Stronger than you were

I help busy people rebuild strength, athleticism, and confidence. No extreme diets. No unnecessary injuries. Just real results.

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Max Palees

No gimmicks. No extreme diets. No unnecessary injuries.

Max Palees training

A former athlete who helps people get in shape and stay that way.

Max Palees is a certified personal trainer based in West Los Angeles with over five years of coaching experience. As a former Division 1 athlete and Santa Monica College Student Athlete of the Year, he understands the discipline and consistency it takes to perform at a high level, and what it takes to get back there.

He works with people at every level: busy professionals, former athletes, complete beginners, and older adults who want to stay strong and mobile. Every program is personalized to your goals, lifestyle, and training background.

His coaching blends bodybuilding, functional training, and power-based movements, shaped by a lifetime of competitive sports. The focus is always on proper form, longevity, and training that lasts.

Three things that drive every program.

01 · Performance

Real athletic performance

Training built around real strength, cardiovascular health, speed, and movement quality, so you feel and perform at your best.

02 · Form

Proper form, always

Technique comes first, not because it's cautious, but because it's what produces results. Clean reps build strength. Sloppy ones end careers.

03 · Longevity

Training that lasts

No crash programs. No unnecessary injuries. Long-term results built through smart, intense, and sustainable work that fits your life.

Max Palees training Female client squatting with barbell Pair training outdoors in West LA

Four ways to work together.

Every option starts with a free intro call. Pricing varies by frequency and location. The numbers below are starting points.

Complimentary
Intro Session
A 60-minute movement screen, conversation about your goals, and a sample workout. No commitment. If we're not a fit, I'll point you to someone who is.
From $140 / hr
1:1 Private Training
Hour-long sessions in a private West LA studio. Programs are written for you and adjusted accordingly.
From $110 / pp
Pairs & Small Groups
Train with a partner, a sibling, or a small group of three. Same individual programming, split across the room.
From $300 / mo
Remote Programming
A custom program in your phone, video reviews of your lifts, and weekly check-ins. For clients who travel or already have a gym they love.

What people are saying.

"Max is the first trainer I've actually kept booking. Every session is built around exactly what I need that day. I've gotten stronger and my back has stopped hurting, somehow at the same time."
J.M., Brentwood
"What I like most is what's missing. No music blasting, no counting reps in my face, no weird intensity. Just intentional, careful, well-coached work."
S.R., Santa Monica

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Email Max →
Email max@maxpaleesfitness.com
Studio Private location, West Los Angeles
(Address shared on booking)
Hours Monday – Friday · 6am – 7pm
Saturday · 8am – noon
Service area Brentwood · Santa Monica · Pacific Palisades · Westwood · Beverly Hills