Farrell’s eXtreme Bodyshaping

Let’s be real. Getting to the gym can sometimes be a challenge. Watching netflix, eating pizza and drinking that bottle of red wine you’ve been saving for, like a day, sounds way better than working out at times. But the realistic (maybe guilty) side of you reminds yourself that being in shape is important, especially as you get older, and all that pizza eating and wine drinking catches up with you!
That’s where Farrell’s comes in to make working out much more enjoyable and even something you (gasp) will look forward to – while kicking your butt in the process!
What it is:
10 week class that is 6 days a week.
3 days-​MWF-​of 45 min cardo «fitness boxing» (15 min of warm-​up, 30 min of boxing)
3 days-​TTHS-​of 45 min resistance bands training
You get your own boxing gloves and wraps! #badass
A book with helpful tips for meal planning
A group of people who care about you and you can ask questions
They offer almost every time imaginable so there is no excuse you can’t make it. Come on, they offer 5AM and 7:30PM. You can make it.
The classes get harder as the 10 weeks progresses. Even some of the instructors who drop into a class will find it challenging. It’s an intense workout!
«Fitness boxing» is basically boxing moves on a bag mixed with boot camp style exercises (think burpees, planks, sit-​ups, push-​ups, etc). The instructors really care about proper form and that is emphasized in class. They really stress the importance of doing the exercises correctly to prevent injury, as well as maximize your workout. And don’t worry if you have no clue how to box or are not coordinated. Everyone is very nice and they will teach you!
After the 10 weeks you can sign up for «FIT» which is your $ 110/​month membership where you can come every day for 6 days a week. Talk about a deal! I believe it’s even cheaper if you pay up front.
The results: You get what you put in. Eating healthy is a huge part of weight loss, so some people may not see a huge loss in weight even if they went to class each day. However, you will 10 000% be stronger, more flexible and healthier regardless of what you eat (within reason), as long as you put the effort in.
I’m a FIT member now. I find boxing one of the most fun & intense workouts and why I continue to do it. I wanted to make a lifestyle change, something I could continue doing beyond the 10 weeks, so finding a work out that was enjoyable and affordable was huge for me. I highly encourage you do the same (and join Farrell’s!)

Everybody was kind, the female staff members/​alumni were great; you will work up a sweat. But be careful when working out and take it at your own pace. Ignore suggestions to push yourself harder, if your body is telling you something different and you are hurting. I felt pressured to keep going even though I was hurting, ended up quitting. But the classes were fun, and a lot of fun people.

I just finished the 10 week program at the Lincoln Park location. The program definitely changed my life. Mike, the manager, was so helpful and supportive, as was all of the instructors and my coach, Katie. Going in, I was a bit intimidated, but after those first class jitters, everything came together. The program works, I lost 17 pounds, almost 3% body fat and close to 19 total inches. With the results I had, I’ve decided to continue working at this with Farrell’s.

As someone else here said, if you follow the program it works! I lost 10lbs in 10 weeks. It is very intense! However, the coaches are very motivating and send you a daily email to keep you on track. It’s not your typical gym experience. Everyone is very friendly. There are both overweight people and super fit people. There are no breaks during the class and everyone is expected to keep up. The classes get harder as the weeks go by. I would recommend to anyone that wants to lose weight, increase your fitness level, or anyone who just wants to switch it up. I was a bit intimidated with the 6 days a week, but it is very doable and you feel great afterwards.

If you follow the program, you will get results. It is difficult, so expect to put in some hard work. Jason and Danny are the best! Well worth the investment!

The instructors, the class ahead of me (alumni I call them), and the newbies like myself are all here for the same reason. We all want to push ourselves and continue to make a positive change in our lifestyles. I truly could not be any happier here. From the fit/​toned bodies to the developing bodies, we all work just as hard and we are all covered in sweat by the end of class. Looking forward to all to come.

This is my 3 time joining and since than i have lost a total of 20lbs, i love the workout and the instructers. If you are serious about your health and want to lose weight this is the best place for you…

I just finished up the 10 week program at Logan Square and lost 6% body fat and increased by 3% muscle mass and I went down 4 pants sizes and lost 16 pounds in the last 10 Weeks! Increased the number of push-​ups and sit-​ups that I can do in a minute as well as shaving a minute of my mile run! Jason and his team of trainers and coaches are GREAT as they work with you to help you achieve the goals that you set forth. But, like anything you do in life you get out of it what you put into it and with that said nutrition is key component of the program, and they help with that too; with guidance, advice, and sample meal plans. If you are looking to make a life style change and committment — sign-​up and do the 10 week challenge!

