From the desk of Shane Doll CPT, CSCS
Charleston Personal Trainer
Founder, Shaping Concepts Personal Training Studios
1009 Anna Knapp Blvd #101 Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
Phone: (843) 971-8665
May 19, 2013
Hi this is Shane, thanks for coming to check out my web site!
If you're considering using a Charleston personal trainer you've come to the right place. No matter if your goal is to lose a little weight, lose a lot of weight, or simply get yourself in shape I can help you make it happen!
During the next few minutes you spend reading this page you’ll discover the truth about what really works to produce RESULTS with a body transformation.
You’ll also discover what makes my Charleston personal training programs so different. While I can’t pretend to know much about your individual needs or goals from where I’m sitting right now I do know this…
You can definitely lose those unwanted pounds, dramatically increase your energy, improve your self-confidence, and get in the best shape of your life if you incorporate one critical component that you’ve likely been missing.
What is it? A personalized plan built for your unique needs!
How my Charleston personal trainers help our clients see life changing results when quick-fix diets, exercise videos, and other methods fail...
The problem with the majority of fitness or weight loss routines is they’re not personalized to work for your unique body make-up and needs.
The truth is you’ll never find a "one size fits all solution" with losing weight or changing your shape. No two people are exactly the same due to metabolism, hormonal balances, genetics, and a host of other individual factors.
How many times have you heard, “If you want lose weight simply eat less and exercise more?” As you probably already know it’s just not that simple.
Sure you need to make changes with your diet and exercise but these are only two pieces of the fat loss puzzle!
What about hormonal balances, emotional or impulse eating, stress, digestive system imbalances and the hidden weight loss obstacles you may have been overlooking?
Some of these obstacles you may be aware of, others you may not. The key is discovering what YOUR unique needs are then working with a personalized program that addresses each obstacle until you overcome them.
Let me share a quick story with you about one of my Charleston personal training clients so you can see just how important it is to look for these hidden weight loss obstacles.
Ricky’s story of how he overcame his weight loss obstacles...
Ricky approached me a little over a year ago searching for a Charleston personal trainer on-line to help him lose weight and get in shape. He was 28 years old, about thirty pounds overweight, suffered from a lack of energy, and had high blood pressure.
Working long hours, lots of stress, making bad food choices and a lack of physical activity all led to his weight gain and poor health.
After an initial physical from his doctor we began personal training and making changes in his diet. I helped him pin-point his calorie needs through a resting metabolic rate test and together we worked on behavioral/lifestyle changes to deal with the stress and poor food choices.
Then he hit the dreaded weight loss plateau!
Ricky made significant progress in the first month then hit a plateau. Looking back on it now, I wonder what would've happened at this point if he was trying to just diet and exercise on his own?
I think I know the answer and unfortunately it’s what most people would have done. He would have pushed through a little while longer then eventually quit in frustration.
You see up until this point we we’re working on the three most obvious pieces of the weight loss puzzle (diet, exercise, and lifestyle changes). This was a good start but it was obvious that I needed to dig a little deeper to find out what was keeping him stuck.
I knew there were issues with chronic stress but by drilling down further I uncovered sleep issues, strong sugar cravings at night, persistent muscle soreness, anxiety, and other symptoms common with adrenal fatigue.
Then the breakthrough moment occured!
To make a long story, short I referred Ricky to Dr. Craig Koniver, one of my advisory board physicians here in Charleston for hormonal testing. The results of the testing confirmed adrenal and insulin imbalances which we began focusing on immediately.
With one more important piece of the puzzle in place we were able to break through the plateau and get his body to start burning fat again with a strategic approach to his diet and workout routine.
To date Ricky has lost over 20 lbs, significantly dropped his blood pressure, and is well on his way to reaching his weight loss and fitness goals.
This is just one example of how a hormonal imbalance can impact weight loss. But it’s something you rarely hear talked about. Leaving out this piece of the puzzle can make the difference between frustration and seeing the results you desire.
So when I talk about the Shaping Concepts difference, this is it. I’ll help you put together a plan that includes the 9 key factors of weight loss, then match you with a certified Charleston personal trainer to provide you with the accountability, structure, and motivation you need to see amazing results.
Using my exclusive Lean-Code Profile I'll help you identify potential weight loss obstacles that other programs would likely never uncover...
After over 20 years of fat loss research I've developed a system for identifying issues such as hormonal imbalances that can serve as roadblocks to losing weight. While any Charleston gym or personal trainer can provide you with a workout, at Shaping Concepts you'll find weight loss expertise.
It's all about taking the time in the beginning to set you up on the right Charleston weight loss program to meet your needs. You see there are no real secrets to losing weight and transforming your body. The principals for what works always stay the same. It's about discovering what gaps you specifically need to address to start burning fat again.
With the right information and a personalized plan you can be assured of results. In addition to my Lean Code Profile for identifying clues on possible hormonal imbalances that may be present, we're also the ONLY fitness studio in Charleston that provides salivary hormone panel screenings. See our services page for more information.
"I started working out at Shaping Concepts to lose weight for my wedding day. With the help of my trainer, Andrew Duffy I was able to lose 18 pounds and 7% body fat. I couldn't be more pleased with the results. I loved the fact that he took the time to build workouts just for me and he knew the best way to push me. 
"Since joining Shaping Concepts, my trainer Andrew Duffy has help me lose 37 pounds, 10 inches, and 10% body fat. I was faithful in following his advice in regards to how to eat, what to eat, and how to do my cardio outside of the studio. And what can I say, it worked! 
"I attribute my success to working out hard, the excellent trainers here at Shaping Concepts, and most importantly the changes they've helped me make in my diet. It's been hard for me to eat healthy in the past because of my lifestyle, but with the help and instruction from my trainer I've made huge progress. 
