The location: There are actually 3 different locations for all the classes, and they aren't right next to each other...so if you make it right on time...to the wrong location, you don't have enough time to get to the other. This is my biggest complaint because I did it once and felt so dejected. I did send them an email and they excused the class for me. Their reminder emails come 24 hours before the class, which isn't too helpful if you are going to a class every day or every other day--it confused me instead. The classes and instructors: * Sivananda Yoga - Very interesting instructor. He jokes a lot, which is strange, because I feel like I should be calmed and focuses instead of laughing at stuff. But it allows for a calm, relaxed environment. He works on a lot of breathing technique. It was in his class, and with his specific-detailed instruction that I was able to do my FIRST ever tripod. And I've been to maybe....30-40 classes prior to this? Kudos. No music in the background. * Bootycore - Instructor is funny, and he encourages all to keep going and addresses people specifically and individually. I just don't think 30 minutes is really enough to get a good workout. Yes, it burned at the moment, but I didn't feel sore the day after. It was maybe a little over a handful of the same exercise repeated over and over for a period of time that included squats and leg exercises, and then ab exercises. Not sure if I actually got anything from the workout... * Power Yoga - I think the instructor is a little new or is not yet comfortable with teaching. She confused left and right side a couple of times (of the handful of classes I went to), and when we are supposed to have our eyes closed (I peeked), she was practicing or stretching to prep for the next positions, which--I guess I feel like should be done prior to the class starting? I didn't feel too challenged in the class. She also plays pop music...which, in my opinion isn't too conducive to a yoga environment...because I wanted to sing along. But I guess maybe that's where the "Power" part of the class name comes from. * Flow Yoga - She is GOOD. I was even sweating a little. This takes yoga 'flow' to the next level, and you basically move through Vinyasa multiple multiple times with few breaks. The music that she plays is interesting, with a good beat but not too distracting--a mix of music with Indian/African-like beats. A little more up tempo to go with the fast pace of her instruction. When we had only a handful of people, we were treated to a quick lotion massage on our hands and neck areas. * Total Body Blast - Pretty good instructor. It was hard work and I think about 3 groups of workouts with 2 sets each. He wasn't very personal, "great job, class" and addressed everyone at the same time. This was located in the basement of the Crystal Towers so it was cool temps. I felt a little sore the day after. Good danceable, singable pop music to keep me distracted from the burnnnnn. I had a negative experience at first because I went to the wrong location...but then I contacted them and they waived that class instead of counting it. I was more careful from then on. If you are regular enough you remember when the classes are anyway. Pretty good instructors, and their classes are a pretty good deal and especially convenient if you live in either of the two buildings. Street parking wasn't that difficult to find. read more

I wish I could get my money back for the Living Social deal I purchased...it was so close to my house that I thought I shouldn't pass it up, but in retrospect I soooo wish I had! First of all, I didn't realize they have 3 different locations, depending on which class you take - confusing, right? And it's not at all easy to find them (I was lucky and happened to walk into the building behind someone else attending the same class, so I didn't get as lost as I would have otherwise). The classes are held in a party room, not a fitness studio by any stretch. The flow yoga class was marginal at best. I was hoping to try out the power yoga class this evening, but due to their website being unavailable, I wasn't able to register in time. I called and was informed that the cut-off deadline had passed and I wouldn't be able to attend... as if it isn't bad enough that they only offer a handful of classes to begin with, they won't even let me attend the only one I wanted to go to. They felt it was more important to enforce their "policy" than to provide good customer service - which could have been their only saving grace. CONS: confusing multiple locations, unprofessional facilities, very limited class offerings, marginal quality classes, unreliable website, poor customer service PROS: close to my house Bottom line, I am very disappointed - and surprised they've managed to stay in business, and that they only have a couple reviews on Yelp! *I'm editing my original review to say I've really enjoyed the shape & power yoga class with Liana Kachakhmadze on Tuesday evenings. She creates a nice ambiance and leads us through a variety of moves that are challenging but manageable. I feel great after class! read more

