Elite Bodies By J Ellis Jones

Well, it looks like J. Ellis Jones has started back up in Boston… after cutting out on all his clients in Brooklyn, New York…
Boston BEWARE…

I signed up initially through a deal on Living Social back in April. After the promo, Jay convinced me to sign up for one month of unlimited training for $ 200. He said that there was no annual contract and that I would be able to cancel at any time. A week before my month was up, I emailed Jay to let him know that I would not be continuing and he replied and confirmed my cancellation. This was in June. About a week ago I checked my credit card statement and was shocked to see that Jay had charged my card for 3 additional months (total of $ 600) after my cancellation. When I tried calling, the number was disconnected and the website was down. The only thing I found online that hadn’t been shut down was his LinkedIn page. I contacted two of the trainers, one of which I had personally trained with. Both replied immediately and were very nice and explained that they had absolutely no idea what happened and that Jay owed the trainers money also. They offered to help in any way they can, which isn’t much, however they agreed to speak to my credit card company if requested. Luckily, my credit card company reimbursed my account as long as Jay does not dispute within 45 days.
If you’re owed money I would advise talking to your cc companies, as mine was understanding and didn’t ask many questions before reimbursing my account.

Caveat emptor! I will be short and sweet. Guess what? It went under a few weeks ago. However, this scam artist and shady character J. Ellis cashed my check for over $ 1000 for the month of Oct’ & Novs training sessions. He knew he was going under and cashed it anyway. What a scum bag. I will be using all available resources to go after this guy. Not just for the money but for the principle. Shady scam artists do not deserve to go unpunished or act with impunity.
If he ever opens up another business in New York, don’t go.

I had two sessions there which were ok. I went yesterday to find the gym was closed. no show for the trainer. looking at the review above on ⁹⁄₂₇ i see that I was not the only one. Stay far away from these guys! Zero respect for others time

His email address is now bouncing back. I just disputed the charges for remaining sessions with my credit card company. Perhaps try that route.

Looks like it’s small claims court time folks. Former clients of this scam artist need to band together.
I got an email saying that he was closing his business. But I’m still owed 5 sessions at a total of $ 350 in cost.
I need my money back!
To be continued!

My mind is blown at the level of unprofessionalism of Jay Ellis.
I bought the deal through Living Social and was actually having a pretty decent experience with my trainer Jessica. The irony of this all is that I actually recommended that my husband try the place. On my final session, I went to the gym only to find it locked up with no one there.
As soon as I got home I emailed both Jay and Dina, the person initially assigned to my account, and expressed my concern that my session was blown off. Twelve hours later I received an email from Dina telling me that Jay had apparently closed the gym FOR AT LEAST A MONTH.
As I just recently received the email, I am incredulous that someone could just shut down a business and not even give their customers the courtesy of an email. Who knows if he will ever reopen, but in case he does I want to make sure everyone knows what a scam artist Jay is.
The final kicker is that he emailed me just 5 days ago with an offer for a discounted deal of just $ 59/​session (8 pack for $ 472). I can only imagine if I had actually paid him more money, and I’m absolutely sure I’d never see any of it back.
I feel horrible for people that lose their business, but this guy is clearly nothing but a thief.

I had my first ever professional training session with Dina and I loved it! She was funny, upbeat and motivational. My body is aching but that is ok because no pain no gain. I need a structured setting and elite bodies provides that. It was crowded they gave water and some insight on what kind of exercises I need ed to strengthen my knee muscle. as Ahnold would say I’ll be back!!!

I had a wonderful experience training at Elite Bodies. They individualize your training based on your needs and your physical fitness. I had the pleasure of training with Jay, Richard, and Dina. All three were very professional, knowledgeable, and skillful. I had a few injuries and chose to go for personal training instead of physical therapy. They personalized my training to help me with my injuries and enhance my fitness at the same time. After a few weeks of training, I recovered from my injuries and improved my core strength. I now feel better, work better, and sleep better. Jay, who runs the place, is very accommodating and easy to deal with. He is also very email-​friendly and writes you back quickly. You can easily schedule your training sessions online. You even get email reminders before your sessions. Their new location is very spacious, well lit, has a pleasant atmosphere, and is filled with useful equipments. Overall, this business is run by a group of very professional, pleasant, and skillful physical trainers. Whatever your goal is, you will not be disappointed.

