Decent Shape

We want to help the world get stronger, fitter, and happier. Lakewood, OH📍

05/23/2026

Training as a new or expecting mom can feel intimidating, confusing and lonely. But not at Decent Shape!

Strong as a Mother is our group workout specifically designed for new and expecting moms.

Here’s what to expect:
✅ Pelvic floor-friendly strength training
✅ Pre & postnatal core work
✅ Mom-friendly mobility
✅ A community of women who get it

Maybe you’re navigating your growing bump in the second trimester, or just trying to get back to movement six months post-delivery. No matter where you are in your motherhood journey, you deserve to feel strong.

📅 Saturday, May 30th at 12:15pm (and recurring Saturdays afterwards)
📍 Decent Shape in Lakewood
✨ Led by certified trainer and resident strong mom Darcy Lane
👶 You’re welcome to bring your little one in a car seat or carrier

Tag a mama or expecting mom who needs this, and DM us with any questions!

05/10/2026

Grateful for all the strong moms who trained with us this morning - and the many more in our community! 🐻 💪

04/02/2026

Face Pulls always feel awkward as heck for you?

Been there. When we grip something tight, we get what’s called irradiation up the entire arm and into the upper traps and neck. Irradiation is just a fancy term for the idea that muscle activation in one area (in this case, the hands and forearms) will often cause activation in adjacent areas.

You can try this yourself - put one hand out at shoulder height. Now, squeeze your fist as tight as you can. You’ll feel that tension travel all the way up to your neck and upper traps.

Irradiation can be useful for some exercises, but for face pulls, it often leads to too much tension in the neck and upper traps instead of our other important back muscles located further down the posterior chain.

By looping your wrists through a band, you can keep your grip relaxed and focus on really using the upper and mid back to drive the movement. Allow your shoulder blades to wrap and around your ribcage as you reach forward, then down and behind as you lead with the elbows back. I go very light on these to make sure the right muscles are doing the job - and make sure your rib cage stays nice and stable so that we don’t get false range of motion in our scapula just by leaning backwards!

03/17/2026

Anyone else feel that? 😅

02/11/2026

Struggle to feel your glutes during standing exercises or activities? Try the Half-Kneeling Single-Leg Hinge to really isolate your hip extension and get those glutes nice and toasty! 🌶️

Set support an arm’s length away. Place opposite hand on working side - either the front of hip, or bottom of rib cage. Hinge back by pushing the working hip back in space and loading up the glute, allowing yourself to naturally rotate and “wind” into position. From there, focus on bracing your low back and creating the upward motion ONLY by pushing that same hip forward. Slowly return to the starting position and unwind your rotation as you do this.

Tip: a partner can hold your ankle if you’re really struggling with the stability at first!

12/08/2025

Start your holiday with strength, sweat, and community before the celebrations begin! 🎄🎅 🎁💪

We’ll move through a fun high-energy circuit designed to make you feel capable and strong heading into your holidays. Whether you’re a regular or a newcomer, all fitness levels are welcome—we’ll meet you where you’re at.

Reserve your spot—space is limited! Link in bio.

*This event is free for trainees with a Semi-Private Training membership. For others, the cost is $20, payable via Venmo or cash at Decent Shape the day of the event.

12/03/2025

A couple intros and a bittersweet goodbye! 👋

Meet Josee McGee and Kyle Patterson, two friendly faces you may see at Decent Shape.

Josee is StrongFirst Kettlebell Certified (SFG I & SFB). She got into kettlebell training in 2020 and quickly noticed that it not only helped her feel stronger, but also made her favorite active hobbies more fun and pain-free. Outside the gym, Josee is a singer-songwriter who performs all over Northeast Ohio. “My goal is simple: I want to help you access joy, confidence, and security through strength!” -Josee

Kyle Patterson is a certified personal trainer with over 15 years of experience in strength training, endurance sports, and general fitness. He’s also passionate about nutrition coaching. Outside the studio, he enjoys making art and spending time in nature (even when it’s cold!). “I know how important it is to serve your inner peace, health and joy rather than meet a standard set by someone else.” -Kyle

And finally, an overdue goodbye and note of appreciation for Molly! recently moved to Lake Tahoe to take a role as Senior Health and Safety Specialist at Heavenly Ski Resort. We’re so grateful for the positive impact you made here and wish you the best! ✨

10/08/2025

Mark your calendars! 👻 All friends and family of Decent Shapers welcome.

08/12/2025

Hey you! Yes, you!

We see you lurking on our Instagram, checking out our website, or maybe even scoping out our studio from the sidewalk 👀

You’re curious about Decent Shape - but not sure where to start or if you’re ready to commit to anything serious.

We got you!

Whether you’ve never touched a weight before or just feel ready to try something new, our Strength Foundations class will give you a killer, ability-appropriate, strength-focused workout.

This is our only drop-in friendly class. Every Tuesday night at 7pm - including tomorrow!

Only six spots per session so got them while they’re hot. Link in our bio to register!

07/15/2025

Summer Happy Hour 🌞 🍻

Let’s hang and have a drink or two. Decent Shapers + your friends, family, and dogs are all welcome!

We hope to see you at Terrestrial on Saturday July 23rd!

Address

15701 Detroit Avenue
Lakewood, OH
44107

Telephone

+12162870916

Website

http://thedecentshape.com/

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