Shane Millward
“If exercise could be packaged in a pill, it would be the single most widely prescribed and beneficial medicine in the nation.”
Robert Butler, National Institute on Aging
About Shane
Shane believes in the transformative power of exercise and nutrition. It’s his personal mission to help as many people as he can, no matter their age, size or experience, to become the best version of themselves through regular exercise and balanced nutrition.
Experienced in nutrition and strength training, Shane is ready to help you smash your goals – in weight loss, muscle gain, building strength, injury rehabilitation, or just to feel more confident in your body. Whether you’re an advanced lifter or have never entered a gym before, Shane can help you.
Shane is known as Marrickville’s smiley personal trainer who strives to make exercise and healthy eating fun and achievable for all his clients. But don’t let the smile deceive you, he will definitely push you to reach your full potential.
Specialisation
- Weight Loss
- Muscle Growth
- Strength & Conditioning
- Injury rehabilitation
- Nutrition
- Confidence, health & wellbeing
Training Philosophy
My philosophy is that nutrition and exercise is medicine for a long, happy, pain-free life. Our bodies are built to move, we’ve been doing it since the dawn of man! But in recent years, people are spending more time in front of a screen and our supermarkets are filled with heavily processed foods. It’s no wonder obesity is on the rise in Australia. It’s more important now than ever to exercise and eat well. In saying this, people are much more likely to stick to an exercise and eating routine that they enjoy, so it is my goal to make fitness and nutrition fun and easily adaptable to your lifestyle.
Education, Experience & Achievements
- Cert III & IV in Fitness
- Performance Nutrition Coach Certification – Level 1
- Strength System International Certification – Level 1
- ‘Deconstructing the Gym Lifts’ Course by Sebastian Oreb & Andrew Lock
3 Fun Facts
- I’ve acted in commercials for almost every fast food and soft drink company 😬🤫
- I grew up in Coffs Harbour, where my family has lived for generations.
- My favourite things to do on a day off include going to the beach, bush-walking, camping, reading and watching movies.
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PT Clients Reviews
Stu Lowe
"Initially I picked up the PT sessions to support the gym and their staff during lockdown. I really enjoyed the workouts and felt so much stronger both physically and mentally through these sessions.
My goal was to lose 5kg, which we achieved together within 3 months of our sessions together, which was really pleasing. Shane’s sound advice on nutrition and calorie management really helped me achieve my goals. Every workout is given with clear, concise instruction, which is very reassuring, ensuring I remain injury-free. I was considering stopping the personal training sessions when the gym reopened, but I enjoy them so much that, months later, I’m still continuing. I can honestly say that I’m feeling the strongest I have felt in the last 20 years, and owe a big part of that to my personal training sessions and Fitness Playground in general."
Lisanne Holthaus
"Shane is that kind of personal trainer who gets the balance right between being professional and having a good laugh. What I most appreciate about Shane is that he is very thorough. He always makes sure that I perform an exercise safely and correctly. I appreciate that he does stop me when my technique is wrong. He always takes the time to explain things again if needed. Moreover, he quickly responds when I’m not comfortable with an exercise. He has changed my program many times to meet my needs and at the same time help me reach my goals."
Nader Fahridin
"I have found Shane to be extremely knowledgeable, approachable and understanding of all my fitness and health needs. I have worked out with Shane since September 2021 during COVID lockdown in the park, before transitioning to the gym post-lockdown. He’s always kept my programs interesting and fun while teaching me the key principles on each exercise, emphasising good form, timing and technique above anything else, which was very important to me."
Madeline Gale
"Shane is focused on helping me achieve my fitness and nutritional goals and makes every session informative, challenging and fun. He ensures that my technique is always correct to avoid injury and I’ve already seen improvements in my ability. I would have no hesitation recommending Shane to anyone looking to improve their fitness."