What is Body Tempering?
Body tempering is a powerful recovery technique that applies weighted pressure to muscles and soft tissue, mimicking deep tissue massage but with even greater benefits. Developed by powerlifting legend Donnie Thompson, body tempering is used by elite athletes to enhance recovery, reduce soreness, and improve mobility. Now, you can experience the same level of recovery at WhittleStrength.

WhittleStrength and Shane Whittle Nominated for Best of Loudoun 2025

We are thrilled to announce that WhittleStrength has been nominated for Best Gym in Loudoun, and our founder, Shane Whittle, is nominated for Best Personal Trainer in the prestigious Best of Loudoun 2025 awards.

Learn how to train your lats effectively with our ultimate guide! Discover the best exercises and techniques to strengthen and grow your latissimus dorsi, the largest muscles in your upper body. From improving your pulling strength to enhancing spine stability, we’ll cover everything you need to know for a stronger, more defined back.

Discover why training your posterior chain—glutes, hamstrings, and back—is key to building strength, improving posture, and preventing injuries.

Here at WhittleStrength, we prioritize tempo in our structured training for clients of every level for numerous reasons. For those who don’t know, tempo training can be defined as manipulating the speed or velocity at which you perform the specific phases of an exercise

As we age, we naturally lose muscle mass. This loss in muscle mass leads to a decline in metabolism. With this decline, you are more prone to weight gain, which in turn can lead to inflammation issues and other metabolic health problems (i.e. type II diabetes). Therefore, lifting weights and building as much muscle mass as you can now will benefit you later on down the road!

WhittleStrength had the pleasure of hosting a Wellness & Longevity Seminar on February 10th, 2024 in conjunction with Dr. Tom Cathell of Ashburn Natural Wellness and J.D. Birks of Birks Financial! Read more about what they taught attendees:

Unsure about weight training? Here are 6 reasons why you should include weight training in your fitness journey:

For many people, it can be overwhelming deciding to start exercising regularly. Some of the common questions we hear from brand new clients at WhittleStrength range from: “What type of exercise should I do? How many days a week should I train? In our opinion, the best solution to these questions is personal training! Here are just a few reasons why we recommend starting your fitness journey with high end personal training:

Here at WhittleStrength, we prioritize tempo in our structured training for clients of every level for numerous reasons. For those who don’t know, tempo training can be defined as manipulating the speed or velocity at which you perform the specific phases of an exercise. Tempo plays a crucial role in strength training as it dictates the speed at which exercises are performed, influencing muscle engagement and overall workout effectiveness. By controlling the tempo, individuals can optimize muscle tension, enhance time under tension, and promote proper form, ultimately contributing to more targeted and efficient strength gains.

When crafting programs for clients at WhittleStrength, we tend to focus on a couple key components - training frequency, establishing reps, progressive overload, implementing a proper warm up.