HIT Fit SF

Love the fast paced workouts at HIT FIT SF. Helps me make good use of my time. The trainers are also super friendly.

This is the best gym I’ve ever joined.
I’ve never been much of a gym rat, and I’ve always been subpar (read: horrendous) about working out unless someone (read: a stupidly expensive personal trainer most likely named Chad or Greg) is yelling at me to get my heart rate up. I’m bad about going to the gym, and when I go I usually spend more time looking at pictures of abs on my phone than trying to find my own.
Hit Fit’s the only gym I’ve ever joined that gets me stoked to work out every day. I joined 9 months ago and am just as stoked now as I was then! The classes are awesome, the staff is spectacular, and the facilities are A+. Walk with me:
*Classes*
— boxing
— TRX /​circuit training
— lots of classes at a bunch of convenient times
— if you’re a member, you can walk into whichever classes fit your schedule. makes it easy to get a workout in when you happen to stumble upon a free hour
*Staff*
— bomb dot com
— Kyra (general manager, front desk) is a BAMF. Honestly just sign up to be friends with her
— all the instructors are excellent. I’ve taken classes from Cole, Hank, Jamel, Kim, Lielen, Nia, Pablo, Xavier and Andrew and a few others. They’re all great
*Facilities*
— studio for boxing /​TRX /​circuit training
— separate lifting area
— rowers, bikes, bands — the works
— clean bathrooms and changing areas with showers
*Bonus*
— Kyra’s also a nutrition expert and helped me get my diet into tiptop shape. Spoiler alert: ice cream isn’t super nutritious
First class is free. Go check it out!

When I moved to SF, I was trying to find a Boxing/​Kickboxing Gym where I’d be challenged daily, see results and a staff that cares about their members. I wanted a place that would become a part of my routine, a place where the instructors are nice, creative with their workouts and motivating. I tried about 10 – 12 different places in SF; different places with every place that included the term FIT in it and I have to say I was very unimpressed and disappointed for months so I stopped working out. It took me 4 months of searching before I found a Groupon on line for HIT SF and thought I’d give it a chance. That was it; I loved it!!! I was mentally and physically challenged and it was exactly what I was looking for. After not working out for 4 months I went to the classes here and thought to myself this is harder than what I’ve been used to before. And till this day, 2 months into it i continue to feel challenged. The instructors are tough, and will work you every single time. You will sweat and walk out of there with a sense of accomplishment. I’ve never been to the same class where we’ve repeated the same routine so they definitely change it up every time. Each instructor has something different to offer. My favorite instructors are Cole and Xavier. Their classes include full body workouts and are tough, challenging but also fun. They accommodate all levels so you don’t have to feel intimidated because they will help you with your form. I still struggle with the TRX but i do the best i can. I’ll wake up at 5am to make the 6am class just to attend their classes. I never thought I’d be an early morning person but let me tell you, it definitely kick starts my day off with a burst of energy. I end up feeling great about myself throughout my day. I also prefer the mornings because it’s a smaller class and you get more 1:1 time with the instructors. Kind of feels like having a personal training session with a few people. Kyra, the Manager is a sweetheart and awesome! She’s been my motivation and has helped me get back in a routine when I completely fell off and didn’t feel like I could get back into it. There were days when I wanted to skip class because it was too early, or because I was tired or just lazy. She really helped motivate me to get back into the groove with her encouraging words and continues to be supportive. I am so glad I found this place because the staff actually takes pride and cares. The classes are challenging yet invigorating so if you want a good workout every single time and want to walk out of there feeling accomplished, this is the place to workout! The instructors are great!!! I started by taking classes 3x a week, then 4x a week and now I’m at 5x a week. It’s become a part of my morning routine before going to work and my friends, family and co-​workers are shocked that I wake up that early to go workout because I’ve never been a morning person. I give this place an A+. The workout is awesome, you’re never bored, everyday is a different routine and challenge, and the staff and instructors are really nice!!!

In love with this gym! right from day one Kyra, the GM, was so kind and welcoming to me! I just recently moved to SF and already I feel like part of the Hit Fit family. This place brightens up my week. Classes are always fun and exciting, and everyone is helpful and encouraging towards one another. All the instructors are very skilled! I always learn something new!

