iLoveKickboxing - Cambridge, MA

I saw the advertisement for a free six week class which I was stoked about doing. Initially when I came in they seemed to be very friendly. However, things began to quickly take a turn. The instructor came to speak with me about the free six week class however, he mentioned it requires a down payment of 500 dollars and if you complete the six weeks then you get your money back. I was not sure about doing that because the ad did not state that whatsoever. But despite them trying to get your money I still wanted to give it a try. The instructor told me that I would be required to participate three times a week and to follow the meal plan. I was on board but I realized that I would have a time conflict with making the classes due to my work schedule. I told the instructor, I would like to get back with him on Monday ( today is Thursday) to talk about the down payment because I want to make sure that before I pay that I can make the times they have listed. The instructor quickly went from caring to aggressive and pushy once I told him to give me until Monday to juggle my schedule around. He wanted me to make the down payment immediately and got impatient with me because I was not willing to pay immediately without first figuring my work schedule. He tried to pressure me many times and became blatantly rude. That showed me right away that I did not want to do business with them because it’s more about money than actually helping the people change their lives. He then proceeded to rip up the contract and passive aggressively told me to have a good day. I was never rude to him nor did I disrespect him. But please beware of these types of places. They truly only care about money and are inconsiderate. Not to mention ,but if you advertise a free six week class also let it be known that a deposit is required so people’s time will not be wasted. The instructor was entirely way too rude and aggressive for me.

Made Cambridge feel like home ❤ Could not recommend more. Incredible community and kicka** workout. New management brings so much joy, encouragement and an amazing social environment

This place has changed my life. The instructors are amazing and really take the extra time to get to know you and help you. I started with the 6 week challenge in 2019, and have lost a total of 50 lbs! My overall health and mental wellbeing has improved so much it’s unreal. It’s pretty much all I talk about now. If you want a community that is safe and open and a program that works, come here. It's so much more than fitness, it's friends, a good bit of dancing, and a supportive environment without all the typical "diet culture" pushes you see. This is all about being empowered, strong, and having lots of fun <3

This gym is under new and improved ownership! I have been with this location through many ups and downs and let me tell you, it is currently at its absolute best. The culture of support and creating a fun environment is fantastic. I’ve made forever friendships here, and my first workout back after a year had me in tears from happiness. Try them out, you won’t regret it! Even if you have injuries, or are afraid to get back into it, I have been able to make modifications and still get a fabulous workout, filled with energy and dance parties (let me tell you when that playlist spits fire, I LIVE!) thanks Bri and the rest of the FITFAM for breathing life back into this safe space💗

This place is AMAZING and I can’t recommend it enough. I could barely do a push-up when I started. Within only a few months, I saw incredible improvement in my strength and endurance. This place changed my life! All of the instructors create an environment that is incredibly supportive and motivating for everyone. Best of all, class is SO MUCH FUN that I always look forward to it.

I've been a member of ILKB Cambridge for three years, and now that it's back and under new management it's better than it ever was. Bri pours her whole heart and soul into making the gym the best place it could possibly be. I always feel so welcomed every time I walk into the gym by the instructors and the other members. We laugh and dance and get an incredible workout in every day, and I truly don't think I'll ever find a place quite like ILKB Cambridge anywhere else.

I took the leap one day to try something new to kickstart my weight loss journey and came across ILKB. From the very first day I was hooked. The staff was so helpful and I felt comfortable right from the start. I did the 6 week challenge and was actually the first winner! I met some of the greatest people there and one is still my bestie and we still go to classes together! The community is like nothing I’ve ever experience at any other gym. We motivate eachother, dance, sweat and laugh together as a team. Bri is amazing and all the other trainers are so helpful. I highly recommend ILKB for anyone who wants to try something new and challenging but also rewarding.

If you are looking for a fun workout class and are new to boxing than I would recommend ILK. However, I would not recommend that anyone do their 6 week challenge. You need to lose 10 percentage of your body weight and I was told that I needed to lose 13 pounds. The second week of the challenge, I was told by the head manager Erin that it was "bad" that I hadn't lost any weight when I had dropped significant body fat and I left the gym in tears. The challenge ended with me having a terrible relationship with food after because you are taught to track everything you eat and even healthy foods you are told are "bad". I did not feel supported at all throughout the challenge and had other teachers at the gym tell me that it also caused them to have a bad relationship with food. I ended up switching to another boxing gym closer to me and absolutely love it. Overall, not a bad workout but did not love the vibe/environment of this gym.

Saw an ad for what was made to seem like a free trial class, show up to the place and was told it was a free consultation instead. Should have gotten the red flags there. Place looked kind of claustrophobic. Got pressured into paying $30 …

I signed up for the 5 classes deal to try out this kickboxing studio. One of the teachers was great, one was not. At one of the 5 classes the teacher decided to give us "half" a class because there were only 3 people, when I asked him to …