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Good for fun, bad for boxing and holistic health.

If you're looking for a high-energy, fun, motivational workout in a club atmosphere, this could be a great place for you. If you're interested in learning how to box or being supported in your health by fitness experts, I would not recommend this gym.

THE EXPERIENCE:

The workout involves three stations - treadmills, a "weight room" (that consists of dumbells), and water training punching bags. You move through each station accompanied by deep bass and an instructor that's somewhere between a new-age church leader, motivational speaker, spring break DJ, and fitness coach.

You will not learn anything about boxing. While at the bags, some combos come up on a screen that you can follow along with. You will not be taught proper technique. This goes for the other workouts as well. This was pretty disappointing to me. I personally think that a fitness space has a responsibility to teach people how to do the exercises effectively and, more importantly, safely. I used to box regularly and was disappointed to see, for example, that there's no regard for teaching people how to protect the shoulder and wrist while throwing combos.

After the class, tequila shots were passed around. This could be very exciting for you. For me, it felt in high contradiction with health, especially since alcohol dehydrates you. Odd choice for a post-workout.

THE ATMOSPHERE:

The space is meant to look like a club. The locker rooms are pure white, backlit by neon pinks and blues. There are showers, blow dryers, towels, and lockers provided. The fitness space itself is completely black with bright colorful lights pulsing to the beat of amped-up music. There is a bar in the main entrance.

THE STAFF:

The staff generally seemed very friendly and welcoming. The instructor was high energy, kind, and very positive. I joined as a new member which the website says includes drink tokens and a gym bag. I did not...

Great workout. This place is like Barry’s and Rumble on full tilt and it is amazing. I consider myself a fitness junkie and I usually love to try hot new gyms and workouts. Barry’s Bootcamp and Rumble are two of my favorites, so this place didn’t disappoint.

The interior of the studio is pretty small but it was nice to be greeted by a sweet boxer dog, Gritty, who I think is the namesake of this spot.

I went on a Tuesday in the late morning so the class wasn’t completely full. I started on the treadmill. You do nine rounds total, three at each station, which I felt was challenging. This is fairly nonstop cardio/interval training.

The treadmill portion was challenging but doable and the boxing was pretty good too. Love the water bags. The floor section was tougher than I anticipated it being.

The vibe is very similar to a club. Lots of flashing lights, club music and latest hits blaring overhead. Honestly it was a little too loud for me but what can I say? I’m getting old.

Really liked this workout....

Grit is SUCH a great workout! I was super intimidated trying this out bc it looked intense and I’m fit-adjacent. But everyone was incredibly welcoming and encouraging. The workout switches between treadmills, weights, and boxing. There’s screens showing you the combos in case you get stuck. And I appreciate the club/low lighting to hide how sweaty I get. I particularly like Evan’s classes. All the trainers are great but he really utilizes the incline on the treadmills & has interesting weight room/boxing combinations for muscle confusion. The social aspect is nice as well! Whether you stay for drinks or not, they really try to create an atmosphere for people to meet & hype each other up. I started with the intro deal for two glasses, two drinks, and the Grit bag (which has quickly become my everyday bag). Neil at the front desk was really kind & patient figuring out a class package that worked best for me. I love going & it’s really boosted my...