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At A Glance

Get ready to punch up your routine with Boxing at the YMCA of Glendale!

Members can push their limits in our fully equipped, dedicated Boxing Studio, featuring heavy bags, speed bags, and free-standing punching bags for target, power, and rhythm training. 

Looking for a high-intensity group workout? Join us for Cardio Boxing every Wednesday at 6:30 PM! Led by energetic instructors, this fast-paced class combines jab-cross-hook sequences, footwork, and core drills to boost your endurance, burn calories, and build real confidence in a fun, supportive setting.

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Boxing Studio

Step into our Boxing Studio, a dedicated space designed for fitness, skill-building, and a great workout. Equipped with heavy bags, speed bags, and freestanding punching bags, the studio is perfect for practicing technique, improving coordination, building strength, and relieving stress. Whether you’re new to boxing or looking to sharpen your skills, this space offers an energetic environment to get moving and stay active.

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Cardio Boxing

Unleash your inner champion and torch calories with Cardio Boxing at the YMCA of Glendale! Held every Wednesday at 6:30 PM, this high-energy group fitness class fuses authentic boxing technique with dynamic cardiovascular training.

Guided by motivating instructors, you will power through shadowboxing sequences, classic combination drills (jabs, crosses, hooks, and uppercuts), dynamic footwork, and core-strengthening exercises. Designed for all fitness levels—no prior ring experience required—Cardio Boxing offers an empowering, stress-relieving workout that builds endurance, improves coordination, and strengthens your body from head to toe.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ages 16+: Full access to open studio hours and adult group classes.

Hand wraps (to protect your wrists and knuckles).

We strongly encourage participants to bring their own wraps and gloves for hygiene reasons. However, loaner gloves may be available for first-time trial classes. Hand wraps are available for purchase at the front desk.

Mouthguards and headgear are not required for standard fitness classes or heavy bag training, as our group classes are non-contact. Contact sparring is strictly prohibited.