Where elite performance meets personal craftsmanship.
When professional strength coach John Shackleton set out to build a home gym, he wasn’t looking for an average garage setup — he wanted a professional-grade training lab where he could train himself, his family, and select pro-athlete clients in an intimate, high-energy space. The result is ShackFitLab — a custom garage gym that blends elite functionality with striking visual design, tailored for content creation and real-world performance.
The Vision
John’s goal was to create a training environment that mirrored the quality of top collegiate and professional strength facilities — but housed inside his own residence. Every inch of the garage had to support serious training, seamless filming, and aesthetic polish for his rapidly growing digital audience.
Design & Build Process
To bring that vision to life, we started with infrastructure.
•Electrical & Lighting: The garage was fully rewired to support additional lighting and media equipment. We added recessed fixtures and linear LED ceiling strips for visual dimension and a cinematic look on camera.
•Flooring: Durable black rubber performance flooring anchors the space — professional, understated, and built for heavy lifting.
•Garage Door Upgrade: We prepped for a modern glass-panel door, inviting natural light while maintaining a strong architectural edge.
•Feature Wall: The rear accent wall was clad in thermowood shiplap, bringing warmth and texture. The remaining walls were finished in charcoal gray — a perfect backdrop for content creation and the gym’s bold branding.
•Exterior Turf Zone: Outside the garage, we extended the experience with a custom all-weather turf strip, branded with the ShackFitLab logo — turning the driveway into a professional training lane and visual statement.
Equipment & Layout
As a veteran coach, John knew precisely what tools would elevate performance. Together we curated a lineup blending Rogue Fitness, Atlantis Strength, Prime Fitness, Peloton, and Slideboard — an intentional mix of commercial-grade durability and versatility.
At the heart of the gym stands the Prime Prodigy Rack, flanked by accessories that expand its training capacity. To highlight its presence, we installed an LED backlit mirror behind the rack — creating a dynamic focal point that doubles as a functional filming backdrop. Every other piece of equipment was strategically placed to preserve open movement zones and maintain that coveted indoor-outdoor training flow.
The Result
The finished ShackFitLab is more than a home gym — it’s a statement of discipline and design.
It’s a professional training environment, a personal creative studio, and a daily reminder that excellence can be built right where you live.
