Duane was amazing. He is truly caring and committed to helping his clients learn and improve their skill. On top of that he is funny and makes it all the more enjoyable. Definitely recommend checking the gym out if you're looking for a good workout while also learning correct technique! :) read more

Amazing classes and the best trainers in Scottsdale. If you're looking for group fitness or one on one training this is a hidden gym in north Scottsdale! read more

The Pound Gym - Boxing Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

Ruined my confidence with boxing. I really tried to avoid this review but after a year, I decided to write a review. I'm a beginner boxer. I came in on a Friday night for Boxing basics and it was taught by Duane. He decided to pair people up for drills. I'm 5'6 in my forties and he paired with a 6'2 guy in his twenties and outweighs me by 40 pounds at least. The drill was throwing light jabs to partner's glove to learn about spacing. My partner who is very "punch heavy" and loves violence kept hitting me in my face. It was a CLEAR advantage for my parter becuase he's much taller and with a longer reach. Duane saw this. It was supposed to last 2 rounds but Duane kept me and my partner to do the drill over and over again. He kept yelling at me to move my feet a certain way which was never taught to us in class and it was hard when you have a 6'2 guy throwing hard jabs in your face hard. He kept doing this drill with me and only him again, again, and again. It's to the point were the entire class just stopped to watch this man repeated punch me in the face over and over again. I understand that Duane wanted to me learn but my partner was trying to kill me and going full force. I obvliously have no idea on how to block and move my feet. AND Duane kept making us doing the drill again, again, again. So this is what happened, I get repeated punched in a face by a man much taller than me who's trying to knock me out, Duane screaming instructions at me and obviously getting disappointed, this lasted for 15 painful mintues. This was not a sparring class, it was a cardio, begginer boxing class to teach about the basics. Afterwards, I heard someone made a comment about me, "he likes getting punched in the face." I tried to talk to Duane afterwards to learn what I could have done differently but he didn't care and just wanted to go home. I quit boxing and I will NEVER come in again. read more

The kids boxing class here is fantastic. It is classy, structured, and there is a mutual respect throughout the class between classmates and teacher. This is a huge confidence builder for kids as they are pushed enough to leave feeling accomplished and proud of themselves. And that is priceless for a growing kid. I also want to comment on how clean the gym is and how the music is not trashy. It is upbeat but not vulgar. This keeps a distinctive environment that is welcoming to every age. I would definitely recommend this gym. read more

Unprofessional!! rude !! All the good reviews that you see are all fake Stay away from here! This is a text I received from one of the rude instructors there. Who behaves this way??? My son was sick and he was so annoyed that we didn't hurry and give him our money!! What a joke !! Hello , I'm gonna be honest I reached out to you with no return text and I'm not ok with that . I took time to give you two options of times and reached out to you again and never heard back until now . If you want we can do a phone call but I can't put time aside to meet until you purchase training sessions with me. Thank you ! read more

Best of boxing conditioning, HIIT classes and free weight work outs in Scotty. This hidden gem of a gym is run by a great team leg by an outstanding Dude! Clean. Well equipped. Easy to get to. Kicks big box gyms and wannabe "boutiques studios " in the butt. Try it out if you're ready to ditch excuses. put in the work and serious about results. read more

Classes with Kenyatta are top notch! Love his energy!! Highly recommend for all fitness levels. Clean facility and lots of boxing bags!!

I've been going to Pound Boxing Club for awhile, it's a great gym. I've gone to Duane and Kenyatta's classes a lot, and they are really good. If you are looking to get in condition it is the place to go. read more

Intimidated by a big gym full of machines and weights? Then you have to try The Pound. This gym has small classes of boxing, cross training, HIIT, free weights, cardio, and trainers that will give you a one on one personal training feel while in a class of 10-15 people. All levels of fitness, boxers, wellness enthusiasts, and individuals make the Pound one of the best gyms in town without feeling like you're at the gym. The trainers are personable, care about modifying your workout to cater to your fitness level, and make the gym a fun place to be. Members are all kind and friendly which makes you feel like your taking class with your friends and not strangers. read more

This place. These trainers! If you are looking for a place to work hard and learn boxing the right way with the best, join this gym. After going regularly for 8 months, I was able to recover from total hip replacement surgery and be back in the gym boxing after 7 weeks. Highly recommend Duane and his team! read more

Fun, easy going atmosphere. Duane is top notch and it's nice to have legendary kickboxer Rick on their team. Everyone is so friendly. I would highly recommend checking it out! Five Stars for sure!! read more

Two words. Life changing. If you are interested in AFFORDABLE training with an amazing group of people look no further. The sessions are designed to keep you challenged and fit without repeating boring, mundane exercises. I can only describe my experience as equal parts comedy and high performance training. Owner, Jay Grdina, keeps the atmosphere lively and dynamic. The clientele and staff are some of the greatest people you will meet while the adrenaline pump is nothing short of addicting. Beginning each day with people of this caliber is a win-win proposition. read more

Best boxing in the valley! I have been coming here for a couple months now and it is fantastic! Great workouts, amazing instructors, and a wonderful atmosphere. I really love how I could take the workouts at my pace. Each class is dynamic and challenging in the best way! I honestly am so happy I found this place. I can't stop raving about this gym to my friends and family. read more

