Hard work is hard to do ! One of my friends has been a regular at Title Boxing Club for 6 months and finally talked my wife into going. I thought it was ridiculous that my wife would be boxing a heavy bag but whatever. She ended up going for about 3 weeks and already lost a couple pounds and was putting up quite a bit! So she dragged me into their club and I admit that I begrudgingly went. My workouts at the YMCA were just fine i thought. Crap was I wrong. I was lucky enough to meet the owner, Casey, on site. Man is he a motivated fellow.
You have to buy wraps (they are needed, trust me) for $8. I ended up owning about 5 pair now! I used the borrow gloves; and have my own pair now. (On the second pair as we speak). The first workout nearly killed me in the just the warmup. I was literally dripping sweat. I had no idea how to box but the instructor took the time to show me the jabs, crosses, hooks...took me a while to get up to speed. You were allowed to modify as needed. I broke my ankle years ago and built up scar tissue and pain prohibited me from doing much of anything. I've since broken through all that scar tissue and can sprawl, mountain climb, and jump rope like a champ. The owner, Casey, personally motivates his members and seems to know all of them by name.
I've gone many times, and visited clubs in different cities, and I go as often as I can...5-6 times per week. I have my favorite instructors and enjoy the interaction and time with them. My wife was lost dress sizes and pounds and we've brought many friends with us to this club. Personally I've lost pants size, pounds, and gained shoulders and chest muscles and abs; finally. It's a great time, great workout and well worth my time.
This club is ALWAYS clean, smells nice, lots of stock, and a low turnover of trainers. This place has become a second home to me while the YMCA has remained a distant memory. Give it a try, first shot is free. This is premium club; not a gym. 1000 calories does not leave you easily, but they manage to get it out of you. It's not cheap but considering the alternative, it's the same cost as going out to dinner twice a month, except you end up a healthier person in the end.