Shawn is such a fantastic trainer! I have gotten so much stronger and so much more confident in the gym after working with him for the past few months. I feel so much better too! His workouts are always different and the perfect amount of challenging. He's super flexible with my work schedule, sends calendar holds to keep me organized, and his rates are very fair. Highly highly recommend working with him! read more

Shawn at Gladiator Strong Fitness is the best, hands down. When I was looking for an in-home personal trainer, I interviewed a bunch and met with a few for sample workouts. What stood out about Shawn was his focus, seriousness, experience, attentiveness to my goals, and very evident dedication to his craft. It's been three years since then, and all of that's been confirmed over and again. Working with Shawn, I've achieved fitness and strength goals that seemed impossibly out of reach. He's great at planning workouts and pushing me to do more, in terms of weight, reps, and overall effort. And while it's a small thing, I should note his professionalism and punctuality--which (from what I hear) are rare in this field. read more

Shawn has been an great personal trainer! He's always on time and flexible on location, which I appreciate. He's great about tailoring the workouts to my goals and also various life changes. He's great about modifications, but also pushing me to make sure that I have an effective workout!!! I've definitely seen gains in strength and I look forward to keeping that going with Shawn! read more

Shawn is an awesome trainer!! He's a good listener and understood my goals going into our working together. I feel like I've made progress and been supported as I've had health challenges and life changes, having kids, etc. He's reliable and professional as well. Highly recommend!! read more

Excellent personal trainer! I have been working with Shawn for about 2 years now, and he has changed my approach to diet and fitness - for the better! My results have been absolutely transformational and I can not recommend Shawn enough. He pushes you through workouts, keeps you on track, and gives excellent fitness advice. Definitely sign up for Gladiator Strong Fitness :) ! read more

Shawn is an excellent trainer. I am very happy with the progress I've made since I started working with him both in my strength and overall endurance level. He made the workouts fun and does a great job of mixing up the routines so you're constantly challenging yourself. I highly recommend Shawn for anyone looking to get back in the gym! read more

I'm in my early 40s and recovering from microdiscectomy as a result of a herniated disc and foot drop. A very active lifestyle was taken away from me; put on some weight, lost strength and stamina, and confidence took a blow. I hesitated for a long time to hire a trainer because I was pessimistic that I'd find someone with the patience and empathy to understand my situation and explain how and why we'll workout the way we do. I scheduled an initial consultation which lasted a bit more than an hour. I asked a ton of questions and got quality answers, then did a a fitness evaluation. I decided to initially work with him 2x a week but after the first week, my fiancée got jealous, and Shawn was able to manage dual sessions with us while still providing quality attention. Oh, and he comes to the gym in our building to train us! Me- early 40s, avid soccer player and half marathoner pre surgery. She- mid 30s, very experienced yogi While we have different profiles and strengths/weaknesses, we had a common goal- improve *functional* fitness to make everyday movement more efficient, mechanically correct, and less injury prone. My primary goal is not the most jacked arms, fastest marathon, or most powerful squat, but rather be functionally fit to live a happy life. Tj be able to run a 10K instead of a half, to get back to soccer and tennis, and to be able to everyday things like playing with kids. He understood all of that and catered our workouts as such. The weight will drop, the times will get faster, and the fit physique will come back. If you want to work with someone who takes the time to listen, focused laser sharp on proper form, and manages you as a client rather than a workout session... then Shawn is your guy. I consider him part of my healthcare team, and often compare notes between him and my other specialists. read more

I enjoyed working with Sean. We worked out three times a week for close to a year, and he was always very professional. Each time, he would have a workout planned that helped push me to get stronger. He's not the type to yell or be aggressive, but he is dedicated, and having him helped me improve my strength and energy. read more

I worked with Shawn for several months and couldn't recommend him more. He's an excellent communicator and we stayed in touch via text to schedule and coordinate calendars. His temperament is perfect for a trainer: supportive and firm. He's not shouty and patiently let me complain all I wanted about the workout he was putting me through, as long as I did it. If I was struggling too much, and especially if something hurt, he helped me with modifications that were better suited for me. I learned a lot about my body in the time I worked with him and I still use those lessons when I work out on my own. I was so shocked by how quickly my strength increased under his watch and I will definitely work with him in the future if I need extra training and support. read more

I've been working out with Shawn for a month now and already feel a lot stronger than when we first started. Shawn communicates very well, is always on time and professional. I really like that he's attentive to areas I want to focus on and adjusts to my fitness level while challenging me at the same time. read more

I started working with Shawn before and during the pandemic and he's great! We adapted to challenging outdoor workouts after the gyms closed and created virtual classes to have as many options as possible. He is friendly and knowledgeable but will still push you to meet your health and fitness goals. No yelling or any of that crazy stuff that some other trainers might push and also no filming and putting everything on social media either. He just focuses on you and your progress in every session. I highly recommend him! read more