I just want to say something before I jump into rating Get Shaped Fitness, jump down to "My Review" if you want to skip this part: I am so tired of people rating a company based on their online deals. I'm sorry the deal didn't work well for you, I'm sorry you didn't read the fine print (which I did so I was totally aware of how much time I had to use my deal before it ran out), but these online deals through LivingSocial, Groupon, Amazon, etc. and their efficacy should not be the sole consideration for rating an establishment. What about the instructors? How were the actual WORKOUT CLASSES? Would you go back? Did you have a good experience? Okay getting off my soapbox now. My Review: Location is definitely hard to get a grasp on at first, and because of it I actually missed my first class because I didn't give myself enough time to figure it all out, and was trying to do it all on the fly, while driving. It was hectic but I called and apologized for missing the class and they were very generous in allowing me to take another class to replace it instead of losing it all together. The deal says right there in black and white that you have 60 days to fit in all your classes once you've booked/attended your first. Because I was aware of this stipulation, I went ahead and booked classes several weeks in advance (I've had to move it around a bit due to conflicts in scheduling but not much and it's forced me to go to class on nights I'd rather eat chocolate and watch TV). By my end date of Jan 9, which it clearly states on the website portal you must use to sign up for classes, I will have fulfilled my whole set of 15 classes and gotten well over my money's worth. The classes are great. I have mostly stuck to yoga since the thought of getting to attend yoga classes for $2/class pretty much blows my mind. But I did dabble in one of their fitness classes as well (Total Body Blast) and it was very challenging but the instructor, Bruce, was funny and told stories to keep your mind off the pain flowing through your body ;) I am halfway through my 15 class deal and have attended three different teachers' yoga classes thus far, plus one substitute teacher in training. They all have their own styles and they are all wonderful teachers: Jessica Pierno is opening her own studio in the spring and is the real deal. She knows how to talk you through correct postures and will ask you to try new things but never go beyond your comfort zone. She also makes herself available to students right after class for questions and help mastering a posture. She was putting someone into their first tripod headstand last night when I was on my way out. Sarah Nunes is great in many of the same ways that Jessica is. She's kind and a little silly so she'll make you laugh while you're doing a pose. She will switch things up in class, one day focusing on sun salutations and another day just stretching you out for a while so you can focus the majority of the class on practicing headstands! Kristen Golden (I've only been able to take her class once as it's afternoon on Saturdays) knows her stuff. In that one class I took of hers she probably challenged me the most with her poses. We did headstand or tried it with no wall while she talked us through the proper alignment. We also did the archer pose, which I'd never done before. I thought it may kill me :) But it didn't, of course. All three teachers are highly qualified and I recommend any of their classes to anyone. This is a good deal, just remember to give yourself time to figure out exactly which building you should be in and read the fine print. Many people mention their surprise to find that the building was apartment buildings rather than a studio and I'd have to echo their surprise. However, I am used to it now and could care less. But the first impression was a little shocked to see what space we were using. I imagine this is a jumping off point for Get Shaped and they are building revenue to be able to afford their own studio but of course I don't know this to be a fact. I hope they are considering moving whenever they can. But for the price offered through the deal, you are not getting ripped off at $2 a pop. Finally a tip: building 2000 (half of the classes are held here, it's across Radisson hotel) has locked front entrance doors so either follow a resident in so they unlock it or use the doorbell to alert the lobby attendant to open the right door. read more

Bruce is absolutely amazing!! He is seriously a miracle worker. I took group fitness classes from him years ago, and when I got engaged and wanted to slim down, I knew he was the one to go to! I took personal training sessions with him for about nine months and my body was transformed!! I tried to do it on my own for a few months and couldn't get anywhere. Not only is Bruce a great trainer, he is so funny and keeps you laughing the whole session, making the time fly by!! I would recommend (and have recommended) Bruce to anyone that will listen!! He made me feel so confident on my wedding day!! read more

