IronHide Fitness LLC

03/15/2026

We're just a few weeks into being open and I have a few things to say. I appreciate all of the positive feedback from members, guests and everyone that tours the gym. I really do love you all for it and it warms my heart that what I've built is up to your standards. I really have poured my soul into providing the perfect experience, no matter the cost to my bank account and sanity. This is for you and I'm not going to give you something that I dont approve of, ever. I also thank you for understanding that this is a process in the beginning and you're accepting of that fact. The door issues, the cardio upgrades I'm in the process of making, the layout, everything I'm doing to make this perfect will come in time. I don't even know how to express the emotion I feel hearing how much everyone likes this place. My sacrifice has paid off every day since the first member walked through the door and I will never stop feeling that high. Thank you all and all that join along the way❤️

03/12/2026

There's always drawbacks to buying used equipment. With that said, it would have been nice if it hadn't been 3 of the 4 treadmills, but here we are. If we can't get the issues straightened up with at least a couple of them, I'll swap them out temporarily with some cheap home ones. The good news? I have 3 really nice LifeFitness ones on order but they are 12 weeks out. We'll make due until we get the best

03/07/2026

We are proud to introduce IronHide Fitness LLC , owned by CJ Shanholtz, as a participant in the 2026 Hampshire on the Horizon program.

IronHide Fitness is a 24-hour gym located in Romney, offering a clean, safe, and motivating environment with equipment and training options for all fitness levels. The facility provides local residents with the opportunity to pursue healthier lifestyles while building strength, confidence, and community.

Businesses like IronHide Fitness contribute to both the physical and economic health of Hampshire County.

The Hampshire County Development Authority is proud to support CJ as he continues growing his business and investing in our community.

Join us at the Hampshire on the Horizon Grand Finale on April 21 at 6PM at the Brannon Building Auditorium (2nd Floor), located on the WVSDB Campus in Romney, to support our local entrepreneurs as they pitch their businesses for a chance to win the $10,000 grand prize.

Photo Credit: Jenna Gelow Designs

03/05/2026

Like I tell everyone, just getting there is the hardest part. Starting and making it a habit will change your life.

Time is the most common excuse people use for not training.

If they can’t commit to four, five, or six days per week, they decide there’s no point in doing anything at all. That all or nothing mindset is one of the biggest reasons people never make progress.

Something is always better than nothing. And when it comes to lifting, you can get results with far less than most people think.

Research consistently shows you can build muscle training as little as two times per week.

That comes with caveats. Those sessions need to be well planned, full body, and pushed close to failure with good exercise selection and ex*****on. You can’t half ass a leg day and an arm day and call it a plan.

If you’re newer to lifting, you can make very solid gains training this way. If you’re more advanced, progress may be slower, but it can still happen.

Is it the most optimal approach? No.
Is it effective? Yes.

Time isn’t the real limitation for most people. Using time as an excuse is.

Schoenfeld et al. 2016. Meta analysis on training frequency and hypertrophy. PMID: 27102172

03/05/2026

I love love LOVE the positive feedback about the gym! I really did do everything possible to make it perfect and I'm so glad I've met or exceeded your expectations. The leg press/hack squat combo arrived today so I'll get it set up soon and finish moving a few pieces around to create even more space, but things are a full go. Sign up today at https://ironhidefit.com WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?!?!

02/28/2026

Wow! What a week it has been! Such great feedback from everyone who has toured, day passed or joined up for memberships! I'm overwhelmed with excitement that you all have loved this set up. I keep saying it, it's a dream come true, a vision in my head, an idea that I never thought would actually, physically be and now it is. It's hard to put into words how much it means to me that people are experiencing exactly what I intended! Thank you all and anyone and everyone else who joins. This is such an incredible journey that I'm glad you're all on with me!

02/27/2026

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02/27/2026

If you're on the fence about switching and just want to see the gym, stop by between 8-5 during the week. I'm in my office next door and can give you a tour!

02/27/2026

The time has come! All the pads are reupholstered and on the equipment! We are a full go as far as open. Sign up today and remember to follow the directions in the welcome email to download the app. 4 digit codes will not work. Go to https://ironhidefit.com today!

02/25/2026

Now that we're open, there's been a couple of hiccups I want to address. First, https://ironhidefit.com links to https://ihfit.gymdesk.com/ and I've found that some have better luck with one link or the other depending on how their phone feels.
(Edit: Thanks to Eric Billmeyer, this should work better)

Next, and this is MAJORLY IMPORTANT, after signing up, check your email for the link to download the gymdesk app. Payment details go in there and that has your door lock built in, push button under "Access" at the bottom. It asks you for a 4 digit code in the sign up form, but those are only going to be used for people without smart phones because each code has to be manually entered and removed from the lock by me.

So far, everyone is loving the setup. I can't wait to get it all finished up, but I am overwhelmed by the praise given by everybody that has used or just toured the gym. I really tried to please everyone's needs and it seems as though I may have accomplished the impossible❤️

Home

02/24/2026

The rest of the upholstery will be finished in a couple days! I'll slip up to Morgantown to pick it up and get it on the equipment this weekend. New bikes are in and ready to ride. Electric boxes will be here Friday and wired for the other 2 treadmills this weekend. Hack squat/leg press will be here in a couple weeks and we'll pretty much be finished until things start getting upgrades as we go. First day hiccups were inevitable, but thanks to anyone effected for being understanding. I think we worked out most of the bugs. TVs are also active now for background noise or to watch and we'll figure out a sound system solution at some point. I love you all!