shane wicks

Connect What fuels your passion for health and fitness?

Health and fitness quite literally kept me alive. Through tough losses of my son, heartbreak, and hard realizations, I learned that a thousand problems mean nothing compared to losing your health. Without it, everything else collapses. That’s why I built HyperActive, a men’s mental health group focused on strengthening both mind and body. I’ve also created The “10 for 10 challenge” to help people move, commit, and grow together. Helping others heal, improve, and believe in themselves fuels me.

What’s your favorite way to train or stay fit?

My favourite way to train and stay fit is through balance and consistency. I train two to three times a day, with structured gym workouts four to five times a week that include strength training, yoga, and cardio. Just as important, I train my mind continually educating myself in suicide awareness and mental health programs because true fitness means building both physical strength and mental resilience together.

What would you do with $20,000?

With $20,000, I’d invest directly into helping others. I’d put $10,000 into HyperActive, expanding men’s mental health awareness. I’d donate $5,000 to the Ottawa Mission to support men rebuilding their lives off the streets, and use the remaining $5,000 and Champion a program called ‘Dare To Be Vulnerable’ to broaden its reach. Giving back to the community keeps me grounded, motivated, and committed to becoming stronger, both physically and mentally, so I can continue lifting others up.