Annie Sakamoto
2021 CrossFit Games Fittest (Womens 45-49), 6x CrossFit Games Athlete, 2011 "Spirit of the Games" Award, Original Nasty Girls, Co-Owner and Founder of Legendary CrossFit Santa Cruz Central
For years I focused on the quality of the food I was eating but I didn’t pay much attention to exactly how much of everything I was eating or when I was eating it. Then I started working with Brad from Apex broad helped me learn how to balance my macros and tie my nutrition so that it suits my needs. And my training schedule the best. He basically put the when and how to what I was doing. The best part about working with Brad is nothing was a radical change. Everything was really easy to employ and understand, and it’s easy to stick to. Thanks so much for helping me Brad!
Christine Kolenbrander
Team 417, 5x CrossFit Games Athlete, CF Games Demo Squad 2021
“I started working with Brad in 2018 after I had qualified to The CrossFit Games with CrossFit 417. Before working with Brad, I knew a lot about the QUALITY of food I should be eating, but I had no idea HOW MUCH I should be eating. When Brad first gave me my numbers I remember being so worried when I saw how high he set my carbs. Trendy low-carb culture had convinced me that carbs were going to make me fat and sluggish. WRONG. My body started changing within a week. I no longer felt bloated, fat exchanged for muscle, and I had SO much more energy during training sessions. It turns out I wasn’t giving myself ENOUGH food. Brad completely changed my mindset from being afraid to eat, to helping me see that I need food in the correct quantities to fuel my body and my goals. It was a total shift in perspective and helped heal a longtime struggling relationship I had had with my body and food. Working with Brad completely changed my life. I gained so much knowledge and confidence that I never would have been able to achieve on my own. Brad is encouraging and patient, kind and so smart. I could not recommend him enough to any athlete who wants to take their training to the next level!”
Jared Stevens
Team 417, 4x CrossFit Games, Tactical Games Athlete
“At 34 years old I started working with Brad 6 weeks leading up to regionals 2018. Being an older athlete I wanted to dial everything in for a run at a podium spot with Team417. Brad lined out my numbers and stayed with me with weekly check-ins to make sure we were on track. By regionals I was sleeping better, eating more, and ripped. At the end of day 3, I still was not sore and we made that podium spot and qualified for the games. Brad worked with me all the way through the games and long after. He went above and beyond showing up to the games to make sure the team and I had everything we needed. He literally went on his own time and dime during the games to grab me a concoction of fluids to bring me back to life after severe cramping and dehydration during the swim-run event. I say all this to detail that Brad goes above and beyond if you are willing to put the work in. Side note: I went from eating 3000 calories in April to 5000calories by the games and was leaner than I have ever been.”
Jason Leydon
CrossFit Milford | Conquer Athlete Head Coach
“Brad has been working with my CrossFit Games team for over a year. Having Brad on the staff has been amazing. He is so attentive to the athletes needs, and nutritional requirements. Brad was amazing at the games checking in on the team, making sure they were eating the right foods at the right time and hydrating. As a coach, he is an invaluable piece on the coaching staff.”
Sean Woodland
Talking Elite Fitness Podcast
“I just wanted to drop quick note to highlight Brad at Apex Nutrition. If you’re on the lookout for reliable nutrition guidance, Brad is definitely worth your attention. He’s great to work with, keeping things straightforward and approachable. What I really appreciate about him is his method of easing you into the process, breaking down complex ideas into manageable steps. It’s a refreshing approach that makes the whole journey less intimidating. Definitely consider Brad if you’re stepping into the nutrition world – he’s been a huge help to me and might be just the person you need!”
Preslie Hirsch
Gym Class Hero Podcast/HWPO
“Brad is the best nutrition coach I’ve worked with! Throughout our time together, my performance improved, I got leaner (and more confident), and developed healthier and more sustainable habits around my eating. He’s both positive and realistic; I felt like he was always in my corner and helped me come up with a plan proactively when possible, and empowered me to course correct when I needed to. While working with him, I competed in the American Open series for weightlifting and won my session! I’d highly recommend his guidance to anyone looking to achieve their body composition or athletic goals.”
Greg Stephens
Summit Sotheby's International Realty | PGA Pro
Sierra Cameron
Conquer Athletics | 2023 CrossFit Games, Elite Women's Team Wodapalooza 22', Invictus Boston Invitational
“Working with Brad has been a game-changer in so many areas from proper fueling, body composition, and navigating food choices. My mindset around food and fueling has been refreshed and I’ve learned so much about how to fuel for performance from Brad. He’s helped me navigate optimal eating for a busy training and shift work schedule. He’s also provided me with alternatives to “junk” food that I would previously eat and still satisfy my cravings.
Brad consistently checks in and provides accountability. He works with you to determine your goals and is flexible with adjusting goals around in-season and out-of-season eating.
