I really enjoy Shape It Up’s Boot Camps! But I was on the fence about returning to  boot camp due to other commitments that had arisen , my husband hearing this said “You are not quitting boot camp!  You’ve never looked better!”…And after 25 years of marriage that is a great thing! ~April L.

Michelle M.

“I chose SIU because I was looking for a way to loose my pregnancy weight and SIU private training allowed me to bring my kids along and was flexible with my schedule. The private sessions were great! I needed someone to give me that extra push that I wouldn’t get at home or in the gym.” Michelle M.

“Twelve weeks ago, I was asked by my good friend Tammy to join with her in the Your Best Body Challenge. I was feeling stressed out and flabby. After three kids, I didn’t feel attractive anymore. I avoided outfits that were too tight and showed my pooch (stomach). I really didn’t exercise often, I think it was because I wasn’t motivated to. I joined the Best Body Challenge to tone up some of my body and to see if I could get under 150lbs (a personal goal of mine – which I’ve struggled with for a year). After 6 weeks in the challenge, I felt great, it hurt a lot but Iike they say “no pain, no gain”. I never doubted myself. Once motivated I knew I would keep going if I kept pushing myself. I was seeing a lot of results. My weight came down a lot! And I felt less stressed and full of energy. What kept me going was that it was working…I found something that works. For once in seven years, I had hope that I could get close to wearing the jeans I wore before I had kids!! After 12 weeks, I have achieved a lot of results (to me they are personal goals). I have lost weight and inches everywhere. I went down in the chest size as well as pants size. My thighs are more toned and my pooch is smaller. My hips and waist are thinned down. And I feel amazing. I feel attractive again and have fun trying on clothes. I am not so insecure anymore! This challenge really helped me change my perspective on life – that you can change things if you really want too. I’m glad I stuck with this through the end, and will continue to do it in the spring or summer. I also want to thank Nicole and all the trainers for their time and dedication to train all of us. I hope to see you all in the next Best Body Challenge.   Nicole Slusarski (Grand Prize Winner of the YBB Fall 2009) 

The Best Body Challenge was the precursor to the current S.H.A.P.E. Challenge.  We are now taking registration for our upcoming Challenge!  There are limited spots available so save your spot today. Click here for more info.

Congratulations Karen!!

Karen is our Client of the Month for August!

A newbie to SIU, she has been working hard and lovin’ every minute of it!

Click video below to hear what Karen has to say…please feel free to leave a congrats for Karen below

I definitely feel better, stronger and more energetic–my joints don’t ache and hurt like they used to and I sleep a hundred percent better.  I like the commitment–I never feel I have the option to not go as you might be knocking on my door! Also like the feel of practically having your own one on one trainer as the classes are small.  I have been pushed way beyond anything I could have done myself!  Thanks for your help and encouragement!  ~Laura

In 4 short weeks, Laura lost 8 inches and is sleeping much better.

Starting the challenge, I had been exercising, basically doing the treadmill most days but had kind of reached a point where I was not seeing any  changes so I felt adding weights to my program would help. Little did I realize that boot camp would include jumping jacks,push ups and assorted other tricks that Nicole could come up with…

But week by week it got a little easier and I was feeling much stronger at 6 weeks. I had much more energy.

Also I had met some really great women. All working hard to be healthy, I found that I really started to look forward to going.

Nicole is a great coach and is truly interested in everyone’s success and pays close attention to form and adapts exercise for anyone with special considerations.  Which allows most people to benefit from her classes.

I hope to continue with boot camp so that next year when I celebrate my 60th ,  I will Zumba!!!!!!!

Thank you Nicole for your patience, instruction and faith in all of us and making it a fun experience!

Lois H.

I had a great experience with the Elite Boot Camp Program.  I was hesitant at first, not sure how I would feel going to 5 classes per week.  But after the first week I was feeling pretty good!  I like that the program itself was limited to 6 members.  We were able to encourage one another and have your attention too!  I really enjoyed kickboxing…throwing punches was a great stress reliever.  The circuits were challenging, especially using the TRX and doing pull ups, but I liked the variety and the total body workout!  There wasn’t anything I didn’t like…maybe the hand wraps!  I feel stronger and more confident with a lot of the exercises.  My clothes are fitting so much better and I feel like I don’t need to “hide” beneath them.  I really appreciate your help and guidance with the program and in all the classes!  I look forward to much more success and inches lost!!!!

Kim W.

In 4 Weeks, Kim is down 4.5 inches and is excited to put on that bathing suit this summer!

Denise K.

“I enrolled in the boot camp to get and stay in shape and also just for the experience. It was fantastic! My legs and arms are firmer, and I have extra room in my slacks. In addition, I am stronger and more energetic. My husband and I love to canoe, but I have always struggled to get my end of the canoe on top of the car. I can now lift my end up and over my head and position it top of the car without any problem! There is so much more camaraderie than in the traditional gym which Nicole encourages.

Nicole is a fantastic instructor providing personalized attention and that extra nudge when needed. She is extremely knowledgeable in both exercise and nutrition, and willingly shares her expertise. Nicole is very diligent in making sure that everyone is exercising correctly and individually modifies exercises as needed. She makes the class fun and interesting by varying the workouts rather than following a set routine as is so often the case with other exercise programs. I never realized that a picnic table was so versatile piece of equipment! I highly recommend Nicole Simonin and Shape It Up boot camps to everyone desiring to develop or enhance a healthily lifestyle.” ~Denise K.

“When I signed up the Fusion (Elite Boot Camp) package I did not know what to expect. I felt that I was already getting a great workout with the “Regular” [Shape It Up] boot camps. I was wondering how you could make me work harder. You promised 100% money back guarantee if I was not satisfied with the results after completing my four weeks. I have to say, you lived up to your word. You brought my workouts to an entire different level. You challenged me to do things I never thought I would be capable of doing. I feel stronger, not only physically but mentally because when it was tough I kept coming and never gave up. I think that knowing I signed up for 20 classes and having pre and post assessments kept me focused and motivated to work towards my goals. I know SIU has gone thru changes recently and I am glad that I had the chance to be part of those changes. Today I finished filling up my boot camp program card and I can’t wait to get my next one so I can come back for more sessions so you can show me what else I am capable of doing.

Thanks for always pushing me to do “more, faster, higher”. I would not do it without you!” ~Justine

In 4 short weeks, Justine lost 8.6lbs and a total of 10 inches all over.