• Working with Shawn has transformed my life. He possesses a unique combination of knowledge, curiosity, and passion for his client’s health. He custom tailors each workout regime to meet you where you are and address your specific needs and preferences. He also incorporates innovative methods from other disciplines into his programming, further enhancing the training experience. My son Kenichiro plays for the Japanese national basketball team and trains with Shawn has well; Shawn’s training has really helped improve Kenichiro’s game. I am going on 6 years of training with Shawn and am looking forward to continuing this relationship for the rest of my life.”

    James Benedict

  • Training with Shawn 4-5x a week is hands down what keeps me mentally clear, organized, and energized in my busy life as a working mom. I have trained with Shawn for 5 years now, and he has thoughtfully programmed high level workouts for me through wedding prep, pregnancy, and postpartum. He genuinely cares about his clients’ progress and makes custom workouts for each individual. My entire family trains with him and it is because we trust him THAT much with our health!

    — Hallie Meyer

  • Shawn has been my trainer for 9 years. He is a devoted and hard working trainer that exhibits the utmost professionalism. Shawn has trained me through several life transitions (novice, pregnancy, post-partum, injuries) and skillfully adapts his programing to fit my life needs. He is responsive to requests and he has incredible knowledge when it comes to fitness. He can be extremely versatile in developing my fitness program. His workouts are effective without overly taxing my body. I always leave a work out feeling energized and empowered. I would recommend Shawn without reservation to all!

    — Maria Roccisano

  • Shawn is the absolute best! He cares about his clients and builds custom programs that are truly tailored to our goals and capabilities while pushing us to new levels - and the results show. Since working out with him since 2020, we've seen significant improvement in our strength, weight loss, and overall health. He makes working out so fun and enjoyable!

    — Max Rosenthal

  • One of the best in the business! I have been working with Shawn for the past year and the results are tangible. He takes a holistic approach to both strength and mobility that is personally tailored to help you meet your goals, whatever they may be. Back pain was an issue for me and Shawn developed a program to specifically target that issue, which has worked wonders. Each program builds on the one before so you can really feel the progress. While some trainers are insistent on doing things "their way," Shawn is super responsive to feedback and the changing priorities of his clients - he helps you achieve your objectives, not his own.

    — Oliver R.

  • Working out with Shawn has really changed my perspective on what working out effectively actually looks like. While I've always enjoyed working out, working with Shawn has noticeably elevated and improved not only my strength and endurance but my focus. He's helped me to really dial in on what's important and I've seen real changes in my strength, mobility and focus. Shawn works to understand what makes his clients tick and then he uses that knowledge to get the best results and tailors workouts to alleviate boredom. He takes his job very seriously and it's that dedication to his clients and the knowledge that he's constantly building upon that yields real results.

    — Ileana Mccalip

  • I really appreciate Shawn's dedication not only to improving my fitness, but also delving into healthy eating and life habits. He's exceptionally communicative and responsive, always ready to address any concerns or questions - in between sessions. He also continually adjusts the exercises and program to ensure that I'm constantly progressing and becoming stronger. I'm truly grateful for his holistic approach to my well-being.

    — Meredith Johe

  • I’ve been training with Shawn for over 6 years, and what I enjoy most about him is that he keeps our workouts dynamic. We work in programs, and each time we begin a new program I can tell that Shawn has put careful thought into the exercises to match them to my goals, while also introducing new concepts or building on old concepts. I never feel like I’m doing the same thing over and over, instead my fitness is ever adapting. Every week I look forward to my sessions, and I recommend Shawn to everyone I know. As long as they don’t want my 8am time slot…

