Shape Up Fitness & Wellness Consulting

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ I’ve been training with Michael since January 2023 and I can honestly say he’s the best personal trainer I’ve ever worked with. He brings the perfect balance of encouragement, accountability, and expertise. Every workout is tailored to my goals, and he makes sure I’m challenged without ever feeling overwhelmed. Michael also pays close attention to form and safety, which has helped me build strength and confidence without injury. He pushes me to do more than I thought I could, but he does it with positivity and humor that makes the time fly by. If you’re looking for a trainer who truly cares about your progress and well-being, Michael is the one. I can’t recommend him enough!

I’ve been working with Michael for a while, but most recently and what I wanted to share is my experience now that I am 10 days post-hip replacement surgery. Michael met with me before the surgery and gave me all the questions I needed to go over with my surgeon, including movement, restrictions, PT and everything post surgery. This really helped create a useful conversation with the surgeon and for me to understand what recovery would look like. The surgery itself went really well, but I’ve had some nerve pain complications and some issues tolerating some of the pain medications. He’s been understanding and has modified the initial post surgery treatment plan to fit how I’m feeling real time. He has been excellent with empathy, helping me know what I can and shouldn’t be doing, and allowing me to recover in a way that I needed to… That is, not pushing the PT and movements that weren’t good for me at the time. He also knows when to step in and get your PT kick started with the perfect amount of encouragement. He’s helped several others rehab after joint replacement and their results regarding how quickly they are able to return to full movement is incredible. My journey will be different than theirs, and Michael is tailoring recovery to my situation, my pain levels, my abilities. He cares about his clients and it shows. I highly recommend him for anyone dealing with a joint replacement and please engage him well before surgery because he will start physically training you in a way that will help you recover better even before you go in for the procedure. And you will know what questions to ask your surgeon and what to expect in recovery. He’s the BEST!!!

My name is Shelly, and I’m 61 years old. I’ve been training with Anton twice a week since January, and it’s one of the best decisions I’ve made for my health. I came to Anton with severe arthritis in my knee, which made movement painful and limited. I needed someone who would not only understand my limitations but also create a workout plan that kept me safe while still helping me get stronger. Anton has done exactly that. He genuinely cares about his clients—he always checks in to make sure my knee is stable and makes adjustments to the workouts if needed, but never lets me off the hook when it comes to getting the work done. The results have been fantastic. My knee is stronger, I’ve lost weight, and overall, I feel so much stronger. On top of that, Anton makes the workouts fun—which is no small feat when you’re dealing with arthritis! If you’re looking for a trainer who is knowledgeable, compassionate, and committed to helping you reach your goals while respecting your body’s needs, I can’t recommend Anton enough. —Shelly

Kathleen -60 years old I cannot recommend Anton Thompson enough! I've been training with him for a year now, participating in two 30-minute weight training sessions each week, and the results have been nothing short of amazing. I recently lost 50+ pounds, but it wasn’t until I added weight training that I truly saw my body transform. When I started with Anton, I had three goals: 1) get stronger, 2) reduce back and hip pain that I had been dealing with for years, which I had just assumed was arthritis, and 3) embrace my 60th birthday as a new person filled with confidence and a smaller waist. I feel healthier and stronger than I ever thought possible at my age. I now play Pickleball 5-6 times a week with no pain and better endurance. Ten months after working with Anton, I confidently walked my daughter down the aisle in a fitted strapless dress. Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would love looking at myself in all the wedding photos. Anton has tailored each session to meet my personal goals, ensuring that I stay motivated and challenged. His knowledge and enthusiasm for fitness truly shine through, and I have learned a great deal from him. It’s clear that he genuinely cares about his clients’ progress. If you’re looking to transform your fitness journey, look no further than Anton Thompson. I’m grateful for everything he has helped me achieve and excited to continue this journey with his guidance!

My name is Karl and I'm a month shy of 66. I began training twice a week with Anton just over 1 year ago because I knew I needed to strength train but lacked the discipline to do it consistently on my own. My overall strength and flexibility has improved significantly from where I started. Anton is attentive to what you say and pushes you in a safe and productive manner. I play ice hockey and I firmly believe the training has improved my stamina while playing and prevented injury. Now if he could figure out a way for me to score more goals!