I was in town for a few weeks while my husband was at the hospital nearby and I can't recommend this place enough for number one - great fun and also personalized instruction with what ends up being small group size classes. They even have a kid's class each day at 3:30 that is taught by Dwain who was amazing (as my 13 year old twins came for a week). Thank you Rick and Dwain for helping me learn to box and have a blast while supporting my hubby at Mayo. You are kind, fun and pay attention to and are careful about teaching excellent form. I wish you guys were in Abquerque!! read more

If you are looking to get away from your boring workout this is the place to be! As a former member of Title Boxing when it was at this location I was very excited to see a new and improved boxing gym open in it's place. Even as a guy I was a bit intimidated at the beginning as the only boxing experience I had prior was playing Mike Tyson's Punch Out. I can tell you my nerves were quickly put to rest by the amazing trainers and members here. This is not a gym where you will find a bunch of dudes wearing Affliction t-shirts trying to give each other black eyes. It is an amazing work out that incorporates HIIT, cardio, strength training and boxing all into one killer workout. Some days may be more of one than the other, which keeps your body on it's toes and keeps the workouts fresh and exciting. You can expect to see men and women in all different stages of their fitness journey. But the great thing is that there is zero judgement, everyone is there for the same reason, to get in better shape and have fun. All of the members I have ever taken classes with have always been great, there are zero egos here and everyone is very encouraging to each other. The trainers will motivate you to push yourself to YOUR limit not judge you because you cannot yet do what someone else can. Signing up was totally painless and David was awesome. Zero sales pitch, in fact he asked me several questions like what my background is and how many times I planned on coming in a week to help find the plan that was right for me. Zero BS with billing or hidden fees either, he literally turned the computer around, pointed at the number on the bottom and said "This is what you will be paying" and he was right on. So far I have only taken classes with Larry Smith, who always brings out the best in you. He is always upbeat, super positive and high energy. He is always willing to take a minute to help you with your technique to make sure you are doing things correctly. Bottom line, I highly recommend Pound Gyms. read more

The Pound Gym - Wore my HR monitor today during David's class, another great workout!! We definitely made the most of that hour. - Boxing Near Me - Scottsdale, Arizona

I workout here multiple times per week, no idea why there would be any negative reviews. Great staff, great trainers, clean gym, all the equipment you would need to get in or stay in great shape. Best workout in town. read more

This place is hands down the best gym I've been to in many years. Duane and the trainers and staff were so nice, helpful and very motivating. I can't wait to go back. read more

The gym and the people that work there are absolutely fantastic! First - this is such a fun (albeit CHALLENGING) way to get in shape. Forget running on a treadmill or using the Elliptical machine, this is the way to burn calories fast! The place is clean and well organized. The trainers really care about the members. They bust your butt, but they do it in such a way that you can't wait for your next class. Even the people at the front desk are amazing. They are nice and flexible in working with their members. This is not like most places where they take your monthly dues and hope you never show up. These guys really want you to be successful and will help you get there. I strongly recommend you give it a try (they have great "try us out" deals). read more

There is no way to express how incredible this gym is without experiencing it first hand. I urge anyone who is considering trying it to take a class! The instructors will push you to work your hardest, while also constantly making you smile and laugh. When I first went to the gym, I thought I was just trying out a new workout. I did not know how much I would fall in love with The Pound. The workers will not just try and push you to sign up for a membership, then ignore you once you pay. Instead, they genuinely care about you and invite you into The Pound gym family. No matter where you are in your fitness journey, the instructors will push you and inspire you. The classes are consistently changing, so you will never get bored with the workouts. The facilities are always very clean and the people there are always happy to see you. Be warned: Once you go to The Pound, you will become addicted and have a hard time staying away. read more

Pound Gyms is great! My youngest daughter (8 yrs old), who is extremely shy really enjoys the kids boxing class. It gives her a sense of accomplishment and it's building her self confidence, which is so important at this age. My teenage son hates exercise but likes the instructors, they're pushed but not past their ability. And my teenage daughter really appreciates the respect she's given, the gym staff talks to them, not at them! And, I love that we can all get a great workout and they mix up the classes so you're not bored, this is a great gym. Duane and staff do an amazing job. read more

I've been going there for almost a year, and every workout has been both fun and challenging. Furthermore, in said year, no two workouts have been the same. All the trainers are positive, and, more importantly, experienced in the fight game, so you're getting trained by legitimate professionals. I highly recommend. read more

Very happy I found this gym. Staff is great, very supportive regardless of your skill level. Always a challenging workout.

@PoundGyms is a serious boxing and training environment for those determined to be the best version of themselves . If you want to work with the very best talent of boxing coaches in Arizona look no further- you may even run into a current champion filming an HBO 24/7 there. The HIIT classes bring you to test your limits and the energy is infectious - whether you are a beginner or a seasoned athlete everyone Inc the other members encourage you to be your best. I always catch myself smiling at the end of my workouts laying in a pool of sweat wondering if I'm going to be able to walk. Lol Enjoy all of this without the stinky locker room smells and grime of other boxing gyms I've trained at. The staff is courteous and friendly. read more

Yes! Pound Gym is where it's at! I've always wanted to try Boxing and finally gave it a test drive this year. Wow...Pound Gym does not disappoint. And it's not just boxing, they offer a variety of workouts thru the week and the trainers provide a solid mix of instruction (boxing technique, fundamentals) and up-tempo workouts. Bring your towel, you'll be sweating and burning fat. Fwiw, Not an intimidating environment at all for first time boxers. They welcome boxers/athletes of all experience levels...even little Mac guys like me. Big ups to Duane who's about as cool an owner as you'll find out there. read more