REAL
WORLD
PT
SHANNON PIGDON
HEALTH, WELLNESS
& FITNESS COACH
NSW
Photo credit: Ben Mason
Business name:
Lonedog, lonedog.com.au
How long have you been a PT?
Seven years
Are you full time or part time?
Full time
Why did you become a trainer?
I enjoy being surrounded by movement and exercise.
Do you specialise?
Group training is what we have a great reputation for.
What’s your signature style of training?
Our Lonedog M.P.E. program is our most popular. It’s a nonchoreographed group environment that allows people to
progress as individuals. We utilise whatever the clients ask for
and aligns with their style and goals: kettlebells, TRX, Animal
Flow, battling ropes, barbells, boxing, ViPRs and Sandbells, all
blended th roughout. The toys they appreciate the most currently
are the TriggerPoint kits, heart rate monitors and PowerPlate –
tools that enhance their recovery and performance.
How many hours do you train clients for each week?
It varies between 20 to 40 hours.
How many hours do you spend working on your
business?
Again this can change, but an average of 20 to 40.
What hours do you work?
6am start with an 8pm finish weekdays. This is a mix of group
sessions, PT and admin. Saturday and Sunday sometimes
include specialty programs or facilitating education workshops
for Australian Institute of Kettlebells, TRX and TriggerPoint.
What do you do in any downtime during the day?
I schedule in downtime that includes continuing education and
time for my own training (I’m a Kettlebell Sport athlete for fun).
When our schedules align, I will jump at the opportunity to grab
lunch or a movie with my wife Cheryl.
How much do you charge for training?
We offer a range of services, and prices vary based on
specialisation and frequency. You can find details on our website.
How many clients do you have?
A SNAPSHOT OF HOW TODAY’S
PERSONAL TRAINERS ARE WORKING,
LIVING AND SHAPING THEIR CAREERS
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I don’t keep score. It’s somewhere north of 120 amazing people
that I get face-to-face training time with each week. Plus, some
others that I work with less frequently (fortnightly, monthly or
occasionally)