Brad has prepared guides around fueling for long weekend competitions, single-day events, and day-to-day eating templates.
He is always accessible and will respond to texts/emails promptly or jump on a Zoom call.
He has provided so much support in and out of competition!”
Tony Facchini
Team Conquer | 2x CrossFit Games, 4x Regional, 2x Elite Wodapolooza Athlete
“I began to work with Apex Nutrition during the 2022 CrossFit Games Season. Brad Giglio was super knowledgeable. With consistent communication and check ins we were able to keep me fueled properly while the volume of games training increased so I could recover and perform at the highest level possible. He helped me through the grueling week of the 2022 CrossFit games so all I had to focus on was competing. He’s among the best in the game and I highly recommend him and Apex Nutrition!”
Rafael Quinn
Owner Alternative Holdings | Diversified Holding Company
As a husband, father of 3, and business owner, training is not the sole focus of my day, but it is an important part of my life. While I felt comfortable in my overall fitness knowledge, my understanding of nutrition was lacking. Working with Brad felt like a personalized course on nutrition and performance optimization. I left with an understanding of macros, micros, eating times, eating amounts, and what works for me. It taught me to get away from focusing on weight and focus more on how I feel. To not be afraid of calories and carbs, but to use them for my training and recovery. In a three month period I gained a large amount of knowledge and packed on 6 pounds of lean muscle in the process! I would definitely recommend Brad to anyone looking to get a better understanding of nutrition and how they can improve day to day performance.
Chris Williamson
Modern Wisdom Podcast | Model | Club Promoter
“Brad is a joy to have coach you. Simple rules, dope results.”
Merissa Wise
The Wolfpack | Multi-year and Sanctional Team Athlete (Granite Games, Lowlands, Madrid Championships, West Coast Classic)
“I started out my journey with nutrition with aspirations of improving my performance as an athlete in the sport of CrossFit. As I traveled down that path with Coach Brad, I gained improved performance and so much more than that. Brad provided me with education around the basics of nutrition and then built my knowledge up as I progressed. I never felt overwhelmed and was appropriately challenged. We worked together for 3 years and I could not speak higher of his skills as a coach, he truly is an expert guide.”
Avik Chatterjee, MD, MPH
Nobull Fitness Model
Physician, Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program
Assistant Professor, Boston University School of Medicine
Lecturer, Harvard Medical School
Associate Epidemiologist, Brigham/Women's Hospital,
“As an older CrossFitter (42), nutrition has become more and more important in terms of performing at my best but also looking the part. Coming from an endurance athlete background and having a small frame, gaining muscle and strength has always been a big challenge for me, but especially as I get older. I started working with Brad last year, and he laid out a plan for me to get bigger and stronger while still maintaining the aesthetic I wanted. So much of nutrition and for me a mass gain phase in particular is the psychological challenge, and what Brad is particularly good at is talking me through the day to day ups and downs in weight, travel that interrupted workout/diet plans, holidays, etc. He has helped me keep my cool while helping me make consistent gains. I recommend him highly.”
Christine Middleton
Team Conquer | 4x CrossFit Games Athlete, USAW Nationals medalist
Judith La Branche
Sportswear Apparel Creator/Brand Strategist (Nobull, Reebok, New Balance) https://judith-labranche.squarespace.com
“I was reaching a plateau in my performance, energy level and gains. I was stuck. When I reached out to Brad to get some insights he immediately offered to help me in the journey to approach a reset from many angles. We started with my nutrition after a long discussion on what had worked for me in the past while keeping my personal preferences in mind with my lifestyle of being on the go. He was thoughtful in the approach, consistent in the information with some honest constructive feedback. The process helped me reset and re-enter my health holistically with digestible steps. Thank you Brad for the support and always having a positive attitude to get after it.”
Vince Tassoni
Tassoni Orchards PTY LTD | Licensed Estate Agent & Auctioneer
“My journey with Brad was nothing but life changing. From the moment we started working together he was supportive, understanding and he certainly kept me motivated the whole time.
Nutritional coaching was new to me and I have to admit I was sceptical at the start. I have always struggled with my weight my whole life. I had tried many diets over the years which always ended up being unsustainable.
Once I started with Brad I was absolutely amazed at the process. With his guidance I was finally able to understand the breakdown of food, it’s nutritional value and what macros I needed personally.
During the time, I couldn’t believe the amount of food I was able to consume and the energy that it gave me while still achieving my weight loss and training goals. Brad worked closely with me the whole journey, which I’m extremely grateful for.
More than 3 years on, I am 50kgs (110lbs) lighter and still guided by everything I learned from Brad.
I cannot thank or recommend Brad enough to anyone looking for a nutritional coach for whatever their goals may be.”
