AVM Fitness is a small, private gym in Corvallis specializing in corrective exercise, strength training, injury prevention & more.
I don’t just help you get in shape. I help you connect with your body.
I didn’t always understand this, myself. As an athlete, I thought that pushing through the pain and learning how to "work around" an injury were just part of being active. It wasn't until I pulled my hamstring playing collegiate football that I realized something had to change. Fortunately, I found practitioners who helped me redefine what strength meant for me. Strength stopped being just about power and became about serving my body holisitcally. Muscle strength, alignment, and mobility are all interwoven, and I learned to address and consider all three in my rehabilitation and training moving forward.
Now I'm here to help you do the same. It's never too early or too late to connect to your body on a deep foundational level—to improve your quality of life for the phase you're in and what's to come next. Because when you learn to move with strength, alignment, and confidence, everything changes.
here's the truth: Most people want to see three years of results in just six months' time. They don’t realize the importance of building a whole-body connection, establishing daily habits, and setting realistic goals to create lasting change.
I'm Alex—a certified personal trainer and corrective exercise specialist, husband, and proud father (with some serious hair-braiding skills). I have a lifelong passion for movement, performance, and helping others feel and function at their best.
I believe that fitness can and should be fun when you have a clear connection with your body and understand how exercise is supposed to feel. Whether I'm working with a client with Parkinson's disease or a young student athlete, my priorities remain the same: understanding your history, your current life phase, and your goals—and why they matter to you. With this knowledge, I create a fully tailored workout routine that appropriately challenges you where you're at while progressing you toward the next phase of life, whatever that may be.
My goal is to help you feel mentally and physically strong as you age, so you can live well for the long term. That means showing up consistently, embracing the challenges that come with growth, and treating your body with the love and respect it deserves.
"He treats each person with kindness"
“I have had the good fortune to watch Alex work with younger men and older women, people who have intense fitness goals, and folks with Parkinson’s. He treats each person with kindness and dignity. And, he meets each person where they are, helps them see the possibilities and works their way forward one step at a time—setting goals together, adjusting when necessary, and finding the path that will facilitate their overall health and wellbeing.”
Susan S.
