Shape Plus — Attraction in Denver

Before I started with Shape Plus, I was lost when it came to working out and nutrition. I had tried a variety of crash diets, and pre-packaged meals that encouraged me not to exercise because of how little calories I was taking in. At the time, I didn't care. I just wanted to lose weight. When the diets inevitably failed, I would fall into a downward spiral and gain even more weight than what I had started with. I knew I needed a change. Something drastic. Something healthy. I live in Colorado, and I couldn't even enjoy what it had to offer-Bike riding, hiking, fishing, canoeing, because I was so out of shape. I had heard an ad on the radio a few years back for Shape Plus, and I had wanted to try it out ever since. The key thing that brought me in the door was hearing, “At Shape Plus, we know what you’re capable of, and we push you there. We don’t settle. At Shape Plus, we do the amazing.” Finally in January of this year, I walked through the doors of Shape Plus for the first time, not knowing what to expect. With being overweight, I was terrified about walking into a Personal Training Gym, where everyone was bound to be in perfect shape, and I would be the only overweight person in there. I was immediately greeted by Greg, one of the trainers, and he welcomed me to Shape Plus. He led me to the office and while I was waiting to talk with Jess about my goals, I studied the other clients working out. It was such a variety of ages, and fitness levels, and I realized everyone there, was there for them. They weren't there to judge me, or anyone else other than themselves. As I was talking to Jess, every single trainer introduced themselves to me. I already felt like I was part of the Shape Plus family, and I knew this was the place for me. Since I have been training at Shape Plus, my entire life and my perspective on life has changed. I have lost 24 pounds, I have learned how to eat right, and I have learned how to love myself. All of the trainers at Shape Plus care about every aspect of my life, and they work on making me stronger mentally and physically. I used to hate working out, seriously hate it. Now I crave it, and I can’t wait for the best hour of my day! I am able to do some sort of cardio every day now, whereas before, if I went for a mild walk, my knees and joints would hurt and I would be out of breath. If I help my friends move, I can lift something without even thinking about it, and they will notice how buff my arms are, or that I don’t get winded anymore. The confidence I have gained has changed my life. I can now be confident that I will make the right choices at a restaurant, that I can and will do cardio every day, and that I won’t rip the next pair of pants I put on. I am now confident that I can take care of myself and love myself enough to continue this journey. I can’t begin to thank Jess and the Shape Plus family enough for getting me here. A million times-thank...

I've been going to Shape Plus for almost 2 years and I cannot say enough positive things about the staff and the experience I've had! I've lost 20 lbs and countless inches and the results keep coming!!!!

Ryan really took the time to hear what my goals were and worked WITH me (diet +exercise) to help me achieve them! Ryan really cares and is invested in each and every one of his clients, not to mention he is ridiculously knowledgeable and passionate about his craft! He has pushed me and never given up on me even when I wanted to give up on myself!!!! Thanks Ryan!

Jess (the owner) is one of the most energetic and positive people I've ever met. He is an awesome trainer and his "can do" mentality only radiated to absolutely every single one of the other trainers as well as all of the clients.

I've NEVER felt uncomfortable or unwelcome at Shape Plus. In fact, quite the contrary. They've become like a second family. While Ryan is my personal trainer, ALL of the other trainers know my name and I know theirs and I am ALWAYS greeted with a "Hi" and a smile! I've become good friends with the other girls I train with and love seeing the weekly results of all the other trainer's clients when I go in!

I've NEVER heard Jess or any of the other trainers bad mouth or belittle ANY of their clients. If anything, the trainers consult each other on the BEST possible training regime for their clients so that the clients get the results they want and deserve. Jess as well as the trainers offer up constructive criticism that is NEVER demeaning but always is informative and meant with the best of intentions.

The fact that the trainers consult each other and offer up that constructive criticism does not tell me that they are mean or unprofessional BUT it tells me that they are truly invested in my results. I imagine it is easy in this industry to be apathetic and simply take a person's money and not care at all whether they lose a single pound and thus I am thankful ALL the time that my trainer and every single one of the other trainers there show such personal investment into me and every person that walks through their door! I'll take interest in my results over apathy ANY DAY!

I find Shape Plus' prices to be competitive and they were never anything but honest with me about what I was getting into as far as contracts....etc. Ryan, as well as the other trainers, work WITH your schedule and you do not lose out if there is a session that you have to miss. They will allow you to make up the session so that you aren't cheated out of your money. I can tell it really isn't about the money for ANY of them, they are 110% in it to help people change their lives!!!!

Thank you Ryan, Jess and the rest of the Shape Plus Team!!! My life is DIFFERENT and BETTER...

This is tough. How can I say what I would like to say about Shape Plus and my trainer Ryan without writing a novel? Here it goes… I have never been athletic, have never played sports, and have never been in shape. I have always lacked muscle tone and have been husky at best and flat out fat at my worst. For years I wanted a change in my physique and in my life, but knew I could not get the results I needed by going it alone. I heard Jess’s Shape Plus radio commercials for a few years and finally decided to take the leap of faith. I joined Shape Plus in December 2012 and was paired with Ryan my trainer. I will forever be grateful to Ryan for his support, his encouragement, his patience, and his guidance. I could not have accomplished my goals without Ryan. By following the 5 meals per day eating program and by working out with Ryan and doing the cardio he prescribed, I shed 7.25 inches off of my waist in 6 months. I went from a waist of 40.25 inches to 33 inches from December to June. Valentine’s day 2015, my waist is 30.5 inches. I have grown and developed muscles that have never before been strong nor visible. My abs, serratus, lats, and obliques are showing. I am able to do things I have never before been able to do. I am finally able to perform wide grip pull-ups, no kipping, just set after set of full range of motion pull ups. I am able to do inverted hanging sit-ups using gravity boots. I can go on and on, but I should wrap up this review. All of the trainers at Shape Plus that I have encountered are very positive and upbeat. They always have energy to spare and it’s contagious. The trainers are very personable and take the time to learn your name. Shape Plus is an encouraging and supportive atmosphere. Do yourself a favor. If you are thinking about joining, please make sure you are committed to yourself and reaching your goals. The trainers will give you an eating and workout program. They will support you and encourage you, but YOU must commit to putting in the effort, to eating properly, and not giving up on yourself. Your trainer will know if you are not eating properly, so don’t lie to yourself or your trainer. If you do not eat properly, your physical efforts and the support of your trainer will only go so far. Improper eating will prolong the amount of time it will take for you to reach your goal and that will be your failure. So don’t fail yourself. Do I recommend Shape Plus, YES. Do I recommend my trainer...