Need to Get in Shape? Farrell's eXtreme Bodyshaping Eliminates the Excuses

Look, we get it: Working out takes time, maybe you don't have anybody to work out with, or maybe you just don't know what to do when you get in the gym.

But get this: Farrell's Extreme Body Shaping on Johnston's Merle Hay Road can get you in and out of the gym in an hour, will give you a group to work out with regularly and will provide a coach to show you what you should do and how you should do it.

"We hold classes and build a support system people can count on," says Tom Engel, Farrell's new owner and manager. "We try to build that cameraderie that's important to a lot of people. It's something that can build life-long friendships."

You won't find any free-weights or machines in Farrell's. The programs take a three-pronged strategy: Resistance training (using bands), cardio and nutrition.

Depending on when you get in, you'll be scheduled with a class that meets regularly and is led by a fitness instructor. Each class can accomodate people of varying fitness, and a special evening class has been set up for those who need a modified program to fit different health constraints.

For nutrional guidance, the trainers will offer general guidelines. On occasion, the classes make "store tours" -- trips to the grocery store where members are shown what's a good idea to eat and what's a really bad idea.

You may have already heard of Farrell's. It won our Readers' Choice Award for Best Place to Work Out

Or maybe you saw this review from Doug Aldridge on our Farrell's Extreme Body Shaping directory listing: 

"Having just completed my 8th week. FXB has exceeded every expectation and goal I had set. The staff are extremely knowledgable and motivated. They are genuinely interested and committed to your success. It really is like having a personal coach. I recently left a very sedentary job and had reservations about working out in public as well as my physical ability. I have been blown away by the results, have adopted a healthier lifestyle, and have made some awesome friends! When I find something this good I share it with my family and friends. That's why 8 members of my family/friends just signed up!"

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Farrell's Extreme Bodyshaping

• Location: 5800 Merle Hay Road, Johnston
• Hours: Office: Mon - Fri, 5am - 1pm, 4pm - 8:30pm; Sat, 6am - 10am; Sun, closed. Class times vary but start in the morning and continue into the evening.
• Handicap Accessible: Entrance level with sidewalk
• Parking: Free lot
• Features: Shop
• Services: Classes, Fitness assessment, Personal training, Towel service