The Shoppe is part gym, part community and does both exceptionally well. This gym is about the group classes and the results are amazing if you are ready to work hard. The owner and trainers really care about the members and their goals as well as preventing injury. As others have mentioned, there are 21 year olds and 75 year olds taking these classes - everyone is encouraged (in a fun but also direct and frankly very motivational way) to do their best and put in the effort but it also feels like a non-judgmental place, it’s a hard balance that Julie and the other trainers strike well. If you want to see results but struggle in a normal gym with self-motivation I highly recommend checking it out. It’s truly a one-of-a-kind place!

Amazing group of people, individual attention, and fun workouts.

I love it here! Julie is amazing, supportive and makes working out fun. Kris is also amazing! I recommend coming here to anyone who wants to get fit, you simply won’t get this great of a workout anywhere else!

I recently joined this gym and it was the best decision I have ever made. The members are INSANELY welcoming. Julie, the owner, is incredibly knowledgable, supportive, and motivating. I came in with an injury and she took the time to come up with a plan that still allows me a full body workout while healing at the same time. She puts so much of her time into each individual person. The classes are hard and they should be. If you want results this is absolutely the place you need to be. The price for this gym and everything it offers is the best in Milwaukee, hands down.

They are all so supportive and such a great group to work-out with. I absolutely love it there! :)

I have been working out in this place for a little more than a year now and I am so happy I finally found an awesome place to work out and a awesome support system with all the friendly members. I lost about 20 pounds and I built great and solid muscles. I am so happy with this place and I will be a member as long as they are open!!!

The Shape Up Shoppe is by far and away the best gym Ive ever been to. The owner, Julie, is personally invested in each member of the Shoppe and goes truly above and beyond to push you to achieve your fitness goals, compliment your progress, and make you feel welcome. My work outs are often the highlight of my day and I wholeheartedly recommend the Shape up Shoppe to women of any age looking for challenging work outs in a supportive environment youll want to return to as much as your schedule allows.

Join in 4 weeks ago and it couldn’t be better. Nice owners, nice ladies that work out as a team and nice results too. The classes are really great and make you sweat good. Love it!

The Shape Up Shoppe has changed my life! Ive been a member for a year and a half. I look forward to the classes every day, to get an amazing workout and being part of a positive, encouraging community of strong, empowered women. Im motivated to go every day because of the group workout classes. I wouldnt get nearly the same workout if it did it alone. Personal favorites: sauna workouts, big trampoline, boxing, and parties! I feel so fortunate to have the Shoppe in my life.

I was very disappointed. When I went in to check the place out the class looked interesting. The lady leading the class was nice and had me leave a phone number for someone to call me and tell me more. A few days went by. Nobody called so I left a message on voicemail at the gym. Around the time I put the kids to bed a woman called. She was short to the point of being rude and unprofessional. Not only had she called very late but, she made it very clear phone conversation was not in her job description. She pretty much demanded I go online and make an appointment. When I told her I am not very computer literate, which Im not, she was extremely short and impatient with me. The called ended when she pretty much told me Id get a consultation where Id be expected to join right away and pay her first and last months gym fees for four months. After that she pretty much hung up on me.Ill be perfectly honest and say the vast majority of gym websites confuse me. I generally rely on face to face or phone conversation to pick a gym. If a person is horrible to you during either you know that place is not for you. Since I have a few health issues and need a place to work out do I dont spend more time than I want to in the hospital being poked by a team of specialists I dont put up with much attitude. I get enough of that from my kids of whom there are many and are mostly teenagers.For a small place with some decent potential bad customer service really wont make them more popular. The saddest part is I think the nasty person that called must have been the owner. It looks like Ill be asking my physical therapists were they like to work out.

This gym is amazing! I usually don’t do well in a class setting but everyone is so encouraging and uplifting, I leave feeling confident and sweaty. I lost 40lbs working out here.

LOVE the Shape Up Shoppe! Its a fantastic community of women from all walks of life. Everyone is encouraging and are the type of people I would (and often do) grab a drink with after class or on the weekends. The owners Julie and Dennis are fantastic. You can tell they are knowledgeable and dedicated to helping everyone who walks in the door. Julie does a great job of injecting fun and sass into class as motivation. Try cardio complete, do it.

This is such a great place to work out! The aerobic classes are the best and really get you in shape. Instructors know you and will push you to work your hardest. Great choreography that targets any and all problem areas, all while working out to fun music. Classes include some killer ab work. The boxing classes burn lots of calories. Membership includes use of gym, sauna, locker room. The members are really nice and you’ll see young and old, all working out hard and having fun. Any stress you had when you walked in will be gone when you leave. Give it a try!!

