iLoveKickboxing.com

The most fun you can have while working out!
Seriously i have tried so many things, from personal training, to spinning, yoga… EVERYTHING. This is the only workout that i actually look forward to, and it works! I am so sore after just a few sessions. I feel so much stronger and like i could actually defend myself if need be.
The staff here are all super energetic and welcoming, it makes newbies feel right at home on their first day!

I bought the special 9.99 $ for three sessions including the gloves and i thought it’s worth a try. The workout itself was good, especially the first 15 minutes will make you sweat a lot. The trainers were all very helpful and professional. The reason why i only give it 2 stars is that i found the place not very hygienic. I used to take the class at 7.45 pm and was never really happy about the fact that they didn’t wipe off the sweat from the class before (or even from the one before that) It is recommended to be barefoot during class but with sweat all over, dust and hair on the floor i decided to wear socks which made the class a little more challenging as it was more slippery. That was the reason why i did not sign up for more classes.

Before purchasing a groupon or the online special, I would like to inform you of a few things that I wish I knew before I went, and possibly help save you some hassle and money (there’s 0 information on their website about pricing or memberships, which is strange, and then they proceed to overwhelm people their first class about buying, see below):
1. First and foremost, they bribe members to write reviews on websites for their company in exchange for some free goodies. I was actually appalled when I found this out. Just keep that in mind while reading reviews here. (A cheap first deal AND basically a 4.5 rating on every website! I thought it was too good to be true, and it was.)
2. They will try to sell you HARD on your first day, and tell you that the cheapest membership pricing is only valid on your first day. (There’s a reason everyone here says «They got me after my first class!») And they only sell huge class packages or long monthly memberships. It’s great if you really think you’ll be in it for the long haul. But when life gets in the way, you can just cancel and get a refund, right?
3. Wrong. No refunds, no cancellations, no matter what. Once you agree to that long membership or huge class pack deal, the money is theirs whether you go or not. Even if you are moving out of the country, or have a serious medical injury, you will continue to pay each month. So if you do not plan on staying in the city, or don’t know what lies ahead for you, DO NOT BUY HERE. Even if your work schedule changes and doesn’t allow you to come as often anymore, guess what? You’re still paying!
4. After purchasing your first deal, and then selling you hard to join, you don’t actually get to use the rest of your already purchased deal. My membership started immediately, and that was really the first sign that I should have canceled and left right away. I believe there is a ridiculously short time after you buy a membership to cancel if you want, but honestly, I’m just so fed up at this point.
5. I will admit, the workout is good. Not the greatest thing I’ve ever done in my life, but good. Have I found other classes that work me harder and that I enjoy more? Yes. Do I wish I had instead joined another gym with a larger variety of classes? Yes. But unfortunately, I will be reluctantly dragging my ass here because I would be out a large amount of money.
At first, the classes were fun, but overtime they seem to get more lackluster. Now I dread going to class, and while I’m there getting barked at to do «proper» push-​ups, all I can do is think about leaving.
I thought it was for me, and did enjoy it for a bit. But they have you contracted in for so long, so even if you do change your mind or physically cannot attend, you will still have to go or simply just waste your money. You can find someone else to buy your membership from you, and ha, good luck should you ever find yourself in that position.

A friend of mine recommended this place to me and I am so thrilled that she did. I loved it from day one. the staff is so positive and high energy, and really help you work on your form while kicking your butt, in all the best ways. Come prepared to sweat, high five, and want some more!

My friend and I bought the Groupon deal for ilovekickboxing (the 10 class deal). I’ve only ever taken kickboxing once (a very long time ago), so I really didn’t know what to expect.
Our first time there, we were greeted with such positivity, my wave of fear lessened. The trainers (who also man the desk), took time to give us a tour of the facilities, and give us our free boxing gloves!
The trainers then spent a good chunk of time speaking to us individually about our past experience with kickboxing, assessed how active we are in our lives, and tried selling us one of their deals they had at that time.
After that, we got started with the class… For the record, I’m a pretty active person, but I’ve never sweated so much in a class. That hour was grueling, but one of the trainers stuck with us the entire class (which I assume was our «personal training session,» as promised of the Groupon deal), and instructed us on how to properly punch and kick.
Once the class ended, they were adamant on trying to get us to schedule our next class, which we couldn’t do, as our schedules change every week. They also were pushy about selling their other packaged deals, which is understandable, and how the company needs to make money.
Overall, I love
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Real results. I had NEVER thought of doing something like kickboxing before my friend asked me to go with her. I’ve always been a fan of intense workouts with loud music (i.e. I’m not a yoga studio girl). So kickboxing was a lot of fun, but on top of that I could not believe how quick and the results came.
The workouts are VERY hard at first, but once you get passed the initial hump they get easier and you realize how much progress you’ve made. After just a few weeks of going 4 times a week my arms and abs were toned beyond what they had been in years (maybe ever).
The BEST part I believe was for the first time in my life I actually felt strong. I didn’t mind carrying the heavy bag of groceries down the street any more. Simple thing I use to dread so much — like picking up the laundry — were not chores any more… this sounds pathetic I know, but I’m never going back. This was a great fun way to get stronger and healthier.