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Updated review from 2015: Get Shaped Fitness classes are just great. The instructors are really what make the classes so great - I love them all. Sure, I've got my favorites, but they're all really well trained, personable, fun, flexible, and very very professional. I primarily attend yoga, but have tried out just about all of the classes. I am definitely someone who needs to be motivated by group fitness, and these classes do it for me. I've formed some really great friendships with the other students as well as the instructors and I've been extremely happy with the results. Review from 2013 I've only been to three yoga classes so far, but it's been great! I live right in the building so it's super convenient, and it's very affordable. The class sizes have been on the larger side, so not too much personalized attention. I've had Sarah and Danielle as instructors, and they're both great. I'd say Sarah's class is a little bit less challenging, but that being said, you can always make yoga a bit harder for yourself. Danielle's class has a faster flow (hence the name, "Shape and Flow") and more challenging positions. It's true that it's not in a beautiful studio or anything, but it's fine! I don't go to yoga for the atmosphere, I go for the workout, and it's great. I bought a 5-class pass and Danielle's classes have gotten me to sign up for a monthly membership. I love it! read more

Sarah's power yoga is my everything. As someone with limited yoga background, I'm always apprehensive about going to a class. Will the teacher assume I know what poses she's talking about? Will I be asked to do poses I simply can't do? With Sarah my worries were for not. She starts the class slowly, building up to more complicated poses. In every instance, she explains how to move into a pose and usually demonstrates it as well before giving you the name of the pose. Even for beginners, you don't feel like you're behind or struggling to catch up. She'll offer modifications to make it more or less challenging, depending on your skill level. The class is relaxing, but I also come away feeling like I've accomplished something, and can often feel it in my muscles the next day. Bruce's bootycore is a very different style. Lots of squats, lunges, and planks, and Bruce doesn't take "I can't," as an answer. He corrects form but also pushes you. I haven't taken any of his longer classes, but this 30 minute class is a quick and dirty core workout that will leave you knowing that you did indeed work. The Zumba instructors have a TON of energy, and the other yoga instructors seem nice. Yes, the locations are in apartment buildings, and yes, you do need to leave yourself time to find them. However, every confirmation email and reminder email includes the specific location of the class and a link to detailed explanations of how to get to each location. In this area, space is extremely expensive, and I don't have a problem with a fledgling studio using what they can if the classes are good. You won't find a better blend of affordability and professionalism. I've been very pleased. read more

Beware the GetShaped Living Social deal, BEWARE! Sounds like a great deal with plenty of time to use, right? "Promotional value good through February." However!! Note a small bullet point down the page that says all classes must be redeemed within 60 DAYS of first visit. Unless you're someone who makes time for classes more than twice a week for 8 weeks straight, you're NOT going to get your voucher's worth. I was the unfortunate customer who received the expiration notice after only a handful of classes, believing that I had until February to utilize all 15. Get Shaped Fitness, your voucher is only slightly more disappointing than your terrible (lack) of directions to the multiple rooms used in multiple complexes, your lack of cohesion or communication with your instructors, and your awful advertising. Note: This is commentary on the voucher and GetShaped Fitness as an operation, which in no way reflects how I feel about the instructors themselves, who were mostly very knowledgable, helpful, and great teachers, especially Jessica and Jamie, whom I would definitely take classes from if they worked elsewhere. read more

Like another reviewer mentioned, the room locations can be confusing the first time one goes to the classes. I think they have great teachers (zumba, yoga) and that is all that matters to me. It is also easy to sign up for the classes. (Also, the back up teacher for yoga was excellent.) read more

I am so happy to have these wonderful classes in my neighborhood! I came across Get Shape fitness from a living social deal! Super easy sign up and enrollment in class. Sure, if you skim over the directions to find the classes, you may have trouble finding where to go. Simple planning ahead and you will have no trouble finding where to go! I love the hip hop zumba class and the variety of yoga classes! I am relatively new to yoga and the instructors have helped me with any questions I have! Thank you for the amazing services. read more

