Elite In-Home Personal Training  ·  Tampa Bay

Train at the
Apex of
What's Possible

Private training. A consistent schedule. Support between sessions. Eight one-hour sessions for $500 per calendar month, with nutrition guidance, app access and a weekly FaceTime check-in.

Meet your next kitchen companion: explore Christy's books
NASM Certified CPR / AED Certified Post-Surgery Specialist Nutrition Guidance Fully Insured South Tampa & Beyond

What We Do

Private Training,
Precisely Delivered

Every session is built around you — your goals, your schedule, your space. No crowded gyms. No divided attention.

Strength & Conditioning

Progressive resistance training tailored to build functional strength, muscle, and lasting physical resilience — wherever you are in your journey.

Athletic Performance

Speed, power, agility, and sport-specific conditioning for competitive athletes who demand more than average training can provide.

Rehabilitation & Recovery

Safe, intentional programming for clients returning to movement after surgery or injury — with deep respect for where your body is right now.

Women's Life Stage Training

Postpartum recovery, pre-wedding prep, and perimenopause fitness — programs that honor where your body is right now and build you toward where you want to be.

Nutrition Coaching

Practical, sustainable habits that complement your training — not rigid meal plans, but real guidance that works in your real life.

Active Senior Training

Balance, mobility, strength, and fall prevention — keeping parents independent, confident, and moving well. The perfect gift their kids can give them.

Your Training. Your Routine.

Personal Attention.
A Clear Monthly Price.

Eight private sessions, a standing schedule, and support beyond your workout. Build a routine you can keep.

The $500 in-person plan covers eight sessions within one calendar month, paid before the first scheduled session. Recurring times are confirmed in advance. Rescheduling is subject to notice and available openings; alternate times are not guaranteed. Read the scheduling policy.

From Christy's Kitchen

Small Recipes.
A Place in Your Routine.

Meet the cookbooks by Christy Valencic, founder of APEX Private Fit. Explore everyday smoothie ideas and small-portion recipes, then find the book that fits your kitchen.

The Smoothie Book by Christy Valencic, published cover

Everyday Wellness · Kindle eBook

The Smoothie Book

25 high-protein smoothie recipes for energy and everyday wellness, with verified nutrition numbers. A practical companion for your next blend.

View The Smoothie Book on Amazon
Appetite Reset by Christy Valencic, published cover

Small-Portion Recipes · Kindle eBook

Appetite Reset

High-calorie, small-portion recipes for recovery after surgery or illness. Explore recipe ideas for times when a full plate feels like too much.

View Appetite Reset on Amazon

Books are purchased and delivered through Amazon. Nutrition information is general education, not individualized medical advice. For recovery-related dietary needs, follow your care team's guidance.

The APEX App

Your Coaching.
Always With You.

Every APEX client gets full access to the APEX Private Fit app — your personal fitness hub where your program lives, your progress is tracked, and your coach is always one message away.

  • Custom workout programs built for you
  • Nutrition and meal tracking
  • Weekly check-ins and progress tracking
  • Direct messaging with Coach Christy
  • Available on iPhone and Android
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Hello, Champion Today's Program
Strength Lower Body Power 4 exercises · 55 min
Nutrition 1,840 / 2,100 kcal
Coach Message Great session today ✦
Christy — APEX Private Fit founder and lead trainer
15+ Years Experience
1:1 Always Private
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The Philosophy

Built on
Private Work

Christy Valencic has been an athlete since the age of five — competitive softball through college, then the weight room, then a career built entirely around movement. Before founding APEX Private Fit, she spent over two decades in healthcare, where she learned to read the human body the way clinicians do: with precision, patience, and a deep respect for what it takes to heal.

She made the decision early to work privately, one client at a time. No gym floor distractions. No divided attention. Just one person, one goal, and a program built from the ground up to match both. That philosophy became APEX.

NASM certified and CPR/AED certified, Christy has trained competitive athletes, executives, professionals across government and public service, and women in every season of life — postpartum recovery, pre-wedding prep, and the perimenopausal years when the body shifts and most trainers stop listening. Her 60s, 70s, and 80s clients are some of her greatest success stories.

What sets her apart is the clinical eye. One client — a board-certified medical specialist and professor at a major university health system — put it plainly: "She read my degree of illness and what the beta blockers and steroids had done to me better than I could. I tell people how she picked me up off the floor — and brought encouraging music too." That client, after decades in academic medicine, trusted Christy with the most vulnerable chapter of her health. So did James R., who still asks about her.

Every session includes practical nutrition guidance — sustainable habits, not quick fixes. Every hour is yours entirely. APEX Private Fit is for people who expect excellence and have stopped settling for anything less.

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Client Stories

Results That Speak

★★★★★
“She read my degree of illness and what the beta blockers and steroids had done to me better than I could. I tell people how she picked me up off the floor — and brought encouraging music too.”
K.D.

Board-Certified Medical Specialist

University Health System · Jacksonville, FL

★★★★★
"As someone with a demanding schedule, I needed training that came to me — not the other way around. APEX Private Fit operates at a level I've never encountered. My coach knows my body better than any gym trainer I've had."
JC

J. Castellano

Transformation Package · Tampa

★★★★★
"I've tried every gym and group class in St. Pete. Nothing compared to having a world-class trainer in my living room at 6am. My posture, strength, and energy levels are unrecognizable."
AR

A. Reeves

Momentum Package · St. Petersburg

★★★★★
"After my knee surgery, I was terrified of returning to exercise. My APEX Private Fit trainer worked with my physical therapist and built a program that gave me my life back. The expertise and patience were exceptional."
DF

D. Fontaine

Post-Rehab Program · Clearwater

Get in Touch

Ready to Begin?

Start with a free discovery call. We'll talk about your goals, your schedule, and whether APEX Private Fit is the right fit — no pressure, no obligation.

In-Home Sessions  ·  I Come to You
Mon 6am–7pm  ·  Tue, Wed & Fri 4pm–8pm  ·  Sat 7am–1pm
Thursday & Sunday: no training appointments. All times Eastern. By appointment only.

Free Discovery Call

15 Minutes That Can Change Everything

Tell us where you are. We'll tell you how we get you where you want to be.

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Service Area

Schematic APEX service-area map showing South Tampa, Westchase, Carrollwood, New Tampa and St. Petersburg, with Ruskin and Sarasota available through grouped-client appointments

Ruskin & Sarasota: In-home training may be available when nearby clients can be scheduled together on the same day. Contact Christy to discuss your location and a standing appointment. Southern-route availability is confirmed before booking.

Fixed Scheduling & Rescheduling

The in-person plan includes eight sessions per calendar month, not unlimited sessions or automatic fifth-week appointments. Your session dates and recurring times are agreed in advance from Christy's available slots. Please give at least 24 hours' notice when requesting a change. Rescheduling depends on available openings within the month; alternate times are not guaranteed. Late cancellations and no-shows count as a used session. Sessions are non-transferable. Any trainer-initiated changes are arranged directly with you. Additional sessions require a separate agreement before booking.