Great deal! Look for a groupon if you haven’t already. This is a great location with great staff. If you’ve never done kickboxing, your first class will have be a semi private class with an instructor. So far I’ve always had a great class. Prepare to sweat! The first 20mins of class is always «warm up» with hiit workouts. The rest of the class is combos on the bag. I’m pretty active and I workout regularly but after an hour of kickboxing here I’m usually sore for a day or two.
**Heads up, if it’s your first day they will push really hard for you to buy a membership.

If you are looking for consistently great workouts with really awesome high energy instructors, then this is the place. Sign up for the 3 workout deal and you’ll get a really comprehensive introduction to kickboxing during a one-​on-​one session. The gloves are also really great quality!
As for the workout itself, the basic format stays the same but each component is modified day to day. You start with a killer 15 minute high intensity plyometric-​like «warmup» which is really a workout in itself. Then you go into 6 rounds, 3 minutes each of a certain kickboxing routine. Even if the gym gets crowded and you have to share a bag, you’ll still get a great workout. The instructors are also great at giving you tips while they circulate the room. There’s pretty much no way you won’t break a sweat.
In terms of the gym itself, it’s pretty clean though sometimes, the class before is quite sweaty so just let an instructor know if you need part of the mat cleaned up. The bags are kept in good condition and the bathrooms are always well stocked (esp for the females).

Most instructors seem to be nice during the classes, but they only care about making new members. They don’t give a damn about Groupon purchasers. You won’t be able to reserve classes cause they hardly answer the phone and don’t get back to you

I’ve been coming to ILKB for a little over one year now. Here are some things I can do today that I couldn’t do before starting kickboxing:
–Do one real pushup
–Do ten real pushups
–Run 1 mile without stopping
–Run a half-​marathon
–Hold a plank for over 1 minute
–Do a handstand
–Do a front split
–Feel confident about how my body looks
–Feel confident about what my body can accomplish
–Throw out my «skinny clothes» because they’re too loose
And that’s just a sampling. This place is amazing. Commit to one year (it goes SO QUICKLY) and show up. In hindsight, I can’t believe how incredibly easy it was. The classes make it fun– The structure stays loosely the same so I know what to expect (I hate walking into gyms, looking at all the equipment, and not knowing what to do) but the individual exercises are always changing and always challenging so I never get bored! The instructors are all very friendly and great at motivating me to dig deep.
Facilities are clean and the bathrooms are stocked with everything I need. Only two showers for women but I think I’ve had to wait for a shower maybe twice in the past year.

I’ve tried everything, and I mean everything. It’s all either too slow paced, boring, or too repetitive. I’m not that person whose going to be excited to go work and I’m that typical bride who is getting married in under 10 months and realized that I should probably start getting my butt in shape.
This all being said, I REALLY like this class! Let’s be honest, my brain would rather me veg out but my body keeps craving the workout and the best part is, you don’t have to even think about what you’re doing! It’s 20 minutes of intense cardio, which changes depending on the instructor and class, I never know what the next set is going to be which is great because you just react and do it. The stretching after that is nice because I wind up being super tense after the cardio and need a minute to catch my breath and stretch my muscles (the ones I imagine I have at least.). Then comes the bag work — my favorite! Arm, Core and Leg work all tied into one as well as technique so you really have to pay attention. It’s probably one of the best workouts I’ve ever gotten.
The staff is wonderful. They’re encouraging without riding your ass or being mean, they’re upbeat and are all friends, which is nice because they have a great time on the mat instructing the class, and they give you just enough attention to where you feel like you’re getting a personalized workout and positive reinforcement without feeling like they’re overbearing or putting you on the spot. It’s just a really encouraging environment.
I wound up buying the membership, and its the first time I’m not feeling like I’m just donating once a month to someplace but am actually continuously going to work out and I feel amazing after each class and look forward to the next one! Don’t think, just sign up for their groupon or special on their website and start going, you won’t regret it!

