Hooked Fitness

I was unsure about Hooked Fitness because I never really thought I’d try boxing but my sister asked me to go with her, so I gave it a chance. I signed up through ClassPass and purchased my gloves on Amazon Prime the day prior to class.
I got lost in Tropical Park trying to find the place but then I realized I’d driven right by the sign for it. Granted, the sign is small, so you really need to keep a look out. The class takes place inside a building that is located in Tropical Park — about half way between Miller and Bird. The building is behind a large parking lot along the main thoroughfare in Tropical Park.
Cedric is really nice and was willing to explain things more than once if it became necessary to understand what he wanted us to do. He gave us different sets of exercises in a boot camp fashion. He then showed us boxing moves and had us practice them using hand weights, so that we continued to get a workout while we learned the moves. We put on our gloves and moved to the punching bags for a few minutes — just long enough to get out any frustrations you have. Cedric stayed nearby to correct movements in an effort to teach us proper boxing technique.
Overall, I thought it was a great workout targeting all the different areas of the body and a great intro course for boxing.

Hooked Fitness is out of 2 locations. At the SoMi fitness gym, and at a boxing place at Tropical Park. So far I’ve only done the weekend classes located at Tropical Park. Class is an hour and a half. longer than any other class I’ve tried with ClassPass.
Cedric is great; very nice, motivating, and helpful. The class was awesome, and was good for all levels. I wasn’t too sure what to expect, but it was like bootcamp with boxing. I think this is the best workout I’ve tried yet. The way Cedric changes up the routine throughout the class keeps you motivated to keep going, between fundamental boxing moves with weights in hand, to cardio, drills, kettle bells, jump rope, punching a bag, etc. etc.
I recommend bringing a pair of your own gloves right away rather than borrowing a communal pair. You can find them on Amazon for around $ 20. The boxing gym in Tropical Park has a water fountain which is nice in case you forget your own drink, and they sell Powerade there also.