Phoenyx Fitness

I bought a Groupon for 5 boot camp classes to try this place out.
The only class I’ve tried is the outdoor boot camp back in August, it was a great class and the instructor was great.
Unfortunately this just doesn’t feel like a very well-​run business. They’ve sold tons of Groupons that expire at the end of August, that’s when I redeemed mine as well. I was given a month and change to use up all 5 classes. They decided to change up their whole schedule in Sept without any notice, to remove all weekday boot camp classes and move the Saturday class from the morning to a weird hour of 7pm (seriously, people have lives and that’s just not a reasonable time for a fitness class).
I was basically given 3 opportunities to use up all my classes (yes, boot camp was offered 3 times in Sept, because they were also running an Open House during the first week of Sept and didn’t offer any classes at all), and couldn’t use it on anything else that they are offering during the week because they aren’t boot camp classes. Just felt like a classic bait and switch.

I love love love, Phoenyx Fitness! The staff and the owner are super supportive and friendly!
Zumba is the most amazing class ever — I just signed up for the 8 week challenge, which I suggest everyone does!
They are always running specials!!!
I have been all over Groupon trying to find the best place for a Zumba class, and after 1 million missteps — I FOUND MY HOME OF FITNESS!!!

Fantastic. Malenna is great. Got an unlimited groupon for a month of unlimited bootcamp and loved the drive in her and her other instructors.

Based on indoor bootcamp.
The space — a rental room, so when you walk into waiting area you feel like you are at a clinic. Then you go into the room and its not bad, clean. The wood floors are harsh to work on. Imagine going plank to push up on wood.
The Instructor — She did not introduce herself. I was a 1^st timer and wasnt greeted or asked if I had any injuries. She didnt come by to correct or help with form. The only person she checked on was the girl of the same race as her.
The workout — i feel it in my legs but not my upper body/​torso at all.
I will finish out my package and most likely not return unless there is a different instructor.

I’ve been taking class with Malenna since Jan 2011 and she really works you out. Class is at your own speed so if you need to take a break (don’t be ashamed), take one! As long as you aren’t standing around twiddling your thumbs, you will feel the BURN the next day… and it feels damn good!
The indoor classes (in the winter) fill up really fast so register asap for those. In the spring/​summer/​fall, the classes are held outdoors in grassy areas (read: parks) around the city. My issue with having class outdoors are the swarms of mosquitoes noshing on me, ALLERGIES, and running outside when its over 90 degrees… but it in the end, it’s waaaaay better than what I do at the gym by myself so it’s worth it!

I’ve been to two boot camps this year in NYC. The first one, I injured myself to the point that I am STILL visiting the chiropractor for adjustments. The other one was so light that I barely feel like I worked out at all. Phoenyx Fitness has been THE BEST one I have attended so far.
For one, this truly is a «at your own pace» workout. My biggest grips with previous classes is that they either killed you and if you weren’t prepared too damn bad, no pain no gain. The other was just you can work at your own pace but the instructor set such a low pace that it wasn’t very challenging. You definitely get your money’s worth with Malenna and the awesome instructors at Phoenyx (I’ve had most exposure with Kaelynn — sp?).
I also started this in the summer so the classes are outdoors. The bad news is — it’s rain or shine. the good news is, the classes keep you on your toes with differentiating workouts AND parks. I love when they are held on the UWS for selfish reasons (ha ha).
The class runs by so quickly that before you know it, the hour is up. I especially love the 6 am classes — by 7 am you are completely done for the day. That is totally cool.

I think it took me one class to develop a love/​hate relationship with the whole experience. The day of each class I find myself both dreading how hard they are going to work me, the hate, and anticipating how good I am going to feel for days following each session, the love. This is without a doubt the most challenging and addictive workout I have experienced. They Phoenyx Fitness instructors make it so.

I highly recommend the Phoenyx fitness workouts to anyone. From someone who works out regularly or someone just starting to get into shape this is the perfect choice. Malenna and her team do a great job at motivating each individual without singling you out. Brides I started doing her bootcamp in March it’s a great way to get fit for your wedding. Let her know your goals and wedding date and she will work with you to reach them. Very happy with the outcome of her workouts!

Intense work out class, lead by an awesome team who will guide you and push you hard. HARD. Ive been going for a couple of months now and my body is still sore during the weekend. def worth it.

Malenna totally rocks. She keeps us moving without barking and is genuinely excited to be there and to keep us going. The moves aren’t complicated, but she knows how to use them to work you to the core. I am so happily sore now that I could cry. Looking forward to the next hour-​long warrior workout!

ok, didnt suppose mine was going to be the first review. So first off I got a great deal on lifebooker. The trainer is good, she knows her stuff. Overall, the workout was good and this lady will kick your butt. She will push you so be prepared. It was a good experience for me, bootcamp style.