I've tried out a lot of different classes and bootcamps over the last 2 years in DC and this is, by far, my favorite. Terrence's boxing bootcamp is exactly what I was looking for. It's a high adrenaline workout that varies every time you go, and you feel like you're getting a solid workout in, while still learning a lot about boxing and the right technique. The bootcamp is usually between 45mins-1hour of cardio, some weights, boxing, etc. It's pretty much circuit training and we rotate on 2 minute cycles. We go through them all about 2, sometimes 3, times and have group stuff like abs or burpees at the end, if there is time. I've really enjoyed the one-on-one time we get with Terrence with our gloves on. I've been going for about a month (2-3 times a week) and feel like I've learned a lot so far. You also learn a great deal just from listening at your circuit when he's working with someone else on the gloves. Terrence is great - he remembers everyone and knows the different levels they are at, so he adjusts to their skill level. You definitely sense you are improving from week to week. They are small classes of 3-8 people so there's a nice sense of camaraderie in the small groups. I definitely recommend this to someone who is looking to change up their workout routine with a different style of bootcamp, learn about boxing, and sweat their ass off. It's the first bootcamp I actually look forward to going to each week. read more

Coach T is the best. I look forward to returning to my fitness best -- after a prolonged absence. LOL.

I've been going to this gyn for 5 years now. HTC offers a variety of boxing and HITT workouts that challenge everyone at their various boxing skill sets. Coach T takes the time to really teach you the basics of boxing and grows with you. He really cares about his clients. Mitt work is one of my favorite skills I've learned since at this gym. Also this gym is a community. I've made many friends at this gym and have a built in support system as someone not from DC. I'd encourage anyone interested in changing their workout routine or wanting to grow In this boxing mitt work skill set, try it out. Very welcoming and fun atmosphere! New Years is right around the corner and a great time to come join the HTC community. read more

Been attending Greg's sunday 1pm classes here for quite some time along with my girlfriend, and we couldn't be happier. Everyone here has truly become like family to us, and the classes have been absolutely excellent. I personally shed over 30 lbs in my first few months and have been able to improve my overall health and fitness by leaps and bounds. I owe this place a huge thank you many many times over! read more

I have been a member here for about a 1.5 years. What I was looking for was a reasonably priced, conveniently located gym that had basic exercise equipment. All the other gyms I know about in this area are $100+/month. I just don't care about having mint sprigs in my water or pilates classes. Hard Training Club has an interesting format. As far as I understand, a lot of the guys who work out there are actually personal trainers, and they will train you for extremely reasonably prices. When I joined up, I was working out with Cornelius Yoko twice a week for like half what it would cost at any other gym. I would highly recommend Cornelius if you are looking for a straight up workout. This is not the kind of place that is going to map out a dietary plan for you or offer yoga, and if you spent 30 seconds looking around the place you would immediately realize that. This place has everything I need and you just can't beat the price. Also, they give you a key card so that you can access the gym 24 hours a day even if nobody else is there. I tend to go at odd hours, so it ends up feeling like my own personal gym. The reason I deducted a star is that there are really no cardio machines (like treadmills or ellipticals). This doesn't matter to me at all, but figured it was worth pointing out. read more

Working out at Hard is like working out with your friend's older brother in their basement..and I mean that in the best way possible. Sure it's a smaller, less fancy space than other gyms, but the equipment you need is there and the staff and instructors are friendly and helpful, just like your friend's older brother (unless he's still in that obnoxious teenager phase). There's plenty of parking, the bathroom's clean (with hot water!) and the music's good. What more can you ask for in a gym?!? P.S. Sidney's bootcamp classes there are great too... if you're willing to wake up for them :) read more

Great gym. Unlike other boxing gyms that I've tried in DC, Coach T and the other coaches focus on technique, rather than just having you punch a bag on your own. Classes are small, allowing for one-on-one instruction and Coach T and gym members do a great job of building community with potlucks, bday parties, etc. I've been a member for about a year and couldn't be happier. read more

