Shape, Health & Fitness

I was at my wits end. I had tried Everything! Jenny Craig, Weight Watchers - I'd lose a few pounds here and there, and then the weight would come crashing back. I was about to give up and just resign myself to being fat, but a friend advised me of Vernia Smith and I seen how much weight she lost.. It took me a couple of weeks to get up the nerve to call, but I'm so glad I did. We had a consultation for about an hour the first time, and when he measured my body fat I was horrified. Within the first 3 months I lost 30 pounds and was amazed. I've now trained with Vernia Smith for over a year now. My body has NEVER looked so good as it does today, I can actually see my abs ;) in which I have never seen in my life. I've lost 43 pounds total, got toned up, and have never felt better. For the first time in many years, I am actually looking forward in exercising. Just follow his meal plan and exercise you will see results in no time.

If your looking for a personal trainer, RUN and pick up that phone contact Vernia Smith!!! He will change your life, promise!

I have been with Vernia for a month now and am very pleased with the effectiveness his program. For the first time in my life, I actually feel as though I will be able to attain my ultimate weight loss goal, which I have never been able to do on my own. Having someone to motivate and guide you makes a huge difference.

I am a current client and have been a client of Shape Health & Fitness for the past 6 months. I am a 55 year old male with no previous weight training. I weighed 198 pounds and stand 5' 9". After four months I went from a 38 inch waist to a 32 inch waist and weighed 166 pounds. I still have a 32 inch wasit and now weight 170 pounds, as a result of the added muscule form my four days a week weight training program. Without a doubt I would recommend Shape Health & Fitness to any one whether you just want to drop a few extra pounds or want to sculpt your body.

I discovered Shape Health & Fitness in May 07. At that time, I was a 51 year old woman who weighed 198 pounds. I had tried everything to lose weight and get back in shape. I tried other gyms, other trainers who managed to injure me with their "expertise". At my very first consultation, Vernia Smith (call him "V") came through as confident and knowledgeable and gave me confidence I would succeed with him. Using a program of cardio training and weight training, now, 14 months later, I have lost 65 pounds, have gone from a size 18 to a size 4 (sometimes a 2). He has truly changed my life! I could not have found a better, more positive, enthusiastic, supportive trainer. I have knee, wrist and shoulder injuries, but throughout our time together, V has been able to modify my routines to accomodate these injuries and still get great results! His knowledge of the body, weight training, nutrition, and supplements combine to give you the best guidance possible and get great results. If you are in shape and want to get better, he's the one. If you are overweight and out of shape, he's definitely the one!!

I have been working with V for over 11 months now. I came to Shape after trying and not getting results at Curves, Jenny Craig, and others. I was 205lbs and have now lost over 60lbs. I truly feel as if V saved my life. The motivational support along with the meal planning is what made the biggest difference and helped me get results. My self esteem is up and I feel like I have my life back.

I find it funny that anyone could have a negative experience at Shape. When I started with V 11 months ago, I weighed in at 305 lbs. I was too embarrassed to go to a conventional gym and really appreciated the privacy Shape provided. V worked with my physician to create my meal plan and workout program. I have found V to be reputable and experienced. With his help, I have lost 75 lbs. and gained a lot of confidence. To each his own, but I would definitely recommend Shape and encourage any potential clients to do their own research. Tell them Big John sent you!

After 6 months of training with Vernia, I have been able to go from 227 pounds to 167 pounds (60 pounds total so farl!). While I still have about 30 more pounds to go, I know I will be able to attain this goal with his help. Not only have I lost weight quickly, but I am in better physical shape than I have ever been. I have been overweight my entire life and never imagined that this would be possible.

Can you take a bath in Tiger Balm? I've been working out with Vernia here for the last few weeks and I am feeling it. It is a really good training studio and I think I'll be ready for summer this year...finally.

Exhausting? Hell yes. Worth it? Hell yes. By the time I am done with my work out, I am super thankful for the cold smoothie and the hot tub.

This is a great personal training studio. The one on one attention helps keep me going and I am able to get my workout done in an hour which gets me back to work without putting a huge dent in my day. I highly recommend this studio for anyone who is busy, but wants to keep up with a exercise routine.