ABOUT US
EVERY DAY IS AN OPPORTUNITY
Collaboration with Rejuvenate Health Event

Strive lives by the for 4 components to living a healthier life.
Our Training programs are led by people who come from all fitness levels and have their own success stories. We personalize all the programs to deliver maximum results to fit your individual fitness goals and fitness levels. Whether you are a beginner, haven’t worked out in years, or an elite athlete, our professional coaches will help you Strive!”
At Strive your 1st class is FREE! We want everyone to experience the energy we bring to each class, the team we have created, and the amazing atmosphere we have to offer. For those individuals who are looking for more guidance, Strive also offers personal training.
At Strive we are more than just classes, we offer events year round such as: Ultimate Boot Camp, Class Marathons, and 5K/10K’s. Not only do we have three amazing locations, but when the weather breaks, we take our classes outside! We also now have our unique and innovative outdoor fitness center at Memorial Park in Lagrange Park.
MEET OUR TRAINERS
What’s up everyone!?
This is Shawn Groll, owner and founder of Strive Fitness since 2016. I’ve been in the fitness industry for 14 years. I have managed and trained/coaches at multiple locations throughout my career prior to Strive.
Hey everyone I’m coach Victoria. I’ve been in the fitness industry for going on 12 years. Teaching and coaching everything from personal training 1 on 1, to boot camps, spin, kettle bells, insanity, kickboxing HIIT, and even kids classes.
My journey with Strive started at the end of 2018 on a Bootcamp pass. I then joined with a class membership, incorporated personal training, and lost over 80lbs. I have completed marathons, obstacle courses, ruck events, and hit many weightlifting goals.
Mike is an experienced personal trainer with 8 years of dedicated service in the fitness industry. Mike has always been passionate about fitness and health, which led him to pursue a career in personal training. His journey began with obtaining his NASM certification in exercise, and since then he has never looked back.
My name is Carlos Flores. I’ve been an instructor at Strive for several years now. My specialty is martial arts, more specifically Stick Fighting. I’m a Full Dog Brother under the Dog Brothers Organization and go by the name Maul Dog. I also have over 20 years of martial arts experience in various arts.
I have been active in fitness for many years, teaching indoor cycling since 2001 and yoga since 2017. My cycling certification is with Schwinn. I began doing yoga in 2005 during a particularly challenging time in my life and it was so therapeutic.
It’s been 5 years since I decided to walk in the door at Strive and it has been life changing. I finally found a place where I can be comfortable and a place that keeps me engaged by offering a huge variety of workouts and continually evolving/changing it up. The support and positive vibes at Strive made me embrace the fitness lifestyle. Personal training with Shawn Groll helped shape me physically and mentally.
Who says you can’t teach an Old Dog New Tricks?? The pandemic changed many people’s lives but my life did a complete 180. When the World stopped turning for those couple of weeks I lost my job. I spend 22 years working as a limousine dispatcher and all of a sudden limousines were not allowed on the road. I had to reinvent myself.
Hello there! I’m Kim, a group fitness and personal trainer here at Strive. I’ve taught everything from spin, kettles, barre, bootcamps and more! My passion for fitness started well into my elementary school years where I spent many many years as a ballerina. Being “active” has always been a large part of my life.
Lives in Brookfield
Father and Husband
Passionate about Fitness
My name is Lily, I enjoy staying active and reaching new fitness goals . My passion is using my energetic personality to assist others in all capacities of life. My experience working at a physical therapy clinic has helped me gain more knowledge on proper body mechanics.