HEW Fitness — Attraction in West Palm Beach

"LEAH!" they yell. "LEAH, YOU GOT THIS!". My feet land loudly on the 24 inch wood box. I did not land soft, as they instructed, because this was my 3,752nd box jump. My legs go numb. I do not got this I think. My eyes burn from the sweat. My soaking hair whips my cheek with every jump. Before my knees give out and I die, I look over and see J. She too is about to die. She tells me with her eyes and the redness in her cheeks. No words needed. "YOU CAN DO IT J!" they yell. But she thinks, I cannot. I cannot do it. In that moment we connect. We want to stop moving our bodies, but for the sole reason of not wanting more encouragement yelled at us, we slosh through the movements. When it's over, I don't know how, but neither of us have died. We lay down, our bodies melting into the ground, our sweat angels even showing the texture of our skin on the ground. "WOW, that was rough... I almost died" I say. We laugh awkwardly because really, we almost died. The connection stays with us our entire lives. Every workout there is a different J and a different me. Every class is an opportunity to connect in a near death experience with someone you may have never met before.

It goes like this- at first, you come for the fitness and then at some point, you realize you keep coming back for the connection, and by way of your presence in the building, fitness happens upon you. I don't know what magic spell this place is under that so many people, of all fitness levels, ages, shapes, sizes and backgrounds can show up and get a really good workout, and more importantly- really strong connections- but if I were to name it, I'd call it Hew-doo.

All in all, 10/10, 5 stars, would do again [six days a week, every week until actual death].

Try it out, it won't kill...

This is hands down the best gym I've ever been a part of. For several years I was struggling with my fitness. I tried various other HEW and CrossFit locations, and none compared to HEW WPB! I promise you it is worth the investment in your health!

I am the type of person who gets gym anxiety, so when I started HEW 2 months ago, I was pretty nervous! I had no former experience with any of the movements, but my fears subsided as soon as I entered the gym. It has such a welcoming environment and new friends truly become like family! With this atmosphere, no one is there to judge you or make fun of you. No matter what your experience level is, you can really tell that all fitness levels are welcome and there's no judgment.

Also, the coaches do an amazing job! They are great at not only helping with technique, but also encouraging you (which is crucial for me!). Before each workout, the coaches take the time to explain the workout, ask if we have any questions, then they break down each movement for us step by step until we get it. (If a movement is difficult, the coaches always give easier variations for that movement if you are just starting out like me!)

The owners Blake and Talia run the gym so well and always keep it fun and exciting with getting new equipment in the gym, beach workouts, and competitions for prizes!

I have invited several friends who have started to come to HEW WPB already, and I plan to continue to invite more! I have exceeded the goals I had for myself in just 1 month, and can't wait to see continued improvement...

Being the type of person who absolutely hates being pushed to the limit and being held accountable, somehow I end up here 6 times a week to be pushed to limits I never knew I could reach. This gym is full of incredible people and coaches that just keep you coming back. Talia and Blake are incredible owners who care about you and your well-being, as well as how you perform.

The coaches are also incredible people who make the gym worth coming, and know exactly what you need. Whether you have an injury that prevents you from doing certain exercises, to just having a bad day and needing that extra push, I’ve never seen a place so willingly available to accommodate its people.

Coming here is the highlight of my day. I first came in just wanting to focus on myself and my fitness journey, but got wrapped into the community and found some amazing people along the way. In a world where we’re taught to care about ourselves, HEW West Palm Beach goes against that mindset, and makes you the priority rather than caring about solely the business.

If I could give HEW 100 stars, I would. But unfortunately, Google limits me to just 5. That’s just how great this place is. Sign up and do it if you’re...