Absolutely fabulous! As a middle aged woman the trainer really worked with me and gave me a program that worked for me. After the first two sessions I already felt a difference. Richard motivated me to stick with my diet and exercise program.

I found Elite Bodies through Groupon and I’m glad I did! I want to keep it quick so here are the main points:
Pros:
1. Trainers are focused only on you for the entire session
2. Trainers are fun and easy to work with (Jay was great and I love Richard!)
3. Workouts are private, max is two clients (each with his/​her own trainer) at a time
4. Workouts are varied so you won’t get bored or adapt and stop improving
5. Good communication and easy online scheduling
6. Free water and bananas!
Cons:
1. Space is small, but apparently they are moving to a bigger place soon
2. Expensive for long term
Overall, I have had a wonderful experience and I would definitely recommend it. If only I could get that Groupon price for the next 6 months!

I am a huge fan of this gym. I purchased a group on and the whole crew has been very accommodating. Jay was great about contacting me after I wrote in with questions (both before and after my purchase) and the online system works pretty well although the music in his website has gotten me busted at work a few times. I have used Richard and Mike as my two trainers (my schedule is funky so I needed to work with 2 people) and they have both been great. They listened to me and what i was hoping to learn and have been enthusiastic and supportive. They offer a wide range of exercises and workouts that cater to each respective client and have been great about teaching me how to take a series of different exercises with me. Despite a small area to workout in I have certainly left with sore muscles (in a good way) and a renewed confidence in my ability to be in better shape and feel better about my fitness level. They are also good about offering water, towels, bananas and the shower in the back is clean and stocked with soap/​shampoos etc,.
Most people can be intimidated by trainers but these guys are professional, energetic, knowledgeable and genuinely want their clients to live a healthy and fit life. If you are looking for a great trainer I would not hesitate to recommend J Ellis and his crew.

my wedding is coming up, so my fiancé and i decided to buy the groupon for a few sessions at elite bodies. i’ve been training with megan and jay since march, and i’ve never looked better or felt stronger. they’re both great trainers – motivational without being condescending in the least. i love it there!
the gym itself is relatively small, but it has everything you need to get a kick-​ass workout done. it’s also a huge plus that you’re essentially alone in the gym with your trainer. no one is watching you struggle through a challenging workout, and you avoid any of the humiliation that you risk at the bigger gyms in the city.
scheduling your workouts is really simple with the online system, and jay is quick to get you set up in the system.
i would highly recommend working out at elite bodies.

I wanted personal training sessions because I’m getting married and even though I have a gym membership, I never go. I needed set appointments and guidance. So when I saw a Groupon deal for six sessions at Elite Bodies, I decided to give it a try.
I’ve had three sessions so far and I really love it. I went in feeling slightly intimidated. Though I am on the thinner side, my fitness level is very low. If you tell me to do a push up, I will get into position then collapse onto my face. I was scared they were going to laugh at me or be a bunch of crazy body builders with American Gladiator muscles, but that’s not the case at all. They’re just normal fit people with easy attitudes. They model the exercises after you and encourage you to keep trying and going.
Here are a few specific points of interest:
–The studio is small, but has everything you need. It’s basically one room with some equipment in it about half a block from Trader Joe’s. It’s usually just you and a trainer, though there may be one other session going on too. The less people staring at me as I «gracefully» squat, the better.
–There are a bunch of trainers on staff. I’ve had sessions with Richard and Michael so far. Both are great.
–The hours are good. I can usually grab a session time that’s after work or on the weekend.
–It’s easy to schedule appointments on their online system. They fill up pretty quickly, but you can stay on top of it and adjust as needed.
–Jay is communicative and very pleasant to do business with, especially over email.
After the first session, I limped around for two days. It made me a little happy actually, because I knew I’d done something. And after the second session, I went ahead and bought a package of 12 more. I’m looking forward to continuing my sessions and being more in shape by my wedding day.

I have been going to Elite since they opened the studio in 2010, and I have loved every moment of my workouts there. I usually work out with Jay or Shawn, but honestly, every single trainer I have worked with over the past few years has been totally on point with me in what I want to accomplish. We talk through the exercises so I can understand what is going on, and they are friendly and warm. My overall health and wellness has increased significantly since I have started going here, and I do not plan on stopping any time soon! Elite provides great workouts with great trainers who create fabulous, tailored sessions for every individual — all of this and a warm, friendly, comfortable atmosphere. If you are debating going, don’t! You will not be disappointed!

