​“Since making the decision last June to compete in my first ever bodybuilding competition, all the way until present day, my experience with Shawn has been nothing short of successful and supportive. He has diluted my “first timer” worries about my ability to compete. He’s not only been strict and professional when necessary but at the same time caring and reassuring; providing a sense of belonging in my journey and encouraged me the entire process. If the day ever comes, I will have a very hard time finding a coach that stacks up to the greatest of service that he provides. He feels like family at this point.” - Collier Porter​

My name is Tanner  Wiley, I’ve been getting coached by Shawn Johnson for a little les than a year now and In that time he has significantly helped change my life my perspective and my discipline. I look and feel the best I ever have I’m 24 years old plan on doing first show this spring with Shawn. The prep has been smooth as can be other than a few injuries which are going to happen. When I get down on myself he picks me up. When no one else can relate or care for what I’m doing he’s there for me every time. I honestly believe it was the best decision I could’ve made for my self worth to get with Shawn and see what we could do” -Tanner Wiley

“Shawn with Essential Fitness does a phenomenal job with meeting his clients goals & getting them to adhere to the program. Im glad I met Shawn & even happier to continue to work with him. No problems with him and/or the business, only solutions.” - Josiah Israel

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“My name is Robbie I was a powerlifter for many years always thought about getting into bodybuilding but never took the leap until my buddy Shawn Johnson said let’s do it so I said ok and we started this program December 1 and let me say this before I say anything else I was a big junk food eater and loved my sweets and once I got on this meal plan that Shawn has me on I seen what I had to give up I thought I would never be able to do it but I went from drinking 3-4 energy drinks a day to maybe one a week and I have never had a desire to eat candy anymore and as of December 1 to January 2 I went from 235-219 and feel amazing I don’t take blood pressure medicine anymore and I feel a lot better thanks to Shawn for pushing me to get into it and now I see things a lot different!!! This guy knows his stuff and will for sure help you change your life around no matter what you got going on he will help and is willing to help anyway he can hands down glad I can call him my coach and friend!!!!” - Robbie Ring

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“I started with Shawn in October 2023. I had just had thyroid surgery, and I knew it was time to get to work and lose the weight I had gained. He has helped me lose weight and get stronger. Shawn listens and guides me when I need it and helps me to understand his reasons for doing things. He knows when I need some encouragement and knows how to push me to give my best everyday. He works hard to make sure that his clients get the results they are looking for and takes pride in seeing them succeed! I am so happy with the changes I have seen, and I look forward to seeing what else he has planned for me. There is no one I would rather have in my corner than Shawn!” - Lindsay Alford