Fit Plus has been my second home for nearly six months. I have never had much interest in team sports, but I was getting bored with my gym membership and wanted to trying something new. I prefer to exercise at a high intensity and knew that martial arts have a reputation for delivering on this, so I stopped by to sign up for the 30-day free trial offered by the gym. A quick note — don’t be put off by the gym’s appearance! The building is the former home of Titans Gymnastic Club and is a bit worse for the wear, but is quite spacious and has plenty of equipment. This is a gym for those who are serious about training, so don’t expect an interior comparable to that of Goodlife. I tried Introductory Muay Thai and boxing, the latter being the discipline that I chose after the trial was over. The club also offers Jiu-Jitsu, women’s boot camp, and children’s classes. I have been fortunate to work under the tutelage of several instructors, all of whom are highly-qualified in their field and very effective as teachers. They will work you to your utmost — be prepared for the most effective workout you’ve ever done! The class sizes are generally small, especially at the advanced level, so you can be sure to obtain plenty of one-on-one attention. Many of the members fight competitively(including TJ Grant); if your goal is to make it to the professional level, the instructors will help you to achieve it. The membership prices vary; it’s more expensive than a typical gym membership but you are receiving customized one-on-one attention, which makes the extra cost well worth it. The gym also has a small pro shop where you can purchase equipment, all of which is high quality. I’ve had, and hope to continue having, an exhilarating and incredibly rewarding experience as a member of Fit Plus Dartmouth. Drop in and give it a shot!