Ryan Shackley

6 min PB… with prep that had no business producing a PB 😂 Melb ➡️ Bris 1:18 ➡️ 1:12 Sleds 🤝 Burpees 😵‍💫 Runs… we move Feet = absolutely cooked 🩸 Shoutout to @dylan_heycox — certified sicko 🤣 🎥📸 Huge credit to the @ae_focused_photography & @avidphoto.co crew for pulling this together, absolute masterpiece. You made the chaos look good. Perth… we’re coming 🫣🤝 #hyrox #hyroxtraining #hyroxbrisbane #functionaltraining #fitstop

There’s a lot behind this result you’ll never see. @hyroxanz BNE 2026 Some results don’t show up on a leaderboard. The last few weeks have been far from ideal. There’s been a lot happening behind the scenes that I can’t speak on in detail, but it’s been heavy, and it’s taken priority. At the same time, I’ve had to let go of something I never truly wanted to. Closing that chapter, the weight of that decision, and everything that comes with it, it’s been a mental load that doesn’t just switch off. Training wasn’t what it normally is. Structure wasn’t there. Recovery wasn’t there. And come race day… my feet were torn up, blisters, & bleeding (just getting through it was a challenge in itself.) But I showed up anyway. 1:12 in Brisbane. Over 6 minutes faster than Melbourne. And this one means more than most. Because it wasn’t built in the last few weeks, it was built long before that. Standards don’t disappear just because life gets heavy. There’s a part of me that wonders what it could’ve been with a clean lead in… But I’m proud of what it was. Big respect to @dylan_heycox , training partner, teammate, and someone who showed up and matched the standard when it mattered. And to everyone in our corner friends, family, members, and the wider community, THANK YOU 🙏 . Your support doesn’t go unnoticed, especially in weeks like this. Huge appreciation as well to the photographer behind these shots @ae_focused_photography moments like this don’t happen twice, and having them captured properly means a lot 🙏 Now things settle. We get time back. We get structure back. We get back to doing things properly. Perth… we’re not just showing up. We’re coming to make an impact.

THE MAN IN THE ARENA It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat. - THEODORE RoOSEVELT

FITC- Brisbane. Fill ins and a last minute pull together team. 23/150+ teams ain’t bad. 😏 2 heat wins and a second place. Safe to say we held our own. Huge shoutout to the king @ae_focused_photography for the pics and coverage 🙏🤝📸 #turfgames #functionalfitness #fitc #fittestinthecity #fitstop

Conference reflections 🧠💭 This one hit differently. Owning multiple locations, being a dad, leading staff, and trying to keep the vision moving forward can feel like a juggling act at times. But moments like this remind me exactly why we do it. To my team, my members, and everyone who shows up day after day, THANK YOU. You’re the reason it all works. From the energy on the floor to the conversations behind the scenes, it’s the people that make the place. Multi-site ownership has taught me patience, leadership, and what it truly means to stay consistent through chaos. It’s not just about fitness or business anymore. It’s about people, growth, and creating something that genuinely matters in the community. What’s most exciting is where we’re heading. We’re more dialled in than ever, and as owners we’ve started to cross-collab again. There’s a clear vision ahead, a strong team behind it, and a Sunny Coast hub that’s just beginning to find its rhythm. Grateful for what’s been built so far and even more fired up for what’s coming next. #fitspo #fitness #fitstop #business #ownership #teamwork #fitstopconference #community #growth #leadership

September 16th What a day. Anyone can get lucky. NOT EVERYONE CAN PERSEVERE. “Success comes to the lowly and to the poorly talented, but the special characteristic of a great person is to triumph over the disasters and panics of human life.”

🔥 Follow the process, but have fun doing it! Runs feel incredible 🏃‍♂️ Weights feel unreal 🏋🏼‍♂️ And my god, the body feels ELITE 🚀 But let’s talk about the secret ingredient… training partners. 👊 They’re the ones who push you when you’d settle, hold you accountable when you’re tired, and celebrate the wins with you. Training isn’t just about what you do, it’s about who you do it with. Surround yourself with the right people, and you’ll never lift, run, or push alone. 💯 #functionaltraining #functionalfitness #fitspo #fitstop #running #athlete #weightlifting #dailedin #strengthtraining #coach #crossfit #followtheprocess

Too often we chase the outcome, the finish line, the “final version” of ourselves. But the truth? Growth lives in the in-between. It’s in the early mornings you don’t want to show up but do anyway. It’s in the small wins that no one else notices. It’s in the setbacks that test your patience and resilience. Becoming isn’t meant to be rushed, it’s meant to be lived. Every rep, every step, every lesson is shaping the person you’re building into. So don’t just wait for the end result… Enjoy the becoming. #Fitness #life #functionaltraining #strengthtraining #fitstop #athlete #lifting #dad #coach #enjoythejourney

🪝 Crack it, stack it, and bring your spine back to life. This isn’t your average “roll around and hope for the best” mobility. From decompression to deep fascial release, I’m using the @thelotuswheel #system to open up the thoracic, reduce soft tissue restriction, and restore control through full range. 🙆🏻‍♂️💨💥 💡 General pop ➡️ think posture, breath, and back pain. 🏋🏽‍♂️ Athletes ➡️ think overhead mechanics and rotation. 🧠 Physios & S&Cs ➡️ think accessible tools your clients will actually use (and feel). Move better. Breathe deeper. Stack wins, not vertebrae. #SpinalHygiene #LotusWheels #MobilityWithIntent #functionaltraining #coach #strengthtraining #functionalfitness #fitstop #athlete #asca #mobility #lotuswheel

REMEMBER YOUR MINDSET IS A CHOICE! No shortcuts. No secrets. Just consistent effort stacked day after day. The work doesn’t care how you feel, and that’s the point. Let’s show up anyway. #fitstop #functionaltraining #coach #strengthtraining #functionalfitness #athlete #lifting #weightlifting #crossfit #hyrox #dadlife #pickupheavystuff #noexcuses ex

Still soaking it all in… HYROX Worlds ✅ Grateful for every gritty, like-minded human who showed up, went deep, and did the hard things, on the turf and beyond. Chicago, you were wild. Till next time 🫡🌎🏋️‍♂️ #HYROXWorlds #ChicagoDrop #functionaltraining #fitstop #trainingpartners #chicago #hyroxworlds #hyroxtraining #fitstopaustralia #coach #athlete #strengthtraining

Injuries don’t define the disciplined. This isn’t about what I can’t do. It’s about what I still choose to do. Every session, every rep, every mindset shift… It all counts. Dialed in. Even through the rehab. Because resilience doesn’t take rest days. Let’s work. 👊🔥 #NoExcuses #DialedIn #InjuredNotDone #RehabIsTraining #KeepShowingUp #fitstop #functionalfitness #functionaltraining #strengthtraining #coach #lifting #weightlifting #athlete #hyrox