I wish there were 10 stars to give, this gym is AMAZING. My only workout before the shoppe was running, and although it was tough, I didnt get to push myself to meet new challenges & goals. Julie, the owner, and all of the other instructors are amazing. There will be a room of 25 + women, and Julie will make you feel like it is just you and her. Her ability to reach all the members and engage with us all is simply incredible. She will correct you in the moment to prevent injuries and pain. Her knowledge & explainations on the human body are truly remarkable and it makes me feel safe as well as empowered to learn more about my body and the proper way to workout. She is an uplifting, challenging, and loving woman who makes me and all the other women feel strong, motiviated and eager to continue challenging ourselves. If you are scared of gyms (like I was) but really want to make a difference in your overall health, THE SHOPPE IS FOR YOU! The members are welcoming and motiviating (I am 23 and there are 75 year old women who kick my butt in workouts, how awesome!!!!). It has changed my whole perspecitive and I can now say I am living a much healthier life. Thank you Julie & all the other amazing, kick-butt women at the Shape Up Shoppe. Check them out, you wont be disapointed.

Have only experienced the cardio classes so far, but there are intense! Your heart rate will be up there and the staff will make sure youre not falling behind. They keep you motivated.

I joined this community about 10 months ago, and have come to realize it is the best decision Ive ever made in regard to workout facilities. What you dont find here is the coldness of the chain gyms or the pricey small group fad instructions. What you do find at the Shoppe are people from ALL age groups. There is never a dull moment at the Shoppe as all workouts are choreographed to great music, targeted to specific areas, and are constantly changing to include all muscle groups and problem areas. The instructors push members to do their individual best and are focused on form to prevent injuries. It feels very much like having a personal trainer. I havent even talked about the great boxing classes and weight lifting! Julie, Dennis and Kris work together to provide an experience that not only helps you get in shape, but encourage life style changes that will keep you healthy into the future.

The Shape Up Shoppe is an incredibly warm and inviting atmosphere! The owner is personable and attentive and she has worked hard to create a culture of inclusion here. Classes are fun, the facility is well taken care of and clean, and Julie and the Shape Up Shoppe are a Bay View gem!

Come for the gym, stay for the people. Its a great workout -- you can tell the owners have been in the business for over 30 years -- but the community keeps you motivated, encouraged, challenged. Not at all intimidating and both advanced and out-of-shape women are welcome. This gym is for girls only and they offer cardio/aerobics, weights, boxing, personal training, boot camp, etc.

I cant even give a star....the only reason for one star was so I could post this. I was extremely disappointed in this place. The owner, I think her name is Julie, was very short and VERY rude. She told me to call her, leave a voicemail and she would call me back. I waited a few days and she finally called. The voicemail she left me was just down right rude. I would expect more out of mom and pop joint. Thats why you go to them, because they are more personable. She is NOT. And I will make sure that I let my friends know as well. We will be looking elsewhere.

An amazing high intensity fun cardio workout! Nothing compares! Guaranteed to make you feel awesomely exhausted! Kiss calories good-bye & prepare to get healthy! Love it!

The classes didnt work for me. The owner was unwilling to help me find what I needed and repeatedly recommended things that I didnt want. There was no option to try the gym so I paid $150 for three months. (My bad)! I wasted money and no refund/adjustment was allowed. Very disappointed.

Best gym ever! Everyone is so kind and supportive.

I love the Shape Up Shoppe! I have never been able to get myself into regular exercise. I had gone to a few gyms, had personal trainers, but nothing really motivated me. A friend of mine joined the Shoppe and I decided to give it a try and now Im going at least 3 times a week!So, its more classes than machines. They have machines and weights, but their cardio classes are really the focus. They also have boxing, slide class, and other classes that change throughout the year. I love the cardio class! Its usually 45 minutes to an hour. The owner, Julie, is really helpful with any questions and regularly checks to make sure you are doing the moves safely, and also gives lots of good advice on eating right. I have lost 20 pounds since starting a few months ago! Everyone who works there is equally as helpful. Its really fun to be in an environment with all women too so I dont have to be concerned about things like my underwear showing or not shaving my armpits, haha. Everyone is very supportive too, and we celebrate peoples birthdays and have parties every once in a while.I recommend it to everyone! If youre like me and have a hard time motivating you should try it out.

If you want accountability with your workouts, a great workout, and a great group of ladies, this is the place for you!

I joined this club a few years ago, I ended up getting hurt on one of the machines during a class (I was hurt quite badly, bleeding and ended up needing care by a dr) and all they had to offer for first aide was a cold can of Coors Light.