I have been a competitive distance runner for nearly all my life and at 56 years old found myself plateaued. No matter how much I trained my race times were not getting faster. A friend at work invited me to join him in a men's strength training group led by Joe Ramirez. The first couple of weeks I felt a little clumsy and off balance. But Joe was right there correcting my form, encouraging me, and soon I felt more in control of my body movement during the workouts. After 3 months not only did I find my clothes fitting more comfortably, my posture improved dramatically, but with a stronger core, my running speed has also improved. I recently set a new personal record on the incline of 31 minutes and 24 seconds. My only regret is having avoided core strength training for so many years. I wish I had found Joe a long time ago. I wish I had found Joe sooner. I feel stronger every week and feel so much younger. read more

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Joe has motivated me to get back into the gym on a consistent basis. I can say in the month that I have been here I'm already feeling better physically and mentally. I have worked out the majority of my life, but needed something new and little extra motivation. Joe has given that to me. He corrects my movements and teaches appropriate techniques when lifting weights and doing core exercises. He has also opened my eyes when it comes to cardiovascular training and stresses there are other ways to get your cardio besides "running." My experience at Train with Joe has been top notch. I look forward continuing my fitness journey with Joe helping motivate me along the way! read more

Joe was so patient and helpful when I went to the gym for a one month fitness program before my wedding. I wore a strapless wedding dress and my arms looked toned and muscled in the pictures - this was after just 30 days of consistently working with Joe three times a week. Everyone in the gym is upbeat and encouraging and the environment is just great! read more

Working with Joe has been an AWESOME experience! I already have a few years of weightlifting experience under my belt, but I needed support with improving my lower body strength/form and had the goal of building up my glutes. Through Joe's support I feel more confident when I do leg workouts on my own, have learned so many new exercises, and have seen some major glute gains. Joe has helped me to feel confident and strong! read more

I absolutely ADORE Joe and his training style. The group classes are so fun, there is camaraderie between all the class members, no attitudes! Joe makes sure everyone in the class receives individual attention and he modifies based on your fitness level. Joe pushes you in a way that's challenging yet fun. He'a master trainer and you can tell! Can't recommend highly enough. read more

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Joe is the best personal trainer I've ever had. I was so lost on how to meet my fitness goals for my body type after nothing I tried was working for me, which led me to Joe's studio. His meal plans, group classes, and curated workouts are sure to guarantee success. I'm the strongest I've ever been at 30 y/o now, versus when I was running races and working out on my own or with other trainers in my 20's. Joe and Adele make the workouts fun but also challenging, and continually give me the extra push I need to get further in my goals. 100/10 would recommend!! read more

If I could give Joe Ramirez and Marveye Harper 100,000,000 stars, I would! They are the best trainers I have ever had in my life! I have had trainers at various points.. I have severe fibromyalgia and I am working out five days a week and starting some private sessions. Joe's Bootcamp is an amazing, camaraderie of women Coming together to get fit. He watches our form And always asks us what do we want to work on! We set goals and he helps us achieve them! Coach Harper Really works on your boxing skills, And never let"s your form slide! There is a reason he has won best of the springs for several years in a row! He is the best! His Boot Camp for women is the best! I tried Other boot camps that don't pay attention to you and just have you do the program. Joe is walking the floor and looking for mistakes! He wants to make sure that you meet your goals! I love these two guys and highly Recommend them. Remember you get what you put in! Work hard and you will see the results! read more

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At 32, I had been battling a disease for the past 6 years that caused weight gain (especially belly fat), fatigue, and chronic pain among other things. I had 3 surgeries and countless procedures and was really feeling my quality of life continually decline. My doctor warned me that losing weight would be hard but I was determined to prove I could do it. After many unsuccessful attempts of working out at home and wandering around the gym without any direction, I decided to make a change. I found Joe's group classes while searching online and from day one I was hooked. It's a "come as you are", positive, high energy atmosphere that will keep you motivated and on track. The workouts are always varied so you don't get bored or stuck in a rut. Joe will make sure you're doing what you need to do to push yourself while also avoiding injury by doing things properly and working through any limitations you may have. I started with two days a week but quickly found myself going 4 days a week and my results really accelerated. I dropped 2 sizes in the first 10 weeks. I've gained a lot of muscle, especially in my arms and legs. My energy level is up, I sleep better, my stress level has decreased, and my overall health has improved. On a recent hike, my dog decided she was done hiking and I was forced to carry her. I carried her in a backpack for 4-5 miles and she weighs 32 pounds. All I could think was that I wouldn't have been able to do that before I started working out with Joe. For the first time, I feel like my goals are within reach! It's truly been a life changing experience that I would recommend to anyone. read more

