Training

EMOM Workouts for Women Over 40: the 10-Minute Fat Burning Method That Actually Works

The fastest, most efficient workout format most women have never heard of — and how to actually do it. Let’s start with a quick quiz. What is an EMOM? A) An e-card you send your mom for Mother’s Day B) A new kind of protein supplement C) A workout format...

2026-04-25

Mindset, Training

How to Keep Your Brain Sharp After 40 (Backed by Science)

You already work hard to keep your body strong. But when’s the last time you gave your brain the same attention? Most people don’t think about cognitive decline until they’re watching someone they love go through it. And by then, the window to build a strong foundation has already narrowed....

Recovery, Training

Your Knee Hurts. Here’s What to Do (And What Not to Do).

A practical guide for anyone dealing with joint pain, surgery recovery, or waiting on a procedure from the coaches at Shred 27 in Rocklin, CA. You had a plan. Maybe it was getting back to the gym. Losing some weight. Moving without wincing every time you stood up from the...

Nutrition

How I Found Out My Cholesterol Was Creeping Up And What I’m Doing About It (Hint: It’s Not a Pill)

I got my Function Health results back last week. Most of my numbers had improved. Six months of deliberate changes, and I could actually see the proof in the data. That felt good. But my cholesterol? That one had other plans. My LDL (bad cholesterol) had climbed enough that the...

Nutrition, Training

Can Strength Training Actually Help You Get Off Medication? A Nurse’s Perspective

Most women don’t walk into a gym thinking it’s going to change their prescription. But after 15 years as a registered nurse and watching what happens when women start taking their fitness seriously, I can tell you: it absolutely can. This isn’t about ditching your doctor or going rogue with...

Training

You’re Active, So Why Does Something Feel Missing?

You’re not lazy. Not even close. You’re walking miles, hitting your cardio classes, maybe mixing in some Zumba or kickboxing on a good week. Your body is moving and you’re putting in real effort. But there’s this quiet, nagging feeling in the back of your mind. Something’s missing. You already...

Training

You’re Doing Cardio. But Are You Losing the Wrong Thing?

What a new study reveals about fat loss, muscle preservation, and why intensity matters more than miles (especially for women in Rocklin). Most people think more movement equals better results. More steps. More miles. More calories burned. Better outcome. And honestly? That logic isn’t wrong. But it’s incomplete. And for...

Gym News

Why Your Nutrition Plan Isn’t Working(And What to Do Instead)

Eating healthy is hard. Like, really hard. And the frustrating part? It’s probably not your fault. You were handed the perfect plan. Exact calories. Exact protein. A schedule telling you what to eat and when, down to the hour. Follow this, they said, and you’ll get the body you’ve always...

Mindset

The Only 4 tactics you need for your quiet goals

“I’m not training for anything. I just want to feel like myself again.” Sound familiar? This one’s for you. Motivation is a liar. It shows up loud when you’ve got a wedding dress to fit into, a 5K circled on the calendar, or a doctor’s visit looming. But when your...

Recovery

Do You Actually Need a Stretch Routine? (The Research Might Surprise You)

If you’ve ever rushed out of a workout and skipped the stretch, only to spend the next hour feeling guilty about it, this one’s for you. I’ll be honest: I’m writing this fresh off another low back strain, the direct result of slacking on my own evening hip stretching routine....

Becky Sheets

Shred 27 is a great gym! The classes are challenging and motivating. At 65, I was worried about keeping up with the exercises, but coach is patient, encouraging, and always pushes me to try just a little bit more. The women I’ve met in class are kind, fun, and encouraging. This is the place to work out, even if you don’t know how. I learn something new every time I attend a class, and in the process, I’ve lost weight and gained muscle.

Karen Sheehan

I started at this gym thinking “ I’ll just go because I was training to walk the Camino Portuguese 185 mi. Then I’ll exercise and do it on my own, just quit. BUT I realized I LoVE 💗 the personal attention in the small group strength training and HIIT classes. It’s what motivates me and I actually see muscles. I feel so much better. Going 3-4x a week I realize I am taking care of myself. The other days I’m riding my horse. Thank you shred 27

Amber Yearsley

Shout out to Shred27 and their staff for really putting in work and effort with everyone coming in. I won a cool deal they were throwing in a raffle. The dedication, time, and enthusiasm shown to me did not disappoint. It lived up to the hype I see in other reviews and what I've heard about them in general. Cameron, although not a trainer, was professional, motivating, and a great reputation of Shred27. He got to teach my first class I attended and I left not only feeling pumped but grateful that I got to experience the cool deal they had going on! The facility? Clean ✅️ Aesthetically pleasing ✨️ Equipment was nice and in great shape 👌 There's merchandise if you want. 👕 I loved the workout board. 📃 Great music. 🎵 Good accessibility into and out of the building. Overall - awesome experience 😎

Lara Martinez

Finally found my favorite gym in town. Great workout, amazing trainers and workout partners. Highly recommend it.

Helen Angell

Love it!!!! Great workouts great trainers!!!

Suzanne Stevenson

I have been coming to Shred27 since June2025 for the HIIT classes with Gabriel. He’s a great instructor, I know I will always come to a high energy class with solid support and guidance. I recently started with 2x week strength classes with Joey. He is an amazing trainer. Very professional, supportive and motivational as well. He was able to crack the code on how to make my body respond with building muscle and losing fat. I’m so grateful that I found Shred27 and I am looking forward to meeting my goals with the help of these amazing trainers.

Sarah Wilk

Gabriel provides great instruction and works hard to ensure a good, safe workout.

Theresa Barker

Love Shred 27. The trainers are encouraging and very helpful when having to adjust workouts. I highly recommend

Colleen Miller

I was extremely nervous coming to my first class. I hadn't done anything in decades! Everyone was very welcoming and informative - the coaches, front of desk, other customers. If you are looking for a small gym that gives great results this is your place!

kamni mangat

Absolutely love this place!!!! At first I was so reluctant to go but once I stepped in I felt so welcomed and wanted to go back day after day. I went in to work on my strength and I feel stronger day by day….. couldn’t recommend this place more!

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