Farrell’s eXtreme Bodyshaping

Shocked to find out they hire members after completing 10 weeks… no national certification required for their instructors… if you get injured just remember your instructor has no qualifications… very sad

When it comes to finding a good fitness program, it really doesn’t get better than Farrell’s. I completed my 10 Week Challenge in March of this year. During those ten weeks, I lost 17 pounds, 4% body fat and 15″ overall. There are some main aspects of Farrell’s that stand out to me:
Classes: The kickboxing classes are fun, high energy and an incredible workout. The instructors are great and keep you on your toes with all different types of workouts — from partner work, stations or «Fun Friday». The strength training classes utilize different levels of resistance bands and medicine balls for all different types of workouts which keeps them challenging and fun. In addition, there are many class times to choose from when you sign up, so you can find one that fits your schedule well.
Environment: After a long day at work, sometimes the last place I want to go is the gym, no matter how fun the workouts are — and that’s where the support system I’ve found at FXB is key. I’ve made great friends through the program that I enjoy spending time with both on and off the mat. They keep me both motivated and accountable. There are people in all different places of their fitness journey at FXB. Some have never worked out in their life and some have been at Farrell’s for years. When I started, I preferred to take the elevator at work so people couldn’t hear me breathing heavily on the stairs. I was nervous people would look at me and judge like they have at other «large scale» gyms when I used to jog on the treadmill for hours. But I was more than pleasantly surprised. Not only did nobody put me down and said I couldn’t do it, but instead encouraged and supported me as I started my journey to be healthier. Nobody looks down on anyone else at FXB, no matter your fitness level, size or ability. We are all there to support each other.
Program: One of the things that made Farrell’s work for me (and continue to work for me) is the overall approach to health & fitness. During the 10 Week Challenge you don’t just focus on what the scale says but also how you’re progressing through body measurements, body fat %, cardio endurance and much more. There’s three main parts of the program: kickboxing, strength training and NUTRITION. The focus on nutrition is a key factor — it really opened my eyes to what I was putting in my body and how it was making me feel. There’s no strict diet regimens, no avoiding certain food groups, no crazy cleanses or meticulously counting every single calorie — just a solid approach to eating well in order to fuel your body and meet (and exceed) your goals.
I know my review was long, but I can’t say enough good things about this program. Sure, it’s a little more expensive than the $ 10/​month membership at other gyms, but it is so worth it. There’s a reason those didn’t work out for me and I’m so glad I finally found something that did. Stop in and try out a class — you’ll be glad you did!

I was really happy with this gym until I got injured 2 weeks into my 1-​year membership. I’m not able to go back to this style of working out and the owner will not issue even a partial refund. So I spent about $ 1400 for a 12ish-​week challenge. Buyer beware.

The best workout in Denver hands down! It’s well worth every penny. Dan and his instructors are awesome and always there to push you harder and answer any of your questions! Highly highly recommend the 10 week challenge you won’t regret it!

Just finished my 10 week challenge on 9÷17÷14. Here are my thoughts …
A+. Five Stars. Perfect 10 out of 10. However you want to rank it, Farrell’s Extreme Bodyshaping on Colorado Blvd sets the standard for excellence. Here’s what sold me initially: Dan, the owner and one of our trainers, told me about the price.
Dan: «We’re right about in the middle between the cost of a regular gym membership and a personal trainer.»
Me: «Definitely more than a gym membership.»
Dan: «Have you had a gym membership before?»
Me: «Sure.»
Dan: «How’d that work out for you?»
It immediately made sense. I wasn’t going to get anywhere on my own, but I wasn’t going to hire a personal trainer, either. I signed up.
Here’s what happened:
When I started, I weighed 278 lbs. 10 weeks later, I weigh 259 lbs.
When I started, I had a 43″ waist. 10 weeks later, I have a 38 ¾″ waist.
When I started, I was 32.3% body fat. 10 weeks later, I’m 27.7% body fat.
When I started, I could do 32 pushups in a minute. Now I can do 71.
When I started, I could do 25 situps in a minute. Now I can do 47.
When I started it took me 13 minutes to run/​walk a mile. Last week I did it in 9:50, no stopping.
So, to sum up: 10 weeks ago, I was overweight, out of shape, and it hurt to exercise. Now, I’m fit, I eat right, and I look forward to exercise (mostly).
I can’t recommend Dan and his team enough. If you want to get healthy, this is the way that worked for me.

I would pass on this one if I were you. From my own experience, they are overpriced and definitely NOT WORTH IT!

If you’re looking for a swift kick in the ass, you’ve found the place to do it!
My husband and I joined FXB for the 10 week session over a year ago and are still going to this day (although not as regularly). Dan and Jolene are top notch and offer a serious butt-​kicking workout! The kickboxing days are more packed and high energy than the strength-​training days, but both offer a great workout and are important for your overall fitness and body change. Not only do they offer great workouts and make you do things you would never do on your own (hello burpees!), but they also offer coaching and nutritional support for a more well-​rounded approach to fitness and health.
Don’t wait — get off your booty and get yourself into FXB — you will definitely get out of it what you put in and it’s worth it!

What can I say, the results speak for themselves!
In their 10 week boot camp program, I lost 4.7% body fat, reduced my mile time by over a minute, did 30 more push-​ups & 21 more sit-​ups in a 60-​second period.
They give great nutritional guidance, and all you have to do is keep showing up to class! I now have more energy and feel 10 times better throughout the day.
Dan and his staff are great at keeping it fresh and keeping everyone motivated. Thanks so much for a great 10 weeks, and I look forward to continuing my workouts at Ferrell’s!

I’m currently sweating through week 4 of this great find on Colorado Boulevard. As a yoga instructor for the past 5 years, it was great to seek out another fitness modality and get some aggression out with boxing gloves and resistance bands. Owner/​trainer Dan Dorenkamp is as good as it gets. There are several time slots to choose from (though the 9:15AM) is the BEST group and they’re flexible with the times you can come. The weigh in, body fat ratio, and fitness level testings are top notch. I can’t «weight» to find out my progress. Wish me luck at the 5 week check in!