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I first started at Joe's when I was 19 years old. Almost seven years later I'm still loving it. Joe's workout is the only workout I've never gotten bored with. There's always something new you can try to get even more results to improve yourself. Joe even encouraged me to get my own certifications for personal training, group personal training, and kickboxing to help others at the gym, and myself, be the best we can be. Joe helped me to get in great shape for my wedding too! I walked down the aisle feeling so strong and confident that I was in my best shape and healthy and happy with my results after months of hard work. Train with Joe is definitely the place to go to get in the best shape of your life in a fun and encouraging environment, surrounded by the best people that are striving for their goals with you. read more

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Today was my first day!! I was going to wait for a bit before I wrote my review, but I figured why not take you on this journey with me! Very very encouraging environment!! Half way thru I would have given up if it wasn't for Joe, and the ladies who kept me encouraged!! Thank you!! See you tomorrow! read more

177lbs. That's what I weighed at on my 23rd birthday, mind you, I'm shorter than 5'0", I felt and looked liked an Umpa-Lumpa. Looking down I couldn't even see my feet, let alone touch my toes .Frusterated wouldn't even begin to describe how I was feeling, it was desperation I knew I something needed to change. Before Joe, I went through everything; "work out buddies", Insanity, cleaneses, diets, diet pills and I even went the lengths to try Fertamine. I even failed on with my first 'personal trainer' and I would without fail gain the weight right back. It wasn't even about the weight at this point, it was the feeling that I had lost control of the direction my life was going and eating became a symptom of how I delt with the issues in my life. It was comfroting, it was always there, it would never leave me. I created a physical and mental barrier to keep others and myself out. A force, a voice, my spirit, whatever you wanna call it, kept tugging at me to not give up to keep fighting and that's how I found Joe. I spent about a month looking at gyms, and personal trainers within Colorado Springs searching for a solution. At this point I was pretty self-aware of what my downfalls were, and what areas I needed help with. First and foremost, I needed someone to help keep me accountable, to be tough and to call me out on my excuses and b.s. To straight up ask me why I missed a planned session. I needed someone to keep me on track on what I was eating and how much. I needed someone that was going to push and show me what tough love was really all about. Joe was this and so much beyond what I truly expected. If I had to compare him to someone, I couldn't because he's one of a kind. He's tough, kind, caring, compassionate, passionate but above all else, he's firm. He keeps you on your toes and pushes you. He provide's guidance, and builds you up. Oh and he'll keep you accountable too. During the first 21 days he has you go through an eating detox, were you elimate all the execess sugars we don't know we consume. He provides a day by day guide and even includes a grocery list to help you find the right foods and even has an eating template with extra delicious recipes. I've been able to transform me eating habits and have learned the power of meal preping. Now at 5 and 1/2 weeks I've lost 25lbs. My most proudest moment wansn't fitting into a size medium, or when my clothes started to fit loose, it's the strength and mental toughness I been able to build during the first five and a half weeks. My body was transforming into a mean muscle machine! Joe has an exercise called bear crawls, but it's not your normal bear crawl at all! You have a belt tied around you waist and a resistance rope that the person behinds you pulls, and you have to push yourself to be able to crawl forward. During one of the sessions, I was pulling one our coaches! Which is crazy!! But honestly one of my proudest moments because I was becoming the person that I wanted to be. Someone who doesn't give, who pushes herself, and who is strong. I could go on and on about the how Joe has transformed my life, but nothing is better than first hand experiences. read more

A friend kept going on about this amazing boot camp she was attending and loving, but ever the skeptic, I kept shrugging it off. I have two young children, I am a busy Mom and didn't know if I could or wanted to commit. Finally, I tagged along to class and saw what I had been missing. I was absolutely hooked. The environment was non-threatening and energetic! It was ladies of all ages and all sizes who simply wanted to be healthier, better versions of themselves. That was February 15th. At Joe's suggestion, I started his 21-Day Sugar Detox Challenge. Knowing I had a two week Florida vacation coming up where I would miss boot camp and be self-accountable, I was nervous but dove right in. I stuck with it and was strict, even amongst family barbeques and sunny beaches. On day 21, I stepped on the scale to see I was down 19 pounds! I went to boot camp as much as possible over the next few months, but took a few weeks off in April. Even though I wasn't working out, I had changed my eating habits and make lifestyle changes. At one point, I even felt like I had plateaued and that the weight wasn't coming off anymore...however, when we did my 60 day weigh in and I was proven wrong. I started back up in May and got back in the swing. The amount of energy I had was amazing, and I was down 4 sizes! What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas...literally! In Mid-May, my husband and I took a long weekend in Vegas, but didn't splurge too much on food or drink. As a result, at my 90 day weigh in the following week and the scale had gone down, AGAIN! I don't starve myself (quite the opposite really), I don't deprive myself of anything, I simply eat cleaner, healthier and make better choices. Women's Boot Camp is addicting. The camaraderie and attitude of the women is inspiring and like a sisterhood. There is a great support network, Joe provides amazing resources and tools and the results are fast and consistent! In two weeks (July 28) I am attending my 10 year college reunion. I am so proud and excited to see people I haven't talked to since college; so excited to wear a bathing suit; to plan my outfits and to show off my new "self". I get asked all the time what I'm doing and how I've lost all this weight?! I tell people it's not a diet, it's a lifestyle change...and "Body by Joe," haha! In 30 days, I lost 20 pounds. In 60 days, I lost 30 pounds. In 90 days, I lost 40 pounds. In 5 months I have lost almost 50 pounds. I have taken 2 vacations, skipped a month of boot camp and had "cheat" days. But I feel better in general, about myself and my energy level is hard to beat! read more

