So, I finally got around to trying out Rumble Boxing, the one down in Tribeca. Heard a bunch of noise about it, so I thought, alright, let’s give this a shot. Been meaning to switch up my workouts anyway, and hitting stuff sounded kinda fun, you know?
Getting Started and First Impressions
Booking it was pretty straightforward, did it online. Showed up a bit early like they said, ’cause you gotta get your hands wrapped. The vibe when I walked in? Loud. Dark. Lots of energy, people buzzing around. The front desk folks were quick, got me signed in, and pointed me towards the gear.
They sell their own wraps or you can bring yours. I got theirs. Then you grab gloves – they have loaners, which is good. Finding a spot to actually put the wraps on was a bit of a squeeze, pretty crowded before class. I’m not gonna lie, wrapping my hands felt a bit awkward at first, even watching the video. Felt like I was getting ready for a real fight, which was kinda cool, kinda intimidating.
The Workout Itself – Lights, Music, Action!
Then you head into the actual studio. Man, it’s dark in there, like a nightclub. Spotlights on the instructor and the bags. The music was already thumping. Found my spot – you get assigned a bag number and a bench number for the floor work. The instructor gets on the mic, full of energy, and bam, we’re off.
The class is split, half the time you’re on the aqua bags, throwing punches. The instructor calls out combinations – jab, cross, hook, uppercut. They show ’em on screens too, which helped a ton because sometimes it’s hard to hear over the music. The bags are water-filled, which actually feels pretty good to hit, not too jarring.
- The Punching: Felt good to just let loose on the bag. My form was probably all over the place at first, but you just follow along. It’s fast-paced.
- The Floor Work: Then you switch. The other half of the class is strength training on the floor using weights and your own body weight. Squats, lunges, burpees, that kind of stuff. This part was tough, man. I was sweating buckets.
You switch back and forth a few times. The instructor was super high-energy, shouting encouragement, keeping everyone moving. They definitely know how to work a room.
How It Felt and The Aftermath
By the end of it, I was beat. Seriously tired. But it was that good kind of tired, you know? Like you actually worked hard. My arms were feeling it, my legs were feeling it. The music definitely helps push you through when you feel like stopping.
Taking off the gloves and wraps, my hands were sweaty but it felt like an accomplishment. Stumbled out of there, grabbed some water. The cool-down was quick, a bit of stretching, then it’s over.
So, What’s the Verdict?
Honestly? It was a pretty intense experience. Not for the faint of heart, maybe. If you like loud music, a dark room, and getting pushed, then yeah, this is probably up your alley. It’s definitely a full-body workout. I was sore the next day, for sure.
Would I go back? Yeah, I think I would. It’s a different kind of workout than what I’m used to, and sometimes you just need to hit something, right? Plus, Tribeca’s a cool spot. So, if you’re thinking about it, I’d say give it a try. Just be ready to sweat. A lot.
