Get In Shape For Women

I have always hated going to the gym. That said, with GISFW, on the few occasions when I couldn’t make it to my workouts, I actually MISSED going! The trainers have a really good sense of humor and are very supportive. They motivate us to keep going, and I really feel like I’ve gotten a good work out. I feel absolutely great when I’m done.

I was always a gym dropout but GISFW works for me. Since you make an appointment and have to show up, I now manage 3 workouts a week, every week! The wonderful trainers get me to do more than I would if left to my own devices. And I have workout buddies that I look forward to seeing. Overall, it’s a great experience that’s added significantly to my quality of life.

Heather is awesome as are the other trainers! I love the community around the gym and the great workouts!

Heather is the best! — a terrific motivator. The gym is clean, inviting, all the staff is very supportive– all positive, but they get you to do more than you think you can.
The owners and staff encourage and create a community.
Effective workouts at whatever level you come in.

I cannot say enough good things about this awesome place i affectionately call the Lady-​Gym. As a chiropractor here in Corte Madera, i feel in GREAT hands with these people. The techniques their trainers use are very advanced, (TRX/​free weights/​some machines, with functional, multi body part training approach) and they’re constantly mixing it up so that I am always getting fresh workouts. If you’re new, they go slow and easy on you. If you’re really into getting fit, they trainers tailor your workouts to what you can do. They push me hard when I want it, and I’m seeing amazing results. In less that 6 weeks, I’ve dropped a size or more– and I’ve lost a little over 10 pounds.
YAY!!! what could make us happier, and it’s only 30 mins 3 times a week… All my clothes in my closet fit, and I feel strong and healthy.
Let me add this part, just incase you’re not sure.
I joined last summer and originally lost the 10 extra pounds I was carrying around. After 3 months, I stopped going altogether, and went on vacation etc and gained those pounds back over several months. I tried EVERYTHING to lose it! cardio, almost no starch, zero gluten, no dairy, it just wouldn’t budge, and i was stuck with it again. so I thought HMMM, the Lady Gym! So i went back, and guess what, no more 10 pounds (GONE!) and it’s really the only thing i changed: going to Get in Shape for Women. I was already eating clean, and as we all know after 40 you just need more than that. This place made it easy and fun, and I feel like I’m getting an amazing value for the price. Check back in another 6 weeks, I bet I’ll be even happier.
What are you waiting for, next summer? Get in there!
Signed,
A Very Satisfied Customer

This is a wonderful gym! The trainers are knowledgable, the workouts vary, and Heather keeps things fun!
My body has not felt this strong and capable in a long time. Loosing some weight and inches has been nice too!

2014 was a good year for me. I achieved my weight loss goal and improved my balance, posture and tone along the way. Thank you Heather, Francie, Greg & Jeff. I’m so glad I spotted the GISFW ad in a Ross Valley Players playbill.

I am so lucky to have found this gym! Great support by all the trainers. They make you feel good about yourself and push you just the right amount so you keep in track and continue to achieve our goals. Heather always keeps us motivated and on track with her positivity! Love this gym and always look forward to the days I work out !!

I am over 60 years old and have tried every gym and weight loss place in Marin. In-​Shape is by far the best choice I have made. The staff is extremely helpful and responsive to my needs. Heather is incredibly fun and encouraging. All of the staff have been in tune to my specific needs and they modify my routine accordingly. My cholesterol and triglycerides have dropped so much on this plan that I have been able to stop my Lipitor medication. My flexibility and strength have improved significantly, I feel that I am stronger than I was 10 years ago. Heather really makes this place shine!

This gym saved me!!! I am a working mom of two. Last May I had my second child and trying to find the spare moments in the day to get back into shape seemed impossible. In September I signed up for the 3 workouts /​week and it has made an incredible difference. Hello muscle tone and overall well-​being. You have to sign up for a specific time and that has forced me (in a good way) to take it seriously and actually make time for myself. Plus the nutritional plan and weigh-​ins ensure success. The trainers are really supportive, and it’s a very friendly atmosphere with fellow members. Plus Heather the manager is great at motivating you to be your best. If you are looking for a full-​service approach to getting healthy, this is the spot for you. Go for it!

Get In Shape for Women in the Corte Madera location is over the top great!
I had not worked out in too many years and walked in one Sunday (they were closed) to the owner who opened the door and explained what the program looked like.
I went in the next day and met the manager, Heather Robinson, who did a one on one workout with me; I was hooked. Heather really knows how to assess where each person is, develop a workout plan that is tailored to what that individual wants to accomplish and makes educated suggestions along the way!
The women that I have connected with at the gym have become friends and we look forward to seeing each other 3 times a week to push each other and share stories.
I am not an easy sell – I wanted to tone and feel good immediately which of course was impossible (I have no patience :)) so Heather and the trainers (that work closely with you) stepped my workout up a notch. In only 7 months I was back in a bikini bathing suit – toned and strong.
GISFW not only gets most members to eat healthier, lose wight and tone, they create fun events and a welcoming environment that you want to be a part of.
I recommend Get In Shape for Women to all my friends. I mean who doesn’t want a personal trainer to work with you 3 times a week, have time to do a cardio workout and hang lout with girlfriends.
Come join! The connections, support and focus on ensuing all who join are pushed to exceed their personal goals is a Win Win.
See you there.

