ABOUT ME
Professional Trainer, Endurance Coach and License Massage Therapist
As a Trainer and a Coach Shawn has helped many athletes get in shape and reach their goals. He has coached beginners to high level Olympic athletes. He is an accomplished triathlete with over 20 years of experience and the knowledge required to help others reach their goals. His focus is on Endurance/Triathlon Coaching and Personal Training. Whether you are looking to get back in shape or finish an Ironman, Shawn will help you to define your goals and map out the best techniques and training schedule to fit your life.
Also being a Massage Therapist, Shawn is an expert in foam rolling techniques, Active release therapy, deep tissue, trigger point therapy, stretching techniques and injury prevention and care. Massage Therapy can lower blood pressure, increase blood circulation and lymph flow. It can stimulate muscles that are weak from lack of exercise because of an illness or injury. Massage therapy relaxes muscles, improves range of motion, and increases endorphins which can lead to a more complete recovery while training hard for competition.
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2 full Ironmans
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A total of 12 + Half Ironmans (70.3)
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6 + Marathons
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15 + Olympic distance triathlons
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20 + Sprint triahtlons
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2003 USA Team World Championships
MY FITNESS & NUTRITION SERVICES
I provide professional, licensed and certified fitness programs designed to help you reach and maintain your health and fitness goals. I work with each client to custom design an exercise plan that reflects their short and long-term goals. Check out my offerings and choose whichever one best suits your ambitions and lifestyle.
PERSONAL TRAINING and ONLINE ENDURANCE and ONLINE PERSONAL TRAINING
Shawn's experiences in fitness training include a focus on Core Training. The unique program I’ve developed will help burn calories, boost the metabolism, and improve your overall health. A combination of strategic exercises as well as a healthy diet will have you in tip top shape. Triathlons and Endurance sports are a popular trend in the fitness world today. Whether you’re training to just finish an event or want to get a new PR, my program will help improve your fitness and have you feeling great. You’ll see an improvement in your performance in no time.
MASSAGE THERAPY
As a Massage Therapist, Shawn is an expert in foam rolling techniques, Active release therapy, deep tissue, trigger point therapy, stretching techniques, Graston Release, Cupping and injury prevention and care. Massage Therapy can lower blood pressure, increase blood circulation and lymph flow. It can stimulate muscles that are weak from lack of exercise because of an illness or injury. Massage therapy relaxes muscles, improves range of motion, and increases endorphins which can lead to a more complete recovery while training hard for competition.
It’s easier than you think to change your life. Just pick up the phone and let’s get going on the road to a fitter future. Now Accepts Credit Cards
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What People Are Saying
"Seattle Marina's Catcher for 15 years. Just recently retired and Shawn is truly a professional at rehab injury”
Dan Wilson
Professional Baseball Player
As a multi-decade competitive runner/triathlete (too stubborn/dumb to quit!), I have wrestled with the constant challenge of balancing training smart, an aging body, and overuse injuries.
Being 65 years old with many physical limitations (most outstanding being a 6 knee surgeries and osteoarthritis), I experienced frustration and failure trying to maintain a rigid, repetitive training routine I followed in my younger days.
This is where Shawn Crotto comes in...
Already very instrumental in keeping me going with massage, I decided to have Shawn help me with a coaching plan. Bottom-line, this past triathlon season has very satisfying and successful both in terms of performance and fun. I not only surpassed all competitive goals, but did so with daily enthusiasm, high energy, and strong motivation.
Shawn considers all individual aspect in developing a personal coaching plan. He uses daily feedback and his extensive knowledge and experience of the athletic body and training response in developing a detailed individual training plan.
I highly recommend Shawn if you have competitive goals and/or seek a lifestyle of fun and fitness!.
Bruce Butterworth
Great deep tissue massage from Shawn Crotto-Training in Portsmouth, NH. I certainly needed it as my glutes, quads and psoas were tight. If you're in New England area i'd certainly recommend him!
Matt Russell Professional Triathlete
“I’ve trained with Crotto Training and Nutrition for quite a while now and have never felt better or fitter. The results are stunning. I lost a lot of weight, but more importantly, I feel young again. Highly recommended!”
Avery Smith
“I have worked with Shawn in a number of capacities over the past three years. It's hard to believe that I have been working with Shawn in areas that are important to me for such a long time. At first, I simply thought that adding a personal trainer to my schedule would change my overall fitness and appearance. I was dead wrong. There is a personal commitment to working with Shawn as he dedicates himself to each client's particular goal(s). However, Shawn instills the need for mental and dietary change with each of his clients. I quickly realized that obtaining a trainer does not achieve one's goals without listening and implementing the suggestions that Shawn makes in regards to workout, diet and continual fitness outside of Shawn's training sessions. Shawn is not a passive trainer; rather, he remains quite active throughout the training process in and outside of the gym.”
Anthony Moulton Marathon Runner
“Winner at Lions Spring Sprint (age group 35-39) This is my first season using MAP. Under the advice of my coach, Shawn Crotto, it has helped me recover faster and make the gains I needed to this season...and look how early it already is. My running has dramatically improved and my bike efforts have been stronger, I find that I am no longer exhausted at the end of a long training day, when my role as a mother and care giver needs to kick into high gear! In the three races I have competed in this year I have come in 2nd OV (1st AG) for the first 5K of the season, 5th OV (1st AG) in the first Sprint Tri of the season, and had an outstanding 3rd race with a top 10% finish! I'm looking forward to the the balance of this racing season with MAP. Sincerely, Kathleen Donatello Eliot, ME Quotes!”
Kathleen Donatello
Elite Triathlete
"Shawn is amazing. I had a total of 8 surgeries on my knee over the past 15 years and I was suffering from a lack of mobility and chronic pain. Through an integrated treatment plan of massage diet and exercise Shawn not only eliminated my knee pain, but dramatically increased my flexibility and helped be bring my blood pressure down to normal. Shawn's training style is truly unique - he is incredibly flexible with my busy work schedule and pushes me aggressively to achieve while listening carefully to my feedback. I can't imagine life without Shawn's advice and training on a regular basis
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Andy Palmer
Business Owner
“Shawn has been instrumental in keeping me healthy enough to do what I love to do -lift heavy weights. While he's known for his work with triathletes, runners, cyclists and swimmers, he's been without question the most productive massage therapist I've been to. He listens to what's wrong, helps me figure out what I can do to avoid the same injury in the future, and does what he has to do to help me heal quickly. I particularly like that he's willing to experiment and try new things. The last time I got hurt my doctor told me 4 months and I could begin training again. After meeting with Shawn, 8 weeks later I obtained a state record in the lifting competition I was entered in. It works. Highly recommended. ”
Chris Popavich
Professional Power Lifter
CONTACT ME
Vanguard Key Clubs
1 Raynes Ave, Portsmouth, NH 03801
www.vanguardkeyclubs.com
(603) 944-1401
Please give a 24-HOUR NOTICE if you wish to cancel or reschedule your appointment. (full amount of session will be charged). I understand that sometimes an emergency situation may arise when an advanced notice is not possible. In this instance, please give notice as soon as you are able and I will do my best to reschedule your session. 24 hour policy.