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Strive Fitness (Now @ Strive Lyons)
4.7 ★★★★★ 25 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Riverside, Illinois
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
- 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 strive4fitness.us — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone +1 708-415-0389
Hours
| Monday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Tuesday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Wednesday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Thursday | 6 am–8 pm |
| Friday | 6 am–1 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–12 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“I was searching for somewhere nearby to do kick boxing .”
“I started taking classes along with personal training.”
“I ended up going to a free trial circuit class that same week and OMG i was dripping sweat and thought i wasn't going to make it the whole hr .”
“They have so many classes that you can try and there is something for everyone: spin, HIIT, kickboxing, yoga, kettles,etc.”
“If you are a beginner or season athlete this place is it!”
Other martial arts here
“I was searching for somewhere nearby to do kick boxing .”
What members say
“Great variety of classes, great instructors and amazing people.”
“I was so worried making the decision to try their first class free option.”
“The trainers and the classes are upbeat and positive, after a three year lull of paying a gym membership that I never used, I tried this challenge.”
“The classes are filled with positive people who are all in different stages of their own transformations.”
“Strive has changed my life and if you give them a try they will change yours too!”
“All of the members and instructors have been incredibly supportive from day one and that's part of what sets Strive apart from the rest.”
From the reviews
Let me start out by saying: I was never a "gym" person. In a nutshell ,I have a lifetime of food issues and struggles behind me. Name a diet, I did it, name a pill, I took it and hated myself even more after I would gain back what I would lose-and then some. I always focused on food and it lead to many issues.
I found this place thru google. I was searching for somewhere nearby to do kick boxing . I ended up going to a free trial circuit class that same week and OMG i was dripping sweat and thought i wasn't going to make it the whole hr . But i didn't give up seeing the other 3 women there giving it all they got.
I’ve just completed a seven week challenge at Strive 4 Fitness. This challenge completely changed the way I looked at working out. The trainers and the classes are upbeat and positive, after a three year lull of paying a gym membership that I never used, I tried this challenge. It was the best money I’ve ever spent.
This is more than a gym, this is a family. Everyone motivates one another and celebrates your accomplishments. Each class is different from the last and work outs your entire body. Each instructor works their magic and gives you the best workout each time.
New to kickboxing? Start at Strive Fitness (Now @ Strive Lyons)
Strive Fitness (Now @ Strive Lyons) 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 Strive Fitness (Now @ Strive Lyons)
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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