Gavin Maxwell
Calisthenics coach in Los Angeles and online
| Hourly rate range | $95 to $175 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Strength and powerliftingNutrition and habitsMobility and injuryBeginnersOnline coachingNutrition and healthy eating |
| Also coaches | Health coach |
| Based in | Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Sessions | Online and in person |
| Credentials | NASM Certified Personal Trainer; Nutritional Coaching Institute Certified Nutrition Coach; Corrective Exercise and Mobility Specialist |
| Experience | 7 years coaching |
| Practice | Gavin.FIT |
Gavin Maxwell is a calisthenics coach in Los Angeles who also trains clients online. He helps beginners and stuck lifters build skills like handstands, planche and front lever. Gavin is a professional calisthenics athlete with more than 10 years of experience. He won the WCO Battle of the Bars tournament and reached the American Ninja Warrior city finals. He pairs custom workout plans with nutrition coaching and weekly video calls.
What Gavin helps with
Gavin helps people learn calisthenics skills and build strong, lean bodies using only bodyweight training. He also helps clients who have hit a plateau.
- Learning calisthenics from zero
- Handstands, planche and front lever
- Breaking through training plateaus
- Building strength without weights
- Improving mobility and movement
- Reducing injury risk
- Sustainable nutrition without harsh dieting
Who Gavin works with
Gavin works with people who are brand new to calisthenics and with those stuck at a plateau. His clients train in Los Angeles or online from around the world. They want real bodyweight skills, not just a fit look.
How Gavin works
Gavin splits each client's training into several cycles. This keeps progress moving and helps avoid plateaus. Every client gets a fully customized daily workout plan that builds on each cycle. Nutrition coaching is tailored to the client and aims to support metabolism with fewer food restrictions. Clients can text him any time and book a weekly video call. On the call he answers programming questions and walks through exercises.
Background and qualifications
Gavin started calisthenics years ago with no gymnastics background and no coach. After more than 10 years of training and competing, he became a professional calisthenics athlete. He won the WCO Battle of the Bars tournament and Ultimate Freestyle Calisthenics Battlegrounds 3. He was also an American Ninja Warrior city finalist. He has coached for more than 7 years. He is an NASM certified personal trainer, a Nutritional Coaching Institute certified nutrition coach, and a corrective exercise and mobility specialist.
Gavin Maxwell pricing
Programs and services
- Custom daily workout programming
- Nutrition and lifestyle coaching
- Weekly video calls
- 24/7 text support
- Online and in-person coaching
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The CoachVouch take
A professional calisthenics athlete and tournament champion who teaches the skills he taught himself with no coach.
Best for adults who want to learn calisthenics skills like handstands and planche, from beginner level or past a plateau.
Common questions
How much does Gavin Maxwell charge?
Coaching with Gavin runs $95 to $175 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Gavin Maxwell help with?
Gavin Maxwell helps with learning calisthenics from zero, handstands, planche and front lever, breaking through training plateaus and building strength without weights.
Does Gavin Maxwell coach online?
Gavin is based in Los Angeles, California, United States. Sessions are online and in person.
Is Gavin Maxwell certified?
Gavin Maxwell lists: NASM Certified Personal Trainer; Nutritional Coaching Institute Certified Nutrition Coach; Corrective Exercise and Mobility Specialist.
How do I contact Gavin Maxwell?
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