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The Hero Fitness Academy
5 ★★★★★ 98 Google reviews · Kickboxing gym in Lakeville, Massachusetts
Dance-inspired, aerobics and boot camp classes in a gym focused on kettlebells, kickboxing and Zumba.
Plan your first class
- Membership memberships run around $26/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
- 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 joinherofitacad.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (857) 320-4447
Hours
| Monday | 5 AM–7:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 5 AM–7:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5 AM–7:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5 AM–7:30 PM |
| Friday | 5 AM–7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 5 AM–7:30 PM |
| Sunday | 5 AM–7:30 PM |
The classes they run
“The training here is top-notch, and the personal training sessions have truly helped me reach my fitness goals.”
“, trainings, Boot Camps, motivational & encouraging community, The Hero Fitness Academy is so much more than just “A Gym”.”
What members say
“The workouts are AMAZING , the fellow members are inspiring, best Trainer/Owner Craig Smith and the coaches Dap and Carla are hands down the best.”
“I joined Hero Fitness Academy a year ago, and for the first time, I am seeing improvement in my health and body.”
“I have done CrossFit in the past but was looking to keep moving (age54) without hurting myself and I am getting a great workout with something different every time.”
“I have done CrossFit in the past but was looking to keep moving (age54) without hurting myself and I am getting a great workout with something different every time.”
“, lift a bunch of weights run on the treadmill for a little while and not really know what you SHOULD be doing, then get discouraged when you’re not seeing results.”
“The overall vibe is awesome like sisterhood we encourage each other we lift each up and we count on each others strengths, it’s definitely a Hero family not just a gym.”
From the reviews
I recently had moved back to the area and was looking for a gym where I could bring my little one with me. A friend of mine recommended Hero Fitness Academy and I’m honestly so happy with it. The classes what really keeps you going. You always want to keep coming back and keep seeing results.
I have only positive things to say about Hero Fitness. It has been awesome to me. Their trainers are exceptional the classes are amazingly good, you definitely meet your goals of training and transformation on the fitness level you want be.
I am thrilled that I found this gym near me. I joined Hero Fitness Academy a year ago, and for the first time, I am seeing improvement in my health and body. Unlike other gyms where I got bored with the same old treadmill and weights, the classes at Hero Fitness are fun, diverse, engaging, and never boring.
Hero is the best fitness studio and is more than just your regular gym. It’s a community of people who care, want to see you grow and are always there to support your fitness journey. Craig and Danielle and Taylor are the best instructors and I am forever grateful. The coaches will push you to always do your best.
New to kickboxing? Start at The Hero Fitness Academy
The Hero Fitness Academy 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.
Your first kickboxing class at The Hero Fitness Academy
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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