Only 3 weeks in and I already feel the difference. Everyone there is so motivating and willing to help. Definitely would recommend to anyone who needs that extra push! read more

I was the "skinny guy". I could eat what I wanted and not gain an ounce. This was good up to a point. At 6'2", I only weighed in at 128 lbs. While I wasn't unhealthy, I found out quickly that I couldn't do most of the things that I wanted to. Living here in Colorado, there's just so much to that is so much more enjoyable when you can move and lift and have the strength and stamina to hike, bike and just be able to enjoy the sights and sounds in and around our state. I knew that I was being held back by my own limitations. That's when I decided to be proactive and actually do something about it. I ended up joining a gym and took advantage of their free consultation with a trainer. That trainer turned out to be Joe Ramirez. From the first moment I met him and heard him speak about fitness, I knew this was the guy for me. Training with Joe was fun and a fantastic learning experience. He worked me hard but was always there to support me. I can't count how many times I didn't think I could do something, or make that next rep, or complete that next cycle, that Joe knew I could do. And he wouldn't let me give up until I did it. He was always right about that. His knowledge of his craft was second to none. He is always researching and keeping up with the latest advances in fitness. But he doesn't get caught up in the "fad" workouts either. He only implements what works and what's best for his clients. In 15 years of working out with Joe, usually at least 4 times a week sometimes more, I never did the same workout twice. I think that speaks volumes as to what this man knows. Then there was the nutrition. Even though I could eat what I wanted to, that didn't mean I was eating what I was supposed to. I could eat a whole large pizza, a Double Gulp from 7-11, and then an entire pie, for lunch, by myself. Not the kind of food you want to put on muscle weight. Joe changed that. We went through my diet and adjusted everything that needed to be changed. I still got a "cheat" day out of it. I found out that the healthier I ate, the more I wanted healthy food, so my "cheating" became less and less as time went on. In the first 3 years of working out with Joe I put on 35 lbs. of muscle weight. This may not sound like a lot to some, but when you consider how fast my metabolism naturally worked and that I was downing between 6,000 to 7,000 calories a day to counter act that and still have the building blocks to build muscle, that's a lot of weight for me. I saw results within the first 2 weeks of working out with Joe. A short time after that I noticed how that extra strength and stability helped me out in the real world. Suddenly I was snatching things up with one hand and carting it around like it was nothing, without even realizing it. Joe has been a fantastic resource since I've known him. Anytime I've had a question about fitness or nutrition, Joe always had an answer for me and it's something that I've been able to depend on. Now, all these years later, I am a healthy 210 lbs., a full 80 lbs. more than my starting weight when I met Joe! I hike, bike, play hockey and still enjoy going to the gym and getting a workout in. My stamina increased exponentially. I was moving heavy furniture by myself, with little or no trouble. My brother would remark about how no one could knock me from my skates while playing hockey. Even though I was giving up 25 to 30 lbs. more to bigger guys. There are know so many more things that I can do and experience now that I have a fitness background to fuel those goals. So many people ask me about fitness now, and I know the answers because of what Joe has taught me. It's so much a part of my life now that it's become second nature. I get told all the time about how I don't look like my age, I've even had to pull out my ID to show my birthday because so many people don't believe how old I am, because of how I look! I've recently started to learn how to kayak now, another activity that I wouldn't have been able to do back in the day. I thank Joe every time I see him. He has helped me so much and was invested in my success so much, that I had no doubt that I would reach my goals. He's like a part of my family now. If you want to achieve anything to do with fitness, I can't recommend Joe and his company enough. Sign up and take advantage of one of the true professionals here in Colorado Springs! read more