Rumble is a high intensity boxing-inspired boot camp experience. Learn the six punches and get the ultimate sweat on in this heart-pounding, night club-style fitness class. When the music is pumping and the lights are low, it’s just you vs. the bag. Rumble will leave you with an adrenaline rush that lasts for hours, giving a double meaning to the concept of “pumping you up”.
With $$$ backing from names like Stallone and Bieber, and clientele like the Beckhams and Selena Gomez, this is certainly a glitterati hub on the fitness scene. But don’t be fooled by the “gram”-enticing decor, stageworthy lighting changes, or DJ-inspired song transitions: this is not just a trendy workout. At Rumble, the motto is “sit down, be humble” (pulled affectionately from Kendrick Lamar). Whether you’re a fitness model or an occasional class-hopper, everyone is equal in the studio and you won’t just be expected to give your all, you will WANT to. Not only do they find a way to hand you an ass-kicking, their instructors will find a way to inspire and give attention to all. Which, considering that it’s a 60 to 1 ratio, is pretty damn impressive.
Warning: Rumble is HIGHLY addicting. Why? You’ll work harder than in most classes in the city and still walk out with a smile on your face. Well, that and the sexy lighting in the studio… Catching yourself in the mirror throwing a sick cross or watching your muscles flex during a squat to press beneath the perfect blue glow will have you saying “Yaassss queen”!
This is a boxing-inspired boot camp workout, emphasis on the “inspired” part. You’re going to learn the six punches, the right stance and proper form, but at the end of the day, this class is more about conditioning than technique. You’re not going to be able to take someone in the ring after this class, but you are going to get a damn good sweat. Stick with it long enough and your stamina is going to skyrocket.
So what EXACTLY are you getting out of your 45 minutes? Think Barry’s but swap out treadmills for aqua bags: 10 rounds, three minutes each, split between five minutes on the bag and five on the floor. All of this is prefaced by a five minute introduction to the six punches, plus how to stand and how to throw them. The intro is followed by a five minute highly active “warm up” that includes explosive moves (jumping jacks, squat jumps, cherry pickers). Then you’re off! The floor sections each target a specific portion of the body: abs, arms, chest, back, legs/butt, but most moves are a combo of the two for a super comprehensive session (think squat to overhead press).
The bag section slowly builds from super simple to more complicated combos of punches that go back and forth between punches for speed and ones for power. Still following? Don’t worry, we know it’s a LOT but there are heads up displays for each and every combo or circuit of moves.
Ready to dive into the tank and swim with a more advanced Rumble crew? Well then, the waters of Jaws’ class at Rumble Chelsea are just fine (yes, we HAD to make the shark puns … come on, it’s right there). Both her energy and the pacing of her classes are a mile a minute, but trust us that this is a good thing. She provides a great challenge-level class that reminds you that doing the same thing over and over isn’t exactly going to get you the results you want – so dig deeper, Brittany! Her combos are a bit more on the complex side and as they build up over time, they’ll give you an awesome mental sweat in addition to a physical one. With Jaws, you get to try your hand at adding more ducks, rolls, and step backs to your repertoire. Plus, she’s one badass chick who we would take any class from, any day.
Street art gallery meets fitness haven. This studio brand is very aware of the rate you’re paying per class (a cool $35), and their spaces aren’t just functional, they’re also pleasing to the eyes, with super posh amenities. We’re talking stone showers with glass doors, granite countertop vanity stations, and amazing selfie light (not all light is created equal here people!). The nice thing about both locations is that there’s a huge waiting/chill area, so no awkward crowding between the check-in desk and the studio door. You can get your stretch on, do some work (free wifi, baby!) or catch up with friends pre-class. And with over 100 lockers in each location both in and outside of the locker rooms, there is never a fight for space to store ya stuff.
In our opinion, Rumble’s first home (or its OG studio, as it were) is hands-down our favorite. The layout, with the lounge and lockers upstairs and studio and locker rooms downstairs, helps to facilitate an easy flow in and out of classes. The studio space itself is the perfect shape of rectangle that ensures that everyone in the room can easily see the instructor with no obstruction (*cough* columns at the NoHo location *cough*). Sure, there are still ways that you can hide in the back corners, but you won’t be left turning to the person next to you, saying “Wait, what’s the move? I couldn’t see!”. We really have no complaints outside of the INSANE bathroom line that forms after morning classes. But the locker rooms are already huge by NYC standards and they max out the space with four stalls. So, if you’re crazy in a pinch for time, we suggest skipping the stretch to get in line.
