Boxing For Health, located in Oakland, CA, offers an authentic boxing gym experience with a welcoming atmosphere. With trainers like Miguel, Wayne, and others, you're guaranteed friendly and challenging workouts. They offer a range of classes, from technique-focused sessions to bootcamp-style workouts, making it a suitable choice for all ages and experience levels. The gym provides a community feel where everyone supports each other, making it a fun place to train.
Despite its slightly rugged appearance, this gym is celebrated for its knowledgeable instructors and engaging classes. However, parking can be a bit challenging, so alternative transportation is recommended. Overall, Boxing For Health is a gem for anyone looking to improve fitness through boxing.
Pros:
- Friendly and knowledgeable trainers.
- Welcoming and community-focused environment.
- Variety of classes offered.
- Suitable for all ages and fitness levels.
- Engaging and fun workouts.
- Trainers provide personalized attention.
- Classes run conveniently every hour in the evening.
- Focuses on both technique and conditioning.
- Instructors have professional fighting experience.
- Positive and motivating atmosphere.
Cons:
- Parking can be difficult.
- Slightly worn appearance may not appeal to everyone.
- Limited weekend hours.
Description
Bright, no-frills facility featuring boxing classes for all ages, strength training & bootcamps.
Location / Contact
- Address: 452 Santa Clara Ave, Oakland, CA 94610, United States
- Phone:+1 510-444-9269
- Email:[email protected]
- Website:boxingforhealth.net
Rating Stats
Reviews (11)
Frequently Asked Questions
Except the peak hours, this place remains quite free or moderately crowded.
This business has a rating of 4.9-star.
This business has 11 reviews.
The address is: 452 Santa Clara Ave, Oakland, CA 94610, United States .
The contact number is +1 510-444-9269
This service is listed under Boxing Gym .
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M. Anthony Hopkins
1 year ago
Great boxing coaches. Great patrons. Great workout.
Gamma
1 year ago
Best place in town to get some work in. Amazing staff. All former pro fighters, to some degree or another. Great environment
Seth Rosen
1 year ago
Miguel, Moussie, Wayne and the other trainers at BFH are fabulous. Friendly, patient yet challenging — the perfect mix. Miguel has built a club that is true Oakland spirit (even if he is from SF…) with no frills but everything that matters. Fun and challenging classes and great boot camp! Def worth a try!
Maurice McNair
2 years ago
You guys offer the whole boxers package with multiple classes from the cardio to technique. Many gyms just offer the boxing then you pay extra for the training yes its a personal trainer but if you don't mind a small class then this gym works just the same for a fraction of the price.
Erich Grois
2 years ago
Best workout of my life. Found this place through a friend, bought the Groupon and got seriously addicted. I love everyone who works here—Wayne, Omar, Henry and Miguel have changed my workout game and motivated me beyond literally anyone else ever has. The bootcamp style classes will push you beyond your limits, but if you stay strong and positive you can do it. Absolutely love this place!!!
Miyishia Slay
4 years ago
The workouts are tough, but I like the helpfulness and motivational sidebars from the trainers. I also like the grittiness feel of the gym, where you come as you are and give it your best shot for the day. They also have classes starting every hour from 5-7pm so it makes it convenient to find a class that works with the schedule. Parking is tough in the area so I recommend taking Lyft/Uber, public transportation, or walking to the gym.
Selu
4 years ago
This picture says a lot about this awesome gym. It not only delivers the intensity but also the warmth and encouragement to help ALL age groups achieve their goal AAAND have fun while you’re at it. The coaches push you! But you can sense the sincerity in their love for health. It’s not just a business for these guys. They clearly love what they do and that energy is transmitted into the workouts they give. I just love this place. I’ve moved further&been busy but I’ll definitely be commuting to this gym!
Brent Weisbrod
4 years ago
Staff is awesome! Miguel provides fantastic training in both the class & 1-on-1 setting. I'm finding myself getting amped up for the next class / session 1-2 days in advance. It's a workout like I haven't had in nearly 7 years & love every bit of it. The gym is a welcoming environment as staff help get you where you need to be & fellow 'boxers' have been friendly. Simply hooked!
Serah Bradsby
6 years ago
Found this place via ClassPass when I was in town visiting home for the week and looking to keep up/keep working on my new boxing and martial arts addiction and I'm so glad I did. I live in London and have been hopping around trying different gyms there to find the one I fully vibe with - picking your training gym is like starting a relationship lol - and none have been as great as this place. Instantly the vibe was chill, fun, friendly, and relaxed, but at the same time I think I may gotten the best technique instruction to date. Really good drills, instructors care and know how to teach, very hands on and so much fun! Plus a killer workout that you barely notice how much you're really putting out energy wise cause its so much fun. Suffice to say I wish this place was in London!!! Will 100% be back when I'm visiting home next. I never write reviews, I was just genuinely so stoked on all my experiences here thus far - definitely referring any of my friends who wanna get into combat based fitness etc to here.
Hare Shane
6 years ago
The best boxing gym in the East Bay hands down, opps I mean heads up. Miguel and his team, really enjoy teaching everyone from children, athletes, to the elderly. The have fun, and the gym is culture is very friendly and calm. My favorite place to train!