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ABOUT US

As Shred Shop coaches, we pride ourselves on our core values.

Building a genuinely caring community, one that inspires members to build both inner and outer strength in an authentic way.

BE COMFORTABLE WHERE YOU TRAIN.
BE CONFIDENT IN YOUR COACH.
BE COMMITTED TO YOURSELF.

SAWYER TELEGDY

PRESIDENT / Head Coach / Movement & Mobility Specialist / Nutritionist

The Shred Shop is my opportunity to give each of you a place of salvage. A retreat from everyday life. A break from the chaos and business of balancing all that we must in our day-to-day activities. This is your place, your shop. Your opportunity to leave life at the door and indulge in pushing some physical and mental boundaries.

  • CanFit Pro Personal Training Specialist

  • CPR / First Aid Certified

  • OPA/NPC National Level Competitor / Coach

  • CrossFit L1 Athlete / Coach

  • Team Training Specialist

  • Nutritional / Wellness Coach

  • Fitness / Technical Movement Specialist

  • National level Figure Athlete from 2009-2014

  • 3 time National Finalist

  • National / North American level Posing Coach

  • Shred with Sawyer camps originated in 2015

  • Fastest-growing training camps in the region 

  • Hundreds of lives changed with this incredible programming

  • Retired ballerina of 15 years

  • Retired downhill slalom and mogul racer for Pine Knob/ Mt. Holy US Ski Teams

SAWYER’S STORY

“I am a woman on a mission to make already strong men and women, STRONGER. Physically, mentally, and emotionally. Support in every aspect that is needed. Self-confidence and quality of life are what I offer, and that is something we could all use a little more of!” 

· Sawyer Telegdy | President

YOUNG PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR

SAWYER TELEGDY · 2022 Business Excellence Awards

MEET OUR PHENOMENAL TEAM!


  • COACH / MOBILITY SPECIALIST / YOGA INSTRUCTOR

    Sandra is our “No Excuses” kind of coach. Bringing over 8 years of certified group training experience and over 3 years of instructing all levels of yoga to the team, she also carries a passion for fitness that is beyond contagious.

    She has overcome her own personal weight loss and goals here at Shred Shop as a member, sharing the utmost respect for the work we all put in during each workout.


  • COACH

    She has been a competitive athlete while earning her Bachelor of Science in Education, major in Kinesiology and minor in Health Education at Wayne State University. Now pursuing her Fitness and Health Promotion diploma at St. Clair College to further develop her group/ personal training career. She coaches numerous local summer softball teams and give 1 on 1 softball lessons!

    She’s been a proud Shred member since 2022 and understands how functional training translates to specific sports, recovery and she consistently practices her passion for fitness in every way.

    • OCAA Athlete of the Year (2022/23)

    • St. Clair Athlete of the Year (2022/23)

    • OCAA Softball Pitcher of the Year (2022/23)

    • OCAA Softball Player of the Year (2022/23)

    • NCAA Division 2 Softball Freshman of the Year (2017/18)

    • St. Clair College Varsity Softball (2022/23)

    • St. Clair College Varsity Basketball (2022/2023)

    • CanFit Certified

    • CPR/ AED Certified


  • COACH

    She is a graduate from Boise State University with a Kinesiology degree.

    As a former professional gymnast, she values proper form and understand the rehabilitation process more than most.

    She is no stranger to coaching strength and conditioning classes in a group setting for clients and fellow State Champion gymnasts.

    “I love health and fitness because it brings people together. I find I am motivated when I am around others, we help each other reach our goals, no matter what they are. We are all on our own fitness journey but together we can do anything!"

    • 2-time finalist as a National Fitness Competitor

    • 3 time Canadian National Gymnastics Champion

    • ACE (American Counsel of Exercise) Certified

    • CanFit Certified

    • CPR/ AED Certified


  • COACH

    Sydney’s passion for physical and mental transformation comes from a background as an artist and performer. She is an internationally trained actor with a BFA in Performance from the former Ryerson University (now TMU) and has appeared professionally on Toronto stages and in films since she was 20 years old. She is also a musician, a barista, and all-around lover of art & other humans.

    As a natural nurturer and empath, her journey towards becoming the most brave, well-rounded, and happy version of herself has lead her to the world of fitness and coaching.

    The most dramatic changes to her mental health, physical health & confidence came from a strong desire to be of service to others, pushing herself beyond her comfort zone, humbly following her thirst for knowledge, and fiercely prioritizing her health & happiness. She is thrilled to begin motivating clients & watching as they bloom in the same ways that she has.


  • CERTIFIED HOLISTIC COACH / NUTRITION COACH

    As a Certified Holistic Health & Nutrition Coach, Lauren is dedicated to helping individuals achieve their health goals by providing personalized and comprehensive coaching. With over 12 years of experience in the health and wellness industry, she committed to supporting our members on their journey towards a healthier lifestyle.

    Lauren offers a range of services at Shred Shop, including one-on-one coaching, group coaching, nutrition education, personalized meal plans, body composition tracking, accountability appointments, wellness workshops, and more. She is confident in helping our community achieve their health goals and maintain long-term success.

    Her credentials include:

    • Bachelor of Arts Degree; Psychology, University of Windsor

    • Health & Nutrition Coach Certification, Institute of Integrative Nutrition

    • CPR/AED Certification, Red Cross

    • CrossFit Level 1 Trainer Certification, CrossFit HQ

    • CrossFit Endurance Trainer Certification, CrossFit HQ

    • CrossFit Kids Trainer Certification, CrossFit HQ


  • YOGA SPECIALIST

    During this difficult time in our lives, it is perfectly fitting that Nicole specializes in stress management, anxiety and depression release as well as managing PTSD in her practices.

    As Nicole has been a Shred member for years, she embodies what we install in our community and understands the importance of recovery to increase your strength in your workouts.

    After many years of practice, yoga, its beauty, and the wonder it's done and continually does for her mind, body and spirit has become so much more for her.

    Yoga, much like Shred Shop, creates a community. Yoga is a practice for our soul.

    “It creates space in our mind and body, opens our hearts, provides stillness when we need calm, and is a place of energy when we need uplifting.”

    It emphasizes the importance of honouring your body, your breath, humility, grace, kindness, self-compassion, hope, change, stillness; through a series of movements.

    • First Aid/CPR Certified

    • Cross-Disciplinary Yoga

    • Yoga for Anxiety, Depression, PTSD

    • Meditation

    She has been a Shred Shop member for over 3.5 years and embodies everything we stand for as a community. She has grown personally and physically while being pushed by our coaching staff to obtain her goals. She is inspired by what we do for our members, as she has experienced it for years. Now, having worked in the healthcare sector for years, she sees the need for taking ownership of our own health, the need for prioritizing personal health and fitness, and is excited to motivate our members and help them find the confidence and self-love that she found here herself.

    • FIS - Fitness Instructor Specialist

    • 20 years as a competitive dancer 10 years a competitive athlete

    • CPR/ AED

    A lifetime of valuing her health and fitness and working towards personal goals and progress!

“Fitness isn’t about being better than someone else, it’s about being better than you used to be.”

SAWYER TELEGDY