Your body isn't broken. It's asking for stability.
You've stretched, rolled, iced and rested. You've started lifting again more times than you can count. Helix HYPER Strength teaches you to work with your bendy body so you can calm daily pain and symptoms and build the strength and physique you've always wanted.
Why your body keeps hurting, even when you're doing everything right
Book your callClicking. Slipping. Aching. Exhausted.
And still hearing "but you look fine." You've been told to be careful. Take it easy. Maybe don't lift. So you tried everything else.
Every restart ends the same way.
You start again. Something hurts. Fear kicks in. You stop. And a few months later, you're right back at the beginning.
Your body isn't sabotaging you. It's protecting you.
The things you've tried aren't useless. They just can't build what a hypermobile body is asking for. Here's why they don't stick.
Stretching
Adds looseness to a body that needs stability.
Passive fixes
Feel good for a day, but don't build anything.
Restriction
Leaves your body under-fueled for recovery and repair.
Pain and fear
Keep your nervous system stuck on high alert.
I was told I was done powerlifting. Now I'm going back to Worlds.
I'm a hypermobile powerlifter. I lifted in pain for years until the pain finally made me quit. Then came six months of nerve pain and tingling. Some days I couldn't pick up my kids.
Doctors. PTs. Chiropractors. Cold plunges, lighter workouts, anti-inflammatory diets. No answers. One provider told me nobody really needs to back squat to be healthy.
Then I noticed something. My pain was often worse when I didn't lift. My body wasn't fighting me. It was trying to protect me. Once I started supporting it from four angles, everything changed.
The 4 pillars of hypermobile strength
Activation warm-ups
Tell your body: we're safe, we're ready. Turn on the muscles that hold your joints where they belong before you load them.
Strength built for a bendy body
Not gentle. Not scared. Intentional. Real lifting technique that builds the muscle your joints are asking for.
Nutrition that supports
Fuel to stabilize, recover and build. No more cutting foods until there's nothing left on your plate.
Nervous system regulation
Out of fight-or-flight. Learn to calm your body when things flare so it works with you, not against you.
Helix HYPER Strength
6 months of coaching for hypermobile bodies ready to get strong. A whole-system approach, built around you.
In 6 months you'll learn to
- Minimize daily pain and symptoms
- Train with confidence instead of fear
- Build real strength and muscle
- Calm your body when things flare up
What's included
- App-based workouts customized to your experience, limitations and goals
- Coach's notes and exercise videos on every movement
- Sleep, recovery and step tracking
- Nutrition guidance
- Active recovery days designed to keep pain at bay
- In-app messaging with me, including video form feedback
What women say about training with Shayna
Shayna has taught me so much more than just technique and form... she has also taught me that I am worth fighting for. That I can do what I set my mind to. I can build strength. I can “fail” and still succeed! ...Knowing that I’m working all muscle groups appropriately, and with the appropriate amount of rest, allows me to focus on the work and not worry about the mentally taxing part of figuring out what to do and when to do it.
My visible change is there. It might be small or barely noticeable to others, but I see it. And not just in my body, but my eyes. I look happier, stronger in spirit. Thank you for working with me and finding what works for my body in whatever phase I’m in. Body, mind, spirit are all connected, and I truly believe you coach to all these.
In meeting her face to face I felt seen and heard... You can feel her heart and passion to help women find their “STRONG.” She never once mentioned weight loss. At 51 I finally made the commitment NOT TO QUIT ON ME.
For years I struggled, didn’t know what I was doing or where to start... I was a completely out of shape newbie but I wanted a change. Not only is she the best teacher, coach, and person, but she makes everyone feel as though they’re capable and reminds you that we all start somewhere, you just need to start. Fitness and strength training with Shayna is not a weight loss game or a “get skinny quick” gimmick.
"But what about me?"
We start where your body is today and build from there.
So was I. Now I'm going back to Worlds.
Fear goes down when your body feels stable. Heavy for you, at your pace.
Getting by is what got you here. You deserve more than surviving your own body.
Your body is one whole system. So is this program.
What has another year of this already cost you?
Is Helix HYPER Strength for you?
It's for you if
- You have confirmed or suspected hypermobility, and you're done being treated like a patient
- You're ready to lift, learn, and do the work, even if you're scared
- You know what you do today decides how your body feels in 10 years
It's not for you if
- You're looking for a quick fix or a free plan
- You want someone to tell you to take it easy
- You're not ready to invest in yourself right now
Helix HYPER Strength is a 6-month, 1:1 coaching program. It's a premium investment, priced monthly, and less than many people already spend on weekly chiro, massage, and supplements that haven't fixed the problem. We'll walk through the details on your call.
What does your body look like in 10 years?
What you do today decides it. Fill out the form and book your call. We'll talk about where your body is right now and whether Helix HYPER Strength is the right fit.
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