Lower Manhattan Is Kicking-@ss
By: Jarrod Grim
Lower Manhattan has always punched above its weight when it comes to physical fitness and however you choose to get in shape, it’s likely you’ll find a place to do it in our one-square-mile. From public parks and bike paths to large gyms, pools, fitness centers and yoga studios, active living is made easy in Lower Manhattan.
Recently, we’ve witnessed a growing trend of boutique fitness concepts, like boxing gyms, flourishing in the neighborhood with their ability to specialize in a niche activity coupled with an intimate atmosphere, amazing instructors and energetic people.
In addition to longtime Lower Manhattan boxing gyms like Church Street Boxing Gym and Trinity Boxing Club, we are happy to welcome newbies to the ‘hood:
Bout Fight Club
139 Fulton Street, 2nd Floor
Bout Fight Club is a boutique boxing gym designed to make the sport welcoming to all who want to look and feel better.
I Love Kickboxing
4 Dutch Street
At iLoveKickboxing, trainers teach the same programs used by the pros to get lean and toned. Workouts include punching and kicking
Gloveworx
Westfield World Trade Center
Overlooking PATH terminal
Gloveworx combines boxing with strength and conditioning in group classes or one-on-one sessions. The perfect antidote for a stressful day at work or terrible commute.
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