Like many others, I regret purchasing the Living Social Package for Get Shaped and Yelp won't let me leave ZERO stars to express my dislike. Disclaimer: for the classes I could find, the teachers were outstanding. Most of them teach at other locations as well, so thankfully I won't lose their talented instruction by never frequenting Get Shaped again. I have three days left on my account but out of complete distaste for the company I will let those days go. First, this is my first review on yelp ever and hopefully my last. I personally think you should only rate companies that you have an amazing or totally unacceptable experience with. Get Shaped is the latter. The Deal: 15 Classes, small type at bottom that says once you use one the clock starts running for 60 days. During those 60 days, their computer reservation system went down, I missed three classes because I could not find them, and got terrible customer service from the operations team (not the instructors). Upon realizing that my voucher was expiring on November 10th, I reached out to them. Not to complain necessarily but to see if something could be worked out because I had over 10 classes I was unable to use and had had such difficulty navigating the website and finding classes. The response was basically oh well. When I said that meant I would likely not return as a customer, there was literally no response. I love supporting small businesses, this one does not want repeat customers (great business model). GO TO MIND BODY OASIS or somewhere else in Crystal City- this place is a headache that cares not for the practice of yoga or good customer service. CONS: Inconceivably user-unfriendly website; locations are on the top floors of a massive apartment complex (if you do not live there, you will get lost- no signs for the company anywhere); terrible customer service Yoga should bring peace and positivity to your life- this company is not in the category. BEWARE! read more

I bought the Living Social deal for Get Shaped Fitness classes and could not be happier. I've taken Bruce's Total Body Blast class and Carissa's Abs class (and plan to take her yoga class soon!) The classes are fantastic. I consider myself in good shape and run regularly, but wanted to tone up and these classes are exactly what I needed. Not only do I know I've gotten an amazing workout (you work up a sweat!), but all areas of the body have been worked. I particularly like how both Bruce and Carissa change up the exercises/moves each class so you are always incorporating something different into the workout and it is in no way the same routine every week. I highly recommend Get Shaped Fitness classes! read more

There is much that the previous reviewer said that is true - location is in the party room of an apartment building, no signs, bring your own equipment. But some things have changed since I started taking this class - there are now new instructors who are much more energetic and engaged, who check your posture and are very motivated to make sure you burn 700 calories at least per class. The exercises may be something you can do in your own gym, but the point of a boot camp class is that there is someone who is pushing you to keep going and push yourself further whenever you feel like stopping and taking a break. I get that from Total Body Blast, and it works for me. I think this would be a great way to work your way up to P90X or CrossFit workouts. read more

I live in Crystal City and first heard about Get Shaped Fitness through a great Amazon deal I purchased. I loved the yoga and zumba classes so much that I signed up for a membership! This has really helped me get in shape, and is much closer and I feel more personalized than going to a gym. The program brings instructors to the Crystal House and Crystal Towers buildings, which is super convenient living in the neighborhood. There are a number of folks from the neighborhood who come, and also people from Arlington and Alexandria. The zumba classes with Diana Bustamante and also Karen are so fun!! I had never been to zumba before this and quickly caught on and cannot believe how much I'm sweating while having so much fun. The power yoga with Liana Kachakhmadze is incredible - LOVE the atmosphere she creates with candles and music, and it really has pushed me to become stronger and more flexible. The other instructors, Jamie and Regan, also gives lots of personalized attention and customize the routines to fit your needs that day. Just a heads up - be sure to check the class location while booking, and you'll also need to bring your own yoga mat and towel. Would definitely recommend! read more

I live in one of the buildings in which classes are held, so I didn't have the issue other reviewers had in finding the location. I take primarily the yoga classes, but have sampled the BootyCore and the Zumba classes as well. I really, really enjoy this place. The instructors are great and help you through the classes if you need it (and help means both ensuring your form is correct and pushing you to do more). I didn't give it five stars because of a few minor inconveniences: 1) No drop ins allowed -- you have to sign up or cancel at least an hour before the class. I usually get home from work 30 minutes before class starts, so this has caused me a few problems. 2) Price. I think the prices are reasonable, but when they added more classes, they raised the cost per class. Shouldn't it go the other way? 3) Location. Even though I do know how to get to the classes, it's sometimes difficult to keep all the rooms straight in my place. GSF is a place I tried because of a Groupon, but have stuck with it because of the great classes. read more

I trained with Bruce for about 2 years before I moved away and he was the best trainer! Since then I have been unable to train with anyone else due to the etremely high bar he has set. He was flexible on time, accomodating to my needs, motivational and reliable for the most efficient training. Most of all he listened and understood my fitness goals. I would recommend GSF to anyone. read more

