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Elite Boxing & Fitness
9017 Red Branch Rd, Columbia, MD 21045, United States
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St
Review №1

After going to Elite for several months now, the one thing I can say is I wish I joined sooner. Elite is an amazing gym to join regardless of whether your goals are to improve your physical fitness or increase your knowledge of the sport of boxing.I have had the pleasure of taking several different types of classes including mitts, technical boxing, and cardio boxing. Each of the classes are both fun and challenging and take place in an incredibly supportive environment. Not only are the classes fantastic, but every member of the staff is incredibly knowledgeable and highly supportive of your goals.I cannot recommend this gym enough and I personally plan on being a member here as long as I can. This place is phenomenal.

Ch
Review №2

I love this place. Clean, great locker room, friendly vibe. Lots of machines to choose from and all the gear you need to challenge your body.

Al
Review №3

Superior gym if you want to begin or continue your technical boxing skills along with other fitness related courses available. The coaches are highly skilled with extensive backgrounds. 100/10 recommended.

MJ
Review №4

So, what makes this place a dope gym? Put it this way, joining this gym will probably be one of the best decisions you’ve made in a long time. The variety of workout options, the quality of the equipment, amazing workout partners, the safety and comfort of the environment, modern amenities, aesthetic appeal of the facility that is cleaned and disinfected after each workout session, the competence, friendly attitude and exceptional wealth of knowledge of the staff members. All of these factors – and many others – contribute to the greatness of Elite SFN. This place will motivate you to exercise harder, achieve your goals and make you want to come back time and time again. Check out the vitals from this morning’s workout...

Te
Review №5

This place is very clean and very good machines. The people are very nice.

Co
Review №6

Cant say enough GREAT THINGS about this gym! The instructors are the best! The workouts are insanely good! The gym is clean, everyone wears a mask, and they spray down everything in between. They mix up the workouts like crazy so you dont do the same thing.

Wo
Review №7

Everyones very kind and professional. Trainers and coachers are very knowledgable and generous with their time. Members are very friendly and the facility is very clean and nice. Highly recommend to anyone who likes to work out and feel good.

Al
Review №8

“LITTLE 8TH GRADERS!!!” -Kwame

Fo
Review №9

By far the most welcoming community, from its members to the professional staff.

To
Review №10

I love this place so much. I felt queasy at first but then I felt a whole lot better. The people are nice and encouraging. I recommend it for everyone

au
Review №11

I enjoy working out at Elite SFN. The trainers put you at ease. They are all friendly and welcoming. Their workouts are varied and work on different muscle groups each time. The trainers listen carefully to your workout concerns and coach you to get your needs met. I highly recommend this gym,

Cl
Review №12

Ive been taking classes for a little over a month now and I can already tell a difference in my strength and overall fitness. These classes are amazing. The instructors always have full-body workouts that vary day to day.Youll love the intimate feel and feed off of the energy.

St
Review №13

Love this gym. Very knowledgeable trainers that will responsibly push you. Feels like family when Im there. I highly recommend to anyone looking for fitness, self-defense, or taking technique to the next level

Tr
Review №14

Absolutely amazing! The instructors are incredibly knowledgeable, the people are great, and everyone works together as a team. 5 stars!

tu
Review №15

Great workout. Great atmosphere. Must try!

Na
Review №16

Kwame, and all the rest of the trainers at the gym are very good and give challenging workouts that make you push yourself harder then you would alone. Also, the way the gym is run, everyone is nice and tries to know you by name. There are a variety of classes to take and will be expanding soon, so there is no shortage of things to do.

Eu
Review №17

Ive been working out at Elite for about 6 months now, and have really seen results- especially in my arms. Ive played sports my whole life, and working out is usually not as fun as playing sports, but the trainers are all very creative in their workouts while pushing you. The classes are great because you get a full body workout in only an hour. Another thing I really appreciate about Elite is that everyone is looking out for each other- there are times when I go and do my own exercises, and the trainers are always willing to help you out.

Mi
Review №18

Elite SFN is a great gym with fantastic instructors. All of the instructors take the time to make sure you protect your hands and perform the correct techniques to prevent injury. The instructors encourage feedback from students after classes and value comments/questions and concerns. I have never left the gym and felt like this is the same workout as last week. Get ready to do a burpee or two!

MM
Review №19

Elite SFN rocks! New location really nice.If you want a good workout surrounded by the best instructors and great people this is the place.They have different classes besides boxing and they are all taught by extreme professionals.Pro Trainer George, Tybag, and his other classes, are the best.If George can’t motivate you to exercise and have fun at the same time you need to check your pulse.