This is by far the best choice you will make. I am down 6 dress sizes and have found a wonderful community to get healthy. I started in May and am down 28.5 pounds (and its now October)… Prior to being a member of GISFW, i was a member of The Bay Club and Fitness Sf, which dont come close. Your sessions are appointment based, which means you will go!
Please call Heather today… trust me, you will love this gym!

Heather and Greg and ALL of the folks at GISFW simply ROCK! They push you, cheer for you, and try to make it an hour that goes by with laughs and comaraderie in addition to a balanced work out of weights and cardio. No more than four at a time working with a personal trainer is fabulous. You really get your money’s worth. Signing up for a time tends to hold you accountable, but if you don’t show — they will encourage you back to the routine in a positive manner. They make you WANT to work out!!! Wish they were open Sundays, but perhaps as more women join and become enamored with the place, that will indeed happen for those of us wishing for a wee bit more flexibility in scheduling our work-​outs. Until then, we’ll just keep enjoying reaping the benefits of having this business in our own Corte Madera (& one in MV, too) backyard!

I had put off «getting in shape» for too long. The time felt right. Now I just had to find the place. I tried Curves, 24 hour Fitness, other co-​ed gyms, a personal trainer (too expensive) and then found: «Get in Shape for Women»…a small, personalized fitness center for women only. You have a personal trainer that knows your body with all it’s aches/​pains/​weaknesses/​past surgeries, etc and works with you to formulate a workout that is doable as you get started & more challenging, as your body responds. The space is comfortable. One side is weight training, the other side is cardio. You do a half hour of each. There is a lovely bathroom with all the amenities and a shower, should you need one. Plus, easy parking. I have now been going for almost 9 months. And yes, I’ve gone down a dress size or two. And yes, my body looks great in clothes. It was amazing how this 60+ year old body responded to the workouts. There are women of all age groups and each person works out at their own speed.
Because it’s just for women, you can roll out of bed and show up with no makeup and sweat pants. The staff is friendly, fun, knowlegable and will help you with nutrition, as well. No more «diets». No prepackaged meals. You learn a way of eating that fuels your body, so there are no more up and down crashes («spikes») in your blood sugar levels and you have more energy throughout the day.
The best thing you can do for you and your family, is give yourself the gift of health.
It will change your outlook on life and it’s very contagious!

What a great find! «Get in Shape for Women» is the solution for the busy working mom. They have a friendly staff that is encouraging, supportive and monitors your progress. Being a mom of 3 kids and working full time, it is hard to motivate myself to go to a gym. I find most gyms are intimidating and crowded. At GSFW, they limit the training to only 4 people at a time so you get the personalized attention from the trainers. The wonderful trainers are there to make sure you are doing the exercises correctly. They motivate you to do more so you can attain your goal quicker. Their nutritional advise is also useful. I love going to the gym now and I’ve already seen results in my body and in my mental state in the month that I’ve been a member. I have more energy than before and feel less stress.
Pros:
Well trained staff that monitors your progress and motivates you to keep moving
Clean and convenient location with plenty of parking
The clientele are all friendly
Accountability makes you more successful

I joined ‘Get in Shape for Women’ after having seen an ad in our local newspaper. At the time I had actually been searching for a personal trainer. But having a limited budget, I found myself increasing frustrated due to the price.
Well, I’m very happy to say I finally found a perfect solution! I’ve find this gym provides not only a good workout (with one on one instruction) but most importantly accountability, nutritional tips, and monitoring that is keeping me right on track. Due to the fact that there is an obligation to be at gym in the allotted time slot that I have selected, keeps me showing-​up no matter what! Left to my own devices — without someone actually ‘expecting’ me to show-​up, in most cases I find myself busy and with a dozen excuses not to go to the gym.
Once I start the workout, with a trainer on-​site, I have to complete the entire workout! On my own, without someone cheering me on — I would tend to slack off a bit. They combine weight training, resistance training and cardio. In one hour my workout is done and I’m on my way. And each workout session is specific to my level and ability.
In addition, which I find extremely valuable, is the nutritional advice and weight monitoring. I’d say in short, it’s a Weight Watchers/​Gym combo. And it’s working for me! I can honestly say, I’ve found the solution to get physically stronger and lose weight. Everyone is so encouraging which keeps the motivation going. On my days off from «Get in Shape For Women’ I try to find yoga or Pilates to compliment the strength training and cardio. In fact, I’d say the only thing I’d like to see added-​on would be some kind of instructional stretching (which you can do on your own if you desire). Yet the entire workout is one hour — in & out — which is what most of us are looking for.