From the Gym Floor

The new home for training guides and club news from West End Athletic Club in Etobicoke. Practical boxing fundamentals, insight into how we coach and structure our classes, and everything you need to know before your first week at West End.

2026-09-06

Boxing vs Kickboxing for Fitness: An Honest Comparison From a Boxing Gym Floor

Boxing vs kickboxing for fitness compared using real calorie data, gear norms, and coaching insight from an Etobicoke gym at 283 Bering Ave

2026-08-31

Your First Boxing Class in Etobicoke: What Actually Happens in the First 50 Minutes

Your first boxing class at West End Athletic Club in Etobicoke, minute by minute: what to bring, the warm-up, your first jab, and why nobody