Stepping into the gym can be a formidable interaction with the equipment and people. You know you want to do something to lead a healthier and active lifestyle, but where do you begin? Taking these difficult steps into consideration, Fight Club has made it their mission to provide reliable and structured training programmes and professional trainers to ensure you get the most out of your time at the gym. This form of functional fitness combines purposeful movement and boxing techniques to create an inspiring and motivating atmosphere.
Established in 2014, Fight Club made its way to Umhlanga after the market showed the need for their expertise and training style. The name is inspired by the idea of having something important to you that’s worth fighting for. Catering for those in the corporate world, they aim to avoid the anxiety and uncertainty that come with being a gym newbie. With an in-house developed application specifically made for Fight Club, you can track your sessions and book them easily to fit into your day!
Taking care of you are their professional trainers who oversee every part of your training regimen, from the planning to the execution. They have group classes and private sessions available, depending on which better suits your goals, schedule and personality. Even in group classes, you are given the attention you need. There’s no slacking off in the back, unfortunately. They promote a fun and relatively easy way to keep up those fitness levels, but you’ve got to put in the work, too.
There are 10 classes a day, which start on the hour and finish on time. Classes are divided into functional training where you focus on building strength and improving coordination and flexibility and the second half is dedicated to movement with boxing training techniques. On Saturdays, they have a yoga class and a 6 a.m. run club, if you’re an early bird.
The coaches have years of experience under their belts, so to speak, and are ready to help or answer any questions you may have. Marcele is a professional boxing coach and manager who is friendly and full of energy. He has coached and guided many champions. Sipho is a competitive bodybuilder and personal trainer, Q is a group class trainer and personal trainer, Syanda is a professional boxer and a three-time national amateur champion, and, lastly, Njabulo is in charge of maintenance making sure everything works smoothly. There are roughly 49 years of experience, accomplishments and medals shared in this team. You can rest assured you’re in good hands, no matter your motivation.
With new members joining every month, Fight Club has set its sights on being a national and household name in the fitness industry. Taking pride in their consistency, members know what they’re getting out of every session and, even 10 years later, they love finding out what the next class is going to be.
Words: Cristina Govender