    — Claire Herendeen

  • In Oct of 2017, I started working out with Shawn with the goal of losing weight to fit into a size 0. With Shawn's guidance and support, I quickly reached that goal. Although I had reached my goal, I continued to work with Shawn and throughout the months we worked together I did not only get a sweat in, I learned how my body operates and the importance of the exercises I did. Shawn also taught me the importance of these commonly neglected arts, stretching and mobility. While I learned the basics of fitness during our sessions, Shawn continued to educate himself on different exercises, rehab techniques, and nutrition. Shawn's thirst for knowledge is not something to be taken for granted. Every few months, he has a new exercise and a new program that challenges the body. I especially appreciate the exercises that look simple (ie. nordics) but are in fact deceivingly difficult. It is now 2024, and my goals are no longer to be skinny but rather to be strong. With Shawn's support, my body has never been stronger. Even during 2020-2021 (when gyms were closed due to COVID-19 Pandemic) , Shawn was training me virtually. Those virtual training sessions helped me stay positive and active during a difficult time. Having trained with Shawn for over 7 years, I can easily say, he is an honest, professional, and most importantly, a knowledgeable fitness coach. I've had the pleasure to befriend not only Shawn but several of the clients he trains. Even though his clients have different goals and body types, he is able to understand how best to help each one reach their fitness goals. Shawns' also always improving and challenging himself physically and intellectually, most recently by training in Jiu Jitsu and getting new health certifications. It is both inspirational and motivating for me to continue to be trained by someone like Shawn. Having Shawn as your personal trainer is to be guided by someone who truly cares about people and their overall health.

    — Leah Niyazov

  • Shawn is a top-tier personal trainer whose dedication to his clients' well-being is evident in every session. He ensures that workouts remain engaging and varied, targeting different muscle groups that helps to keep my development balanced. He approaches exercise by prioritizing foundational strength and technique to prevent injuries that solidifies a base for more advanced exercises as I make progress. Shawn's extensive knowledge in fitness and injury prevention has been extremely beneficial to me. After injuring my knee, his experience was invaluable. He carefully integrated exercises designed to help avoid injury going forward and to help my recovery process. With his help, I have been able to resume my activities and fully avoided the need for surgery. Choosing Shawn as a personal trainer has been one of the best decisions for my physical health and wellness.

    — Mike Hart

  • My name is Mauricio and I’ve been training with Shawn for a little over 8 years. I reached out to Shawn in particular as I worked out at the same gym location where he trained, and I could see great results on the people he was training. I’ve now experienced first-hand those same results myself. Shawn first helped me with building-up my core, which ultimately helped ease the chronic lower back pain that I suffered from. I used to go to a chiropractor once a month and I haven’t had the need to do so in over 6 years. Shawn and I have also been working on increasing my cardio resistance along with toning/building muscle in core, legs and arms. I really like working out with Shawn as he is focused, knowledgeable, thorough and dedicated. He has a great work ethic, he is flexible to his clients’ needs and above all he really seems to enjoy what he does. He is constantly looking to improve and learn new workout techniques; he is very personable and looks after the well-being of his clients.

    — Mauricio Del Bosque

  • I was flat-lining with my own workout routine, and wanted Shawn to help me loose fat and gain muscle. His training has definitely upgraded my overall fitness. My body looks and feels the best it has in years, and I remain convinced my investment of time and money with Shawn is one of the best things I can do for myself. I highly recommend sessions with Shawn to maximize your potential.

    — Ron Gabriel

  • Shawn Derocher has many years of experience in the fitness industry and as a personal trainer. I started going to see Shawn in 2024 as a referral from one of his long-time clients; because I wanted to improve my weight training techniques and flexibility/mobility. Shawn’s attention to detail and form is one of the things I appreciate most about him. He is attentive and knows exactly how to correct something whether its form or execution. He is a great combination of supportive, motivating, and strict throughout the workout. I also truly appreciate Shawn's programs and how they are tailored for each client and their needs. With Shawn's guidance I was able to get my strength, confidence, flexibility and mobility to a point where I can successfully and safely perform barbell squats whereas, for the past few years I was either performing them incorrectly or not actually targeting the correct muscle group. Despite his busy schedule, he still finds time to personally message his clients to let them know how they did after each workout and what could help them, like specifically recommending massaging a particular muscle. Shawn makes use of every and any piece of equipment to successfully train his clients. While my time with Shawn has been relatively short compared to most of his clients (2 years +), I will definitely continue going to Shawn for training to further my goals in the gym. 10/10, I can’t recommend Shawn enough to anyone who is looking to start or continue their fitness journey!

    — Steven Frommer