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Rico's Fitness and Boxing

4.6 ★★★★★ 46 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Wheeling, Illinois

Kids & teens Cardio kickboxing Private lessons

Boxing gym featuring classes, workout programs and personal training sessions.

Plan your first class

  • 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
  • Private lessons one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
  • 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 ricosboxing.com — book classes and see the live schedule
  • Phone (773) 501-4891

Hours

Monday 5–8 PM
Tuesday 6–8 PM
Wednesday 5–8 PM
Thursday Closed
Friday 6–8 PM
Saturday 10 AM–1 PM
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 Rico's Fitness and Boxing, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🔥 Cardio Kickboxing 2 mentions

“I love how they mix it up every class, and then enjoy doing the bag work, and doing some mitt work with the coaches.”

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🧒 Kids Kickboxing 5 mentions

“His talent and passion came out when watching him teach the kids class before mine and also to my class.”

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🥊 Boxing 14 mentions

“Rather you're looking to achieve a lean boxing physique or looking to actually learn how to fight, no one knows how to utilize the art of boxing better than Rico.”

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

🥊 Boxing 14 mentions

“Rather you're looking to achieve a lean boxing physique or looking to actually learn how to fight, no one knows how to utilize the art of boxing better than Rico.”

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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 46 Google reviews — in their own words.

🧑‍🏫 expert, motivating coaching 4 mentions

“No nonsense boxing workout with great coaches and welcoming classmates helping me learn the combinations.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 3 mentions

“No nonsense boxing workout with great coaches and welcoming classmates helping me learn the combinations.”

🎉 fun, high-energy classes 3 mentions

“Rico is high energy, funny in a good way, friendly, and clearly talented and passionate about what he does.”

💦 killer cardio workout 2 mentions

“After class I DEFINITELY felt like I had an amazing workout.”

🤝 friendly, family gym 4 mentions

“Rico is high energy, funny in a good way, friendly, and clearly talented and passionate about what he does.”

From the reviews

Fantastic Gym! Rico is quite possibly one of the kindest and most humble gym owners I have had a chance to meet. Stellar human being. The coaches are top notch. Some of them are quite young, so you wouldn't expect the level of training you get, but they are on point. The work outs are always challenging.

★★★★★ — Joseph, Jun 2024

Rather you're looking to achieve a lean boxing physique or looking to actually learn how to fight, no one knows how to utilize the art of boxing better than Rico. His training sessions achieve insane amounts of benefits!

★★★★★ — Jrod, Feb 2020

This coach is amazing, knowledgeable and very energetic. Not only does he provide kids with boxing skills he makes it fun and builds their confidence. Highly recommended..

★★★★★ — Highway, Oct 2019

Awesome! I paid for the $20 drop in just to see how it was. The 1 hour adult lesson was fun and cardio intensive and they teach me the basics before I started.

★★★★★ — Kanden, Dec 2022

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Your first kickboxing class at Rico's Fitness and Boxing

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 Rico's Fitness and Boxing

500 Harvester Ct #3, Wheeling, IL60090

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