More Testimonials

I have been in marketing for over 20 years, but in 2003, I left the corporate world to become an entrepreneur in the fitness world. I opened a spa services, personal training and nutrition consulting business. It was such an amazing experience to help people lose weight, lose inches, and tone muscles. I saw first-hand how feeling better about themselves changed their lives and empowered them.

In 2007, I sold my fitness business and started hormone therapy to treat a medical condition. I had to stop exercising while undergoing treatment. I gained a tremendous amount of weight due to the sedentary lifestyle and hormone related food cravings and became very depressed. I really thought I’d have to be fat the rest of my life because I didn’t have the strength to try to lose the weight on my own.

Prior to joining GISFW, I was at a major low point in my life. I’ve always struggled with weight, but this time I was so far gone, I didn’t believe I’d ever get back to a healthy place. I was depressed, discouraged, and deflated, and I’d still be in that sad place if I hadn’t found GISFW.

After four months in the program, I’ve slimmed down 35 pounds and am still losing. I’ve got boundless energy, feel so much stronger, and am infinitely happier with my body. I’m so thankful for the support I have gotten from my trainers along the way. They hold me accountable, keep me on track, and challenge me at every workout.

This journey has been life changing for me, both personally and professionally. As a mother of twin toddlers, I’m now able to keep up with my rambunctious kids and am proud of the example I’m setting for them. I also have much better self-esteem, and my success has given me the confidence to work in the health and fitness industry again, a dream I almost gave up on. Thank you GISFW for leading me back to health and giving me my life back.

I bought a GISFW franchise because I believe in the model 100%, and it has worked so well for me.

I love going to work every day and helping women transform their bodies and their lives. It’s such a rewarding experience!

Audra Murray
Age: 37
Framingham, MA Franchise Owner

For the past 15 years I was the Vice-President of Human Resources for one of the largest and most successful Supercuts franchisees in the country, supporting 75+ salons and over 1,000 employees in MA, NH and CA.

I was so busy between my career and taking care of family, I put myself last on the list. I realized that I needed to take control of my health and I knew that Get In Shape for Women was exactly where I needed to be to do that.

From day one as a client, I knew that Get in Shape for Women was special. I loved the intensity of the workouts, the close coaching from my trainers and the ongoing education on nutrition. Almost immediately after becoming a GISFW client, I knew I wanted to own my own studio and help other women take their health back. And because of my multi-unit franchising experience I knew I could be a successful multi-unit owner.

Being a franchise owner of the Needham and Medfield GISFW locations has totally exceeded my expectations! This is an incredible organization and an incredible business and we are transforming our clients and changing their lives! I am so proud of my amazing team of managers and trainers — they are passionate about fitness and totally dedicated to their clients' success.

And I am incredibly proud of our clients — they are committed to their goals and working hard in the studio every week. It is an amazing feeling to see so many clients achieving their health and fitness goals!

Brian Cook is an exceptional leader and he has developed a top-notch corporate team that is very professional, supportive and totally focused on helping owners successfully run their business and maximize their business potential.

I am very excited about the future of Get In Shape for Women and I am honored to be part of it.

Liz McGill,
Needham and Medfield, MA
Franchise Owner

I owned a land surveying business and worked as a Professional Land Surveyor for 22 years. The last four years my position changed from working outside and inside to strictly an office position. I was unhappy and put on a lot of weight despite having a degree in Physical Education and having been a former collegiate athlete. I put exercise and fitness on the back burner and got into some very poor emotional eating habits.

I was looking online for a program and came across Get In Shape For Women. I decided to check out GISFW in North Reading with a double agenda. If I liked what I saw and heard; I would join and if I liked the program and it worked for me, I would look into opening my own studio as I was also looking for a career change.

I joined that very first day. I loved the program! Loved the concept of women working in small groups and also that the nutritional support was there along with accountability. I lost 35 pounds and dropped from a size 16 to a size 10. The workouts are real, the nutrition is real food and making good choices for a lifetime, (not just a diet) and you are held accountable. I was hooked and I thought other women would be too!

I love owning my Tewksbury studio because I love my members! I love having the privilege of helping them to transform their bodies and their lives. Our staff is incredibly professional, caring and dedicated to helping our members reach their health and fitness goals.

Rhonda McManus,
Tewksbury, MA
Franchise Owner