Stronger With Every Year — Real Stories From Real People
These aren’t overnight results or quick fixes.​
These are stories of consistency, strength, and independence built over time — from real people in their 60s and 70s who wanted to move well, stay active, and keep doing what they love.​
Each of them started with a simple goal: stay strong. Now they live with energy, resilience, and confidence — thanks to smart, safe training that meets them where they are.
“Shannon has kept me mobile. She’s made me strong.”
“When I started working with Shannon, I told her my goal was to stay mobile well into my senior years. Thanks to Shannon, I'm still biking, hiking, and attending music festivals.”
"Each year, I attend the Newport Folk Festival — a three-day, three-stage music festival that requires covering a lot of ground and getting up and down a lot. Shannon's name gets invoked daily during those three days. She has kept me mobile. She has made me strong. And that has made me immensely happy.”
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- Jill, age 65
“She helped me recover from shoulder surgery — and I’ll continue training indefinitely.”
“Shannon has been my trainer for at least five years. Her full-body approach and the balance and strength work we’ve done have absolutely improved my quality of life.”
“After shoulder replacement surgery four years ago, the work we did both before and after helped my recovery. She’s also helped me bounce back from minor injuries.”
“Her sense of humor, upbeat personality, and competitive spirit make the hard work easier to bear. She’s a great coach — and I plan to continue indefinitely.”
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- Henry, age 75
“She pushes me —
but always with purpose.”
“I’ve been working with Shannon for over two years, and she’s helped me a great deal.”
“She comes to every session prepared, always building on the previous program. The workouts are challenging — she knows which areas need support and tailors exercises to strengthen them.”
“Her approach focuses on total-body fitness and looks ahead — improving balance and helping us adapt physically as we age. She’s even helped me recover from unrelated injuries. There’s never a wasted moment.”
- Jamie, age 68
“She’s helped me maintain my strength and endurance for 15 years.”
“I am extremely happy to know and train with Shannon Mink. She is by far the best trainer I could ever hope for.”
“She works so hard to create a program that fits each client — and makes it fun to sweat. I’ve been working with Shannon for 15 years, and at 79 years old, she’s helped me increase and maintain my strength and endurance all this time.”
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- Harold, age 79
“She gives me a new workout every week that challenges and keeps me engaged. ”
I have worked with Shannon for over 10 years. It is just the right amount of exercise and fun. I repeat the workout that week and then we have a new one together the next week.
My body never knows what is coming!
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- Fran, age 50
What These Stories Have in Common
None of these clients were chasing perfection
They all started where they were — and stayed consistent
They’re still moving well today — with purpose, confidence, and joy