Ok, this was such a huge disappointment for me. I purchased a package of 30 classes from Groupon and Get Shaped Fitness was one of the participating locations. Due to the close proximity to my house, I registered for their Total Body Blast Class, which sounded quite promising. From their website I got the impression this was a high intensity boot camp type of class. I am a very active person, I do frequently P90X, bike, swim, rock climb, so I was looking for yet another challenge. I expected something similar to P90X, where you are in a gym with professional trainers and do high intensity workouts. Well, first this place is NOT a gym. The location is inside a residential apartment building. On their website, it was indicated that the class would be in a aerobics center of the building. First, it took me forever to find that center because there were no signs anywhere and the receptionist at the desk did not even know the class was taking place. After I located that aerobics center in the basement of the building, it turned out there was a flamenco class there. There was no sign where Total Body Blast would be. There was a small sign on the door advertising Get Shaped Fitness and providing an email, but no phone #. So, I used my smart phone to find their phone number on their website, but got only a voice mail. Eventually, I went back to the receptionist and there was another girl there waiting for the same class, so remembered reading on the website that sometimes classes take place in the party room. Well, the party room was on the top floor of a separate building! Finally, we found it and the class was already 15 min in session. There were 5 other people there plus a girl who was leading the class. They do not provide any equipment and it is in a party room! So, you must bring your own towel, mat, dumbbells and anything else you may like to use. The girl was not concerned at all that their website is apparently wrong, nor did she ask who we were, did not introduce herself, but just said that we can join after they are finished with the current set of exercises! Well, not even a warm up! How can you ask someone to just jump in into a boot camp without even asking them to warm up first??? It really looked to me like a group of friends who are exercising at home. It was all very amateurish and all the exercises you can easily do at home. There was no atmosphere at all and the girl leading did not provide any guidance, did not check individual postures, did not warn what people should watch out for. All she did was keep time and play music. I don't really know why would someone pay for something like that. It's best to just stay at home and watch videos on Youtube and do your own exercises. When I do P90X at home, I have a much more challenging and professional atmosphere than this so-called "gym." I really wanted to just walk out, but out of some courtesy stayed till the end. I've cancelled all my future enrollment in this program and would not recommend it to anyone. read more

I would not recommend Get Shaped Fitness because their yoga classes are not held in an actual studio. It's annoying because you have to try to get access into the apartment building and then finally find your way to the room where the yoga classes are supposed to be held. On the day I showed up, instead of being in an apartment building's clubhouse room, as listed on the schedule, the class was outside on the apartment building's roof. You don't expect your yoga class to be outside in direct sunlight during the summer when there's construction going on outside and it's incredibly hot outside. I tried to find the one patch of shade on the whole roof, but then there was still the problem of the construction outside. It was so loud that you couldn't hear the instructor at all! If I had signed up for outside yoga, that would have been fine, but trying to do yoga and hear the instructor over the cacophony of construction equipment, while getting sunburned isn't exactly what I had in mind based on what I was signing up for. read more

I was looking for a place to take classes and decided to try get shaped fitness because it is close to where I live. I usually only take Zumba with Get Shaped Fitness because the time works best with my schedule. I have found that Get Shaped Fitness is amazing! I love Rachelle and her Zumba class. She is positive, energetic, and switches up the routines she teaches which I appreciate. Other reviews focus on the deals or trying to communicate with Get Shaped Fitness. I have found communicating with them very easy and they respond quickly to questions or if anything comes up. I love Get Shaped Fitness! read more

I have no been a member for a few years and still love it. Not only did Bruce help me get into shape after baby number 1 but helped me stay in shape during my second pregnancy. He is a great motivator and designs work outs that work for you. read more

Get Shaped Fitness and the trainers there, Bruce, Carissa, Amy, Henry etc are all amazing. I have been doing individual training for over three years, have taken the bootcamp class for about a year, and started yoga in the spring. I am in terrific shape, and the time flies by because all the trainers have great personalities, not to mention all know what they are doing. Not even including the prices (which are great), you won't find a better deal anywhere. read more

