From the desk of Shane Doll CPT, CSCS
Founder, Shaping Concepts
Charleston, SC
February 07, 2012
Hi this is Shane, thanks for coming to check out this page to learn more about my personal fitness programs. If you live on Daniel Island and you're looking for a certified personal trainer you've come to the right place.
My private personal training studio is literally within minutes of your house and we've have numerous Daniel Island residents as clients. As Charleston's largest personal training company with over 10 certified fitness professionals chances are someone from your neighborhood is coming to us now.
Do your homework before hiring a Daniel Island Personal Trainer…
I started Shaping Concepts way back in 2003 with just a handful of clients and nothing more than an idea of what I wanted to create for the community. We've since been blessed with having the opportunity to help over 1000 Charleston area residents lose weight and get in the best shape of their lives.
During the past few years, I've watched as new personal training studios seemed to pop up on every corner. There's no question the competition has increased but there's ONE very good reason why our business has still continued to grow.
At Shaping Concepts our fitness programs deliver RESULTS!
While most anyone can technically call themselves a "personal trainer" after studying over the weekend and getting an on-line certification, this doesn't constitute the person being a "fitness professional."
As a consumer it can be hard telling the difference in certifications so how do you really know if you're making a good decision? Here are a few helpful when hiring a personal trainer:
Does the personal trainer provide a comprehensive assessment before starting a workout program?
Does the personal trainer have social proof from their work in the form of testimonials and success stories?
Does the personal trainer guarantee your results in their program or your money back?

In short, is the program professional and does it have a strong history of helping people seeing measurable results? One-on-one personal training is not cheap, regardless of where you do it, but it can provide an exceptional return on investment with the right coach and the right environment.
Many people have an image in their mind of a personal trainer being an "ultra fit" individual carrying a clipboard and counting reps. Sadly, this stereotype is often justified by the experiences of hiring a personal trainer in a health club or gym setting.

I'm here to tell you that "fitness professionals" don't carry clipboards during one-on-one personal training sessions. Exceptions would be for assessments, evaluations, etc. But seriously, contrast the difference in the two pictures above.
Notice in the first picture how Andrew Duffy, one of our Charleston personal trainers, is using hands-on instruction. He's in a position to give verbal and physical cueing because he's focused on the client...not on counting reps.
My point in all of this is I understand when you hire a personal trainer you're looking for a desired outcome and not an expensive babysitter. At Shaping Concepts you can be assured that you'll be working with someone who has a vested interest in seeing you achieve the results you desire.
Daniel Island personal training for individuals looking for a fitness coach who won't waste their time...
You'll be happy to know that our personal training programs are built around the 30 minute "burst training" workout routines. These time efficient and highly effective routines are perfect for Daniel Island residents with busy lifestyles.
You can get more accomplished in 30 minutes with burst training that you could working out for an hour or more in the gym. These workouts are a perfect fit for before work or on your way home.
Our Daniel Island personal training program comes with an unconditional money back guarantee!
I understand you have choices on where to hire a Daniel Island personal trainer and I just want the opportunity to earn your business. Sure I could make a bunch of bold promises but it's just not my style to use high pressure sales tactics or hype.
I'll let our Charleston area clients do all the talking on the success stories page regarding what they've found with my programs. When it comes to social proof I figured you'd much rather hear it from them than me.
But I do want to assure you that if you give my personal training programs a try and you aren't satisfied with the results, for any reason, I'll give you every penny of your investment back. Sound fair enough?













"I have to admit, I was skeptical at first but the Shaping Concepts personal training program really works. Since I started working my trainer, Andrew Duffy, I've lost 30 pounds, 14 inches, and 7% body fat.
"I started working with a personal trainer at Shaping Concepts because I actually wanted to gain weight and put on lean muscle. I struggled working out on my own and knowing what to eat to put on muscle. With the help of my trainer, Mike Sigmon, I was able to gain 17 pounds while adding two inches to my chest and an inch to both arms. 
