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Detroit Personal Training & Coaching

StrengthOn Purpose

I’m Shamaine McVay— personal trainer, powerlifting coach, and life coach in Detroit. Whether it’s your very first workout or your first meet on the platform, we’ll build real, lasting strength — together.

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Why Train With Me

Coaching that meets you where you are — and takes you further.

Coached, not just counted

You're not left to figure it out. Every rep is watched, cued, and adjusted so you build strength safely and actually feel the difference.

Strong on purpose

We start from your goal and work backward into a plan. No wasted sessions, no random workouts — just steady, measurable progress.

Real accountability

The hardest part is showing up. I keep you honest with check-ins, encouragement, and a standard you'll be proud to meet.

Ways To Train

Find the way that fits your life

Every program is built around your goals, your level, and your schedule — never one-size-fits-all.

Personal Training

One-on-one training built around you — your body, your schedule, and the goal you actually care about. Every session is coached with real form, real progression, and zero cookie-cutter workouts.
  • Fully personalized strength & conditioning
  • Hands-on coaching on form and technique
  • Fat loss, muscle, mobility, or all-around strong
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Powerlifting Coaching

Learn to squat, bench, and deadlift with confidence — from your very first barbell to the platform. As a competitive powerlifter, I coach the technique and the programming that add real numbers to your total.
  • Squat, bench & deadlift technique
  • Meet prep & competition day strategy
  • Programming that keeps you progressing
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Small-Group Training

The energy of training with others, with the attention of a coach who knows your name. Small groups keep it affordable, motivating, and accountable — you show up because your people are counting on you.
  • Motivating small-group sessions
  • Scaled so every level belongs
  • Community that keeps you accountable
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Online Coaching

Train from your own gym on your own time, with a program and a coach in your corner. You get custom workouts, check-ins, and form reviews from video — coaching that travels with you.
  • Custom programming delivered to your phone
  • Video form reviews & weekly check-ins
  • Train anywhere, stay accountable everywhere
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The Promise

What you can count on from day one

1:1
Personalized coaching — never cookie-cutter
Detroit
Proudly training Metro Detroit
All Levels
First-timers to competitive lifters welcome
Mind + Body
Strength that carries into real life
Beyond The Gym

Strength is more than what you lift

Life Coaching

The mindset behind the muscle

Confidence, discipline, and follow-through — the same tools that build a strong athlete build a strong life. We’ll set real goals and I’ll hold you to them.

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Youth Speaking

Inspiring the next generation

I speak to young people about confidence, resilience, and healthy habits — real and relatable, never a lecture. Perfect for schools, teams, and community events.

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Your story could be the next one here

Every strong journey starts with a first step. Take yours, and let’s write a win worth sharing.

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Answers

Questions people ask me

Absolutely. A lot of the people I train are starting from zero, and that's exactly where we should start. I'll meet you at your level, teach you the basics with no judgment, and build your confidence one session at a time. You do not need to be "in shape" to begin — that's literally what I'm here for.

Ready to get started?

Tell me a little about your goal and I'll follow up personally. No pressure, no sales pitch — just a real conversation about where you want to go.

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