Victory Boxing has been so fun! I was able to join the strike lab 4 week program they have and I do…read morenot regret it. Oscar and Lee are pretty great coaches and show you the fundamentals of boxing and different combos. The workout itself is crazy I leave that place drenched. If you're on the fence of joining i definitely recommend taking that leap you won't regret it.

My daughter has been coming to this boxing gym on and off for about 3 years now. The coaches we…read morehave worked with have been really nice and accommodating. The gym is clean, the equipment is clean and it's not crowded. I've enjoyed seeing my daughter boxing and exercising here.

They are amazing! I came down to Bakersfield to visit my family and wanted to get a workout in…read morewhile in town. I have been "boxing" since February. I thought I would check this place out, and boy, was I impressed. The coaches are welcoming, super knowledgeable, and supportive. In one class, I realized I hadn't been boxing but only learning simple boxing moves for conditioning. This workout is legit. I highly recommend checking them out to learn boxing, be part of a community, and get fit. Thanks Raul, James, Amy, and team! I'll definitely be back.

Amazing gym I've been here a few times My boy JC LLamas is…read morea awesome person this gym is clean and they have everything you will need to be trained properly and be ready for any competition you.

It has a great family environment the location is always…read moreclean and the quality of training is very professional.

This is old Town Kern's crown jewel. It is a boxing gym that is not like the others. The coaches…read morehere work with you one on one. When i went to check it out after a friend refereed me here i felt comfortable. The people are nice and very welcoming. I am a few pounds over so with a little training and hard work i can knock out two things with one stone. I will know how to defend myself better and i will be in much better shape than when i came in.

R-12 it self is amazing the atmosphere and the trainer really are there to help you. I did the…read more6week challenge and lost 16lbs and lost more inches in my waist which felt amazing! Jason is awesome and always willing to go above and beyond for his clients. Everyone there is willing to help and push everyone we are like a family. Love R-12 if you want somewhere to get in better shape learn to push your limit and have someone who care for you overall health. Definitely check out R-12 you won't be disappointed.

R-12 fitness has a nutrition plan and a workout for the entire program. They have a schedule to…read morewill fit your needs. I'm a wife with kids, so no excuses! Looking to get in shape or to get toned? Look no further. I lost 20lbs in 6 weeks. If you want it you gotta put in the work. Nothing is worth having when it comes easy, it must be earned.

I think everybody should learn how to do mixed martial arts and the best place to learn that is…read moreBurgos mixed martial arts!!!

I joined Burgos about two years ago feeling nervous not knowing what to expect. There is a…read morepreconception that MMA gyms are populated by aggressive individuals or you have to be experienced. My experience was the complete opposite. Coach Burgos is very patient and created a positive learning environment. Each one of the members of the gym uphold the same belief that Coach Burgos commits to which is to support each other's growth. Despite learning and having an appreciation for the sport; I learned to be able to push myself mentally despite the physical exhaustion. If you are looking for a smooth transition into a MMA Gym that makes you feel right at home this gym is for you.

Polga Fitness is a combination of Pole fitness and Yoga…read more I had my first experience with Polga Fitness when my friend bid on a Polga party at a silent auction and won. She invited me (a swing dancer) and a group of her ballroom dancing friends to join her. I initially said no, as I assumed that Polga Fitness was secret code for stripper pole dancing, but knowing the group that was going (very conservative) I reluctantly agreed. My pre-first impressions couldn't have been more wrong! Here was a group of married ballroom dancing females laughing and giggling and having fun as we learned a few simple spins to contemporary/hip music. This was a group of women feeling empowered in their own feminine abilities, not a group of women pandering to the tastes of leering men. I talked to the instructor, Diana, after the class and told her about some self-confidence issues I was dealing with. I am a nationally competitive swing dancer and dance instructor whose shyness around men was holding me back from reaching the next level in my competitions. Diana shared with me her vision for Polga Fitness and how she wanted to empower women, help them get physically fit, increase their strength and flexibility, increase their self-confidence, and show them how to have a lot of fun. She challenged me to try a few private lessons and see what a difference it made. I started taking private lessons (way too chicken to actually do this in a group) and was 'flipping' upside down on the pole in no time (only a couple of weeks)! I couldn't believe that I was doing it, and looking good, too! (Diana takes pictures to help us remember and celebrate our accomplishments). And the difference it made in my self-confidence was amazing. I can now look anyone directly in the eyes with no shyness whatsoever!! I have now started taking some group lessons and they are sooooo much fun! Can you imagine the adrenaline rush of hanging upside down or spinning on a 15' tall spinning pole?!? It is not at all intimidating to do our spins and tricks in a group setting, and the girls in your class quickly begin to feel like your closest friends! There's usually someone better than you to give you a feel for what you can do if you keep working at it, and someone at or below your own level so you can see where you've come from and share the journey. The group classes are kept small (no more than 5 people in each class, I believe) so you never get lost in the crowd. Diana gives everyone personal attention and encouragement. She's a perky little thing - kind of like a permanent ray of sunshine. There are classes geared more towards beginners, classes for more experienced dancers, and classes emphasizing stretching and strength building, too. Workshops are held periodically in other related fitness fields. Polga Fitness allows you to schedule private parties for you and your friends. Or you can try out the private lessons or group classes. This business is A+ and as classy as you can get! http://www.polgafitnessbasba.com/

I'm 31, a happy wife and mother of a 1 1/2 year old. If you…read moreare a woman looking for a creative strength-building workout, you've found it. If you are willing to try something new, you're about to be surprised by your own body. Polga offers pole fitness, fly gym, and hula hoop classes on a weekly basis, and has held women's empowerment and self defense workshops. You can easily register online each week for the classes you choose. You can vary your schedule from week to week depending on what style of workout you want. The difference I've experienced at Polga is that the classes (Pole, in particular) are not about learning a sexy pole dance routine -- it's about using the pole as a piece of fitness equipment in order to build strength, flexibility, and balance. Not to say that it doesn't make you feel sexy when you start to realize just how strong your body is becoming! It is certainly fun as well as challenging. The atmosphere I have experienced there is encouraging, positive, and accepting. I've noticed that the instructors make it a point to walk each person to the door as they leave after class and share a personal word or two. Looking back on my own personal story, I felt a bit lost after I had my son. Life was good, but the majority of my time and energy went into caring for others and my priorities didn't include myself. Don't get me wrong -- I LOVE WHAT I DO (staying home with my son)... but when I started working out at Polga Studio, it brought back a renewed sense of achievement in myself. My body isn't in shape like it used to be before I had a child. It's easy to feel frustrated and defeated when you are used to your body looking better than it does now. But fitness is a process! I'm enjoying every bead of sweat and every time my muscles burn at Polga. There are all different ages and sizes of women there working out and it has become a wonderful place for me to go 2 times a week -- I can get focused, share some laughs, learn something new, and continue to get fit.