I bought a package of sessions through Groupon and have not regretted ever since. Although their space is not big, it facilitates the type of personalized training that I was looking for. The facilities and equipment are nice and they conveniently have a private shower for use after a workout session.
Regarding the workouts themselves, I’ve had appointments with Michael and Dina. Michael is a very motivating and patient trainer who is not shy about sharing his own physical fitness history as a way of inspiring others. Dina on the other hand, is tough but hilarious! I absolutely love working out with her and the banter that we engage in between exercises. The routines are demanding but variable and are appropriately customized to your own physical fitness level. All in all, highly recommended.

I’m a huge fan of the Elite Bodies studio. I learned about the studio through a Living Social deal. After I used up my LIving Social deal I purchased a package on my own. My trainer Richard is in one word: Amazing! I don’t mind working hard but I’m also a bit of a whiner. Richard does a great job of smiling when I whine then proceeding to kick my @$$! My workout sessions are always varied so I’m always challenging my body in a different way. I also love the fact that this isn’t a huge gym, the attention is very personalized. The studio is pretty no nonsense, small, clean, towels and water are provided. The only downside is that scheduling with your fav trainer can sometimes be tough. If you are serious about transforming your body via targeted work outs, this is the place to be.

Elite Bodies = great! So far, I have had nothing but a positive experience here! Things I love most:
1) You’re not in a huge gym with lots of strangers watching you do potentially awkward-​looking things. You are in a small studio with your trainer (and sometimes one other trainer and client), so the focus is on you and you can focus on your workout.
2) The trainers are rigorous, and give you challenging workouts. In fact, I have only repeated a few exercises over my last 5 sessions. I love that each session can be totally new or add a new element to something I’ve already done. Not boring, and forces you to keep pushing yourself.
3) Self-​scheduling! Makes it easy that you just go online and sign yourself up. My only gripe is that there appears to be no way to set reminders for yourself in advance of your session.
4) The trainers themselves are all great! Everyone has a unique style, but so far I’ve enjoyed working with everyone!
So if you are looking for personal training where you can truly focus on getting fit and reaching your goals, this the place for you!

One Sunday afternoon, I sat around my apartment in my usual lazy fashion. I was perusing the Groupon offerings for the day, when I stumbled upon a deal for six personal training sessions for $ 69. There was no way in hell I was passing this up. I purchased the Groupon and sent an email via the Elite Bodies website a few days later. I received a response from Jay via phone and email within a couple hours. After confirming my Groupon and other information with him, I was all set to schedule my personal training sessions via MindBodyOnline.
I went to my first training session yesterday with Megan and today, I can barely walk. I could barely walk immediately after my workout. Crossing the street was a slight struggle, walking down the steps to the subway was a greater struggle and I nearly cried when I had to walk up the stairs upon exiting the subway. Needless to say, the workout was solid and worth much more than the cost of the Groupon. The session began with a short questionaire and discussion about my fitness goals and… ahem, problem areas. We did a three-​minute walking warm up on the treadmill. We immediately started on a circuit of all types of exercises that I cannot name and most of which I had never done before. Squats, lunches, dips, etc., but all with an added element that made them very challenging. Megan was great about pushing me, but also giving me a break as needed — which trust me, I needed. I look like I’m in decent shape, but before that session, I had no idea how badly out of shape I am. Like seriously, I was whooped. Megan specializes in total body workouts, and it was one hell of a workout.
The studio is fairly small. There are two or three cardio machines and various weights, mats, and contraptions to aid your workout. I would guess that at most of the sessions there is only one client there at a time with a trainer, but I may be wrong. The best part — they have a shower on premises. This makes it very convenient to workout before work or any type of socializing — a definite plus. Megan mentioned that sessions generally ranged from $ 80 to 90, depending on the package. I have to participate in a few sessions until I’m sure that it’s worth the cost (I’m selectively frugal), but I was certainly impressed and worked my ass off during the first session, so it probably won’t take much convincing.
I liked the convenience of the online system to schedule training sessions. My only gripe is that availability was quite limited — I’m guessing this was because of the Groupon and they had a significant rush of activity. I scheduled 4 sessions at various times with three different trainers as a result.
Elite Bodies is definitely worth a try.