I got an email notification from the Sweat440 franchise that this studio was opening and was like, "heck yes, I'm there." 4 HIIT stations, 3 circuits each in 10 minutes, done in 40 minutes? Plus, workouts start every 10 minutes so you're not rushing to make that one workout time in the morning or evening. It's the most efficient and convenient setup I know of!
This studio is in the ever transforming Mimo district on Biscayne Boulevard, easy to spot and near all the cafes, restaurants, banks, places that you need before or after your workout. A big plus is that they have a parking lot in the rear, unlike some other Miami locations, which they share with the Chicken Kitchen, beauty salon and restaurant next to it. No need to worry about finding parking when your workout is starting in 5 minutes! The entrance to the studio is also in the rear.
The workouts are dependent on how hard you want to go. There are always body weight movements, assault bikes, rowers, ski ergs, TRX use and band work for everyone to modify to ease or survival. You have your choice of 5 pound dumbbells to 50 pound dumbbells on the weight rack, 20-50 pound sandbags and 15-60 pound kettlebells. I've seen all the different weights being used for the same exercises, so there's no judgement on how heavy you're going. You can't go too easy on yourself though. You only get 45 seconds, 3 times to get the lifting right! The sweat towel that they lend is a lifesaver. They also have disinfecting wipes next to the equipment to wipe it down with after you finish each station.
Each workout's capacity is 6 people, booked in assigned spots across 3 circuits in 4 stations which show up on a screen that show you each movement and who's supposed to be doing it at the given time. If you have a membership or class package, you can use their app to book your workout time and spot so you know where you'll be starting to work out.
The capacity of 6 people does result in a time slot getting easily booked full. I'm the type to book a workout on my way there to ensure I can make it there for a certain time, but I've been unable to book a time that I've wanted a few times. I showed up for one of the last workouts of the morning/day on a Sunday one and could only do 3 stations because the time slots were all filled and I had to jump into the second station to start. The first two time slots of the weekdays (Mondays-Fridays, 5:50 and 6:00) are always filled up ahead of time, despite the bookings only being opened up 24 hours in advance. Since members can cancel their spot up to the minute before the workout starts, nearly every early morning class ends up less attended than what was booked the day before or even 5 minutes before the workout start.
They are on ClassPass like their other locations, so it's easy to book a workout here without a membership.
If I had a wishlist for this gym, I'd hope for locker rooms/showers so that people can get cleaned up to go somewhere after the workout. I feel like it would help all those people showing up at 5:50, 6:00 AM to not have to go so early in order to dash home and get cleaned up for work.
The trainers who staff the gym are all personable and attentive. You can be assured they will look out for your form and methods while pushing you to keep going through each round. My car was broken into while I was doing a 5:50 AM workout here. While they couldn't do anything to help find out who did it, the trainer on site and the manager offered their help and ideas. The manager is working on a security camera installation.
Take a look at this gym and go get challenged and exhausted! You will be glad you went and will probably see me there! read more