FAQs
Can I try the gym before committing to signing up for a membership?
Yes, we offer our first week FREE! You can follow the link to claim your free week!
We provide one time use boxing gloves for new visitors, all YOU have to do sign up and then SHOW UP! For a full list of open gym and class hours, please check our current schedule. Then, pick the class or time that works best for you, and come give us a try!
Feel free to download our app, you can look at our updated class schedule, our membership options and much more! Here is the download link for IPhone and Android.
What should I expect from my first class?
You can expect a fun and engaging workout led by our friendly staff!
Our trainer will walk you through all the exercises you will be doing in the workout, then the class will begin with a quick group warm up. From there, the fun starts! Most of our classes are a circuit style workout where you will be working through different stations comprised of boxing, weights, core, cardio and other challenging exercises!
Each workout is a little bit different to keep it new and exciting. The great part about our classes is that you can push yourself as hard as you’d like, while you will be completing the workout with others, you won’t be holding others back if you are a little newer. Always feel free to ask our trainer for substitute exercises if you aren’t comfortable with the ones set in the workout! We want everyone to get as much as they can out of each workout!
We pride ourselves on having a fun safe non-intimidating community where trainers and members will be happy to help you with anything you need!
Do I need to be in great shape or want to be a fighter to join?
Absolutely NOT to both! We love having the opportunity to train with folks who are just getting started, and people who are looking for a fun and different fitness regiment! Watching folks transform their lives and their bodies is what we live for! All fitness levels are encouraged to try us out and join! You can come in and get a great workout in on your own, or try out one of our many classes ranging from Boxing 101 (for beginners!) to our intense Fighter-Fit classes, and anything in between! We have something for every fitness level!
Do I have to worry about fighting/sparring or getting hit?
No! While we are a legitimate USA Boxing Certified gym with competitive fighters, roughly 95% of our members train here to get in the best shape of their life and have fun doing it, not to get beat up! Boxing style training at Blacksburg Boxing and Fitness is also a great way to relieve some stress, build confidence, and join an amazing fitness community! We have beginners classes and fun and friendly fitness classes which will push your body to it’s limits, without the fear of ever being hit!
For those who are interested, we do offer sparring, but this is on a volunteer basis. Anyone who elects to spar must be a current Registered USA Boxing Athlete, must have the presence of a USA Boxing Coach leading the sparring session, and must abide by any and all rules of USA Boxing and Blacksburg Boxing and Fitness, along with having signed off on any and all waivers allowing them to do so. If you’re interested in sparring, get registered with USA Boxing by following the USA Boxing link under our membership drop down.
Is Blacksburg Boxing a USA Boxing Certified gym and do you allow sparring to help train those who may want to compete?
Yes! Blacksburg Boxing is a USA Boxing Certified gym and has trained and certified USA Boxing coaches. Again, all of those interested in sparring must be a current registered USA Boxing athlete, and be accompanied by a USA Boxing Certified Coach who will supervise each sparring session under the strict rules of USA Boxing and Blacksburg Boxing and Fitness.
I’ve already been training in a traditional gym for years, how is boxing different?
Boxing style training is one of the best, most functional, full-body, explosive workouts you can possibly do. It requires strength; the kind you’ve probably built up over the years from doing push ups, hitting the bench, squats, and core training. But it also requires speed, stamina, and endurance. The kind that requires moving all around and throwing a few hundred punches in a single 3 minute round, and then repeating the process 11 more times. With traditional training, you probably thought 25-50 reps sounded like a lot, right? Come to Blacksburg Boxing and try throwing a thousand punches or more in a single workout. That’s what makes us different. But don’t take our word for it, come out and give it a try today!
Can I drop in?
Of course. Drop in and class packages can be found HERE!
What equipment do I need to participate?
If you are just trying us out for a free week, NO equipment is needed! After that, the only equipment that you will need are gloves and hand-wraps. You can follow the links in the store to purchase them online, or stop by and purchase in person. We recommend 180” hand-wraps as they give you the most length and protection that your wrists and knuckles will need to avoid injury. We have them here on sale for just $14.99, or you can purchase/bring your own from any local sporting goods store/retailer. You can also bring your own boxing gloves, if you don’t have a pair we sell them here!
I live on campus and don’t have a car, can I still get to the gym?
Yes. There is a Blacksburg Transit stop on the “Main Street South” bus that stops right outside our location. Please visit Blacksburg Transit website for complete details. We also have a bike rack outside of the gym which is just 2 miles from campus and makes for a great warm up or cool down run/bike ride!