Testimonials | Strive 4 Fitness | Brookfield and Riverside, IL

WHAT OTHERS HAVE TO SAY

“He Has been Personal Training with Owner, Shawn Groll and in 8 months has lost 67lbs. Rob is an inspiration to all and his work ethic will show you. When Strive opened on 11/1/17 he joined classes and averages 5x per week on top of training! Rob and Shawn set a goal for a 15k (never done before) and ran the whole thing without stopping on May 11th, 2017. Rob went on vacation 3 weeks later and ran his own half marathon! If you are dedicated it is easy! His journey continues and motivates others at Strive!”
– Rob F.

“Started Team Shawn BootCamp 4 years ago in 2013 and has accomplished many goals, made a complete lifestyle change, and has lost nearly 90lbs! She would be the first to tell you this process will be “slowly but surely” and as she keeps becoming healthier she no longer sees herself ever going back because of the support she has from her team at Strive. She has changed for the better and realized you are who you surround yourself with. To this day Sondra is now by far one of our strongest members we have and her encouragement to help others is amazing!”
– Sondra W

“I started at Strive March 2017 with a 30-day boot camp pass and fell in love. I went ahead and started an unlimited membership and haven’t regretted it. I started with the Detox, a tough 3 days but a great start to my new healthy journey. In April I completed the Ultimate Boot camp and that wall challenged me in every way, but with help from my fellow strive members I was able to go over it. In May I participated in the Mother’s Day 5k. A wonderful even where everyone cheered each other on to get to the finish. This month I completed the Class Marathon, 6 classes in 3+ hours. It was amazing. I conquered the wall all by myself this time. There was a great feeling of accomplishment getting over that hurdle. I feel stronger, more energized, and better than ever. Thanks to Strive and the instructors. Shawn for pushing me and believing in me even when I don’t. I cannot express the amount of appreciation and happiness that I feel towards Strive. Since starting my journey here I have lost over 20lbs, gained strength, endurance and confidence. However, most importantly I gained a team of dedicated people and instructors that push me to do my best and not give up. Can’t wait to reach more goals and complete things I couldn’t with my team at STRIVE.”
– Vanesa D.

“The past two years I’ve been struggling with depression. I quit smoking which was a great thing, but that added on the weight also . I tried different options nothing was making things any better. For years I would start going to the gym. But I would get bored it wasn’t doing it for me. I would try over and over wasting money. Finally I took up a free class. I saw all these people results and I was amazed . I loved it !!! I signed up I only start with a few days a week .. I went out to Arizona for my birthday I came back and I was ready. I signed up for unlimited classes and the weight starting coming off and my body just started feeling amazing. I walk feeling comfortable in my clothes in my steps . I put on a pair of jeans and don’t struggle for a half hour with all my body issues . I’ve met So many awesome people in these class and there all so motivated. I am only at the beginning of my journey . I want to motivate others to feel good about themselves and know it can be done just takes work and believing in it and believing in yourself. It’s never too late . we all have issues and struggles. thank you guys for making me want to succeed AND BE HAPPY AGAIN !!!!!!!!”
– Sheena B.