kind words from happy members
You don’t get to be the #1 Gym on The Shoreline for no reason. Take it from our members, In Shape Fitness Center has been helping people improve the overall quality of their lives for over 38 years.
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Shawna Salato
In December 2024, I started my fitness journey at In Shape Fitness, and I could not be happier with my decision. As a 2022 breast cancer survivor, I struggled with weight gain, joint pain, and neuropathy. Seeing a photo of myself was
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Kelley Hanks
Joining In Shape Fitness was a life-changing decision. After years of injuries, weight struggles, and a major wake-up call when my husband battled cancer and paralysis, I knew I had to take control of my own health. With Aris’s incredible
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Nell
I joined In Shape Fitness in July 2023, training with Aris to build consistency while navigating my husband’s bone marrow transplant. My goal was to lose 10 pounds, gain muscle, and get stronger. As a Grandma, I focus on staying
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Don Westfall
My wife encouraged me to join In Shape Fitness, and I’m so glad I did. I had been working out at Planet Fitness, but the atmosphere here is completely different—clean, professional, and well-equipped. Training with Aris has been a game-changer;
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Mike Goclowski
I joined In Shape Fitness in 2020 after previously belonging to Planet Fitness, and the vibe here is completely different. My goal was to stay active, healthy, and keep up with my kids while becoming the best version of myself.
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Kristen Nelson-Goclowski
I joined In Shape Fitness in 1999 to continue my lifelong fitness journey, having been an athlete since grade 8. As a phys ed teacher and mom of four (ages 3, 8, 8, and 10), | always seek new challenges.
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Lauren Kennedy
In Shape Fitness has been a life-changing part of my journey. As someone who never played sports and focused on music and dancing, I never imagined competing in a bodybuilding competition- let alone placing first in Bikini! Joining In Shape
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Dan Montgomery
I joined In Shape Fitness in January 2017 to enhance my passion for running. Although I worked out occasionally, Covid led to weight gain and pushed me to commit to real change. My goal was to build strength and a
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John Alfone
Eight months ago, I decided it was time to take control of my health. I needed to lose weight, gain some strength and flexibility. I joined InShape and started personal training with Kyle. I work with him twice a week
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Mark Oliver
I had medical issues last year, so when I was given the OK to exercise by my cardiologist, I looked at several gyms and joined In Shape Fitness three months ago. I’ve belonged to many gyms all over the world
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Kathy Kruser
• 61 years old • 40lbs. down in 5 Months • BMI – 39 to 28 I started training with Aris 6 weeks after having weight loss surgery. I was the ultimate couch potato, so we were starting from nothing!
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Bella Gracy
I’ve been working out fairly consistently for four years, but found my motivation severely lacking during and after quarantine. I decided to start training with Aris to keep me accountable, especially with the winter and holiday season coming up. I
Shelley Massey
When the gym opened up again, I knew it was time to start weight training again. It was something I lacked during the closing and being away from the facility. I didn’t know Jen personally but I had heard she
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Corina Kirwin
I have been a member of InShape since high school. I played sports my entire life and ran my first half marathon just last year, which lead to a serious knee injury. Once the gym reopened, and recovery and home
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Kathryn Thomas
My husband and I joined In Shape Fitness in November of 2021 after retiring. We decided it was time to take care of ourselves so we could enjoy an active, healthy retirement. I have always been intimidated by gyms, but
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Dennis Titley
I’ve worked out in gyms most of my life except for the last six years of my office career. After I retired I decided to join In Shape Fitness with my wife and we hired a trainer. I currently weight