Rumble Boxing is far more than just a workout; it’s a GD experience. They’ve combined the concept of boxing fitness with the trappings of a high end VIP experience. From the lux locker rooms to the custom benches in the studio room, there’s no question that this team is all about the details. Each studio has custom artwork and the retail is high end and worn by a third of the people in each class. The draw of celebrity clientele oozes a cool factor that you hope will rub off on you. Even the playlists are stocked with mixes custom made by artists for the brand. While the allure of this concept draws you in, the workout will keep you coming back. And the amenities … Well, they get you to stay well beyond the end of class. Between the instagram moments and the spa-like facilities, these studios have become social watering holes in their cities: yet another place to see and be seen.
The club-like similarities also carry over to the workout. Each studio room is equipped with a full lighting system that creates various types of moods for every pulse-pounding section of the workout. They’re going for an adrenaline-filled party atmosphere for sure. But, while you might think that all this flash means the workout has no substance, you’d be sorely mistaken. There’s no fluff here. The quality of the workout actually does walk the walk, leaving most of its clientele drenched and breathless. All of this makes for a unique adrenaline high that is straight up addictive.
Do we feel like every studio needs to bring the level of branding, amenities, and star power that Rumble does? No. But in a world where working out is the new brunch or night out, we aren’t shocked that they are slaying the game.
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. Just thinking about the adrenaline high gets us a little excited … 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 bootcamp 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 about conditioning over 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 on the bag and five on the floor. All of this is prefaced by a five minute introduction to the six punches and how to stand and how to throw them, followed by five minute highly active “warm up” that includes explosive moves (jumping jacks, squat jumps, cherry pickers). Then you’re off! The floor sections each have a target 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 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.
We can’t help but think of Remember the Titans when we think of Gaby. She has miles and miles of heart. In an environment where it can be easy to feel like just a number, Gaby goes out of her way to make every one of her class attendees feel seen. She takes the time to speak to everyone before and after class, to shout out as many people as possible, and has endless patience in her training. Now, this doesn’t by any means mean that she is a softie. While she’s a very kind person, you really wouldn’t want to fuck with this chick. Despite her petite stature, she has a commanding presence. Gaby can go toe to toe with anyone, whether holding the pads or throwing her own 1s and 2s. Her mix of feisty personality and thoughtful teaching are really what make up the mood of her class. She won’t let you off easy, but she will always leave you feeling a hell of a lot more empowered than when you started.
When we think of Rumble UES, we think FULL. F#CKING. SERVICE … four stories of it. This studio goes beyond what we’ve come to know as “basic Rumble amenities,” if you call customized statues basic amenities, offering two studio rooms, infrared saunas in both the women’s and men’s locker rooms, and … a Dry Bar. A damn Dry Bar. Because why do your own hair after class if you don’t have to, right??! If you wanted to, you could make a visit to this Rumble a several hour affair – workout, spa experience, blowout.
With this studio being built up and not out, you’ll get your warm up in jogging up and down the stairs. The studios are on the second and fourth floors, women’s locker room & Dry Bar on the third, men’s in the basement. And while you might think this would make for a shit show of stairway crowding, they’ve actually managed this well by ensuring that each studio has a light which will flash when the studio is open. This way, Rumble goers can hang out in the comfort of the lounge before and after class. Speaking of after class, be sure to at least take advantage of the showers. The shower stalls themselves are nicer than the cushiest Equinox and the vanity areas are stocked with product. If you didn’t want to, you really wouldn’t have to bring any of your own cosmetics.
Want to get your ‘gram on? This location’s unique characters are their Popeye statue – of course, “Rumblefied” in that he’s wearing Nike’s and has Jab (their logo and mascot) for a head. Or, you could always pose next to Mr. T, who lives in painted format on the wall next to the PT room.
1495 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10028 Upper East Side Boxing $$$$
Rumble Upper East Side
Upper East Side Boxing, $$$$
1495 3rd Ave, New York, NY 10028
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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.
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Tim reminds us a TON of Bradley Rose – aka the “dad” of Rumble. Tim could not be more sweet and tactful when explaining each move before you do it. And he has a bit of a Goldilocks energy level. You’re heart isn’t going to beat out of your chest, but he finds a way to keep you motivated every step of the way. We believe the same can be said for his classes – not too much of a challenge but thorough. If they were a flavor, they would be vanilla. He does have a fun calling card in his epic light displays and transitions – think rainbow tear drops for each exercise shown on the heads up screen for combos. Stop it! Plus his playlists are absolutely insane. As a newer Rumble recruit, his classes are at non-peak times, but if you’re also newer to Rumble, his classes are a MUST. You can get the pacing down without going lightning speed.