Looking for a consistently awesome workout? Look no further! Because ilovekickboxing will leave you feeling sore and sweaty every time — and that’s a good thing!
My friend asked me to join ILKB with her by starting out with a Groupon. I was skeptical about it because hey we’ve all been there, buy a few classes and only go once. But I decided to go with it since I didn’t want my friend to be out of a workout buddy. And look at me now; I’m an official member!
The beginning of every class starts with an intense cardio/​strength warmup that can consist of jogging, squats, burpees, ab workouts, you name it. After stretching, we throw on the gloves and kickbox! Don’t worry if you’re new because for your first time, you get a personal session with a trainer to go over basics and to teach proper kickboxing form.
The instructors are all upbeat and motivating and that’s why I decided to join. Everyone is on the same page to get in a quality workout and the instructors make sure you don’t slack. The exercises are mixed up each session so you’re getting an all around workout and I love when I feel sore!
I highly recommend trying out a class and for your first session you will get a call on how to prepare. Don’t pick up so you can get an awesome voicemail left on your phone that you’ll play over and over again. ;)

I have been attempting kickboxing on and off for the past few years, and ILoveKickboxing is the first place so far that inspired me to not only keep going regularly but to actually buy a membership. It is an absolutely amazing killer workout. It is a lot of fun, and it is probably the most painful thing I enjoy doing. :) The warmup is intense, and after that, we spend some time practicing punches and kicks on the bags, while being motivated by some amazing instructors and really great music! It’s really freeing, really intense, and a great stress reliever.
I bought the ILKB groupon to try it out, and I am so glad I did. It’s a great deal, and if you are considering trying a few classes to check it out, definitely do it! Maybe you will get sucked into the awesomeness (like me haha).

Signed up through Unilocal a month ago and still trying to sign up for my first class. No one in the studio will pick up the phone, please help!

I’m saddened to write this review. I went to ILKB for 3 years. It’s a great workout with awesome instructors, but there are some major grievances I’d like to point out.
–the facility doesn’t have water OR towels. Not only does this mean you have to bring towels to shower, but even to wipe your sweat
–the mats aren’t cleaned in between every class (only at the end of each day) so they get full of dirt and often hair and sweat
–the instructors constantly push the franchise and try to drive members to write online reviews in a distasteful way
–they offer fitness «tips» that are inconsistent and not helpful or always based in reality

I’m writing this review to report my experiences after about 6 months being a member here. I’m writing under an alias and will receive no compensation for this review. I have past martial arts, boxing, and kickboxing experience and this is my first cardio kickboxing class/​gym ever. I am happy with this gym and do recommend it and wanted to share my experiences.
The facility is very clean and the instructors and assistants run around cleaning the mats between classes — this is important as the classes are taught barefoot. The locker rooms, though small, are also in pretty good shape. The bathrooms are clean and do have a shower and a few additional lockers. Nothing really to report here, except that it meets all my expectations.
When you start the trial sessions or through Groupon/​other deals, you receive a free pair of boxing gloves. The quality of the gloves was much higher than I was expecting. THIS WAS A PLEASANT SURPRISE. These gloves are synthetic leather, with foam and rubber padding. The outer covering of the glove is a polyurethane-​type synthetic leather, which has a soft supple feeling. This is a much more durable material than the polyvinyl leather (which is more «plasticky» and «crinkly») used in the cheap Everlast gloves that you might find in Modell’s around the city. Again, an unexpected NICE TOUCH.
Regarding gloves, bring your own handwraps as I recommend wrapping your hands for this class or any boxing/​kickboxing class. Wrapping your hands protects your skin against scrapes and more importantly reinforces your wrists from hyperextension or flexion.
At this point I have a gripe — the instructors do not really show you a great way to wrap your hands. I do not agree with their method based on my past kickboxing experience. They also do not spend enough time demonstrating the correct way to form a fist and to punch. My recommendation to the gym is that the beginners should spend more time without gloves for their first class, lightly hitting the bag, to learn how to properly form a fist and hit better when the gloves go on.
Onto the class itself: This place does one thing and does it well — cardio kickboxing. I do not know if the instructors are certified personal trainers /​fitness trainers, but what I do know is that they know their specialty (cardio kickboxing) very well. The instructors have good form in hitting the bags and overall technique.
A typical lesson starts as follows: Light run around the room followed by a mix of cardio exercises (burpees, crunches, squats, etc.). This is then followed by stretching, bag work, and partner exercises (similar to hitting pads in boxing). Because of the volume of students in each class, the instructors cannot give everyone personalized attention each class. However, I did receive pointers on improving my hip motion in punching and kicking every so often.
If this is your first session, after the class, the most interesting part will occur — THE HARD SELL. To start off, this may seem daunting, but it’s not as bad as one might fear. The instructors and assistants are all super nice people. And they are very professional in explaining all the options and trying to understand which package will work for you — if you are interested that is. There are several class packages and they will work with you depending on what’s right. I did feel a little bit of pressure, but after a few deep breaths, and taking time to think while I changed, I found my attitude towards the selling different. Ultimately I spent more time talking to find the class package that worked with my schedule and I greatly appreciated the time they took to work with me.
As I said, I’ve been here for 6 months now, happy with the gym and I do recommend this to my friends.
Why not a 5-​star review? I think the classes can get very very VERY crowded, to the point that I try to arrive 30 minutes before a class just to secure a bag to myself. Also, though I completely understand the selling procedure, it is a little jarring and can be daunting to deal with. However, again, I commend their honest approach to it and willingness to work out the right kind of package. Finally, I think beginners (who have never hit anything in their life) need a little extra help during the first class. Really the basics of wrapping the hands, forming a fist, punching, etc.

