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RockBox Fitness Symmes Township
4.9 ★★★★★ 71 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Cincinnati, Ohio
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.
Boxing-informed gym providing group classes for all skill levels in a welcoming space.
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
- 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 rockboxfitness.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 513-793-9819
Hours
| Monday | 5:30 am–7:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 5:30 am–7:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 5:30 am–7:30 pm |
| Thursday | 5:30 am–7:30 pm |
| Friday | 5:30 am–7:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | 9 am–11 pm |
The classes they run
“Whether you are a beginner, total gym rat, or somewhere inbetween I guarantee you will love the workouts.”
“The trainers are all super friendly and do a great job of balancing their instructions with encouragement and one on one critiques.”
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What members say
“The lead trainer Dorsey is pretty great!”
“Fun, challenging, encouraging, welcoming, knowledgeable, clean are all words that come to mind when i think of Rockbox (gym, trainers, owner, and members).”
“Fun, challenging, encouraging, welcoming, knowledgeable, clean are all words that come to mind when i think of Rockbox (gym, trainers, owner, and members).”
“Fun, challenging, encouraging, welcoming, knowledgeable, clean are all words that come to mind when i think of Rockbox (gym, trainers, owner, and members).”
From the reviews
Fun, challenging, encouraging, welcoming, knowledgeable, clean are all words that come to mind when i think of Rockbox (gym, trainers, owner, and members). No matter your age or fitness level Rockbox meets you where you’re at.
I previously attended a different round based kickboxing gym before the pandemic. I liked the workout, but I did not love the pushy attitude of some of the trainers. Rockbox is a breath of fresh air!
Brand new gym!! The lead trainer Dorsey is pretty great!!! He spent time with everyone at different parts of the workout, to ensure we had the best form and maximized the entire workout. They’ve got limited classes until they grow the business but I was really impressed on the logistics of getting signed up.
My wife and I have been with RockBox Symmes since the pre grand opening free class in 2021. We both have always been into working out but often get burned out with routines after awhile. RockBox is a 50 minute routine, but it’s not. It’s a challenge every single time.
New to kickboxing? Start at RockBox Fitness Symmes Township
RockBox Fitness Symmes Township 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 RockBox Fitness Symmes Township
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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