I’m Shandi - Your online personal trainer
I've been exactly where you are. Showing up, doing your best, but feeling like your training has no real direction or progression.
You know the basic movements and enjoy being active, but there's a big difference between exercising and training with a real purpose. Without a structured plan and someone in your corner, it's easy to go through the motions and wonder why things aren't really changing.
Together we'll build a program with real progressions, tailored to where you are and where you want to go, so every session has a reason behind it and you can feel yourself getting stronger week by week.
Meet your coach
Hi, I'm Shandi. I have a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and certifications in personal training and nutrition, which means there's real science behind everything I put in your program. But what I'm most proud of is the way I coach. I believe training should feel challenging and rewarding, not overwhelming or impossible to fit into your life.
I work with women all over the world, fully online, and I bring the same warmth, attention and care to every session whether we're training live together or I'm reviewing your progress from the other side of the world.
Outside of coaching, you'll usually find me lifting, hiking, or hunting down the best cappuccino in town.
How it all started
Coaching isn't something I stumbled into. It's something I worked my way towards through sport, study, travel and a whole lot of figuring things out along the way. Here's how it happened.
2001
I started competitive swimming at a young age, and from that point on, sport was always a big part of my life. Training and competing taught me early on what it feels like to work towards something and actually get there.
2015-2020
I spent several years coaching competitive swimmers, and quickly realised how much I loved helping people improve. Being on the other side of the process, watching someone grow, felt just as rewarding as competing myself.
2014-2019
From the moment I discovered Kinesiology, I knew it was exactly what I wanted to study. The science behind how the human body moves, adapts and performs genuinely fascinated me, and still does. I graduated with my BSc and had found the foundation that everything I do as a coach is built on.
2018-2019
Alongside my studies, I assisted the Head Athletic Therapist working with the university's women's rugby team and both the men's and women's swimming teams. Getting hands-on experience with these highly trained athletes gave me a completely new perspective on what the body is capable of.
2020
Before 2020, the idea of training someone properly through a screen felt like a hard sell. Then the world changed overnight and suddenly everyone was open to it. I launched my coaching business right in the middle of all that uncertainty, and what started as making the best of a strange situation turned into something I genuinely love.
2020-2024
Living and working as a digital nomad taught me that movement matters everywhere, not just in a gym. Staying strong in small spaces and unfamiliar routines shaped how I coach today. Motion is lotion, no matter where you are!
2024
I moved from Canada to the Netherlands, but my clients are still all over the world. Today I coach fully online, helping women build real strength and confidence in a way that fits their actual life.
2025
I joined Zero23, a personal training gym in Haarlem NL, expanding my coaching beyond the online world into in-person training. Working directly with athletes in the gym has deepened my knowledge of strength and conditioning and pushed me to keep growing as a coach, something I think every good coach should never stop doing.
TODAY
More than ever, I'm ready to help more women reach their goals and become the strongest, most confident version of themselves. Whether you're just getting started or ready to take your training to the next level, I'd love to be part of your journey.
Want to be one of them?
She provided me with way more than I thought she would. She inspires me, motivates me, and honestly makes me work and try harder than I would ever do on my own.
I am doing exercises and lifting weights I would never have thought I would be capable of. I feel stronger and more energetic because of her help and training. She is such a positive person that even when she is kicking my butt, I can't help but smile. 10/10 would recommend!"
It helped create structure in our remote work weeks, increased our overall strength (making suitcase carrying easier), space for mental clarity and a camaraderie among the digital nomads working out together.
She was able to adapt to our space and equipment needs, as well as the mobility levels of the group.
Without a doubt will be hiring again for my next coliving!"
My goal is to focus on mobility and strength now that I'm over 50, and in just one month, my day-to-day movements have become more fluid, and I have significantly less pain and soreness.
Shandi is excellent at pushing me to reach my goals but also understands it's not a one size fits all approach. She recognizes my lack of "enthusiasm" for exercise and tailors my training to keep it enjoyable thus making it easy to incorporate it into my daily life.
Thank you Shandi for getting my fitness back on track!"
Ever since I started the program, she has been a positive influence and kept me moving forward.
Shandi works hard to tailer the program to your life and goals, which is a very important part of keeping going and not feeling overwhelmed or like you are doing something that isn't for you. The personal touch and positivity is awesome!"
Shandi has made me enjoy working out again, no matter how many planks she makes me do!"
I’ve literally just climbed 5 floors with a heavy suitcase and thanks to Shandi’s classes I’d been doing for the past month, it wasn’t so bad.
Shandi is a brilliant coach and such a lovely person. I’d highly recommend her."
I’ve struggled to do home workouts and find motivation, never feeling like I’m really doing much. Can definitely say Coach Shandi has completely changed that for me!
Even with just a mini band, after every workout I left feeling great (& sore😅) and gave me some reassurance that you don’t need a fancy gym to get in a great workout. Plus her positive attitude and approachable style helps!"
I recommend her if you need some support in getting your diet under control."
Even though she’s not in the gym with me, she has been extremely helpful and is always willing to help me along my journey. Highly recommend!"
Wondering if we'd be a good fit?
The best way to find out is a chat. Book a free 30-minute call and we'll talk about where you are right now, what you're working towards, and whether working together makes sense for you. No pressure, no commitment, just a nice conversation.
Get stronger in 30 minutes.
Completely free!
Download this free 30-minute strength workout and get instant access to a video where I coach you through every exercise. No gym needed, no guessing, just a quick and effective session you can do anywhere!
Think of it as your first session with me, on the house.
