Farrell's eXtreme Bodyshaping in Rochester, MN, offers a comprehensive fitness program tailored for all ages and fitness levels. The facility combines high-energy workouts with nutritional coaching to help members achieve their goals. The community atmosphere and supportive coaches ensure a welcoming environment where everyone feels motivated.
However, the Rochester location has faced criticism for poor communication and questionable business practices, particularly regarding the abrupt closure of their Eagan location. Despite these issues, many members report significant fitness improvements and a positive gym experience overall.
Pros:
- Welcoming for all fitness levels
- Comprehensive workouts in 45 minutes
- Supportive community atmosphere
- Dedicated and motivating coaches
- Nutritional coaching included
- Live and prerecorded workouts available
- Developed better habits and strength
- Positive and uplifting culture
- Great music during workouts
- Sustainable results reported
Cons:
- Poor communication from ownership
- Questionable business practices
- Issues with refunds and membership management
Location / Contact
- Address: 4214 US-52 N, Rochester, MN 55901, United States
- Phone:+1 507-322-4243
Rating Stats
Reviews (10)
Frequently Asked Questions
Except the peak hours, this place remains quite free or moderately crowded.
This business has a rating of 4.7-star.
This business has 10 reviews.
The address is: 4214 US-52 N, Rochester, MN 55901, United States .
The contact number is +1 507-322-4243
This service is listed under Physical Fitness Program .
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Ed LeQuire
2 years ago
Love this place, always a great workout. The support and comraderie is awesome.
Brittany V
3 years ago
This is a gym for anyone- any age, any level of fitness, and shape or size! Everyone should at least try a 10 week program and guarantee you will be hooked for life! The accountability they provide and family-type atmosphere is something not matched by any other gym. You get a great, full body, comprehensive workout in addition to nutrition coaching. I have been going here for 4+ years and the owners have maintained that positive, uplifting, and supportive culture for 100% of the time I’ve been there.
Kayla Hanson
3 years ago
The Rochester owners are not to be trusted. About a week and a half ago they abruptly closed their Eagan location with little to no notice to their members. Now many members are owed money for memberships they already paid for and are left with no response on when to expect their refund.When the Rochester team took over ownership last fall they came into an established community (filled with love and support) and immediately began pushing members away by being condescending and rude. The lack of communication between the owners themselves and their communication with their members is outrageous and not how a business should operate.I personally was not affected by their recent actions. However, I witnessed firsthand how condescending they were and as a manager at the time, had to deal with many frustrating communication barriers before I chose to leave their gym on my own. However, I have several friends affected by this and I am astonished at all the lies being told. They are deceitful and will screw others over to bail themselves out.
Jenny Vierkant
3 years ago
Farrell's Extreme Bodyshaping itself is a great fitness model and program. The individuals who own the Rochester, MN and Eagan, MN locations are the most unprofessional, dishonest, disrespectful business owners I have ever encountered. I would give these owners zero stars if Google allowed me. Their poor communication and lack of professionalism over the past 7 months has been extremely frustrating. Not only did they continue charging all of their members full price during the COVID-19 pandemic when the gym was closed and we couldn't attend class, including members whose accounts were supposed to be frozen, they never notified said members this would be happening and then refused refunds or reduced rates. Once the gym opened back up in a limited capacity, it was nothing but problems. They were not welcoming to members and were extremely hard to communicate with. Now as of September 27, they left everyone at the Eagan, MN location high and dry by closing the gym permanently with no notification to their members or employees. The majority of members found out due to the sudden inability to schedule class times through the online app and found a sign posted on the window of the building when they showed up to the gym. When people attempted contacting the owners to find out what was going on it was crickets. A generic email was sent out to a small group of members several days later, but not all. I still have not personally received said email or received any response from the owners to my email communication. It is extremely disappointing to say the least. Additionally, there are many members who paid in-full for a yearly membership, who have not received communication regarding receiving a refund. As a business owner myself, I could never imagine conducting business in this manner or providing such horrible customer service. I will never support these owners and the unprofessional, shady way they run their business. I strongly recommend steering clear of these folks. Take your business elsewhere!!
Vitality Chiropractic
4 years ago
Joined 2 months ago, what an amazing culture this place offers. The exercise is fantastic and the people are like family..
Carissa Frandrup
4 years ago
A former 10 Weeker turned instructor. After 3 years of working out at FXB I have yet to feel burn out or unwelcome. The people are truly the best motivators, the program content pushes you to sweat in only 45 minutes a day, and the nutritional information will change your life. You may sign up for 10 weeks but you are actually signing up for a new lifestyle. Plus during the quarantine the live workouts and prerecorded material was so helpful to keep on track. My FXB family rocks!
Nadia Fanou
5 years ago
You get what you see. I made new friends. That pushed me towards my goal. No body is shaming you. The vibe is great the music during workout are awesome. You will keep coming back for that 45min class because they motivate you.
Amber Nelson
6 years ago
Family feel kickboxing gym. The program definitely works... I lost 30# my first session.
Matthew Hardinger
6 years ago
I just competed their 10 week program and am extremely happy with the results. There are such dedicated coaches and class instructors at Farrell's. Anyone, at any level or weight, can be challenged, motivated, encouraged, supported and cared for at just the right pace to achieve their goals. It's fun and funny workouts to some great pumping music.Whether it's losing weight, better health, or better looks, the result is gaining a better life and becoming part of a new family.Everyone should do this program at least once. I think it would be a great gift idea for a loved one.I have developed such better habits and feel great. I haven't been this strong in twenty years! Thank you Farrell's for making this my best gym experience ever!
Kristi Vesterby
6 years ago
Awesome staff and great results. They provide the equipment and full instructions with personal coaches. All you have to do is show up and do what they say. I have tried many diet and exercise programs and this is the only one that I have had sustainable results.