I used HTC for several months, signing up for their ~$50/month access to the gym (so, no boxing classes and no personal trainer). This gym is a very bare bones place, used mostly for boxing classes and personal training sessions. PROs: - If you're just interested in barbell stuff (squat rack, trap bar, bench press), $50/month ain't bad. - In addition, the barbell stuff is almost ALWAYS available. I think it was free 99% of the time I tried to go. (This can't be said for other gyms, where they also only have 1-2 squat racks, and they're always occupied by bros broing out.) - All the personal trainers I met there were always super courteous and really nice. They gave me form tips (which I appreciated), and - honestly - their sessions seemed really good. I would recommend any of them to someone looking for a personal trainer. - With the $50/month "only gym" membership, you get an access card so you can access the gym at any point during the day or night. This was awesome: I would sometimes go at 7am on a Saturday or 10pm on a Friday (yes, I have no life), and it was awesome to have my own "personal gym" always available. CONs: - Unfortunately, the equipment is all pretty old. This is generally not a problem (who cares if the barbell is 5 or 15 years old?), though the squat rack seems particularly old - it tilts a bit to the side. - No cardio machines. - Only 1 squat rack, after all. So, the 1% of time that someone else was there, I basically couldn't use the gym and just went home. - There's a $199 early cancellation fee on the annual contract. I just hate these sorts of gym commitment things in general - I understand that it's leveraging people's "predictably irrational" gym behavior ("I'll sign up to the gym and go 3x a week for the next 12 months! Yeah!"... fast forward, 3 months later and you're never showing up). But it still bothers me. - Communication with the gym is tricky: their online presence is minimal, and I did most of my gym admin by e-mail with the owner, Coach T (or by just showing up in person). I wish there was a more automated way to sign up, check on payments, etc. So, it's definitely not a gym for everyone, but if you're just following the StrongLifts app and need access to a squat rack in the AdMo area, this is a pretty good option. read more

I've tried a couple boxing gyms in the DC area and this one is my favorite. You get the most instruction on actual boxing technique here. Coach T runs a great class and everyone at the gym is welcoming to newcomers. read more

If you want a good workout the Boxing Bootcamp is the place to be. I leave dripping in sweat and I'm pushed to the next fitness every time I come. I highly recommend. read more

Took me years to find a gym I liked in DC. I LOVE HTC. I'd never boxed before, but I wanted to find a boxing gym that would both give me a good workout and teach me actual boxing skills. HTC is not a "boxercise" gym; here, you learn real boxing. I've been coming here 3 times per week for almost a year -- I've lost weight, gained a lot of muscle and learned a lot about boxing. The best part about the gym though is the people. Everyone is really different and really nice. I was intimidated to step into the gym the first time because I didn't know anyone, but I went to one class and never looked back. Come box with us! read more

I purchased the Groupon for the TRX class at this location. When I called the gym to ask about the classes availability on Sunday they told me they didn't know when/if the the class is being offered and that I would have to contact the trainer directly. The trainer then failed to pick up his phone or return my calls. For this gym to host a class and be unaware when / if it is being offered is unacceptable. I will continue to update this review based on my experience here but so far not good. read more

I've been attending the boxing boot camp here for about a month. My primary sport is triathlon, so this was a bit out of my usual exercise routine. My tri times had hit a rut and I was looking for a new, fun way to improve my speed. I had never attended a group exercise class before so was a bit nervous, but Terrance is great at making new folks feel welcome and supported (while also making sure you are doing the exercises with correct form and not cheating). I don't belong to the main gym, so can't speak to that, but I'd highly recommend the boxing boot camp with Terrance. read more

Hello to all my fellow fitness family. Just like everyone else I thought that I needed a fancy club to work out, and motivate me. Well, I was a member of Vida's penthouse pool Member for over a year and I visited the pool one time out of the whole year. So I decided to give it up. So, then I was like "where am I going to work out now"? So I took a visit to "Hard Gym" on Kalorama Rd. It was perfect! It is your basic Gym with great trainers, and trust me, this is the first time I have ever left a trainer feeling like I had actually had worked out. I choose to get the a package for 48 sessions with Cornellous YoKo, and he really pushes me to the Limit which is exactly what I needed. I highly recommend anyone that needs that extra push to definitely check it out, like I said Its your basic Gym , but Its perfect for those who want to achieve their workout goals! read more

I've been attending Terrence's boot camps for about a year now, and I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking to get or stay in shape. His classes are reasonably priced, he offers a range of times, he is extremely creative with his workouts and he is a great boxing coach (but don't be put off if you are not a boxer! He will teach you the fundamentals and work with you regardless of your skill level. Plus, boxing is just a small part of his cross-training/interval-style workouts). You will get a great workout with Terrence in a fun environment! read more

If you are looking to work hard, and have fun while getting wiped into shape. This gym is for you! Terrence is excellent, he teaches boxing boot camp. He is a great instructor, and keeps you motivated. You work hard and definitely break a sweat. I love coming back for more! read more

I received a Groupon as a gift for 3 weeks of classes at this gym. When I reached out to schedule the classes, they told me they were no longer excepting Groupons and that I should contact Groupon for a refund. They did offer me a free "demo" but this is a long drop from 3 weeks of classes. Also, while in the process of getting the refund I saw the same deal was still listed on Groupon! read more

