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Mule Fitness

4.5 ★★★★★ 66 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Amsterdam, New York

Beginners welcome Cardio kickboxing

Plan your first class

  • Membership memberships run around $29/mo — many studios also offer class packs, drop-ins, and a discounted first month, so ask about new-member rates
  • 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 stickermule.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 518-467-6588

Hours

Monday 5:30 am–10 pm
Tuesday 5:30 am–10 pm
Wednesday 5:30 am–10 pm
Thursday 5:30 am–10 pm
Friday 5:30 am–10 pm
Saturday 7 am–3 pm
Sunday 7 am–3 pm

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 Mule Fitness, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌱 Beginners 2 mentions

“He is knowledgeable and respectful of everyone and his classes easily accommodate all levels of ability.”

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🦵 Muay Thai 2 mentions

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🥊 Boxing 6 mentions

“I love the cardio and boxing classes it is hard to find a fitness place with all the amenities they have offering to their clients.”

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Kickboxing Bootcamp

“They have circuit training, yoga, kickboxing, boxing, and also weekend classes!”

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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 Mule Fitness — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Muay Thai 2 mentions

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🥊 Boxing 6 mentions

“I love the cardio and boxing classes it is hard to find a fitness place with all the amenities they have offering to their clients.”

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🏟️ MMA 6 mentions

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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 66 Google reviews — in their own words.

🌱 welcoming to beginners 4 mentions

“He is knowledgeable and respectful of everyone and his classes easily accommodate all levels of ability.”

🧼 clean, well-equipped gym 15 mentions

“Great variety of new and very well maintained machines, large work areas, cleanliness.”

🤝 friendly, family gym 10 mentions

“The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful, making me feel welcome every time I walk through the door.”

From the reviews

The facility is clean and the staff are friendly. There is a small retail section when you first walk in where you can get some merch (make sure that you get some MuleSauce) and a juice bar. The weight and cardio equipment used to belong to AlpinHaus Fitness, so if you were a member there you will recognize it.

★★★★★ — Nicholas, Feb 2023

I love this place! The staff and coaches are amazing! In just a few visits they were welcoming me by name. The facilities are SPOTLESS and equipment is always being cleaned. Every class I have taken has kicked my butt in a great way.

★★★★★ — Lexie, Jun 2024

Mule Fitness is a great gym. Staff is friendly, the gym is clean and the equipment is well maintained. I highly recommend one of Dan Montalvo's classes. He is knowledgeable and respectful of everyone and his classes easily accommodate all levels of ability.

★★★★★ — Janet, Jun 2024

This is the best fitness place. The attention ,service and smoothies are the best.I love the cardio and boxing classes it is hard to find a fitness place with all the amenities they have offering to their clients.

★★★★★ — Elizabeth, Jun 2024

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New to kickboxing? Start at Mule Fitness

Mule Fitness comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. 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.

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Your first kickboxing class at Mule Fitness

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 Mule Fitness

260 Forest Ave, Amsterdam, NY12010

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