Finally Feel Like It's Working.
Strength Training · Weight Loss · Mobility · Pain Management
For adults who are tired of programs that don't stick, especially for those dealing with chronic pain, past injuries, or years of trying things that didn't work. Doesn't matter where you're starting. That's what the evaluation is for.
It Doesn't Matter
Where You're Starting.
I work with adults across a wide range of ages, fitness levels, and goals. A lot of my clients come in having already tried several things that didn't work. That's not a problem. It's actually useful information. Here's who I work with most.
You want to lose weight, build strength, and feel better day to day, but consistency has been hard and you're not sure what approach is actually right for you. You need a real plan, not another program you'll abandon in six weeks.
Back pain, shoulder pain, hip or knee issues that doctors and physical therapists haven't been able to fix. You've been told to rest, stretch, or just live with it. I've been there myself. Training can help when it's built around what your body actually needs.
Whether you're in your 60s trying to stay independent and strong, or a younger adult getting back into fitness after a long gap. The program is built around where you are and what you actually need, not a generic template.
More Than Just Working Out.
The foundation of everything. Building real strength improves how you look, how you feel, and how your body holds up over time. Every program starts here.
- Evidence-based programming built around your body and goals
- Progressive overload: actually tracking and measuring progress
- Technique and biomechanics built into every session
- Adapted around injuries, limitations, and pain
- For beginners through experienced lifters
Not a crash diet. A sustainable approach built around actual habits, accurate tracking, and the behaviors that make results last.
- Nutrition guidance and habit coaching
- Practical, accurate tracking (not obsessive)
- Activity and steps: the underrated part of the equation
- Strength training as the foundation, not just cardio
- Built for real life, not a 12-week transformation
Chronic pain is complex, and most approaches either ignore it or treat it too simplistically. I address movement quality and pain as part of training, not separately from it.
- Movement screen and assessment from day one
- Biomechanics-based approach to pain and limitation
- Back, shoulder, hip, and knee pain experience
- Moving better as a goal alongside getting stronger
- Coordination with other healthcare providers as needed
Simple. Evidence-Based. Built for You.
The fitness industry makes money by keeping people confused. New methods, new supplements, extreme programs that promise fast results and burn people out in six weeks. Most of it is noise.
I cut through it. I study the research behind what actually produces results: strength, fat loss, pain management, and habit change, and I apply it in a way that fits your real life. That means simple, practical, and actually sustainable.
I also understand pain. I dealt with chronic back and shoulder pain for years that doctors and physical therapists couldn't fix. Actually got worse with some of the treatment I received. That experience shaped how I approach every client who walks in dealing with something similar.
Training Options
All programs run on a monthly basis. Group training is where most people start. The accountability and community make a real difference.
Train alongside people with similar goals. The accountability, energy, and community of a group keeps people showing up, which is half the battle.
- Grouped by goal and fitness level
- 4–12 sessions per month
- Consistent weekly schedule
- Training app with workout tracking
- Nutrition and habit guidance
- Adirondack Club members: 25% off
Full individualized attention. Ideal for specific goals, working around injuries or chronic pain, or if you prefer one-on-one coaching.
- 100% individualized program
- Flexible scheduling
- Movement assessment included
- Deeper nutrition and habit focus
- Adirondack Club members: 25% off
Full programming and coaching wherever you train. A real program built for you, not a cookie-cutter app with no human behind it.
- Custom program built for your goals
- Online evaluation to start
- Regular check-ins and messaging
- Nutrition and habit coaching
- 1–6 workouts per week
Real Results.
More Confident.
"I can't recommend my personal trainer highly enough. His depth of knowledge gives me total confidence that I'm training smart, not just hard. He puts together a weekly workout plan I can follow on my own outside of sessions — a game changer for staying consistent. I'm noticeably stronger, I've shed the weight I was carrying, and I genuinely enjoy working out now."
"Josh Shuman is the gold standard for what a personal exercise trainer is all about. Not only is he incredibly knowledgeable about his craft, he is compassionate and caring. He takes the time to know your baseline needs and designs the right program for individual success. His sense of humor makes it all the more fun!"
"I have been meeting with Josh for over 3 years. He has been nothing short of fabulous. He plans out all of my workouts and works with me to focus on what is important to me. He is very knowledgeable about the body and very precise."
"I've been working with Josh for 7 months and recently upped to about 3 sessions per week with great results. He even recommended a macros app that helped get my nutrition in line. Easy going but gives you the push you need, flexible with a changing schedule."
