With over 20 years experience in the industry, Shannan has acquired extensive experience and knowledge in the areas of exercise, fitness, nutrition, health, people management and the media.

During his career Shannan has developed and delivered innovative personal training, fitness, motivational and general life solutions to many individuals, companies and teams, at a state, national and international level.

Always looking for new approaches to gain maximum results Shannan is known to incorporate a diverse array of techniques such as kickboxing, spin, swimming, martial arts, circuit and weight training. By gaining trust, Shannan is often able to get more from people – driving them harder than they ever could have imagined. After all, despite his bright personality, this dedicated trainer is known for sayings like ‘pain is just weakness leaving the body.’

This year Shannan returns to series 7 of The Biggest Loser as fitness trainer and mentor.

Outside of his work on The Biggest Loser, Shannan has written his first book, Hard ‘N’ Up, to be published by Harper Collins in January 2012 and developed his own ‘Shannan’ range of exercise equipment available in Woolworths stores in November. He kicked off his first Shannan Challenge – an 8 week online weight loss program with the Biggest Loser Club, and his Biggest Loser Express Rapid Weight Loss Kit about to hit Big W stores.

Outside of his work commitments Shannan can be found surfing or running on the beach, or on a beach in Bali – his favourite indulgence.