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Nourish Studios

5 ★★★★★ 57 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Wake Forest, North Carolina

Kickboxing gym Free trial Beginners welcome Kids & teens Cardio kickboxing Women's classes Private lessons

Gym offering a variety of classes including strength-training, kickboxing, yoga, Zumba and boxing.

Plan your first class

  • Free trial or intro class most gyms welcome new members with a free trial or intro class — check their site or give them a call to book your first session
  • 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
  • Kids & teen classes kids and teen kickboxing classes — built around confidence, focus, and fun
  • Women's classes dedicated women's kickboxing classes — a welcoming space to start out and train
  • Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule nourishstudios.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone +1 919-646-6296

Hours

Monday 6 am–7 pm
Tuesday 6 am–7 pm
Wednesday 6 am–7 pm
Thursday 6 am–7 pm
Friday 6 am–7 pm
Saturday 6 am–7 pm
Sunday 6 am–7 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 Nourish Studios, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🔥 Cardio Kickboxing 2 mentions

“It’s a great workout for all levels and I can’t stress enough the friendly, encouraging environment!”

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🌱 Beginners 5 mentions

“The group fitness classes are fun, challenging, and thoughtfully designed for all fitness levels, so you always feel supported while still being pushed.”

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🥊 Boxing 3 mentions

“They offer lagree, strength training, yoga, boxing, cardio and more!”

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👤 Private Lessons 2 mentions

“I started with personal training sessions with Natalie Voorhis to build my confidence before joining group classes, and it has been an incredible experience.”

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🧒 Kids Kickboxing

“My daughter turned me on to Nourish and I’m a bit more introverted so no way would I have tried this on my own.”

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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 Nourish Studios — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🥊 Boxing 3 mentions

“They offer lagree, strength training, yoga, boxing, cardio and more!”

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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 57 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 2 mentions

“I love the variety of classes they offer and every single instructor is AMAZING!”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 9 mentions

“If you're a beginner or an experienced fitness athlete, Nourish is the perfect inviting environment!”

🎉 fun, high-energy classes 7 mentions

“I purchased a bundle of classes because I plan to fit these amazing workouts into my weekly routine.”

💦 killer cardio workout 4 mentions

“It was a great way to start the morning The studio itself is bright and organized and is an overall great space to get fit and healthy in!”

🧼 clean, well-equipped gym 3 mentions

“The gym is always spotlessly clean, and the equipment is well-maintained and varied, with options for everything from personal training to specific classes.”

💗 welcoming to women 7 mentions

“Class sizes are smaller which allows for more personal instruction and growth, and also just such a comforting, chaos/stress/judgement free vibe during classes (with only women!”

From the reviews

After several years away from regular exercise, I was nervous about getting back into a fitness routine. Nourish Studios made my return not only accessible but genuinely enjoyable.

★★★★★ — Jill, Feb 2026

I’ve been coming here for a while now and I honestly love it. It’s such a great women-only space where I always feel comfortable and motivated. The instructors are amazing, super supportive, knowledgeable, and they really take the time to help you improve. What I appreciate most is the community.

★★★★★ — Astrid, May 2026

Love this gym! Nourish Studios has such a variety of classes for all levels. They also are always tweaking the class offerings so you are never bored. They also offer education once a month on health and fitness that are free for members. This community of women are also very friendly and encouraging.

★★★★★ — Sheila, Feb 2026

Joining Nourish has been one of the best decisions I've ever made. I was initially hesitant to join a new gym, feeling out of my comfort zone, but from day one, the entire experience has been life-changing. The instructors here are incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, and genuinely supportive.

★★★★★ — Jennifer, Jan 2026

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New to kickboxing? Start at Nourish Studios

Nourish Studios 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 Nourish Studios

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 Nourish Studios

101 N White St, Wake Forest, NC27587

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