Je
Review №20

Great trainers. Encouraging group. No frills workout that is perfect for anyone.

Pa
Review №21

Best gym in the area. Staff is extremely helpful/talented and happy to help where needed.

Ir
Review №22

2nd week!!! Already seeing results in my arms neck and shoulders. The 1 hr kickboxing classes will push you to the brink of death but then all of a sudden you hear this amazing voice the instructor saying come on push it 8 more 7 more 6 more then all of a sudden you get this burst of energy at the end because you know you just concurred something much bigger than you and you realize just how strong and powerful your body really is. I mean this place will make you want to push yourself hard each time and even harder the next time. Im looking forward to updating this review in 6 months because Im excited to see where this new chapter takes me!

Se
Review №23

Elite SFN is a wonderful gym to get your workout in. I feel stronger each time I finish a class. The trainers are great, down to earth and will work you hard. Plus they will keep you motivated. Thanks guys for all you do.

Er
Review №24

I really enjoy working out at Elite the staff makes you feel comfortable and they are very encouraging. Also they offer a verity of classes. One of the things I enjoy is that the workouts are always different.

Sc
Review №25

Great gym with all of the equipment I could ever really need to work out.

Je
Review №26

While visiting my Mom for for 8 days I tried Elite SFN , I had great workout and will come back again . I highly recommend this fitness center .

Ju
Review №27

Awesome community of members who are supportive and competitive at the same time!

Li
Review №28

Always a full body workout...you feel it then with consistent workouts you see the results in no time

Ty
Review №29

This is the place to come and get your goals attained. I feel sorry Daniel Neal(Sour) that never owned a business let alone participated with a group of winners. We get the job done take one class and find out how you can become apart of a fitness team...I said FITNESS TEAM that work together and support each other. We are like a family if you want to be an orphan in another fitness center please dont come here.... I have lost up to two inches of my hips(AMAZING)..If I came 4 to 5 x a week my goals would be faster. The trainers George, Josh, Chris, Miguel and the crucifier Kwame are fantastic combinations of many years of experience. You can burn over 1000 calories in one hour.

Da
Review №30

Poor business ethics. Falsely advertising a get fit challenge looking for 15 select woman to participate. They scheduled an interview with me to see if I was a good fit for the challenge. I arrived only to find out there was no interview nor was there an exclusive womens challenge. It was just an underhanded attempt to increase their enrollment pool.

Ro
Review №31

I was introduced by George Tyler who have been my physical fitness instructor for over ten years. Kwame the owner/instructor I was fortunate to be in one of his classes when he was with LA boxing. He is outstanding well seasoned boxer that provide a bag routine that will push you to failure. Miguel and Josh are very creative as well Overall if you want to loose body fat or weight come and get it here at Elite in Buck Furpees...lots of burpees. I have transformed in 2 months even though I could have progressed more if I have a better nutrition commitment

me
Review №32

I first learned about this studio after signing up for the Roundhouse womens Krav Maga self defense course which was excellent.Since then Ive dropped into one of the Saturday morning boxing classes with Kwame, what an incredible work out. Ive been taking boxing classes at another studio near work but now plan on switching, hard work and so much fun!I cant say enough about this studio, really great pump up environment! And there seems to be something for all ages and levels. I will absolutely be back for more!

Ma
Review №33

Elite SFN gym has something for everybody. Whether you are a beginner and want to improve your general fitness, or an aspiring amature in combat sports such as kickboxing or boxing. Kwame will taylor a program that is specific to your needs, make you feel comfortable, and help you reach your personal goals. Great gym atmosphere makes you want to keep coming back!

No
Review №34

The best gym i ever been to in my life. All the trainers are competent and truly care to help you succeed in your fitness goals. The members are welcoming and encourage you when you feel like giving up. The classes are plentiful and you have a lot to choose from no excuses it fit your schedule early or late. The owner personality and smile lights up the room. Cant wait until the next class.( I think) haha!Ok, day 1 free free free i tried it out. Afterwards, NOBODY rushed over to me with a sales script it was how did you like the class? I had to ask about the packages ✔ while i catch my breath because my body was not use to that sort of workout. It was well worth it. I can appreciate the fact that they vive you a free class to try but not harrass you after with the available packages.Day 2, sore body trainers had tips to reduce some of the soreness amd stretches that will be helpful. Everyone knew my name when i walked in the building. How warm is that?Day 3, Your now apart of the family hugs , warm welcomes, jump right on in make yourself at home. 😊In addition to the class i was told that i can use the weights, treadmill and bikes whenever i want. Thats awesome.Okay if you got down this far .. you know i love this place.I paid cancellation fee for my old gym and made myself at home here. Try itout!

