Mindset

Why “Something” Beats “Nothing” Every Single Time

Yesterday was not my best day. Honestly, it wasn’t even close. I woke up with a pounding headache, my body felt like it was carrying an extra 20 pounds, and the last thing I wanted to do was train. But I also knew the longer I let myself off the...

2025-09-20

member story

From HIIT to Strength: Jennifer’s Story and Why It Matters for You

Let me tell you about Jennifer. She’d been showing up for HIIT classes here at Shred 27, giving it her all, sweating hard, and loving the energy. HIIT was doing its job providing great cardio, calorie burn, and fun community. But after a while, she started asking a question many...

Nutrition

Your Metabolism Has Been Taking the Fall for Years (It’s Time to Clear Its Name)

If you’ve ever said, “My metabolism is slowing down,” you’re not alone.Most women I work with have blamed their metabolism at some point. It’s the easy target. You get older, switch jobs, raise kids, or go through major life changes, and suddenly the scale isn’t cooperating. It feels like your...

Mindset

Stop Chasing Someone Else’s Ideal: Build Your Best Version of You

If you’ve been around me for a while, you know I’m big on setting goals. But here’s the thing… Sometimes the way we set them can trip us up before we even start. I learned this the hard way. When I first started lifting weights, my trainer asked me to...

Training

Forced Rest Days: Why Taking a Break Might Be the Strongest Move You Can Make

I’ll be honest. Rest days are hard for me. Always have been. Years ago, after a stomach surgery, I was told to take 6–8 weeks off from the gym. I was young, stubborn, and thought I was invincible. Within days I was back under a barbell. You can probably guess...

Training

Why Your Muscles Hate You After Leg Day (and How to Bounce Back Faster)

You know that special brand of pain when you try to sit on the toilet the day after leg day? That’s DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness). It’s basically your muscles reminding you that you did something hard and they’re not thrilled about it. The good news: you don’t have to...

Mindset, Training

Why Quick Fixes Don’t Work in Fitness (and What Actually Does)

Last week I started watching the new Netflix series about The Biggest Loser. My goodness I forgot how absolutely obsessed I was with that show back in the day. I’m talking full-on, glued-to-the-TV, “don’t bother me, it’s Jillian time” obsessed. There was just something about Jillian Michaels and Bob barking...

Nutrition

Can You Really Lose Weight While Eating Rice?

If you’ve ever been told to cut carbs, especially rice, here’s something that might surprise you. I came across a study where 106 obese participants followed a diet built mostly around white rice, fruit, and very low sodium. Sounds restrictive, right? Definitely not a lifestyle I’d recommend long-term. But the...

Training

Why the “Right Gym” Has More to Do with Your Life Than Your Address

I was at a ribbon-cutting for a new work location last week when a colleague I’ve known for a couple of years asked me one of those questions that always feels like a setup: “Hey, don’t you own Shred 27?” …Maybe? I said cautiously while looking over my shoulder. We...

Nutrition

The Sweet Secret to Faster Workout Recovery (That’s Not Just “Bro Science”)

I am sore.Not “skip my workout” sore, but definitely “every step reminds me I worked hard yesterday” sore. On a coaching call this week, one of our Shred 27 members, Kerri, admitted she’d been feeling the same way—struggling to bounce back between workouts. She was still showing up (gold star...

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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