My roommate and I decided to try personal training together. Bruce was nice enough to give us a great deal! All I can say about our trainer Casey is that she is fantastic! She was extremely knowledgeable about fitness and also gave us some great tips about maintaining a healthy lifestyle. My roommate and I had separate target areas that we wanted to work on. Casey was able to work with both of us during each session to give us the opportunity to achieve our goals. We have even continued our training on our own since our sessions ended. Overall the experience was a success. read more

We bought a LivingSocial deal for Get Shaped Fitness and have not been disappointed yet. We've had Bruce as our trainer so far for the Total Body Blast class. The class is intense and it's a great workout. Frankly, if you're looking for something like P90X, this isn't it - and the Website and description of the class certainly does not bill itself as such. I consider myself active but not in shape. I am taking the class to learn exercises, build stamina, and get in shape. So far so good. Bruce has been punctual, motivational, and is very helpful with correcting posture, guidance, etc. I would say that this class is great for everyone - for those who aren't in shape or not used to doing an hour of straight aerobics, stretches, cardio, abs, and dumbbell lifting - this is the class for you. You'll feel great afterwards and feel really accomplished. For those who want to do P90X - you should still take it if for nothing else just to exercise and keep your stamina up. The class is tough as hell but it's fantastic. I highly recommend Get Shaped Fitness. read more

I also purchased the Living Social deal and only 5 classes in I have no complaints. I have only taken the Total Body Blast class, but Bruce is great. Every class we have a different work out and each one has been challenging. By the end of each class I am sweating and every muscle has been worked. I think that exercises are great for people of all Fitness levels and for the more or less advanced there are always modifications that can be done. Also the time and location are perfect for my schedule and there is always plenty of free parking close to the building. I plan on continuing taking classes after my Living Social deal is up! read more

I love Get Shaped Fitness and all their instructors. From Yoga to Boot Camp they offer a great variety of classes. Bruce is great at motivating the groups he trains and Clarissa is an excellent yoga instructor. I would recommend taking any class they offer and you wont be disappointed. read more

I have tried two different classes at GSF. I took yoga for about 6 months with Carissa Ruff, who was fantastic, but has since moved from the area. I have been assured the new yoga classes, diverse in ability and instructors, are just as high quality. I usually identify with the intermediate/advanced level yoga videos, and Carissa did not let me down. Every session was a great workout, and she was able to challenge everyone's abilities with a "tailorable" program. I would definitely try the level 2 yoga classes GSF now offers. I have now been trying out the Boot Camp/Total Body Blast classes twice a week for approximately the last month. The main difference between the two classes is the time of day they are held (I think), as they both seem to be a full-body workout. I am an extremely active person and like to vary my workouts (running, lifting, hockey, tennis, rollerblading, snowboarding, etc). Boot Camp and Total Body Blast are great alternatives to the old running/lifting routine I sometimes get into, and a nice addition to my workout repertoire. The instructor, Bruce, has you moving the entire time, and I feel satisfied that I have had a great workout afterwards, often more thorough than my usual workouts. The atmosphere is also a huge plus. I had never done many group classes in the past, but now enjoy the group setting. Bruce keeps it lively with jokes and stories, but also keeps everyone honest, encouraging a focused and challenging workout. He makes it a point to know everyone's name and quickly learns your strengths and weaknesses, giving each individual personal attention, which enhances the effectiveness and overall experience. I would recommend these classes to anyone serious about getting or staying in shape. read more

I found this business through a Amazon Local coupon, and got access to a great promotion ($34 for 15 classes!!!). i have been very impressed with how the business is run. It doesn't advertise itself as a full service gym, so don't expect one! I personally love their business model. The room we exercise in is clean, cool, and large, and it is just the class members rather than a gym full of folks. Bruce is the instructor (I take boot camp), and his workouts are the perfect balance between challenging and do-able (I am pretty fit - used to be a marathon runner and just a little out of shape post-baby). He is tough but fun, and keeps the group together while helping individuals out at the same time. The music he chooses is totally perfect for our workouts, and the routine is anything but. each day is very different, and i am always the right level of sore after class (everything tired and sore, nothing injured). I would recommend this to anyone. read more