Shan Lil’Dancer was one of the first sisters ever in Cornwall who welcomed me in her studio. She supported me and lots of other ladies to train to, dance, to get stronger together. She inspired lots of women to stand in their light.
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Cornwall Fitness Trailblazer and local “Aerial Queen” Shannon Champagne Brings Specialized Women’s Coaching to Caveman Strong
CORNWALL, ON – Shannon Champagne is stepping into an exciting new chapter, and bringing her deep commitment to empowering women right along with her!
As the founder of A Lil’ Pole Fitness, Champagne pioneered aerial arts in Cornwall 14 years ago, building the local movement community from the ground up. Now, having handed off day-to-day studio management, she is directing her energy toward her core passion: helping women build strength, confidence, and functional health.
Champagne has officially joined the coaching team at Caveman Strong, bringing her journey full circle. It was Caveman Strong owner Tyler Touchette who first recognized her potential and encouraged her to open A Lil’ Pole Fitness 14 years ago and Champagne has always remained a steadfast believer in the gym’s mission.
A Grounded Approach to Real Results
For Champagne, great coaching has always been about the client, not the stage. She brings joy, deep expertise, and a welcoming warmth to every session. You can’t miss her big smile or her spontaneous little dance breaks during workouts. Her approach focuses on purposeful movement, proper alignment, and lasting self-esteem rather than showmanship.
While her daily focus expands, her love for the studio community she built remains endless.
“A Lil’ Pole Fitness will always have my heart,” Champagne shares. “Passing the torch was easy because of the incredible women leading it forward. My coaches don’t just teach classes, they lead with compassion, live the values of this community, and pour their souls into every single person who walks through those doors. Watching them pour that kind of love and heart into our students every day means everything to me.”
Over the years, she has built an extensive background in movement and restoration:
- Certified Master Trainer with years of dedicated coaching experience
- International competition judge and former competitor
- Certified Corrective Exercise Specialist focusing on posture, alignment, and pelvic health
- Comprehensive certifications in gymnastics, aerial arts, and sports nutrition to name a few
- Specialized Focus: Women’s Glutes, Core & Pelvic Floor
At Caveman Strong, Champagne is offering targeted, movement-based programming designed specifically to support women at every stage of life. Joining the team felt like a natural homecoming, rooted in a shared foundation.
“I’ve always had immense respect and belief in Caveman Strong and everything they stand for,” Champagne says. “Tyler and the team have built a culture of genuine support, integrity, and real-world strength, it feels completely natural to align my coaching with a place that shares those exact same core values.”
Her specialized training focuses on:
- Post-partum restoration: Safely rebuilding foundational core and pelvic floor strength.
- Targeted pain relief: Easing lower back and pelvic discomfort through functional biomechanics.
- Functional stability: Improving posture, balance, and overall body confidence.
- Lower-body strength: Building strong, active glutes for everyday life and athletic support.
“I learned early on from my mom and dad what it truly means to be a good person and help people, unconditionally, without ever needing praise or the spotlight for it. That lesson shaped who I am and how I coach. My heart has always been in simply lifting others up and helping women feel strong, healthy, and happy in their own skin.”
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