Kyra rocks! Andrew’s beginner boxing class is awesome and gave us much more technique pointers than we got at Park Gym. The spouse and I have Groupons for both and are trying to decide which to join. Hit Fit is considerably more affordable than PG for membership, but we are kind of in love with cross fit classes with Barclay. ugh. Took TRX last night at Hit Fit and we were a bit underwhelmed. But for boxing we give Hit Fit a huge thumbs up.

This gym is fucking awesome. Highly recommend. Kyra the general manager is awesome and all the trainers will absolutely kick your ass.

I’ve been going to HitFit for 6 months, and in terms of class-​based gyms, it’s my favorite that I’ve ever joined.
The entire staff is friendly and professional. Both the TRX and boxing classes are fun, offer good variety and a great workout. The trainers do a good job of balancing working on form, pushing you to do your best and getting your heart rate up for a good cardio workout.
Mixing the TRX and boxing classes is a great way to get a varied and diverse workout throughout the week. There are also weights, bikes and rowers for putting in extra work on the side, and if you’re extra motivated there are times when you can workout on the heavy bags and other equipment on your own.
I regularly go to Andrew Moy’s classes, and he does a great job of getting everyone a good workout, helping you improve technique and encouraging you along the way. I’ve also had classes with Cole Nagy and Kim Wooley, who were equally great trainers, just a little different in their styles and some of the exercises they like to run. Mixing up classes with different trainers is also a good way to make sure you get a good variety.
The overall atmosphere at the gym is great, with trainers and fellow students alike willing to offer tips and advice. Over the six months I’ve noticeably lost weight, improved my cardio fitness and gotten stronger.
There’s no need to feel intimidated by the TRX or the boxing classes. I had never done either one before joining HitFit, and the trainers make picking up the skills and techniques you need very easy.
I highly recommend HitFit.

I work right across the street, and I first heard about HIT FIT thru a colleague who is a devoted regular. I like a good workout, and it couldn’t be more convenient, so I bought a 10 pack of classes to give it a whirl.
When I first came to the gym, I met Kyra, who is so great. She has so much pride in her gym that her energy and enthusiasm are contagious. She also sets a really welcoming tone and is very helpful.
I’m not into the boxing thing, so I stick to TRX classes. The classes are really so much more than TRX– we use kettle bells, rowing machines, dumbbells, jump ropes, and a lot more.
I like Nia’s classes the best– she is really organized and explains things well. I love that she uses the white board to write up the workout so I don’t have to memorize it.
Classes are certainly a great workout, and very heavy on strength training. The variety is great and class flies by.
Showers are available and clean. Lots of people use them in the morning after class, but people go pretty quickly in the shower so you generally don’t have to wait too long.
There are a few things they could improve — mic the instructors so it’s easier to hear. Nia yells loudly but it would be helpful to have her on a mic. There also aren’t enough kettle bells and dumbbells in all weights… I often get stuck using a weight far lighter or heavier than I’d love because I didn’t grab it fast enough. This might only happen in the very busy 7 30 am classes, but it’s something to improve.
I’d definitely recommend HIT FIT! It’s not a fancy shiny gym and it certainly has a gritty boxing feel to it, but I think that’s a good thing. Makes me feel tough and makes me work hard :)

I recently purchased a Groupon deal (10 classes for $ 59.
During my first visit, Kyra (the general manager) was very friendly and helpful. She makes an effort to get to know everyone walking in! And registering my Groupon deal went seamlessly.
I took a beginner’s boxing class with Andrew Moy, who was a great instructor. He focuses on very important basics (e.g. breathing, balance) that I’ve seen being skimmed over in other beginner classes.
I can’t wait to move onto the cardio boxing classes!
Also, if you are new to boxing and don’t have your own gloves, you can borrow the gym’s! I was told they are disinfected very frequently, so they’re fairly hygienic.

New gyms can be intimidating, but I felt super welcomed from minute one by Hit Fit’s general manager Kyra. This woman is so friendly and didn’t hesitate to show me around and make me feel at home. I just took the 730 am TRX Circuit Training class. It was an hour long full body KILLER workout. Although it was difficult, the instructor Nia that the perfect amount of high energy to keep me moving. She also gave variations on each movement making the class appropriate for all levels. What I especially loved about her was her attentiveness– she made sure to correct my postures each time even thought here must have been about 30 other people in the class. Recommend this class if you wanna work it!

