You gotta try it. Cardio Kickboxing and weight training. It is a commitment. The motivating factor was money. It's hard to depart with $300.00 when you don't know if you will like it or not. So like a geek I was. I did the math. $300 for 10 weeks. 50 classes. 5 Days a week is 6.00 a day for 55 minutes. Which is very reasonable considering pilates classes or zumba classes are like 10-15 a class. After 10 weeks, I saw and felt results. Arms and legs wer more toned. Pants and shirts are too big for me. Starting around week 7, my pants were looser on me. It's a very non intimidating environment. There will always be newcomers and "repeaters" in class. The all female instructors are great motivators and will always show low and high impact moves. Members' fitness ability vary but there is no judgment here. We're all here for our own reasons. I was very comfortable in every session. Orientation: The Sunday before the first class, you will be weighed, measured, get your picture taken and do sit-ups and push-ups. Packets will be handed out about the program and some diet information that will aid in reaching your goals. I personally followed it 80% of the diet they suggested. Come on, I have yelp reviews to write about great places to eat. No one wants to hear about carrots and hummus. At this point, you will need to buy punching gloves. I suggest the ones they have on hand. $40.00. It has a lot of protection when you hit the bag. I looked online and sporting good stores but I liked the one they were offering. Reasonable prices. Week 1 First 10 minutes, I asked myself "Ah crap! what did I get myself into? Sucking air!!!! Face tingled. Week 2 Got sick from a cold. Ab work SUCKS!!!! Pulsing sucks. Toughed it out. Week 3 WTF?? Spiderman push-up?? I can't do that. Push-ups for me. 100 squats?? Crap!!! Still sick. Week 4 Situps are cool. But situp and punch, punch sucks. Push up sucks. Jumping roping is always fun. But another great week. Week 5 Sprained ankle. Missed the entire week. Going through withdrawal. For REAL!! This is the week they do a midpoint assessment. You will get weighed and measurements will be taken to see how you are progressing. The 5 weeks passed, you will see a difference. Week 6 and week 7 was a blur. It went by so fast. Intense stuff Week 8 The good stuff and killer workouts starts here. More cardio. Punch harder. Holding longer. Week 9 CARDIO is more intense with every session. Weights are asked to be a slight heavier than what we started at week 1 & 2. Arms are still burning from upper body workout. Cursing out instructors at this point. Week 10 If I am losing weight, it has to be from sweating too. There's a very very short recovery time. Heart rate is always higher than normal. I cringed when Karen called for 100 Crunches. I sigh when I heard 50 crunches and then another 50 at the end of the session. I come out feeling great and gross from sweating. Final evaluation is on the Sunday after the 10 weeks are over. The winner will win another 10 week session, which is awesome. I will miss the intense workout and the instructors. But if the timing was right, I will do it again in a heart beat. read more

Was a member for five years. Many inadequate instructors, many of which left within a few months before being replaced. Equipment isn't updated or replaced when broken and class times were often cut entirely. For the hefty price tag, class times were always being cut without other times to replace them(including the evening class which was the only time I was able to make). I didn't find it worth my money any longer and left for a different kicking boxing studio. read more

I was always that person spending hundreds a year on a gym membership but would get frustrated and intimidated because I did not know how to work out. About 5 or 6 years ago a good friend of mine completed her first 10 week program and her results were amazing. So I joined and can say that there has been nothing else that has worked for me like this... it got me into shape for my wedding and taught me how to finally work out. And more importantly... not to be scared of weights! Love it! read more

I highly recommend the Total Body Shaping program at the Centereach location. The instructor is amazing-making everyone feel comfortable and modifying all workouts based on individual needs. The place is super clean and the staff is always friendly. If you are looking to get in the best shape of your life, then check this place out! read more

Total Body Shaping is the most fun gym you could join. As a longtime member I have thoroughly enjoyed this gym for many years. Friendly, polite and family orientated staff makes going to the gym for a workout a very pleasurable experience. The TBS workout is a 50 minute class that combines strength training and cardio 5 days a week for a 10 week period. There is an assortment of class times to suit your needs weather you need mornings, afternoons or evenings. Once you settle on the time that fits your schedule you look forward to going every day. And because it is a specific time, you don't make the excuses like "I'll go after dinner" or "I'm too tired, I'll go in the morning". Everyone is welcome. The trainers are fun and the members are very nice so there is no need to feel intimidated. After a few classes you feel like family. Different instructors daily bring a dynamic and energetic atmosphere to each class that totally makes you enjoy each workout. If you are looking for motivation this is best gym by far and at the end of the 10 week session you definitely want to continue and stay with it. And I have made many friendships from the TBS classes, the instructors and students support and encourage each other. It really has been a very enjoyable experience. read more

When I joined Total Body Shaping I was about !00lbs over weight. I was never one for gyms and working out, felt too self conscious. I worked up the courage with the help of a friend who is also an instructor for Total Body shaping to join. It was one of the best decisions I have ever made and I am thankful everyday that I did. I was made to feel comfortable from day one. My physical abilities were very limited but each instructor modified exercises according to my abilities and I was never made to feel uncomfortable. After the first 5 weeks I lost 13 lbs My body was changing. I was losing inches and my clothes were looser. Now I am not saying it's easy, but if it were easy it wouldn't work. Every one who is there, is there for the same reason and no one judges anyone! Today I am down 97lbs!!! My arms and legs are toned and I feel great. My body is stronger than it has ever been. Exercises that I couldn't do when I started come second nature now. I would recommend this program to any one who wants to lose weight, tone their body or increase their physical stamina. read more

About 14 weeks ago I embarked on a journey with little knowledge of what I was about to get myself into.I was a teacher, not a kickboxer. As a Mother's Day gift to myself, I decided it was finally time to make time for me. So for the last 14 weeks I have given myself an hour a day to take care of my physical well-being.(A 50 minute class and time to get to and from there) In the beginning it was tough to get started. However, by week three I found myself rushing to get there and planning my day around workouts.Who was I? Someone I hadn't recognized since my teens.At the end of ten weeks I felt accomplished.I made friends that were supportive. Friends in other members, instructors as well as the owners who all had a hand in wanting me to succeed. In ten weeks I lost over 21 pounds and inches from my body.That's 4 5lb bags of sugar!! Oh yeah, I do not eat much of that anymore. Well, with those results I managed winning at the Middle Island location.(A free 10 weeks to continue my journey)However, I actually felt like a winner from the first time I was able to walk in that door.Thank you Total Body Shaping!I have a long way to go, but I know I will have the support I need to get there. read more