146 W 23rd St, New York, NY 10011 Flatiron Boxing $$$$
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Flatiron Boxing, $$$$
146 W 23rd St, New York, NY 10011
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Ready to dive into the tank and swim with a more advanced Rumble crew? Well then, the waters of Jaws’ class are just fine (yes, we HAD to make the shark puns … come on, it’s right there). Both her energy and the pacing of her classes are a mile a minute, but trust us that this is a good thing. She provides a great challenge-level class that reminds you that doing the same thing over and over isn’t exactly going to get you the results you want – so dig deeper, Brittany! Her combos are a bit more on the complex side and as they build up over time, they’ll give you an awesome mental sweat in addition to a physical one. With Jaws, you get to try your hand at adding more ducks, rolls, and step backs to your repertoire. Plus, she’s one badass chick who we would take any class from, any day.
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Joe is a salt of the earth kind of guy. He isn’t going to jump around to get you psyched up or provide pearls of fitness wisdom in the form of cheesy inspirational quotes. But, he is sure as hell going to motivate you to dig hard into the more painful moments instead of avoiding it. And, while he doesn’t necessarily have a go-to-move, providing a really good mix, he is a stickler for form which means he is super clear during the floor demo and in call outs during each section of what to be aware of. And while is he is Mr. All Business when it comes to the work, his goofy side does come through here and there. So you are destined to leave his class chuckling at least once.
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Oh, Bradley the Brit. His accent isn’t the most important part of his teaching style, but it certainly got us through the door for his first class. While he’s not middle-aged and he doesn’t have any kids, Bradley gives off a serious DILF vibe. His class is filled with corny jokes and he has such an approachable demeanor, especially in the way he explains things. But don’t cross him! Take too long getting into your boxer sit ups during the active recovery or stand around instead of boxer bouncing on the floor side and he won’t exactly be mad, but he will def express his disappointment. See what we mean? Total dad vibes!
He is a huge fan of speed uppercuts with fast feet or, as he affectionately refers to them, “shoe shiners”. So expect quite a few throughout each of his classes. All told, he’s a great instructor to get your feet wet at Rumble with if you’re just starting out or only a couple classes in.
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You remember the Animal, the drummer from the Muppets? This is the best way we can describe Rob’s personality and teaching style. He doesn’t teach a single class without his bandana, and he’s a total wild card in his class planning. The structure is rarely repeated from day to day. Crazy is about the best description for both his floor circuits and boxing combos, but the good thing here is that you don’t really have a ton of time to think about or question it. He might say something like “So, for this next round, there’s a 75 pushup buy-in. And GO!”. Now, this is not to say that he moves so fast that he’s hard to understand or follow. On the contrary – he’s a gentle giant between rounds and a wild man during them.
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Typically GMs aren’t ones to hop into the thick of teaching class. But while Andy is very much the business brains of the well-oiled Rumble machine, he practices everything they preach. Similar to Noah, Andy’s classes always always always have a theme of gratitude. His means of motivation, reminding us of the basic things we take for granted, like being able to pay for the class or being healthy enough to take on the challenge, are so so ridiculously valuable. And talk about thorough! He is probably one of the best technical instructors we’ve ever taken class with. He doesn’t just tell you to do a renegade row. He explains where your hips should be, what muscles should be working, and so on. And trust us, we need a good form reminder. More than once, we’ve stood behind one too many people who are lifting with a curved back instead of a straight one in a deadlift. Y’all, it’s not about just doing the move but doing it right!
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Typically GMs aren’t ones to hop into the thick of teaching class. But while Andy is very much the business brains of the well-oiled Rumble machine, he practices everything they preach. Similar to Noah, Andy’s classes always always always have a theme of gratitude. His means of motivation, reminding us of the basic things we take for granted, like being able to pay for the class or being healthy enough to take on the challenge, are so so ridiculously valuable. And talk about thorough! He is probably one of the best technical instructors we’ve ever taken class with. He doesn’t just tell you to do a renegade row. He explains where your hips should be, what muscles should be working, and so on. And trust us, we need a good form reminder. More than once, we’ve stood behind one too many people who are lifting with a curved back instead of a straight one in a deadlift. Y’all, it’s not about just doing the move but doing it right!
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As a founding trainer, we totally want to give Danielle the benefit of the doubt because we did take her first class of the day at 6:00am. And how many of us can give an all out performance that early before our IV drip of caffeine? But honestly, there just wasn’t the level of “rumble energy” that we’re hooked on (yes, we’re true junkies for it). She certainly kicks your ass, but she’s relatively quiet during the rounds when we really needed some pump up. She also stuck to the podium instead of walking around to check form or give out tips. So while Danielle’s classes get the job done, we wouldn’t necessarily be clamoring to get into her class.
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Kory is a total sweetheart and a bit of a goofball, but cross her in an alley and you would absolutely lose more than few teeth. She is a plank lover, so get those abs fired up and ready to go for regular planks, shoulder taps, mountain climbers, and even thrusters. And while every trainer at Rumble has some boxing background, Kory is an alum of Gotham Boxing, known for its “boxing first fitness”. So this chick’s form is OOOOOOONNN point. In her classes, you’ll be constantly reminded that the power of a punch comes from the lower body. So you better pivot that foot on every hook, uppercut and cross.
