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Cross Kicks Fitness - McHenry
5 ★★★★★ 50 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in McHenry, Illinois
No-class-times, gym offering high-energy workouts that incorporate kickboxing.
Plan your first class
- Beginner-friendly all fitness levels welcome, including total beginners — no experience needed, and you get in shape by training, not before
- Cardio kickboxing classes high-energy cardio kickboxing on the bags and pads — a fun, sweaty workout built for fitness and weight loss, at your own pace
- Sparring sparring and partner work for members who want it — always optional, eased in gradually, with the coach controlling the contact
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule crosskicksfitness.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 815-679-6015
Hours
| Monday | 5–11:30 am, 4–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 5–11:30 am, 4–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 5–11:30 am, 4–7 pm |
| Thursday | 5–11:30 am, 4–7 pm |
| Friday | 5–11:30 am, 4–7 pm |
| Saturday | 7–11 am |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned athlete, the supportive and knowledgeable trainers create a welcoming environment for everyone.”
“However, I also like the flexibility of open gyms, being able to start workouts at any time, and having a big variety in workout equipment and types of exercises to do.”
“I thought I would feel intimidated and nope Coach Devin was so friendly and helpful walked me through boxing rounds until I got comfortable.”
“It's a circuit training-type setup, and you can come in at any time and start the workouts they have set up for the day.”
“If you need nutritional guidance they have a full body composition scanner to tailor your fitness/nutrition goals.”
Other martial arts here
“I thought I would feel intimidated and nope Coach Devin was so friendly and helpful walked me through boxing rounds until I got comfortable.”
What members say
“Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned athlete, the supportive and knowledgeable trainers create a welcoming environment for everyone.”
“Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned athlete, the supportive and knowledgeable trainers create a welcoming environment for everyone.”
“Once you finish that first workout, you'll be hooked and thankful you gave it a shot!”
“You get the best workouts and it’s such an awesome environment.”
“The best is that they have additional group challenges throughout the year that teach you nutrition and accountability for the results that you want to achieve.”
“Lastly, the friendly fitness community and fitness challenges they offer are so special and what sets this place apart from other gyms.”
From the reviews
Cross kicks fitness provides the best program ever! I am proof that it works! You get the best workouts and it’s such an awesome environment. I have been to many gyms around the area and I promise nothing compares. Come let this place change your life!
I've been attending the McHenry location since their opening in May. I started working out for the first time last year at another gym in town that closed down unexpectedly. I am a bit "gym shy" so I was really bummed after I had gotten comfortable at the other gym.
First and foremost, Devin and team are incredible! They are extremely knowledgable and attentive. They are also very encouraging and motivating, which is huge because the workouts here are intense! This is not your standard gym and I mean that in the best of ways. You don’t have to worry about waiting for equipment.
New favorite gym. I like the structure of group workouts, and not needing to come up with my own workouts. However, I also like the flexibility of open gyms, being able to start workouts at any time, and having a big variety in workout equipment and types of exercises to do. This gym is the best of both worlds.
New to kickboxing? Start at Cross Kicks Fitness - McHenry
Cross Kicks Fitness - McHenry comes up as a beginner-friendly gym — noted on their own site. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, that's exactly who a good beginners class is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit or coordinated to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale every drill to you. Second, you won't be thrown into hard sparring — reputable gyms build the basics (stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads and bags) first, and any contact eases in gradually under a coach's control. Third, all fitness levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first kickboxing class at Cross Kicks Fitness - McHenry
Nervous about walking into a kickboxing gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling the basics — stance, footwork, and punches and kicks on pads or a heavy bag — not hard sparring. Go at your own pace and rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: comfortable athletic clothes you can move and sweat in, and supportive trainers. What to bring: water, and hand wraps and gloves if you have them — many gyms lend loaner gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves and wraps (and shin guards once you start sparring). Sparring is optional and eases in gradually, once your basics are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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