New York, NY · Est. 1998

Training that knows your name.

Shawna Cordell Fitness, Inc. — one coach, careful programming, and a second-floor studio on Centre Street.

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Our Story

A letter from Shawna

Dear neighbor,

I opened this practice in 1998 because I wanted a room where people could get stronger without disappearing into a crowd. Still one coach. Still Floor 2 at 255 Centre Street.

Whether you need strength, mobility, or a steadier week in your body — we build the plan together, then we do the work.

With care,
Shawna Cordell
Principal

“Progress is quieter than hype — and it lasts longer.”

  1. 1998 Shawna Cordell Fitness, Inc. founded in New York.
  2. Centre St Home base at 255 Centre St, Floor 2 — personal training floor.
  3. Today Still principal-led: assessments, progressive plans, and sessions that fit city life.

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Studio

How we work together

  • 1-on-1 Personal Training

    Custom sessions built around your goals, schedule, and starting point.

  • Movement Assessment

    A thoughtful screen so programming matches how you actually move.

  • Strength & Conditioning

    Progressive lifting and work capacity — coached, not crowded.

  • Mobility & Recovery

    Soft tissue care, range work, and resets for desk-heavy weeks.

Client and coach working with light weights in a studio

FAQ

Good to know

Is this a big gym?

No — it’s a principal-led studio. You train with Shawna, not a rotating floor crew.

I’m a beginner. Is that okay?

Absolutely. We start with an assessment and build from what your body can do today.

What should I bring?

Training shoes, water, and clothes you can move in. Most equipment is on Floor 2.

Cancel policy?

Please give at least 8 hours notice. Late cancels may incur the fee listed under Add-ons.

Where is the entrance?

255 Centre St, Floor 2, New York, NY 10013. Call if you need help finding the door.

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