J.
Review №35

These guys are great. If you want a challenging workout this is the place for you!

Gw
Review №36

I just joined Elite SFN after a recommendation from a friend. All she kept saying was, the people are great, they make you want to work hard, everyone helps everyone else. Im 38 and really out of shape. I need all the help I can get!Being a gym skeptic, I had to check this out for myself.Within 5 minutes of walking in the door, I spoke with the front desk guy Nathaniel who told me about memberships that were available. He didnt give me a cheesy sales pitch. What you see if what you get. There was no pulling you into an office to give you options that you dont need or want.I was checking out the kickboxing class. Nathaniel showed me how to wrap my hands, gave me a pair of boxing gloves and said have fun.I then met Kwame, one of the trainers. Within the first few seconds of asking me what I was looking for etc..he had me laughing and immediately felt comfortable. There were no ulterior motives other than get to know me and again to have fun.I then walked over to where the class was starting and felt utter terror. Had nothing to do with them, and everything to do with me already starting to talk myself out of doing this. The kickboxing instructor David noticed me and walked over. He said First time? I said yes. He said Great, welcome. If you need a break, take a break, if you need water, get water, just try and keep up and have fun.I can safely say, the first 15 minutes was my fight or flight time. I wanted to give up, and go home. But I felt comfortable enough with the people around me and David, that I tried my best and before I knew it the hour was over. I wont lie, that was the hardest workout I have had since high school and that was long ago!! He may have asked for 10 burpees, and I only could muster 5, nobody made me feel any less worthy that Im not to that level, yet!!Basically, Ive been a member of alot of gyms, and I cant even count one gym that they immediately recognized me and knew my name after the initial encounter.My 2nd and 3rd kickboxing class at Elite SFN, were equally as hard as the first, because none of them were the same. I have already joked with David that his workout was so hard, that I had flashbacks of basketball practices 20+ yrs ago! He was quite proud of himself.So if you want to try a new workout, a new, positive, environment, a different mindset where you work at your own pace and arent made to feel like you arent worthy of someones time, definitely check out Elite SFN!!

Ke
Review №37

Kwame over at Elite SFN has trained me for over a year and half-- primarily in one on one boxing training but also in fitness oriented group classes. Id also like to give a shout out to Chris (strength and conditioning fitness trainer) and David (very encouraging and helpful kickboxing trainer).Kwame - the owner - is a high octane, push-until-you-are-right-at-the-limit trainer. He has an infectious, positive energy, which is probably why his classes at other gyms were the most popular and crowded boxing classes there. Whats cool about Kwame is that he remembers the people he teaches, and now that hes founded Elite SFN, hes created a welcoming and fun place to work out. I routinely drag friends visiting from out of state to early morning private sessions, where, the degree to which is unbenownst to them, a bevy of mitt work, tire-flipping, and heavy bag work lays waiting for them.Regarding technical training, I was a slow footed beast before I started training with Kwame. I understood boxing footwork, but plodded my way around and planted my feet before throwing punches. Kwame fixed this, largely with his love of the jumpe rope, rope ladder, and shifty-ness during sparring sessions. (By the way, the man is hard to hit, so learning to feint and change directions was absolutely necessary as well)Another note-- this is a very friendly gym. Its easy to strike up a conversation with people attending classes and its a GREAT environment.Boxings an art, and Kwame is bringing that art - in its best form - with this gym.

Ch
Review №38

Very good gym :D

Lu
Review №39

Abs! Lots of abs

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4.9 Rating
  • Address:9017 Red Branch Rd, Columbia, MD 21045, United States
  • Site:https://www.elitesfn.com/
  • Phone:+1 443-545-5123
Categories
  • Gym
  • Boot camp
  • Boxing gym
  • Jujitsu school
  • Kickboxing school
  • Martial arts school
  • Personal trainer
  • Physical fitness program
  • Self defense school
  • Weight loss service
Working hours
  • Monday:9am–9pm
  • Tuesday:9am–9pm
  • Wednesday:9am–9pm
  • Thursday:9am–9pm
  • Friday:9am–8pm
  • Saturday:9am–3pm
  • Sunday:Closed
From the business
  • Identifies as Black-owned:Yes
Service options
  • Outdoor services:Yes
  • On-site services:Yes
Health and safety
  • Mask required:Yes
  • Staff wear masks:Yes
  • Staff required to disinfect surfaces between visits:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
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