Kickboxing is the best goddamn workout ever. I started going to ILKB in July 2013, when I first moved to New York. Actually started going to the Chelsea location first, as I snagged the Groupon deal and that was the listed location. The Groupon deal is great – 10 classes with free kickboxing gloves for only $ 50.
To start, you need to call and book a class. After that, you can attend any of the classes designated for nonmembers. Please note, you can only attend classes for nonmembers during this period (with the Groupon). So check schedules and make sure there are classes that you can attend! If you purchase membership, then all the classes open up to you.
The sessions are intense and amazing. One hour, with 15 minutes of full body cardio that will absolutely kick your ass even if you’re putting forth minimal effort (of course the instructors make sure you aren’t and don’t), stretches, followed by 30 minutes or so of bag work (six different rounds), then some partner work. All the instructors are really good at keeping you motivated and pushing you to your limits.
The bag work is honestly my favorite part, it’s so much fun and the teachers will walk around and fix your form, give tips, etc. After your first session, where you get paired with another student and a separate instructor to run through basic punches, hooks, uppercuts, kicks, and the like, you have the choice to become a member!
I purchased a package of 75 classes that never expire for $ 750. $ 10 /​class is a steal! Other options include unlimited classes for a year, but my work schedule makes it impossible to make it to any weekday classes so I opted for the 75 classes. The best part is that I’m moving to Boston, but they have a location that’s a 15 minute drive out and they’re allowing to transfer my remaining classes over!
Love this place, don’t be deterred by the slightly subpar website and the fact that this company is called
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One class down and an unlimited year’s worth to go! Pretty sure I left ILKB with at least 1 out of 6 pack abs! Couldn’t be a happier badass chick! :)
Love you Jenna and KP!

Clean gym + friendly instructors + good music = fun classes!
If you want to burn some calories, get a good workout and lose weight — then this is a place for you.
If you want to focus on technique and get good at martial arts — then I would recommend a different routine.
I have trained boxing for a while. So after I had to stop my training for a couple of long months, I found this a perfect middle ground to bring myself up to speed and get my cardio up.
Overall, I think these guys are great!

Let me start by saying I have worked out a FEW times in the last 3 years since my hip surgery. Going in I was super nervous. Can I do it? Is this only for fit people? Will I embarrass myself? Oh man, what did I sign up for? I won’t know what to do!
2 minutes after walking in the door my anxiety dropped 50%. There’s an enthusiasm, a warm and welcoming energy that’s not fake. I forgot my lock and one was provided as a loan no problem. Daryl, one of the instructors, sat and went over my goals, explained the idea behind these classes outside of the obvious need to work out and helped me set a realistic goal for the next few months.
Class started and ohhhhh man. The 30mins of full body conditioning kicked my butt. The playlist pushes you, instructor encourages and challenges you. Daryl was so awesome. He did each move with me, showed me how to modify when necessary and made me feel like going at my pace is always okay. At no point did I feel silly or self conscious about not being able to keep up. I couldn’t have made it without Daryl’s guidance.
The punching bag was fun. Punching, kicking, learning technique. Good sweaty fun. I forgot it was my first class. My legs were shaky and my arms week but there was a big smile on my face.
The pace is comfortable and challenging. No need to feel intimidated by the varying levels of knowledge you’ll see in other attendees. The instructors are genuinely excited and pumped to train with you. FULL BODY WORKOUT. 2 days later and every inch of me aches. It’s a great feeling. When I’m done with t his review I’ll pulling up the schedule to pick a class for tomorrow. I’m already hooked.
Decrease your stress, increase your strength, improve your quality of life.