Meet The Team
CHRIS BRAINARD
Growing up, Chris played multiple sports. Having a true passion for becoming better and competing, he chose to specialize in football in high school. After winning two state championships at Southlake Carroll he then went on to play football at North Texas under Coach Todd Dodge. Chris is passionate about helping adults and athletes reach their true potential through training.
Certifications
- Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology
- EXOS Performance Specialist
- CPPS (Certified Physical Preparation Specialist)
- NASM CPT (Certified Personal Trainer)
- Precision Nutrition Level 1 & 2
- Postural Restoration Institute (Myokinematic Restoration)
BRENDAN FAGAN
Brenden grew up playing all sports and ended up specializing in football at Flower Mound Marcus High School. After his high school playing career he then went to walk on at Oklahoma State where he played under Coach Mike Gundy.
Certifications
- B.S. Exercise Science , Oklahoma State University
- NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach (CSCS)
ALEX ADAUTO
Alex grew up in the DFW metroplex and attended The Colony High School where he played baseball. After high school, he got an opportunity to play baseball at Henderson State University where he started 3 years at catcher. Alex is passionate about what training instills in people. Developing discipline and learning about focusing on the process is something he enjoys working with people on.
Certifications
- Bachelor of Science & Health Specializing in Strength & Conditioning from Henderson State University
- PES (Performance Enhancement Specialization)
- CES (Corrective Exercise Specialist)
MAX HARRELL
Max grew up the in DFW Metroplex and played soccer through out his high school and collegiate career. He enjoys and is passionate about the training process and how it positively impact people’s lives from multiple angles. Max specializes with working with youth athletes all the way to the college and pro level.
Certifications
- Currently pursuing bachelors of exercises of scince from University of Texas at Arlington
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Address
529 Industrial Blvd Suite 101
Grapevine, TX 76051
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What Our Clients Say
chris mixon2023-03-09 Hey y’all! BEST athletic training facility I have ever been to! Not only is Chris and John and Max some of the best coaches I have ever had BUT on top of that they helped me lose a WHOLE 35 lbs! It was insane and I grew so much muscle with the transformation and leaned out. I was 235lbs when I started but now I am a steady and consistent 198lbs! Thank guys for always having your members backs and always helping us improve our mobility and mentally keeping us motivated by the awesome workouts. I can actually say I am definitely the happiest I have been in awhile! 💪🏻 keep it up! Go check them out! Amazing coaches and training plans! Eason Maykus2023-01-19 Chris and his staff at APE take time teaching clients correct movements and exercises to enhance their life. The gym is clean, trainers are constantly watching and helping, and Chris knows his craft. Thank you APE for helping me reach my health goals. Neil C2022-10-04 Ape Fitness and Chris is the best place not work out. Chris and his staff provide a great workout experience and ensure your doing it right and ensure to provide a clean environment as well state of the art equipment. SN Plows2022-07-08 My daughter enjoys the fitness program at APE because it is tailored to her sports and performance goals. All the trainers are knowledgeable, approachable and very supportive. What I like about APE is that she learns the proper form and how to handle equipments correctly. Thanks to Chris Brainard - the personalized "bridge program" has helped tremendously in my daughter's injury recovery progress. Cary Millsap2022-06-24 I've been going twice a week to APE for many years now. Before I started training there myself, I spent a good bit of time there watching my sons' and daughter's workouts. The things they worked on seemed like so much fun; not just reps and reps of drudge work at all. What they do for kids is amazing. APE makes athletes. Most days, I sit either at a keyboard or on an airplane for a living. One day, I realized: I'd just gained ten pounds for no apparent reason, and my neck hurt so badly that I could barely drive safely. My physical well-being had gotten out of control. So I had a good long talk with Paul Brainard (this was before his son Chris took over the business) and started a workout plan of my own. Years later now, I'm still training hard at APE, twice a week. Workouts are *fun*, just like it looked when I was watching my kids. I'm fitter, stronger, happier, better conditioned, and more mobile. I've worked my way up to some workouts I could never have done just starting out, but I think it's important to note that I've *never* been injured as the result of an APE workout. The people at APE—Chris, his employees, and the clients who train there—are good at what they do and fun to be around. Being with the people there, old and young—from parents like me, to students of all ages, all the way up through MLB and NFL pro athletes—is thoroughly inspiring. I'm blessed to have found APE. I highly recommend it. Tracy VanDorselaer2022-06-24 We love APE and all the trainers- equipment is top notch and they really personalize workouts to help improve your weakness Kim Davis2022-06-24 Great gym with top notch trainers. If you’re looking for sports training, I highly recommend! Carlos Barajas2022-06-24 APE Strength is a game-changer for health & fitness.My son has seen great results only after a few months. I’m very pleased with the results my son Gabriel is getting thank you Chris and APE fitness staff.Google rating score: 5.0 of 5, based on 24 reviews