Hard Training Club

Bought a Groupon membership to try out this gym. I tried repeated to contact the gym to use the Groupon and phone calls, messages, emails were never returned. They did not honor the terms of the sale for a Groupon-wouldn’t even consider giving this gym my billing information so they could steal money. This is a highly Untrustworthy business.

I purchased the Groupon for the TRX class at this location. When I called the gym to ask about the classes availability on Sunday they told me they didn’t know when/​if the the class is being offered and that I would have to contact the trainer directly. The trainer then failed to pick up his phone or return my calls. For this gym to host a class and be unaware when /​if it is being offered is unacceptable. I will continue to update this review based on my experience here but so far not good.

I’ve been attending Terrence’s boot camps for about a year now, and I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking to get or stay in shape. His classes are reasonably priced, he offers a range of times, he is extremely creative with his workouts and he is a great boxing coach (but don’t be put off if you are not a boxer! He will teach you the fundamentals and work with you regardless of your skill level. Plus, boxing is just a small part of his cross-​training/​interval-​style workouts). You will get a great workout with Terrence in a fun environment!

I train at a glitzy celebrity gym in Los Angeles 2 weeks a month. While it’s nice to train my clients under chandeliers and a fireplace, it’s always great to come back down to earth in a much more modest facility that has everything I need to get people shredded. They have 24 hour memberships too which is nice.

I’ve tried out a lot of different classes and bootcamps over the last 2 years in DC and this is, by far, my favorite. Terrence’s boxing bootcamp is exactly what I was looking for. It’s a high adrenaline workout that varies every time you go, and you feel like you’re getting a solid workout in, while still learning a lot about boxing and the right technique.
The bootcamp is usually between 45mins-​1hour of cardio, some weights, boxing, etc. It’s pretty much circuit training and we rotate on 2 minute cycles. We go through them all about 2, sometimes 3, times and have group stuff like abs or burpees at the end, if there is time.
I’ve really enjoyed the one-​on-​one time we get with Terrence with our gloves on. I’ve been going for about a month (2 – 3 times a week) and feel like I’ve learned a lot so far. You also learn a great deal just from listening at your circuit when he’s working with someone else on the gloves. Terrence is great — he remembers everyone and knows the different levels they are at, so he adjusts to their skill level. You definitely sense you are improving from week to week. They are small classes of 3 – 8 people so there’s a nice sense of camaraderie in the small groups. I definitely recommend this to someone who is looking to change up their workout routine with a different style of bootcamp, learn about boxing, and sweat their ass off. It’s the first bootcamp I actually look forward to going to each week.

I’m not a gym rat by any means, but HTC is my favorite. The facilities are spare, but everything’s there for a good workout. What makes it different is the atmosphere – it’s friendly, not pretentious, and the boxing boot camp classes are terrific. Terrence is patient but demanding. He’s a terrific teacher and he makes classes challenging and fun. He is also flexible about scheduling individual training sessions. I actually look forward to going to HTC, which is something I never thought I’d write about a gym. If you’re looking for coolers filled with fancy vitamin water, racks of workout gear, and a sauna, go downtown to any one of 100 gyms. HTC has a friendly neighborhood feel that can’t be duplicated and the rates are more than reasonable.

So far I have only completed one session, and was fortunate enough for it to be a one on one session. I have a new respect for the sport and I love it. I like to think i’m relatively in-​shape, but I know that I can be better… Boxing is challenging yet fun, the instructor is very clear, very patient and firm with great taste in music. I had a great work-​out and can’t wait to put those pink gloves back on.

I’ve been attending the boxing boot camp here for about a month. My primary sport is triathlon, so this was a bit out of my usual exercise routine. My tri times had hit a rut and I was looking for a new, fun way to improve my speed.
I had never attended a group exercise class before so was a bit nervous, but Terrance is great at making new folks feel welcome and supported (while also making sure you are doing the exercises with correct form and not cheating). I don’t belong to the main gym, so can’t speak to that, but I’d highly recommend the boxing boot camp with Terrance.

If you are looking to work hard, and have fun while getting wiped into shape. This gym is for you! Terrence is excellent, he teaches boxing boot camp. He is a great instructor, and keeps you motivated. You work hard and definitely break a sweat. I love coming back for more!

If you are looking for a non-​pretentious, results-​oriented place to work out, I would highly recommend Hard Training Club! I have been doing boot camp here for the last few months and I really enjoy it. It’s a fun and friendly atmosphere and I ALWAYS break a sweat. My stamina has definitely increased and it’s a great supplement to running or other training you may be doing.

I love boxing boot camp at this gym. It’s hard, fun and a great way to challenge I yourself. The instructor is supportive and engaging. It is a total body workout that never gets old. Would recommend this class to anyone!

I have been a member here for about a 1.5 years. What I was looking for was a reasonably priced, conveniently located gym that had basic exercise equipment. All the other gyms I know about in this area are $ 100+/month. I just don’t care about having mint sprigs in my water or pilates classes.
Hard Training Club has an interesting format. As far as I understand, a lot of the guys who work out there are actually personal trainers, and they will train you for extremely reasonably prices. When I joined up, I was working out with Cornelius Yoko twice a week for like half what it would cost at any other gym. I would highly recommend Cornelius if you are looking for a straight up workout. This is not the kind of place that is going to map out a dietary plan for you or offer yoga, and if you spent 30 seconds looking around the place you would immediately realize that. This place has everything I need and you just can’t beat the price. Also, they give you a key card so that you can access the gym 24 hours a day even if nobody else is there. I tend to go at odd hours, so it ends up feeling like my own personal gym.
The reason I deducted a star is that there are really no cardio machines (like treadmills or ellipticals). This doesn’t matter to me at all, but figured it was worth pointing out.

Hello to all my fellow fitness family. Just like everyone else I thought that I needed a fancy club to work out, and motivate me. Well, I was a member of Vida’s penthouse pool Member for over a year and I visited the pool one time out of the whole year. So I decided to give it up. So, then I was like «where am I going to work out now»? So I took a visit to «Hard Gym» on Kalorama Rd. It was perfect! It is your basic Gym with great trainers, and trust me, this is the first time I have ever left a trainer feeling like I had actually had worked out. I choose to get the a package for 48 sessions with Cornellous YoKo, and he really pushes me to the Limit which is exactly what I needed. I highly recommend anyone that needs that extra push to definitely check it out, like I said Its your basic Gym, but Its perfect for those who want to achieve their workout goals!

Working out at Hard is like working out with your friend’s older brother in their basement. and I mean that in the best way possible.
Sure it’s a smaller, less fancy space than other gyms, but the equipment you need is there and the staff and instructors are friendly and helpful, just like your friend’s older brother (unless he’s still in that obnoxious teenager phase).
There’s plenty of parking, the bathroom’s clean (with hot water!) and the music’s good. What more can you ask for in a gym?!?
P. S. Sidney’s bootcamp classes there are great too… if you’re willing to wake up for them :)

Definitely a no-​frills gym — don’t expect any creature comforts. But it has everything you need and a nice, friendly owner. Considering its location, the membership cost is pretty reasonable, and they offer month-​to-​month (at higher cost of course). If you live near the gym, it’s a pretty good deal for a very basic, convenient gym.