Shape Fitness For women — Local services in New York

After endless searching for an all ladies gym that could help me obtain a healthier lifestyle and be more confident in myself, I discovered Ray & Paola's Shape Fitness For Women. I had researched other all-ladies gym locations and they didn't have as effective results or reviews. However, Shape Fitness stood out and appealed the most to me, even though it is far from me; I am more than happy to take the commute, whether it is early in the morning or late in the evening during rush hour because both Paola and Ray do a fantastic job in satisfying their clients. I started after the New Year, and this was the best best decision I have ever made in my life. I lost weight as well as toning my body and I am still on the journey of obtaining the body I want. I am so happy with the results because not only did I physically benefit from Paola's hardwork and enthusiasm, I have been feeling mentally in an amazing place of happiness, clarity, and growth. I have learned so many new exercises and have become stronger, even though I do have a long way to go. My diet is so healthy now and I am feeling less tired and sluggish; people have mentioned to me that I am much more engaged and active. People around me have complimented me alot and even asked if I have joined the gym and how I shed excess body fat. This is all due to Paola & Ray. I feel much more confident now. The sessions are worth it and I am trying to push my mother and some of my friends to also attend. The equipment is great and Paola always pushes me to keep going, despite the "burn." I am happy with my progress and can't wait for my next sessions. I am always looking forward for my gym session. Paola & Ray have always been so patient and understanding and never compelled me in anything. They always want the best for their clients; the deals are perfect! Overall, this is the best place for a woman who wants to start loving themselves more. MY LIFE HAS DRASTICALLY CHANGED. I am in awe of Paola's punctuality and organization... she knows my strengths and weaknesses, as well as which exercises will be more helpful. Also, Ray helped me a lot in creating a more efficient and protein-enriched diet for myself so I can continue making more progress. I recommend Shape Fitness for Women for each woman because as soon as you step inside you feel the motivation and the amazing energy, Thank you...

This place is the perfect mental and physical transformation space for me for so many reasons which is why this is kind of long.

I came to meet Paola and her husband in a really dark period of my life. Paola has not only been a good trainer, but a nurturing, comforting, and inspirational friend during this process. That has made me more confident and driven to push myself as well, both in and outside the gym. Working through one of the lowest points of my life with Paola’s companionship and wisdom really encouraged me to be the best that I can be and make choices—related and unrelated to health—that are purely good for me.

I think it’s important to emphasize that this isn’t my first gym experience, but it has been the best. As a Muslim woman who covers, I want to be able to challenge and move my body freely without exposure to men. This is the perfect place for that because I get one-on-one access to Paola without having to worry about modesty issues. I think it’s a great fit for any woman with concerns about wanting a comfortable and private all-female space. It’s exactly what I needed.

It hasn’t been that long but I already observe changes in my body and mind. I feel stronger and motivated even on my worst days now because my experience has been ingraining into my brain that fitness is fun, therapeutic, and necessary. This mindset change has probably been more valuable because you can’t accomplish anything if your line of thinking isn’t supportive of it.

Overall, this place is becoming a second home. And although I only work with Paola, her husband is just as kind and welcoming. They bring good energy to their environment. I pray they continue to grow so they can continue help others achieve...

I'm so happy to have found this gym! Where do I even start? Ray and Paola are excellent trainers but even better people. They are credentialed up the wazoo and Ray used to train bodybuilders so they both really know their stuff. They work extremely hard - from 9 am to 9 pm and they'll even schedule sessions on weekends. They really put the "personal" in personal training. They strive to create a sense of family among their clients. I've never felt like just a number on a scale or a dollar sign with them. From day 1, I've felt like a valued member of their community. And you can tell when a gym is good when they've got a lot of clients going there for 5, 7, even 10 years. I've been going for a little over a month now, but I've already lost 7 pounds. They even throw in a free fitness evaluation and nutrition program just because they want you to succeed, maybe even more than you do. They absolutely kick your butt during workouts, but I've never had more fun or felt more motivation to go to the gym. Their sessions are reasonably priced for small group sessions and sometimes even private sessions, if no one else shows up. I'm paying $25 a session for mine. You will have to buy a set number of sessions up front (10, 25, 50, 100), but it's well worth the services they provide. They even have little snacks and drinks in a mini fridge always stocked for their clients. Everything they do just shows how much they care about you. Thank you Ray and Paola for running the best gym I've...