I signed up for the 10 week winter session at Logan Square. I loved the program, the instructors, the friends I made SO MUCH that I signed up for FIT club once it was over. I still go to class 3 – 5 days a week and love it. It’s a quick workout and you feel great afterwards! After my 10 weeks I had lost 10 pounds and a total of 6 inches… I can’t remember my body fat loss, but it went down. After 15 weeks I had lost 15 lbs and was in great shape for my wedding! That was the reason I had signed up, I just ended up staying so long because I loved it so much. My husband recently accepted a job in the suburbs so we are moving in September and my first thought seriously was «oh my God, I have to quit Farrell’s»…and then I cried about it.
Not only are the kickboxing and resistance band training classes great for your body, they are fun. The people here are so nice, not judgmental, and Jason will probably make you laugh 20 times during class which takes your mind off the deep burn he’s putting your body through :) I have made some wonderful friends, some that I even ended up inviting to my wedding after knowing them for 4 short months. You see these people every day for 10 weeks so you are bound to build relationships.
I had been a runner for a year before I joined Farrell’s and I lost some weight but seriously plateaued. This program was just what I needed to kick my body back into weight loss mode. I am hoping more Farrell’s open and soon there will be one where we are moving-​I will sign up the day it opens.
Thanks to Jason and the wonderful instructors at Logan Square FXB — you guys rock and we appreciate all of your hard work and dedication to whipping us into shape!

I did the 10 week program and truly enjoyed it. The team motivates you and provides useful nutrition information. They were very nice when I brought my kid along (he sat on a chair with his crayons and coloring books). I lost 2 inches of waist line — lost no weight, but reduced my body fat percentage by about one-​fourth. Highly recommended!

I go to the Logan Square location and just finished the 10 week challenged and signed up for FIT, this gym is awesome! I love it because no matter what fitness level you are in they make you feel welcome and comfortable not only the instructors but the people as well. Many times during classes i’d have fellow members help me with my form and motivating for a better workout.
You will definitely get what you put into here, If you show up to every class with a level 10 you’ll see results. I started with only 10 push ups a minute and ended at 55, my mile started at 14:40 and ended at 10:51!

I’ve attended their Logan Square location for about 6 months now and love it! I love that it is only 45 min and I can still be to work on time. It also happens to be fun.
I started with the 10 week program and lost 17lbs, 12% fat. Gained 15% muscle.
Nutrition is key in any program, and they help with that too; with guidance, advice, and sample meal plans.
They sometimes have a web coupon for new class enrollment. I highly recommend you try it.

I love Farrell’s! I just finished my first 10 weeks and am continuing on. When choosing the program, I did a lot of research online. I was encouraged by the positive reviews, but didn’t really know if I’d feel the same.
Farrell’s truly is different than other gyms I’ve belonged to. First off, the owner and coaches are committed to your success. You are not a number, you are someone they want to succeed. My coach Danny would email me every day I missed. While I secretly wanted to kill him, I completely appreciated this because it helped me stick to the workouts.
Speaking of workouts: they are tough. On kickboxing days, I’m sweating in places I didn’t even know could sweat. But it’s fun, in it’s own way. I punched out many a stressful day and left feeling so much better.
My results would not shock and awe anyone, but for me, I was impressed. In the before and after pics I can actually see the definition. I’m super proud of my shoulders! And I earned em, so I’m not shy about it!
Additionally, Farrell’s is helping me in ways that can’t be measured. I’m more positive. I’m a better teacher-​turns out raising self-​expectations, helped me raise my expectations of my students.
I’m so excited to see what the next year brings.

I was never athletic. Right before turning 40, I thought I would do something active. This place is conveniently located for me, so I signed up.
Wow, it turns out this is one of the best decisions I have ever made. The program is «fun» and engaging. I no longer feel dying when I try to do a few sit ups or run a couple of blocks. For someone who could not even do one push-​up ever, being able to do 20 on my toes after only 3 weeks of training is astounding.
The thing is they make it really fun while they whip you into shape. They build you up over time but it happens quickly than you realize. It is a great program that has an intimidating name — that said, don’t think it is a hardcore program for workout junkies or model wannabes. It is for anyone, literally.

Just finished the 10 week program and loved every minute — well not every minute — those fire hydrants hurt;-)…i feel amazing, lost inches all around, and strengthened my core. I would highly recommend this class to anyone! You gain so much energy, meet some amazing people, and go through a body transformation! I went from doing 20 pushups in a minute to 58!!!

