Boxing as a workout.
Want to get fit, not fight? Every class at West End Athletic Club is no-contact. Four of them are built around conditioning, with real boxing technique in every round.
The workout classes.
All levels. Coaches adjust intensity to you.
Tech-Fit Boxing
Combinations and defence at a pace that keeps the heart rate up.
Boxing Bootcamp
Full-body boxing and fitness: heavy bags, mitt drills, conditioning and strength.
Bag Blitz
A fast heavy-bag workout in timed rounds.
Build & Burn
Coached strength and conditioning, the perfect partner to your boxing.
Workout class times.
Early mornings, lunch, evenings and Saturdays.
Current times are always on the schedule.
What to expect at your first class.
No experience needed. The coaches adjust every drill to you.
Arrive a little early
Come 10 to 15 minutes before class and check in at the front desk. The staff walk you through registration, and parking at the rear is free.
What to bring
Comfortable athletic clothing, a water bottle, boxing gloves and hand wraps, and your own towel (towels are not provided). No gloves yet? The club sells gloves and wraps at the gym.
How the class runs
Intro To Boxing is 30 minutes: hand wraps, stance, first combinations and what a real class feels like. Regular classes are 50 minutes of coach-led work on the bags and pads. No contact.
After you train
Showers and changing rooms, free lockers for the day (bring a lock or buy one at the gym), a sauna, and an espresso bar with protein shakes.
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Common questions.
Do I have to spar?
No. Every class is no-contact: bags and pads. Sparring is optional, coach-supervised and by invitation only.
Is boxing a good workout for beginners?
Yes. All classes accommodate beginners, and coaches adjust exercises and intensity.
How long are classes?
Regular classes are 50 minutes.
Which class is the hardest?
Boxing Bootcamp combines heavy bags, mitt drills, conditioning and strength. Ask a coach which fits where you are now.
Is there a strength area?
Yes. The club has a strength area with an Eleiko platform, a conditioning area, a heavy bag room, a boxing ring and a sauna.
How much does it cost to try?
New members can take 3 Classes for $30 until December 31, 2026: any three coach-led group classes, one payment, nothing renews.
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