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Farrell's Extreme Bodyshaping

4.9 ★★★★★ 39 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in East Peoria, Illinois

Kickboxing gym Beginners welcome Cardio kickboxing Affiliated

Affiliated gym — reviews and the gym's own info suggest it belongs to a known kickboxing or boxing-fitness franchise or network (think 9Round, iLoveKickboxing, CKO, TITLE Boxing Club or Jabz). Franchise gyms run a consistent class format and are often a friendly, familiar place to start. If a specific brand matters to you, confirm it on the gym's own site.

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
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule fxbeastpeoria.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 309-322-7216

Hours

Monday 4:30–10:15 am, 4–7:30 pm
Tuesday 4:30–10:15 am, 4–7:30 pm
Wednesday 4:30–10:15 am, 4–7:30 pm
Thursday 4:30–10:15 am, 4–7:30 pm
Friday 4:30–10:15 am, 4–7:30 pm
Saturday 5–8:30 am
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays and class-schedule changes — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Kickboxing classes on the schedule at Farrell's Extreme Bodyshaping, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🥊 Boxing

“The Kick boxing class is definitely a workout.”

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🌱 Beginners

“This made working out on a brand new level.”

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Other martial arts here

Kickboxing gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Farrell's Extreme Bodyshaping — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥊 Boxing

“The Kick boxing class is definitely a workout.”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want muay thai, boxing, or MMA alongside your kickboxing, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 39 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 4 mentions

“From the moment I walked in, I felt welcomed by the staff and instructors, who are all incredibly supportive and encouraging.”

🎉 fun, high-energy classes 2 mentions

“I love how the workouts change every week, so you're never bored and your body is constantly being pushed to new limits.”

⚖️ great for weight loss 3 mentions

“I’ve been going to Farrell's Extreme Body Shaping in East Peoria for a few months now, and I can honestly say it has completely transformed my fitness journey!”

🤝 friendly, family gym 16 mentions

“From the moment I walked in, I felt welcomed by the staff and instructors, who are all incredibly supportive and encouraging.”

From the reviews

This place is not like other gyms,where you are just a face in a class. Molly and the instructors know your name and want you to be your level 10 Best all the time! A must place to get into shape and keep it!

★★★★★ — Jennifer, Mar 2023

FXB EP is family!! Come join, become healthy, and have fun!! There is something for everyone-- cardio, strength, and nutrition!! Love this place!! 😀

★★★★★ — Christian, Jan 2026

I joined for the 10 week challenge. Though I didn’t finish it, I was really grateful to have a coach who was assigned to me and another person - Tracy made me feel welcome and paired me with fit members so I didn’t have to try to awkwardly find a partner with a stranger so 6am.

★★★★★ — Jam, Dec 2024

FXB is an amazing place. First and foremost, the design of the program is wonderful. The program is for 3 days of kickboxing and 3 days of strength training. I didn’t realize how important the strength training portion would be until 6-8 months of dedication.

★★★★★ — Ashlyn, Mar 2024

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New to kickboxing? Start at Farrell's Extreme Bodyshaping

Farrell's Extreme Bodyshaping 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.

See their beginner class info

Your first kickboxing class at Farrell's Extreme Bodyshaping

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.

Kickboxing is a contact sport. Warm up, pace yourself, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Farrell's Extreme Bodyshaping

212 Veterans Dr, East Peoria, IL61611

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