1 - Welcome to whwido — My First Online Community 😀

Shaun Womersley

Feb 2 (edited) • Welcome

👋 Welcome, Founding Members

Hi everyone. Firstly, a massive thank you for joining the Skool group.

👤 Who is Shaun Womersley?

I am not a guru. I am an educator and practitioner who has experienced the highs and lows of human physiology.

The Peak: Semi-pro Rugby League athlete at 225lbs (9% bf).
The Low: Struggled with life's challenges, ballooning to 350lbs (over 50% bf).
The Reality (Today): At age 63, I am 250lbs (20% bf), stronger and with a higher VO₂ max than at 35.

My Credentials:

🎓 BSc (Hons) Sport & Exercise Science | 📜 CIMSPA Level 3 PT | 🗓️ 50 Years of Real-World Experience

🚀 The Goal of whwido (why, how, what I do)

I created whwido because I was tired of the industry nonsense that profits from your confusion by keeping you dependent.

With decades of real-world training behind me, I aim to share that knowledge directly—without the BS.

Full Disclosure: I am an educator and a lifter, not a "content creator." You won't find flashy editing or influencer hype here. Instead, you will find ethical, transparent, and evidence-based protocols designed for your lifelong independence.

My Promise: The whwido 3-Phased Programme is designed to do the opposite of what the industry does. It is designed to make me obsolete.

My goal is to give you the tools, the logic, and the internal awareness to be self-sufficient and to train independently for the rest of your life.

🚫 No Upsells. 🚫 No Unsolicited Emails. ✅ Just Results.

👥 Who is this programme for?

The principles of human physiology are universal, but your goals change as you evolve.

My method covers the entire spectrum:

🌱 The Novice: Stop guessing. Avoid the Bro-Science. Build a perfect foundation of technique and strength from Day 1.
🏗️ The Prime & Professional (20s-40s): You want maximum hypertrophy and performance, but you have a life. Stop wasting time on "junk volume." Train with intensity and precision.
🛡️ The Master (50s+): Age is not a diagnosis. You can build and maintain strength and muscle mass.
🧬 The Adaptive: Train safely when managing CNS fatigue or recovering from injury.

🔢 Quick Start Guide ⚠️😁

1. 📌 The Pre-Program Foundations (MANDATORY)

Go to the Classroom and complete the "Foundations" section— do this before moving to Phase 1.

This section covers the non-negotiables of performance:

Crucial Mechanics: The role of the sternoclavicular joint, the scapula plane, and its movement related to internal and external rotation.
Grip and Setup Routine
Rep Timing and Breathing

Here, you will find practical, no-nonsense content focused on:

🧠 Neuromuscular Calibration: Learning to connect mind and muscle (Essential for hypertrophy and rehab).
📈 Capacity Building: Utilising dual progression to ensure consistent gains, whether you are building your first 10lbs of muscle or squeezing out new gains after 10 years of training.
⚡ CNS-Aware Programming: Structuring rest and periodisation to train hard without burning out.
🛡️ Long-Term Adaptation: Strategies to prevent injury so you never have to stop.
🔓 True Independence: Building the knowledge to train without relying on a coach forever.

⚠️ Warning: Many will want to skip this, thinking it is nonsense or that it doesn't apply to them. Don't.

If you cannot control your movement, you won't train safely. Understanding these anatomical and mechanical aspects will make you more efficient and stronger, helping you break through your plateaus.

2. 🔑 Activate Your App

Use the unique code found in your welcome email to unlock the whwido - Workout Tracker. You will need to enter this code to enable full tracking and program integration.

Missing the email? Check your spam folder first. If it is still missing, message me directly, and I will fix it as quickly as possible.

3. 🎥 I will be guiding you

By running the full programme myself, I stay 1–2 weeks ahead of the group for each phase.

I will post my actual session videos, photos, failure points, and progress notes within the feed.

This allows you to watch the "why, how, and what I do" in practice, follow along, and ask questions.

We will progress together.

4. ✅ Move to Phase 1

Once the Foundations are complete, move to Phase 1. The programme is laid out week by week. Go at your own pace; there is no rush.

5. 🔮 The Future (Real Science)

One of my goals following my BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Science is to conduct a Master’s-level study on how dual micro-progression reduces CNS-based fatigue.

(Especially valuable for neurological conditions).

This isn't just a gym programme; potentially, it could help people far beyond the gym floor.

In the future, if there is genuine interest, I may ask willing members to contribute anonymised training data to this study. This will be purely consensual, but it represents a unique opportunity for us to contribute to real science that benefits anyone seeking lifelong physical independence.

6. 💬 Get Involved

Jump into the “Introductions” thread.

Share ONLY if you want to: who you are, your background, and your goals—or any other details you’d like to include.

You will drive the future of this group.

While our core focus remains on resistance training fundamentals, I would like to know what else you would find beneficial. Whether it is mobility, nutrition, cardio, supplements, peptides, or pharma—ask, and I will try to make it happen if funds are available.

7. 🛑 The Bottom Line: My Commitment to Transparency

Everything here is ethical and transparent. I built this space on trust, not upsells.

The Cost: The Founding rate ($4/month or $40/year) is locked for life. It strictly covers running costs, subscriptions, and media tools to keep this space running.
The Promise: I will never try to sell you a "Premium" version. This is it.

Any questions? Post in the feed. I read and respond to everything personally.

Let’s make this something real and lasting. (For my grandson Vinnie x) 😁

P.S. ☕ Voluntary Support:

If you find this content valuable and want to help fund better demos, tools, and free educational resources for students, there is a strictly voluntary support option via Ko-fi. 👉 https://ko-fi.com/whwido

Thank You - Shaun

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