I was a member of Hard Training Club from the beginning, the summer of 2009. It was a great little neighborhood gym, a comfortable hole in the wall in which to lift heavy objects. Sometime at the beginning of this year, however, there was a change in ownership. There started to be "classes" wherein hordes of people descended upon the place to engage in pointless movements. (And get in the way of the regulars.) People would hang out in the gym to socialize, talking about the latest "juice fast" they were doing to "cleanse" themselves of "toxins" and etc. At some point my keycard stopped working so I emailed the new ownership. They advised to me jiggle the door next time and call if that didn't work. Well, I jiggled away the next time to no avail. I called and received a verbal confirmation that one of the owners, who "lived five minutes away", would be right there to let me in. I waited for thirty minutes before I left. I suggested in an email that perhaps my card was bad and I should get a new one but did not receive a response. I began to time my workouts for high-volume hours (which I loathed) so I could count on the door being open. Then I realized that it was ridiculous to go to such lengths to make use of a service I was paying for so I handed in my keycard to one of the owners the next time I saw one. He informed me that I was supposed to give thirty days notice and I'd be billed for the next month. "Ok," I said and went home and cancelled my debit card. Now I'm not even sure if "Hard Training Club" still exists. The website forwards to "Bodies by Sidney", the website of a "trainer" (a waif of a man who "trains" people by tormenting them with the hippest fitness fads to little or no result) who is one of the new owners. It was good while it lasted. RIP, HTC. read more

If you want a workout that is the place to be! It is a very enjoyable environment and the coaches are very serious about the advancement of their clients! read more

So far I have only completed one session, and was fortunate enough for it to be a one on one session. I have a new respect for the sport and I love it. I like to think i'm relatively in-shape, but I know that I can be better... Boxing is challenging yet fun, the instructor is very clear, very patient and firm with great taste in music. I had a great work-out and can't wait to put those pink gloves back on. read more

Great gym! Coach T pushes you while maintaining a friendly and fun atmosphere. You'll get an excellent, full-body workout while also learning real boxing technique. I highly recommend checking this place out. read more

If you are looking for a non-pretentious, results-oriented place to work out, I would highly recommend Hard Training Club! I have been doing boot camp here for the last few months and I really enjoy it. It's a fun and friendly atmosphere and I ALWAYS break a sweat. My stamina has definitely increased and it's a great supplement to running or other training you may be doing. read more

I cannot stress enough how amazing this gym is. I have struggled for years to find a workout regimen that actually works for me and finally have found that through Hard Training Club and specifically Terrence's boxing boot camp. A year and a half after starting with HTC, I legitimately look forward to the workouts and the hour flies by because it is so engaging and fun. Great team of trainers, superb music, and motivating sense of community :) If you don't come here to work out, your loss! read more

I have been a member of this facility twice over the past 5 years. It's a real local's spot. Small and hidden away what it lacks in creature comforts of a Vida or whatever it makes up for in its hardcore training ethos. People don't go to Hard for a massage and a smoothie. The trainers are very friendly and passionate about what they're doing. It's a small but hands on place that I would recommend to anyone who is looking for something that's not as expensive as a vida or as cultish as a crossfit gym. also lots of boxing classes here. Check it out. read more

Good first class but really unprofessional behavior. I travel frequently for work and as the classes are a flat rate for unlimited, I inquired about a package of classes to better suit my schedule. Couch T seemed to be flexible at first, trying to work some thing out with me but the options, cost and the expiration dates on those options made me hesitant. Then Coach T explained that this was a one time exception he was making to get new business at his gym but that it was a commitment not a place to have a month to month membership. I explained that unfortunately with my travel schedule it wouldn't work, but that I completely understood. I thought we ended the exchange on good terms. I sent him a message saying what a shame it couldn't work but that I would definitely recommend to friends. He sent me a pleasant enough reply then responded again saying "No worries and the classes weren't worth your investment in your opinion!" I expressed my shock and said there was no need for such a response and that I had hoped we had ended the exchange on good terms. He wrote me, "After going back and forth with you for days and doing what I can to accomadate your circumstances only for you to say you felt you weren't going to get full value or whatever your reasoning from a promo deal that was a flat rate is pretty insulting! My reputation is solid in this area and in the city so its cool!" Quite the fragile ego and I can't recommend this place. I totally feel for a struggling business but you gotta keep delivering quality service read more

Definitely a no-frills gym - don't expect any creature comforts. But it has everything you need and a nice, friendly owner. Considering its location, the membership cost is pretty reasonable, and they offer month-to-month (at higher cost of course). If you live near the gym, it's a pretty good deal for a very basic, convenient gym. read more

Awesome class this morning with Jason! Great workout and solid partner mitt work. I'll definitely be back!

Bought a Groupon membership to try out this gym. I tried repeated to contact the gym to use the Groupon and phone calls, messages, emails were never returned. They did not honor the terms of the sale for a Groupon-wouldn't even consider giving this gym my billing information so they could steal money. This is a highly Untrustworthy business. read more

I love boxing boot camp at this gym. It's hard, fun and a great way to challenge I yourself. The instructor is supportive and engaging. It is a total body workout that never gets old. Would recommend this class to anyone! read more