Bare Bones Boxing — Local services in East Hartford

From the amazing workouts, the knowledgeable and talented boxing trainers, the 90s hip hop playlists, to the down-to-earth and genuinely friendly vibe, BB feels like a safe haven from the often-superficial and isolating routines of our current world.

If you want a great (read: super challenging!), workout, the cardio boxing classes are awesome for all levels. If you want to learn to fight, you couldn't find a more welcoming, encouraging, and generous group of people to guide and support you. Either way, Clayton, Dwight, Mallory, Antonio, Anthony, and all the other trainers will help you push yourself further than you knew you could go, and inevitably help you build a kind of physical and mental strength that is absolutley invaluable both in and outside of the gym.

But most importantly, BB really is a community and a family -- it sounds cliche but there are few places where you'll routinely feel the kind of support, encouragement, and genuine joy that thrives in BB. Clayton makes a point to get to know everyone and he and all the trainers never fail to greet everyone with what truly feels like genuine excitement. When you strip away the pomp and circumstance that seems to define many corporate gyms, you're left with the "bare bones" that BB excels at: real workouts, real training, and real people who truly support...

Where Bare Bones really shines is community. When I showed up almost 2 years, at the old location, I wasn't very confident in myself. This place, along with some personal work, got me to a better place with myself and my confidence. I felt so welcomed here that I kept showing up, and kept learning, and I am grateful for this little community / support group.

In terms of the actual classes, this is a great place for all levels, especially beginners who want a great cardio workout and to learn about boxing technique at the same time. They got standard gym equipment like weights and treadmills/bikes, but they also got lots of boxing equipment, various kinds of bags, etc.

I am moving out of state, but figured I'd write this review since I loved this place so much. I would recommend to anyone, especially my man Steve's class on...

I can't express how grateful I am for stumbling upon Bare Bones Boxing. Trying boxing for the first time was definitely intimidating, but the team at Bare Bones has been so incredibly kind, supportive, and encouraging throughout! From the warm welcome at the door to their spotless facilities, I feel lucky to have found such an amazing place to work out. Every session leaves me feeling refreshed after the perfect mix of challenge, fun, and reward.

A big shoutout goes to Clayton, Anthony, Dwight, and Antonio for their infectious energy and continuous encouragement during workouts. They've really helped me push my limits and feel confident in this new sport! Thank you so much,...