Real Effort. Real Results. Real Independence.
Welcome
I’m Preston Shamblen — ISSA Certified Personal Trainer, entrepreneur, outdoor enthusiast, and creator of PrestonShamblen.com.
After losing 90 pounds, quitting alcohol, and rebuilding my strength from the ground up, I committed my life to real-world fitness, building independent businesses, spending more time outdoors, and exposing the scams that most people ignore.
Here you’ll find everything I stand for:
- Real work that lasts
- Adventure and nature appreciation
- Building businesses with integrity
- Exposing frauds and financial lies
- Living free and moving forward
Whether I’m rucking through a state park, paddling in a clear kayak, building new projects, or calling out the phonies — I believe in doing things the hard way, because it’s the way that actually matters.
What I’m Building
Here’s a look at the businesses and projects I’m building from the ground up:
E-commerce for quality outdoor gear, tech accessories, and more — built with care, packed with pride.
Apparel, accessories, and attitude — expressing real independence, hustle, and humor.
Crystal-clear kayaks built for adventure, exploration, and freedom on the water. (Coming soon! Tariffs 🙁 )
Family-run pool maintenance, service, and repairs — keeping West Texas pools clean and ready for summer.
Supplements and fitness gear that actually work — promoting real-world strength without the hype.
Rucking Calorie Calculator App and resources dedicated to real-world strength, endurance, and building grit through rucking.
Latest Posts
Catch a glimpse of what I’ve been up to!
- The Irony of Ozempic: Paying for the Willpower You Refused to Build
Ozempic is marketed as medicine, but it’s really a subscription to self-denial. You’re not gaining health — you’re outsourcing willpower, gambling with your hormones, and calling it progress. Continue reading - How Many Calories Does Rucking Burn? Here’s the Calculator I Built to Find Out
Most fitness apps lie to you about rucking. I built a free calorie calculator that gives real estimates based on your weight, added load, and intensity — no sign-up, no BS. Continue reading - Facebook Won’t Let You Search Kratom — But It’ll Sell You 7-OH Candy That Can Kill You
Facebook blocks users from searching the word “kratom,” but still allows paid ads for unregulated 7-OH products — a synthetic compound known to cause respiratory shutdown in small doses. This article breaks down the platform’s dangerous double standard. Continue reading - Rucking Over 50: How a Weighted Vest Can Save You From Medical Debt (and Early Death)
Rucking is one of the most effective and accessible ways to lose fat, gain strength, and avoid medical debt — especially if you’re over 50. Learn why walking with weight works when other fitness routines fail. Continue reading - 7-OH: You’re Either Lucky… or You Ain’t
Sold in candy-colored packaging, 7-OH is one of the most dangerous substances in your local head shop. With dosages so small you can’t see them, and risks that shut down your body, this synthetic kratom compound isn’t a vibe — it’s a coin flip with death. Continue reading
Why This Site Exists
PrestonShamblen.com isn’t just another blog.
It’s a platform about building something real — body, mind, business, and life.
It’s about:
- Choosing strength over shortcuts
- Choosing nature over screens
- Choosing truth over hype
- Choosing independence over dependency
Whether it’s hiking a state park, lifting heavy, paddling crystal-clear water, or calling out financial scams — I’m here to prove that real effort still wins.
