I've been working with Michael at Shape Up for roughly a year and a half and I can't speak highly…read moreenough of my experience. When I came to him I was still dealing with pain from a shoulder surgery, I hadn't regularly worked out in over a year, and I had some bad habits from my time in the Army. From the start I was impressed. He took great care to remind me that doing things properly and painlessly was the goal, regardless of how much (or how little) weight was being moved. The workout plan during our sessions and outside of them has allowed me to be far more consistent and make the most of my schedule. His studio is outstanding, and the constant addition of new equipment and tools to help his clients always impresses me. The results are evident in the strength I've gained, and I'm in the best shape I've been in a very long time. Thank you Michael!

Shape Up Fitness & Wellness Consulting is a best kept fitness secret in Charlotte. They offer…read moretraditional and nontraditional ways to get fit in a still-expanding studio on Park Rd. I have received a wellness consultation there and participated in their bootcamp classes. You also have the option of one-on-one personal training where the attention is all on you and your fitness goals or you can opt for the bootcamp classes (what I did!) which are small groups between 5-10 individuals, where you will will feel like you are in basic training for the Army.:) My experience with bootcamp and trainers: The bootcamp exercises vary...sprints, jumping rope, circuits, abs, squats and more. It's truly one of those feelings where it hurts but feels good. You know what I mean? You know you are working hard but it helps get results. You can burn 700+ calories in just one session! The owner Michael (who also trains) and one of the trainers Tyson (she really works you out!!) really care about your fitness goals and they do not yell at you like in real basic training! In addition to training, Shape Up gives you nutritional tips and also has their own newsletter that includes articles based around fitness/nutrition, as well as a healthy recipe that helps you to stay the course. I know when I get it in my inbox, it helps me to stay on track! The prices are in line with other studios but the personal attention they give goes far beyond many fitness places.

I'm still attending my classes and still LOVING it! All the instructors and front desk are always…read moreso nice and welcoming and help you out with any issues you may have. Definetly will continue coming.

From the owner: AKT SouthPark is a unique combination of toning, interval, circuit, and dance-based workouts, with…read morenew original programming, created every 3 weeks. At AKT we train, we sweat, we get results, and we have a hell of a lot of fun doing it.

I don't care if you've never been to a gym in your life, or if you're an olympic athlete - at ATC,…read moreyou will get a workout that challenges you from start to finish, no matter what your skill level. Cyrus, the owner of the gym, has years and years of experience as a personal trainer, and as a competitive Kettlebell trainer. You'll get a good, honest, hard workout from him every single time you walk in the door. The group fitness classes are intimate and motivating, and you'll be trained thoroughly on how to lift Kettlebells, so that you don't hurt yourself. If you've got a competitive personality, this is a great gym for you! Many of ATC's athletes have gone on to be extremely competitive in the world of Kettlebellsport - even a few taking titles at competitions locally, nationally, and internationally! If you're NOT the competitive type, you'll still love it here - you will find yourself working harder than you ever have before, and you'll train and tone muscle groups you never even knew you had. Trust me - there's plenty to keep going back for.

What a great event. I loved doing something different. It was a 50 min full body workout. I love…read morethat MADabolic's flexible and fun interpretation of interval-driven strength training allows you an intense full body workout. As a Plus Size girl gym-timidation can be frustrating. I felt comfortable and empowered. Alex was great. He gave me great suggestions how to use what I learned at home. The venue is open and has a large breath of equipment to help you focus on training your core and specific muscles groups. I took a Momentum class that gradually builds in intensity. The Focus was on athleticism & endurance where the pace was 6 rotations (2 each at 70 - 80 - 90% off weights) on 6 different stations. Let's just say you can feel the burn! I also got adjust positions based on my flexibility and limitations. I like to give it 100% so I did change too much. It was such a great experience! I could see few monthly classes in my rotation. I really appreciate the private parking too. That's a huge plus for the area!

I came to MADabolic with Yelp! We had an amazing event. I really enjoyed the different stage…read moreworkouts. Everyone that works at MAD is extremely helpful and encouraging! If you are looking for a solid workout that challenges you and is already planned and different everyday then this is for you. I actually have been back twice since then! See you guys again soon! :)