"I started working with Josh about 6 months ago, twice a week, in a group training environment. It has helped me immensely — I am definitely stronger, as evidenced by my swim times. Working with Josh makes this much more fun."
"Retirement changes a lot of things and I was feeling tired and out of shape. I went all in on three classes a week and haven't looked back. I would highly recommend his small group strength training to anyone."
"Despite being a beginner to fitness, Josh was patient and knowledgeable. He goes out of his way to get to know you as a person — not just treating you as 'another client'. His compassion made my experience one of the best I could have asked for."
"Josh has been my personal trainer for over 1½ years. He is gently persistent, extremely knowledgeable about physiology and health, professional, and effectively motivational. He always asks about any special aches and pains before each session."
"Going to Josh's small group training class is helping me develop consistent strength training. I really appreciate his insight and approach to dealing with arthritis. I am enjoying ski season more this year with happier knees!"
"I have worked with Josh for over a year. He is kind and knowledgeable and willing to tailor workouts to help my injuries — and my injuries were helped! I had stopped improving with PT."
"Josh set me up with a training regimen to help me recover from back surgery that I have followed to strengthen my core and improve my balance. I have seen significant improvement over the last several months."
Good Questions.
Real Answers.
It's never too late, and people who are starting from a lower baseline often make the most noticeable progress early on. The evaluation is designed to meet you exactly where you are and build from there. No judgment, no assumptions about what you can or can't do.
Usually yes, and often it's exactly what helps. I dealt with chronic back and shoulder pain for years that doctors and PTs couldn't fix, and actually got worse with some of the treatment I received. I understand how to work with pain, not just around it. The evaluation includes a movement assessment that helps figure out the right starting point.
That's actually the most common thing I hear, and it's worth understanding why things didn't work before. Was it the program? The consistency? The approach not fitting your body or life? The intake form asks about this specifically so we can actually address it, not just hand you another program and hope for the best.
No, and extreme dietary restriction usually backfires anyway. The nutrition guidance I provide is practical and evidence-based: accurate tracking, building sustainable habits, and understanding what actually moves the needle. We meet you where you are with food too.
Group training has the community and accountability element. Training alongside people with similar goals is genuinely motivating and keeps most people consistent. Private training is fully individualized and better for specific medical concerns, detailed pain work, or if your schedule doesn't allow for a group format. Most people do very well in groups.
Honest answer: it depends on your starting point, consistency, and goals. Most people feel different: more energy, less pain, moving better, within a few weeks of consistent training. Visible body composition changes typically take longer and are closely tied to nutrition habits outside of sessions. I'd rather set realistic expectations than promise a transformation timeline.
Usually yes, and often training is exactly what helps you get back to full function. Every situation is different, and I always start with a thorough movement assessment to understand what you're working with. I'm also happy to coordinate directly with your surgeon, physical therapist, or doctor to make sure what we're doing fits with their plan. You don't have to navigate that on your own.
That's exactly who I work with most. The goal isn't perfection, it's building something consistent enough to actually work long-term. Life happens, sessions get missed, motivation comes and goes. We build the program around your real schedule, not an ideal one, and when things slip we adjust and move forward. No guilt, no starting over from scratch.
I don't hand out rigid meal plans, because they rarely work long-term. What I do provide is practical nutrition guidance: understanding calories and protein, learning to track accurately without obsessing, and building habits that fit your actual life. For clients who need deeper clinical support around nutrition, I can refer out to a registered dietitian.
Let's Figure Out What's Been Getting in the Way.
Fill out the intake form and I'll reach out personally to go over your goals, your history, and figure out the right evaluation session. No pressure, no commitment until we've talked.
- Tell me your goals and what you've already tried
- I'll reach out within 24 hours
- We'll figure out the right program together
- Full movement and fitness evaluation to start
The Evaluation
After your intake form, we'll book your evaluation session. Here's what's included:
Adult Fitness Evaluation
Movement screen, strength baseline, full goal and history discussion, and a clear action plan. You'll leave knowing exactly where you are and what training looks like from here.
The evaluation covers:
- → Movement quality screen and assessment
- → Strength and fitness baselines
- → Goals, history, and what hasn't worked before
- → Pain or limitations discussion
- → Clear starting plan and program recommendation
Pricing covered when I follow up. Varies based on program and membership status.