If you want to see results, FXB is a must!
I can honestly say I’ve never felt better about my body and overall health than during my 10 week session at Farrell’s! So much so that I became a Fit Member as soon as my session ended.
Jason and the entire FXB staff are incredible and are there to help ensure you get the results you want!
The workouts are tough, but you actually leave there feeling like you accomplished something versus how I typically felt after spending time at the gym by myself, prior to joining FXB. Not to mention how great of a stress relief the kickboxing sessions are after a long day at work!
I recently relocated from Chicago to California and I’m devastated to leave FXB behind. I’ll be anxiously awaiting for a Farrell’s to open on the west coast!

This program is amazing and delivers results.
100% I would recommend Farrell’s to anyone of any fitness level who is looking to take control of their health.
Prior to joining Farrell’s I had done little to no physical activity. While I wasn’t overweight, I had no muscle tone and got winded walking up a flight of stairs. I was what my friends called «skinny fat» i.e. very out of shape.
I’ve always had access to gyms and for the most part have a healthy diet. However, anytime I’d plan to workout more, get in shape and be more physical I’d always fail. Unless you were an athlete or at some point in your life taught how to workout my guess is you’ve had some of the same frustrations with your amateur attempts at getting into shape. You go to the gym, do a couple things, maybe sweat, maybe get winded on the treadmill, decide 30-​minutes was a good attempt and leave not to return for another week, month, year.
For me Farrell’s delivered everything I needed: structure, accountability & motivation. 45 minutes a day, six days a week for 10-​weeks may sound daunting to some, but once you get into the routine you’ll be hooked. I found myself rearranging other things in my life to ensure I could make my classes. Overall I probably missed 6 – 8 classes in total and was still extremely happy with my 10-​week results:
Chest: –0.75 inches
Waist: –3.75 inches
Hips: –2.75 inches
Weight: –10 lbs
Body fat: –4.2%
Push-​up: 59/​minute (up from 26/​min)
Sit-​ups: 53/​minute (up from 30/​min)
After 8-​weeks at Farrell’s and doing no cardio outside of kickboxing 3-​days a week I ran my very first 5k at a 10-​minute mile. My time would have been under 10-​minutes had I not stopped to tie my shoe and drink water.
Last, but certainly not least, the staff is amazing. They are friendly, helpful and very motivating. Everyone from the coaches and instructors to the people in your class at one point or another have started this program from the bottom. It’s not a place you walk into and feel like you’re being judged because you’re not in prime physical condition they are truly there to help you succeed in your fitness goals.
This program really, really works. You’ll be amazed with your results.

I was only in town visiting, but FXB is pretty much universally awesome. It all starts with the first — and sometimes hardest — step of signing up. Then over the course of the next 10 weeks get ready to learn about living life at Level 10.
Thanks to Jason and staff for being so welcoming! Next time I’m visiting Chicago again I will absolutely be back.

Turned 30 and realized I had gained about 30 lbs during grad school and wasn’t able to loose it like I could in my 20s — enough was enough!
Signed up for Farrell’s first session in January. 10 weeks, 60 classes at a little less than $ 10 a class is a complete bargain compared to other gyms (plus they give you free gloves and wraps). Don’t have to think, just show up with a good attitude and Jason does the rest — changes it up every day, never boring, and plenty of class times daily to kill those excuses. Great balance of cardio and resistance training with a focus on the core, to build a lean body for life, not just for a few weeks. The free nutrition program and weekly consulting with Jason has finally gotten my diet in check as well and taught me how to make healthy choices and still be satisfied.
My results speak for themselves (missed about 12 classes total due to work and travel) but I still lost about 10% body fat (went from 32% to a little over 20%), and staying on for the FIT program (about $ 80/​month) for the rest of the year to finally get that body I’ve always dreamed of. I still have a way to go, but after the 10 week challenge, I now find that I’m getting more and more lean everyday because I’ve rebuilt that lean muscle core (I put on about 20 lbs of muscle in 10 weeks) I had when I was younger that burns more calories as I sit at my desk.
I am a busy attorney who sometimes works over 100 hours a week — and I could make the time to commit for 10 weeks — I found my productivity was higher and I could focus more at work. If you’re ready to make a meaningful change, I highly recommend it!

10 weeks — 6 days a week — to a better body. It’s true. Look at the other reviews — everyone see’s results — but I think Unilocal filtered some of my classes reviews, because everyone gave Farrell’s 5 STARS. They probably think the reviews are fake. But we all have before and after photos and measurements as proof the system works. I lost 5% body fat. I think the winner of the 10 week session, who got $ 1000, lost 15 total inches!
Over 10 weeks, I missed about 8 classes — and I still was very happy with my results. The cardio-​kick boxing days are intense! And what I like about the classes is things are always mixed up a bit and never boring and the instructor pushes you to push yourself during the 45 minute class.
5 STARS and I am signing up AGAIN!