you are and where you can go.

  2. 02
    Custom Program Build

    Marcus designs your full plan — training, nutrition, and recovery — built around your life, not a template.

  3. 03
    Execute + Adapt

    Weekly check-ins, form reviews, and data-driven adjustments keep the program working as you progress.

  4. 04
    Maintain & Scale

    At 16 weeks we reassess. Most clients go again — because once you see results, stopping isn't an option.

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Training in action
In the Gym

EVERY REP.
EVERY SET.
ON PURPOSE.

No wasted sessions. Every workout is designed with intent — the right load, the right volume, the right timing. We train smart so you can train hard without burning out or breaking down.

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04
Fuel the Work

Nutrition Coaching

What's Included

YOU CAN'T
OUT-TRAIN
A BAD DIET.

Training is only half the equation. Marcus's nutrition coaching cuts through the noise — no fad diets, no elimination extremes. Just a practical, flexible eating strategy calibrated to your body, your goals, and your Chicago lifestyle.

All programs include nutrition guidance. Premium clients receive a fully customized macro plan with weekly adjustments based on body composition data.

Macro Tracking Flexible Dieting Meal Templates Supplement Guidance Eating Out Strategy Habit Coaching
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Meal prep nutrition
05
Client Results

Real Talk

These aren't stock photos and fake testimonials. These are real Chicago people who put in real work.

★★★★★

"I'd tried three other trainers before Marcus. The difference is he actually listens, then builds something that fits your life. I lost 34 pounds in 5 months and hit a 315 deadlift for the first time."

DK
Darnell K.
−34 lbs · 5 months
★★★★★

"I work 60-hour weeks at a law firm downtown. Marcus built me a program that fits reality, not some fantasy schedule. I'm in the best shape of my life at 41 and I've got the energy to prove it."

SR
Stephanie R.
Best shape at 41 · 8 months
★★★★★

"I played D1 soccer and thought I knew how to train. Marcus showed me I was leaving so much on the table. He took my squat from 225 to 365 in a single year. Numbers don't lie."

JM
Jordan M.
Squat 225→365 · 12 months
Chicago skyline
Chicago's West Loop

SHOW UP.
PUT IN
THE WORK.

Limited spots available. Marcus works with a maximum of 20 clients at a time to ensure every person gets elite-level attention.

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06
Get Started

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Location & Hours

WEST LOOP
CHICAGO, IL

Primary training facility located in Chicago's West Loop — accessible from the Loop, River North, and Fulton Market. Online coaching available to clients anywhere in the country.

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Address
833 W. Randolph St, Suite 200
Chicago, IL 60607
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Phone
(312) 555-0194
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Email
marcus@apexcoachchicago.com

Training Hours

Monday – Friday5:30am – 8:00pm
Saturday7:00am – 2:00pm
SundayClosed
Online ClientsAlways available via app