About CKO Kickboxing South Philly
CKO Kickboxing South Philly offers an exhilarating and transformative fitness experience for individuals of all levels. This kickboxing gym is renowned for its ability to help members burn fat, reduce stress, and tone up through high-intensity, full-body workouts. The group fitness classes at CKO South Philly are designed to be fun, engaging, and suitable for both beginners and advanced exercisers. The trained instructors, such as Gina, Stacey, and Abby, do not require members to learn complex techniques, allowing everyone to work out at their own pace and get the most out of every session. The classes at CKO South Philly are diverse, incorporating a range of elements like kickboxing, resistance training, barre, and conditioning. Stacey's classes, for instance, seamlessly blend kickboxing with the use of resistance bands and weights, ensuring a comprehensive and challenging workout. Abby's classes, on the other hand, offer a well-rounded experience, incorporating a mix of barre, weights, and bands, while also providing modifications for those with physical limitations. The CKO South Philly community is built on driven individuals who are focused on improving themselves, both physically and mentally. The gym's staff is dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive environment, as evidenced by the personalized texts and words of encouragement that members have received, which have been instrumental in keeping them motivated and engaged. Overall, CKO Kickboxing South Philly is a standout fitness destination that offers a unique and transformative experience, helping members achieve their fitness goals and find relief from stress through the powerful and empowering art of kickboxing.
Tricia and Eddie made me feel incredibly welcome as a total beginner! Excellent vibes, great orientation, and a workout that both kicked my ass and helped me purge some bullshit. Thanks you guys! I’ll be back.
What a difference a couple of weeks can make. In any aspect of life, the unexpected can occur for better or for worse. For some, to go to the gym, it's about getting in the right mindset. You may need a person who pushes you- to kickstart your own drive. Asking for help is OK. What went wrong at CKO South Philly, I take accountability for, because, like most things in life, if you want it done, you need to take initiative, and ownership. Few people are empathic, and less are available when you need help. That's life, and reality. This isn't a gym where seeing another exercising longer, or lifting more weight leaves you feeling low. CKO SOUTH PHILLY is kickboxing gym that "helps you achieve fitness goals and RELIEVE STRESS by TAKING IT OUT ON THE BAG"! The gym is clean, and sanitary. The staff is dedicated to ensure so. The members are as diverse as the staff. Everyone is focused, cordial, and aiming towards achieving a common goal. A week prior to my 1st class, I received personal texts to offer assistance. The most valuable texts, occurred during the 1st week. They were UNEXPECTED, ENCOURAGING, as are words of affirmations on walls across the gym. Texts showed care, and thoughtfulness. From business and psychology standpoints, they were a smart value add, and provided a boost to my psyche, that I needed. Who knew messages would push me to drive 25 minutes over going to the gym, I never utilized, 2 floors below? The texts were ingenious marketing, and optimized fitness effectiveness- a personal touch, and market differentiator. I was HIGHLY impressed, and expressed such to the owner. My first 2 classes were both led by Stacey- she's amazing! 1st class, "Kickboxing & Resistance", integrates kickboxing with a resistance band around your ankles along with combined revolving movements from punches, kicks, jumping jacks, squats, planks, pushups, etc. My 2nd class with Stacey, "Kickboxing & Conditioning"- incorporated kickboxing with strength training. In addition to an assortment of punches and kicks at the bag, done in repetitions, you push/kick the bag with your hands, feet, weights, the bag, with stretching at the start and last portion of class A class I highly recommend, especially for beginners, is CKO Technique: Skills and Drills. Ray Reese, an outstanding instructor, begins and ends with stretching, and teaches you the fundamentals of kickboxing. Repetitions of punches and kicks have you constantly in movement, raising your heart rate, and working on 2 bags. As class progresses, so does the pace, the mixture of punches, kicks, action work to the bag with your forearms, and knees, pushing the bag, rotating feet and arms. Positioning alters from in front of bags, between 2, moving from a starting place, rotating moves, right to left, and returning where you started- all continually modified repetitions. You'll kick from behind, side, and at different heights on the bags. The last portion, with lights off, is akin to the final lap of a race- shifting between bags, legs, and arms, combinations, forces change from 10%, 25%, 50%, 75%, and 95%, called out at any moment by Ray. Speed, and changing momentum ensure a maximal workout. The texts set a belief that the gym affords a thoughtful, and caring approach. When texts ceased, I became dejected, canceled all but 4 classes in my 1st 3 weeks. My mindset went back to where it was, prior to ever contacting the gym. My desire to attend, and renew halted. Weight that quickly shed began to come back, from no exercise. It must be routine! What made the gym distinguished, and a unique inspiration departed abruptly. It's disappointing on many levels, no fault to any fantastic instructor. A standard was set that no longer existed. Motivation, solely, must be my own. Self-inspired in other aspects of my life, it was eye-opening. Your mental health, is as important as your physical! Both are stigmatized in society. I'll end my last 10 days a better version of myself than I began, and continue at a new gym...without
I have been a member since opening day June 2018. I love coming here! I feel great after Gina’s class! She is a great instructor and also very patient. She has great techniques and I look forward to each class.
Stacey’s classes are never boring! She incorporates bands and weights into her workout, which I love! I definitely sweat in her class every time!!! Definitely 5 star class!!!
Abby’s classes are 5 stars as well! She includes everything from Barre to weights to bands. She also shows modifications to those who are a little physically impaired. I always feel great and well stretched when done her class. Definitely 5 stars!