I am very happy with the progress I made from working out with Shawn! I worked with him both in person and via Zoom when the pandemic hit. He is very adaptable and creative, and customized my workouts based on my abilities and whatever equipment I had available. I always appreciated the flexibility with my schedule. I have definitely improved my strength and stamina, and learned a lot of great routines that I can take with me into solo workouts. read more

I needed to learn how to do strength training after years of just running. Shawn had a great program and offered useful encouragement, while still pushing me to work hard. As someone else wrote, "[h]e's not the type to yell or be aggressive," but he still pushes you to do the best you can. I'm glad I got to work with him, and would recommend him to others. read more

Shawn is an excellent and motivating trainer. My goal is to stay strong and healthy as a woman in my 40's, and Shawn helps me to do that. I appreciate the wisdom he uses to combine exercises and always enjoy his explanations of which exercises work which muscles. read more

My colleague and I have trained with Shawn weekly for several months now - the experience couldn't have been better! He is professional, fun to work with, and is very flexible and accommodating with busy schedules. He provided a health analysis, discussed our goals, and formulated a workout regiment that was suitable for us to reach our goals. He also provided guidance on eating and workouts for when we're traveling and have to skip our weekly session. I'm really looking forward to joining the boot camp in the coming weeks. I highly recommend Shawn!! read more

I've never enjoyed working out and still don't on my own, but Shawn is the trainer I went from seeing a couple times a week to 3x a week and if I had the time, would see 4x a week! He communicates promptly via text and calendar invites for sessions and has been forthcoming with at-home work out plans when I'm traveling and healthy eating habits recommendations. He motivates me during our sessions to give it everything I have that day whilst keeping an eye on my posture, especially because I have constant low back pain. Speaking of back pain, he is extremely knowledgeable in the human body and how it should move compared to how it moves when there is pain in specific body parts. Working out with him, I am stronger and have felt less pain in my back less frequently! He is also a certified massage therapist so when I pull a muscle or am feeling particularly stiff, he will incorporate stretches that will relieve the immediate pain. I definitely feel and see the progress and it's all thanks to Shawn! Changing my lifestyle to include working out with him is an investment worth spending my money on rather than going to the doctor for pain meds, surgery consultations, and even fad diets. He knows I want to lose weight/inches and he works with me to achieve just that while working to strengthen my back/core because as the professional, he knows the importance of realistic, long term, and lasting results to keep me physically healthy and strong. Thanks Shawn! read more

Shawn was a pleasure to work out with. He is very patient and helpful and takes the time to explain not only the exercise but it's purpose and how it helps each muscle group develop. I really enjoyed my experience working out with him and would highly recommend him. read more

I was looking for a personal trainer who could help me build strength without aggravating a herniated disc in my back. Shawn is a knowledgeable and patient trainer with a vast repertoire of exercises that have enabled me to work new muscle groups and avoid the kind of painful setbacks that have disrupted my fitness routines in the past. read more

I was looking for a personal trainer for some time before I came across Gladiator Strong Fitness. After my initial consultation, I felt that Shawn would be a good fit for me because he wanted to focus on my goals while also strengthening my weaknesses. Every workout is different and challenging and although some days I don't feel like it, I feel great afterwards. He is very flexible with my crazy schedule and that has been a tremendous relief. I l've been working out with him for over 6 months now and I've dropped weight and more importantly inches! If your looking for a personable, competent personal trainer in the DMV, definitely reach out to Shawn! read more

I stopped working out for years after rupturing my Achilles' tendon. I lost my desire to exercise and regardless of how many times I rejoined the gym, I had no motivation to workout. I made my mind up to spend my hard earned money on a personal trainer. I found Shawn from Gladiator and now I'm back on the grind. Shawn is super knowledgeable and very professional. Every workout changes, which is great for the body! Shawn knows his stuff! I never planned to continue after my initial 3 months but now I'm hooked. I am dependent on the variety and results of my workouts with Shawn and plan to keep up. Thank you Gladiator! Keep up the great workouts! read more

Shawn is awesome. After 8 sessions I've noticeably gotten stronger (I can do way more pushups than before, for example) and my endurance has increased (less fatigue on my long runs). His workouts are challenging and effective which keeps it interesting each session and made me more motivated to exercise. I also highly recommend his boot camps as they are killer! read more

Gladiator Strong Fitness helped build my confidence and take my body to the next level. Shawn knows what he's doing and is a GREAT and knowledgeable trainer. He met me where I was and each time we trained, I got stronger and built more endurance... I honestly couldn't do a push up or squat properly before training with Shawn. He is extremely professional and always willing to be flexible. Even though getting in shape is serious business (took me while to get serious about it), Shawn was always patient and uplifting. He provided me with detailed meal plans and motivational support via text when I was tempted to eat all the cookies and cakes and pies and ice cream and wine and chocolate and candy, and everything else that wasn't nailed down. He made sure my workouts were challenging, while also managing to add humor into each session. Seriously, you won't be sorry you chose Shawn to help you meet your fitness goals. #GSF #Gainz #Summer17 #Teeyonce #MyTrainerIsBetterThanYours read more