Shannon's story behind SULVNS
Before SULVNS, there were 7s.
Before there was a brand, there was a community.
A few years ago, I took a wild jump out of my comfort zone, trained as a personal trainer and started working in my local gym.
I had never been someone that was into fitness.
Actually, my life was the complete opposite after I had picked up a lot of unhealthy habits.
So, when I first started working in the gym, even though I had already transformed my life, I felt a lot of imposter syndrome and gym anxiety.. even as a coach.
The first classes I ever took were the 7ams.
Wednesdays and Fridays.. Every week.
I remember my first class, it was just me and one other woman who had booked on.
I quickly realised how common gym anxiety is for a lot of people, which left me wanting to make sure anyone I crossed paths with at the gym felt comfortable and at ease.
From there, I made it my mission to build up that class and create a community of people who felt confident and excited to come to the gym.
The 7s.
The 7ams quickly became popular, not just because of the workout but because of the team.
People would show up for themselves and for each other.
Everyone knew each other’s names and celebrated each others wins no matter how big or small.
I saw first hand how it built confidence, connection and friendships.
And it built my own confidence.
It made me realise that the gym is so much more than just a workout.
The 7s was where the foundations were laid. It was never just about turning up for a workout. It was about the people, the energy, the conversations, the laughs, the hard sessions and the feeling of being part of something.
A community of 7s.
And eventually, 7s became the foundation for what would become SULVNS.
So much of what SULVNS represents today can be traced back to those early mornings and the people who showed up for them.
SULVNS covers your whole experience of the gym.
The SWEAT.
The STYLE.
The SOCIALS.
All shared through our STORIES.
SULVNS builds your training, connects you with likeminded people and will cover all of your gym style so that you can train with confidence.
It’s about community, discipline, purpose, doing it with style and sharing your journey.
The 7s showed each other AND me that the gym doesn’t need to feel like a scary place.
Now it’s our mission to show everyone.
Let’s go 7s!