Big Cat Barbell

I started training with Shane in 2013 to try to get «picture ready» for my wedding. I never thought I would become a gym-​person, but the way the trainings are structured, the people I work out with, and Shane himself actually make the gym fun. (This is the last thing I ever thought I would say about going to the gym.)
I workout with a group in the morning, and it has been a great fit for me. There is built-​in rest time while the other members take their turn, and it’s a supportive environment with a nice sense of camaraderie. I know there are also one-​on-​one training sessions available, too, if you want hunky Shane all to yourself. ;)
LADIES: I have to emphasize how great it feels to be strong. Not only do I have a lot more energy from having a regular workout routine, but now I have the added ego-​boost of being someone who can open a tightly sealed jar — it’s a great way to knock a few fellas down a notch. ;) I feel safer and more confident having this new-​found strength and I highly recommend that you fit in weight-​training into your current routine, or better yet, workout with Shane.
Shane focuses on working the whole body. In the past two years I’ve become familiar with (and pretty good at):
Back Squats
Dead Lifts
Inclined Bench Press
Bench Press
Overhead Press
Rows
+various body-​weight movements and exercises
It’s the most efficient way I’ve ever lost weight — after only 8 months of working out with Shane I lost 20+ pounds. Even when I wasn’t being strict about my diet, I maintained or slowly lost weight, and when I adhered to Shane’s diet suggestions, weight came off quickly.
I highly recommend Shane to people who not only want to lose weight, but want to get stronger, have more energy, and create a sustainable routine that you can keep up for many years.

My wife and I have known Shane for years, but I carefully avoided training with him, because I had never seen myself as a «bodybuilder type» and, basically, didn’t like the idea of «exercise» much at all. :)
When we decided to get married, we joined a «team» of 4: us plus 2 neighbors. Each MWF morning, we work out with Shane for one hour. We’ve been going now for 2.5 years, and the difference it has made for us, cannot be overstated: it’s been transformative. I feel so much better, more confident. Instead of seeing life as one long decline, I now see my body as something that, with work and care, can be maintained and improved.
Shane’s approach is wonderful: he’s gentle and things progress slowly, but over time, you make real gains. Starting from «never squatted before,» I can now back squat 285 lbs, which makes me stronger than the average man, and that’s something I never expected to say about myself.
Shane gently cajoles you into making progress … but his approach is more scientific than macho … and I think that’s something I needed to understand about weightlifting: when done right, it’s not so difficult, in the moment. It’s strategic effort applied consistently over time that makes the difference.
Continuing to do it, and figuring out what, and how much, to do … that’s what will make you succeed, and that’s what Shane helps you with. Also, he helps you to learn how to weightlift safely with proper form, and not hurt yourself.
These things: correct philosophy, consistent effort, and safety, are what Shane helps with and, success in fitness, is worth far more than his fee.
Additionally he’s just fun to hang out with, so we look forward to catching up regularly and, having a cool «gym community» of, positive, healthy, «can do» people around.

First off Shane knows his stuff. From overall knowledge on what muscles serve what function, to how to work them 10 different ways. When I stated learning to power lift by myself I weighed 145lbs and lifted less than body weight. I’m currently weighing in at a fairly lean 180lbs and lifting over twice my body weight.
I’ve come in with injured ankles and wrists from skate boarding and he’s always ha multiple ways to rehabilitate me and get me up and moving again
If you’re looking for someone to push you towards whatever goal you e given yourself they do t get better than big cat barbell.