Biography of ShaNay Norvell.

 

Inspiring others to excellence in physical fitness is NBC’s American Gladiator Runner-up Champion ShaNay Norvell's claim to fame. It began in high school track and field as a relentless four-year varsity letterman and state competitor. ShaNay was active as captain of the varsity cheerleading squad and homecoming queen. She excelled as an honor student and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Hospitality Management from Ohio State University on a full academic scholarship.
 

It was during college that ShaNay discovered her gift to encourage others to become their physical best. She became certified as an aerobics instructor and personal trainer. Her years of experience in the fitness world have produced a well-rounded blend of beauty, leadership and athleticism.

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ShaNay Norvell is a five-time National Obstacle Course Champion . In 2004 she was voted Fittest Athlete byAtlanta Sport & Fitness Magazine. In 2010 ShaNay received the Best Trainer in Atlanta from the Atlanta Tribune Magazine.

 

The Norvell Method is an embodiment of ShaNay’s fitness philosophy wherein she teaches clients and her own team members to develop the mind of fitness. The methodology is unique AND it produces results! The Norvell Method is comprised of five (5) phases: goal assessment, fitness assessment, nutritional cleanse, transformation, and finally realignment. The method strategically customizes the client’s, student’s or team member’s fitness experience educating them while arming them with the tools necessary to stay on track in their fitness goals. It is a change of mind and a change in lifestyle. The Norvell Method changes lives!

 

ShaNay is an in demand personal trainer and boot camp instructor in Atlanta and around the globe. In addition, ShaNay partners with national corporations to create fitness programs for their employees in addition to assisting with the design and layout of their gyms. ShaNay also engages residential communities in creating fitness programs for residents.

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ENTREPRENEUR
Owner of Beauty & The Boot Camp Fitness LLC; Perpetual Motion Fitness LLC; Fuel Fitness LLC, and Creator of Audio CD Pilates for Everyday Life No Batteries Needed.
 

ATHLETE
Five-time National Obstacle Course Champion, National Level Fitness Competitor, Fitness Champion Arnold Schwarzenegger's Amateur Fitness Classic, NBC American Gladiator Runner Up Champion, and Voted Atlanta’s Fittest Athlete.
 

EDUCATOR
Created No Obstacle, a non-profit organization and program developed to eliminate childhood obesity.
 

VOLUNTEER
Boys & Girls Club, Junior Braves Foundation, Susan G. Komen Foundation, Shandon Anderson Foundation, Chris Draft Family Fitness Day, and Leigh Torrence SWAY Foundation.
 

INTERNET AND SOCIAL MEDIA
ShaNay was the field producer for Lance Armstrong’s “how to” fitness videos and she has over 100 videos on the Lance Armstrong Live Strong Websites, Expert Village. These fitness videos have over one million views! She created, field-produced and was featured in over 100 original content video's. Follow ShaNay on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and Bodybuilding.com.
 

VIDEO
Featured Fitness Talent in Donna Richardson’s Sweating in the Spirit 2, Lead Instructor in Gin Miller’s Cramped Quarters Video which is specifically designed for American soldiers fighting abroad.
 

TELEVISION
Co-host of fitness show Sweating in the Spirit with Donna Richardson, featured fitness expert on CNN Headline News, Runner up champion on NBC’s American Gladiator where the world learned ShaNay’s commitment to positively impacting in the lives of adolescents and of dynamic ability to have grace and charisma while showing fierce strength and energy. ShaNay has also been featured on CNN, FOX, Red Skins Magazine, Xerox Document University Fitness, PBS In The Mix., Atlanta and Company, as well as the reality show pilot Sporty Fitness Girl.
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PRINT MEDIA
ShaNay has been featured in Oxygen Fitness, Natural Muscle Magazine, Natural Bodybuilding & Fitness
Magazine, Atlanta Journal & Constitution, Ebony Magazine, Heart & Soul Magazine, Iron Man Magazine, Women’s Tri Fitness Magazine, Media Magazine, and In Touch Magazine.
 

INTERNATIONAL FITNESS CONSULTANT
ShaNay has International appeal as a fitness expert and educator. She has traveled abroad upon request sharing her gift and perfecting her fitness craft. Her travels have taken her to various countries including London, Paris, Malaysia, and Singapore. United Kingdom pop band “Mcfly” sought ShaNay’s fitness expertise during their stay in the United States to take their bodies to the next level as they re-emerged in the UK and world market.