I think the look and feel of the website says it all. This is really just a TRX studio with a boxing class.
I’ve been around the city for a while and have taken classes from Polk Street Gym, Third Street Gym, and Krav Maga Institute on a consistent basis (though not all at the same time). Third Street is really the gold standard of boxing gyms, but it’s so far away from me. Krav Maga is fun, but the instructors are sometimes lazy. Polk Street gym was somewhat mediocre; sometimes the classes were good, but I felt at other times like the training was cold and unfocused.
Anyway, I wanted to try Hit Fit Mission since it opened up really close to where I lived. Here are my thoughts/​observations:
Instructors: Unfortunately, they seem lazy and not engaged. I watched a private boxing lesson finish up on a Tuesday with a woman. While she seemed to be working hard, she wasn’t engaging her core/​hips at all when throwing her punches. She kept her hands low and did not cover her face. The instructor did not coach her on her form at all. Both times I’ve tried to sign in (I have a groupon) the instructors have been chatting with someone or on their phones, and haven’t acknowledged me.
People: Some of the people seem cool. Others seem like they want to take a boxing class, but freak out when you throw a punch at them. Boxing is an impact sport; don’t come to class if the thought of getting accidentally hit makes you upset. Also, what’s more concerning to me is that Hit Fit is giving these people a sense of false security. A lot of the people I’ve seen box here act macho, but looking at their form and the way they conduct themselves, I don’t think the would last long in a real fight (in a ring or on the street).
Gym: The facilities are beautiful (hence the 2 stars). They offer towel service which is a nice plus.
TL;DR — If you want an okay workout from some mediocre instructors and it’s close to you, I guess it’s okay. But for $ 129 a month, I would expect way more coaching and a higher level of customer service. They are focusing on the cardio aspect of boxing without the form or psychology, which breeds a very strange culture (e.g. box, but don’t even think about hitting me). I would be embarrassed to call this place my gym.

I absolutely love this place.
I’ve been coming through Class Pass since May and can confidently say that this is one of the best gyms in the Bay Area that I’ve been to. The equipment, circuits, and quality of instruction are all top notch.
Cole’s Wednesday TRX class in particular is amazing. The workouts are always different, always challenging, and always working different part of my body. They consist of a wide range of moves involving TRX straps, battle ropes, medicine balls, Rage Fitness Balls (the big medicine balls), stationary bikes, rowing machines, and your body weight. You will be winded and sweaty afterwards but leave with a smile on your face and ready for more. He does a good job at keeping you interested and keeping the circuits a nice mixture of fun and truly challenging. Cole is friendly, attentive when it comes to form, and a truly inspirational and knowledgeable fitness instructor. Come ready to work and learn and you will get a lot out of this gym.
I liked Cole’s TRX class so much that I decided that 3 times a month (the Class Pass limit) wasn’t enough for me and bought some extra classes through a special they were having so I could go once a week. It’s been money well spent as I’ve seen noticeable improvements in my strength, endurance, and cardio since starting to go to this TRX class regularly. I play ultimate frisbee and have seen gains on the field in terms of my explosiveness and vertical jump as a result of these workouts. TRX at Hit Fit is great cross training for any athletes out there as well as a great option for those just looking to get in, or stay in, great shape.
I also have to give a shout out to the general manager Kyra, who is incredibly friendly, welcoming, and on top of running this place. She was incredibly attentive and helpful when I had a question regarding the number of purchased classes I had left. It looked like I had been charged for a class that I had not used yet so I sent the studio an email and got a detailed and helpful response from her very quickly that helped me resolve the issue in no time. It turned out their scheduling software had made an error and Kyra figured this out and credited me for a free class immediately and was incredibly nice about it. Customer service
I recommend Hit Fit to friends all the time. In my opinion it is one of the best gyms on Class Pass and one of my favorite spots in San Francisco to get a high quality workout in.

HitFit offers a great variety of classes at really convenient times! It’s really good that the earlybirds get the 6am classes and the people who prefer night time workouts can catch them at 7:30pm. Shout out to Kyra, their General Manager for being super friendly, approachable and helpful to all the members!
The facility in all is great. Nice, spacious and open and with really high quality equipment and facilities.

