Shaun discovered Starting Strength while searching for a safe, methodical and effective training program to become stronger. He started training utilising the Starting Strength methodology and became the strongest he’s ever been – Shaun was hooked on barbell training. Apart from the vast increase in strength, he also observed a positive impact on his quality of life.

Convinced by his results, Shaun started coaching his clients using the same method and found that everyone had favourable outcomes. This further cemented his belief that strength is the most important physical attribute one can acquire and that barbell strength training is the optimal way to get strong.

Since then, he set out to get others under the barbell so that they too, can enjoy the benefits of being strong. He enjoys coaching individuals that stand to benefit the most from being stronger – people in their 40s, 50s, and above.

Shaun obtained his Starting Strength Coach Certification in September of 2016 and was the first person in Southeast Asia with the accreditation. In February of 2017, he opened Hygieia Strength & Conditioning – the first Starting Strength Affiliate Gym outside of the US.

Marvin is Southeast Asia’s second Starting Strength coach. His passion for barbell training stemmed from his pursuit to get stronger and bigger. Being skinny for most of his life, he started weight training in 2009 when he moved to Singapore.

He spent several years trying out various programs with little success until he discovered Starting Strength. It was through following the Starting Strength program that Marvin fulfilled his goal of getting stronger and putting on muscle.

Having experienced the program’s efficacy firsthand, he is convinced that it could help many others achieve the same goal and dedicates himself to coaching barbell training. Marvin is also an instructor of the Starting Strength Coaching Development Course.

Ellie’s first exposure to Starting Strength began in 2021 as a curious journey into the method that helped her friends get stronger and sprightlier. After a short few months of training, the increased physical ability made her long shift hours working in the restaurant notably easier.

Beyond the physical improvements, she saw herself surrounded by lifters of all ages and abilities at Hygieia and how the coaches were directly bettering their quality of life. Witnessing this affirmed her decision for a career change to being a coach.

Her commitment is to make barbell training accessible and approachable, empowering everyone to realise their potential for a stronger and healthier self.