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Just took my first yoga class with Marla and wow, was I blown away! Her teaching style is absolutely wonderful. She's attentive, warm, and has this knack for making everyone comfortable with the poses. One thing that really stood out was how she guided us to breathe into each pose, encouraging us to be truly present within our bodies. The class struck a perfect balance between challenge and relaxation. I walked out feeling refreshed and in tune with myself. Can't wait to go back for more! If you're considering yoga, Marla's class is a must-try!

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Great gym

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Dayna was very professional, friendly and helpful, she stepped me through the entire process and ensured that I understood what I was signing up for. She shared the various options so that I could choose which one was best for me, very very good person to work with.

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I’ve been a member at shapes since 2014. In the past 10 years, I can guarantee that this is Winnipeg’s Top Tier fitness center. Kevin Richardson and his fellow associates are highly knowledgeable and experienced fitness experts that will go above and beyond to help you meet your goals. Nidhi was also a pleasure to work with in helping me process my latest transition into a new contract this year. The price is right, The facility is well taken care of, Members have great accommodations, and the staff are phenomenal.

The staff was really friendly and helpful when we visited.

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This review is for my trainer, Jingchao, specifically. When I started back at the gym about four months ago, I was 40, morbidly obese and needing a change. I've had trainers at Shapes before and they have done wonders. I knew I had to start at the bottom again and re-learn everything. I was prepared for that. The person who worked that day knew stated she knew the exact trainer to put me with, and bless her, she was right. Jingchao may not seem for everyone, however I would argue he is exactly the sort of trainer more gyms should have. This man cares about what he does. If you are experiencing discomfort, or if he notices your power level isn't exactly where it usually is, he changes formats. There is no wasted time, no matter what shape you are in. You are absolutely getting ever penny's worth with a session. That care is one way he stands out. After every set he checks in to make sure your joints are okay, that only the muscles we are training are activated and nothing more. And again, if say my wrist is starting to bug me, he immediately stops what we are doing and changes the plan for the day. I have never felt more cared for by a trainer than I have with Jingchao. He makes sure safety is priority number one. Which leads me to his best attribute, and the thing that may make folks such as myself apprehensive of taking classes with him (but, read on and you'll realize you really should). Because he is so safety-minded, you can trust him. When he tells you that you can do something, you can. Because he will be there to help. Make no mistake, Jingchao pushes you. At first, you will fail. He won't judge. He will help with his own body, his own strength, to get you through the set, to go through the motions. And he'll tell you how hard that was and how impressive it was you did it. And the next time? You'll be able to do it. Trust me, he knows what he is doing. I have lifted heavier weights in my current condition than I did 150 lbs lighter and 15 years younger. He's that good. You'll tell yourself you're out of shape. You'll tell yourself you could never lift that heavy, or for that long. And yet, if you stick with Jingchao, you will. Safely. And he's not a trainer that is going to stand there and nod. Check things off on a list. I've watched other trainers while at the gym do just that. But Jingchao is there grabbing the weights with you to make sure you finish if you need it. He's holding your knees to make sure you don't injure yourself. He's there in your ear telling you that you only have two left and you can do it. Yes, having someone be loud in your ear sounds cringe, but I can't count how many times it's given me the strength to lift that last rep and finish. This is why you need to be with Jingchao. You'll be nervous because he'll push you to limits you didn't know you had. But, you'll quickly realize he has your safety in mind. And that he is always thinking of ways to get you to your goals in the most efficient time. Soon, you won't feel "Oh my god how can I possible do this" but simply nod and realize you're going to be able to do it. He'll help you and make sure of it. Jingchao sets a new standard for trainers. I don't think I can go back to the very well-meaning but passive trainers of the past. We, especially those that think our chances of being in shape and in good condition are in the past, need trainers who will get involved, push us, motivate us, and make sure we stay safe. As these many words have shown, Jingchao is absolutely the best part of this place. If you are reading this and are like me, someone who thought your best days were behind you, didn't have the confidence to dream big on what you could accomplish, you need Jingchao. Believe in him, trust him, and you'll end up trusting yourself. And with his help, you will get to where you want to.

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I am not experienced in yoga and am nervous to try classes in big settings, Tammies restorative hot yoga was incredible and easy to understand, she is a great instructor and would come assist you if needed. Highly recommend trying her class

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I am very happy with the gym, the equipment, staff and cleanliness are a very high standard! I'd like to thank Bipanjot for letting me know about the special! She was courteous, knowledgeable, and always replied to my emails quickly! The lady who signed me up was also professional and courteous! Her name started with the letter J(sorry I dont know how to spell it). I would highly recommend Shapes for these reasons and more! I'm looking forward to my next workout!