Eldridge Shannon III, NFPT-certified personal trainer, mid-training in black and white
Personal Training · Chicago & North Shore

Personal training, in your home.

I’m Eldridge Shannon III, an NFPT-certified trainer with twelve years behind me. I coach people across Chicago and the North Shore in their own homes, at a private studio, or over video. You work with me directly, on a program I build for your body and your week.

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500+ clients coached NFPT-Certified Taking a few new clients now
12+ Years on the floor
500+ Clients coached
97% Stay past year one
NFPT-Certified
1-on-1 Just you and me
Home, studio, or video
Same day I answer my own phone
Why it didn’t stick last time

Most people call me after the big gyms didn’t work out.

They signed up somewhere, went a handful of times, and drifted off. When I ask why, it’s almost always one of these.

The gym was a hassle

Driving over, waiting for a rack, getting self-conscious in a crowd. It adds up to enough friction that most people quietly stop showing up.

So I come to you.

The plan wasn’t yours

A printout or an app that a few thousand other people got too. It ignored your bad knee, your travel weeks, and what you actually wanted out of this.

I write your program after I’ve watched you move.

Nobody watched your form

No corrections, no progression, no one to answer to. By week three the motivation runs out and you’re back where you started.

I’m there every session, and I answer my own phone.

You got hurt

Pushed too hard too soon, tweaked a back or a shoulder, and spent two months undoing it.

I’d rather go slower and have you still training next year.
Eldridge Shannon III
About me

Why I do this work.

Growing up, I watched both sides of my family deal with things that didn’t have to happen. Diabetes, high blood pressure, arthritis, neuropathy, the slow damage from bad posture and worse habits. And that’s just what I knew about.

So I started with myself. I got my own health to a place where every checkup came back clean, and it clicked that I could help other people get there too. That’s the whole job as I see it. Not a six-week shred. A body that works, and keeps working, for a long time.

Eldridge Shannon III
NFPT-Certified · 12 years training clients
What clients say

In their words.

5.0 · 3 reviews on Thumbtack
★★★★★
I’ve spent a long time trying to find the right trainer, and I can confidently say I finally found him with Artful Fitness. Eldridge has been great from day one. He really takes the time to understand where I’m at in my fitness journey and doesn’t treat me like just another client. Instead of throwing me into a generic, cookie-cutter routine, he builds a plan that’s actually tailored to my goals and my current level. What stands out most is how personalized everything feels. He meets you where you are and pushes you in a way that makes sense for you, not based on some one-size-fits-all program. From January to May I’ve seen massive improvements, not just in appearance but in my energy levels too. If you’re looking for someone who actually listens, adapts, and creates a plan that fits you specifically, I highly recommend Artful Fitness and Eldridge.
Glen P. Client · Evanston
★★★★★
I’ve been a client for around 2 months now and every session I go to I can feel a difference in the way I move. I came into this with a long-term injured back and little formal fitness experience. Eldridge has taken the time and care to tailor a plan that not only has made me feel better physically but mentally as well. Artful Fitness will get you moving!
Spencer C. Client · Evanston
★★★★★
You don’t just train, you motivate and inspire. I’ve learned a lot this past year and continue to learn. Thank you.
Samson A. Client · Evanston
Dear Eldridge, thanks so much for your personal training and attention to my health and well-being. We’re a great team, and my improvement shows it. In peace and friendship, Bruce.
Bruce Client · Evanston
How it works

How we’ll work together.

Nothing complicated. Here’s what the first few weeks actually look like.

01

We start with an assessment

First time we meet, I watch how you move, ask what hurts and what you’ve already tried, and get clear on what you’re after. No real workout yet.

02

I write your program

Then I build it by hand, around what I saw. It changes as you do, but it’s never something I handed to anybody else.

03

We train

At your place, the studio, or over video when you’re traveling. I’m watching your form, adjusting the load, and keeping you honest.

04

We adjust as you go

Every few weeks I re-check and change what isn’t working. That’s how you keep making progress instead of stalling out.

What people come to me for

Most of it falls into one of these.

All of it is one-on-one, and all of it gets built around you.

Losing weight for good
Weight loss

Losing weight for good

We get the training and the eating pulling in the same direction, so it comes off and actually stays off. No crash plans you can’t live with.

Ask me about it
Getting genuinely stronger
Strength

Getting genuinely stronger

Real lifting with someone fixing your form as you go, so you add muscle instead of just getting sore and frustrated.

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Training at your place
In person

Training at your place

Your home or a private studio. One-on-one, around your schedule, using whatever equipment we’ve got to work with.

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Coaching from anywhere
Online

Coaching from anywhere

Your program in an app, video check-ins, and me answering questions same day. Good for people who travel or keep odd hours.

Ask me about it
Where I train

Where my clients are.

I cover Chicago and the North Shore. If you’re in one of these, I can usually get to you. If you’re always on the road, we do it over video.

  • Chicago (In-Studio)
  • Evanston
  • Wilmette
  • Kenilworth
  • Winnetka
  • Highland Park
  • Lake Forest
  • Glenview
  • Virtual (Anywhere)
By the numbers

Twelve years. Five hundred clients.

500+
Clients over the years
12+
Years doing this
97%
Stay past year one

Book a Free Consult

Step 1 of 3

No-pressure consult. No contracts to start. Your details are never shared.

Start Your Journey

Tell me what you’re after.

The first call is free. We’ll talk through what you want, how your week looks, and whether I’m the right person for it. No pitch, no pressure. If I’m not the right fit, I’ll tell you.

Call or text(224) 296-9816
Service areaChicago & the North Shore · or virtual, anywhere
Same-day response, 7 days a week.
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