I’m so glad that the people at Polk Street Gym created HIT Fit SF. This is probably my favorite boxing gym in the city, mostly because it’s one of the newer ones so it’s still really clean. You have to take four beginner classes before you can take cardio boxing or intermediate boxing, but you can conveniently also take these classes at Polk Street Gym to save some time. I had Kim for all my beginners classes at both locations, and she’s a pretty kick ass lady. I’ve only taken cardio boxing once (with Andrew), and it was one hell of a workout.
However, what makes this gym particularly awesome is that it’s dedication to both boxing and TRX. Holy shit, their TRX Circuit Training class is no joke. I signed up thinking it was just another TRX class like I’m used to, but Cole had us doing battle ropes, burpees, medicine balls, slam balls, wall balls, pretty much everything balls to the wall and I was dying lol. It’s more of a bootcamp and I don’t think I’ve ever been so sore.
I kid you not, if you’re serious about getting a high intensity workout (hence the name), you MUST check out HIT Fit SF

I didn’t really enjoy this workout, which is unfortunate because I’ve heard great things about hit fit. I couldn’t tell when the class even began because a time just started and the instructor told us to jump rope for two rounds, without saying anything else.
I could barely hear what the instructor was saying during the TRX exercises, and he explained everything super quickly. I adjusted one TRX strap and already missed an exercise explanation. While the timer went he seemed distracted, and both my friend and I got the impression that he didn’t care much about the class. What I liked least about the class was the lack of any talk about form — with a class of 20 people, you would think the instructor would focus even a little on form, he just did one rep quickly and moved on to the next example. My friend asked for a modification for one exercise and he didn’t even help her with that.
I do like the gym at hit fit and enjoyed the circuits that followed, mainly because the instructor explained the circuits a bit more. The facilities and equipment are great.

Feel like paying to get your ass kicked at 6am? I sure do. And since HIT Fit is on classpass, I had the amazing opportunity to do just that last week. I’m talking sweat dripping, arm burning, ab shaking total body destruction for an entire hour.
Here’s a quick run through of the class:
–jump rope warm up
–shadow box warm up
–independent heavy bag work
–90 second circuit (box jumps, training ropes, suspended ab raises, burpies with weighted shoulder press, ladder plyos, medicine ball toss, partner boxing)
–partner boxing sets
–partner abs w/​medicine ball
–collapsing into pile of own sweat
–euphoria
If I lived in SF, this would absolutely be my go-​to fitness regimen. And I would be in monster shape, like woah. (Maybe then my technique would be a bit better… sorry Xavier!)

This place is legit! I decided to come try a class after hearing good things about this gym. Tonight was TRX lead by Lielen and it was an awesome butt kicking session. We did a gauntlet (similar to a pyramid) with a bunch of different exercises. I had never used TRX straps before, but I really enjoyed them and Lielen was super helpful in explaining the moves and helping me use the correct form.
I finished the class sweaty as heck and hungry for more.
Good to know: your first two classes (one TRX, one beginning Boxing) are free. The gym also recently expanded their layout to include rowing and biking machines as well as two benches, free weights, kettle bells and 2 squat racks.
They also have a nice locker room with showers, shampoo, soap and towels. Additionally there are bike racks inside, so your ride is safe while your burning calories.
A great gym with so much positive energy, can’t wait to go back!

Update: They’re on classpass!
Looks like you can attend up to three classes per month if you’re a Classpass member, including TRX and Cardio Boxing. My mistake!

I discovered Hit Fit through ClassPass a couple of months ago and now attend Lielen’s TRX Circuit Training class weekly. I’ve been to many different TRX circuit classes elsewhere but Lielen’s is still one of my favorites. She is really great in breaking down the exercises as well as focusing on form and alignment. Her circuits are always well balanced and challenging. She has great energy and is very motivating throughout class. I like the way they’ve made a warehouse space into a gym because it’s open and spacious. Parking can be difficult on weeknights.
I’ve also taken Jamel’s TRX Circuit Training class and it was great as well but even more challenging. Jamel likes to focus more exercises on the TRX vs. Lielen who likes using dumbbells and medicine balls. Both of the trainers are top notch and I really enjoy both of their classes. I’ve never taken a boxing class here yet but will have to try it one of these days.

Love this place. The space is nice, new and airy, but most importantly, you get a great workout!
I’ve taken a few beginning boxing classes with Kim and TRX classes with Simon.
Kim does a great job of breaking down boxing fundamentals, explaining why each form or movement is important and reinforcing these concepts.
Simon gets points for running super hard workouts (I have a love/​hate relationship with those medicine balls) and playing some of the best workout music at any gym I’ve ever been to. He also does a good job of explaining the TRX to newbies and showing them how to use it.