Boxing For Health: Oakland's welcoming, high-energy boxing boot camps that push you, motivate you, and build community.
Boxing For Health is located at 452 Santa Clara Ave in Oakland, offering welcoming, high-energy boxing and bootcamp-style workouts. Led by dedicated trainers like Miguel, the gym is praised for friendly staff, challenging classes, and a true Oakland spirit with no-frills emphasis on what matters. It's a warm, supportive community where all ages can push their limits and have fun.
452 Santa Clara Ave, Oakland, CA 94610, USA
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Group classes focusing on boxing techniques, cardio, and strength conditioning in a high-energy environment.
Personalized sessions with expert trainers to improve form, technique, and achieve specific fitness goals.
Intensive bootcamp-style classes designed to push limits and build overall fitness through varied exercises.
Classes dedicated to building muscle, improving endurance, and enhancing athletic performance.
Inclusive programs for all ages and skill levels, fostering a supportive and motivating gym community.
Overall rating
Seth Rosen
Miguel, Moussie, Wayne and the other trainers at BFH are fabulous. Friendly, patient yet challenging — the perfect mix. Miguel has built a club that is true Oakland spirit (even if he is from SF…) with no frills but everything that matters. Fun and challenging classes and great boot camp! Def worth a try!
Erich Grois
Best workout of my life. Found this place through a friend, bought the Groupon and got seriously addicted. I love everyone who works here—Wayne, Omar, Henry and Miguel have changed my workout game and motivated me beyond literally anyone else ever has. The bootcamp style classes will push you beyond your limits, but if you stay strong and positive you can do it. Absolutely love this place!!!
SeluF
This picture says a lot about this awesome gym. It not only delivers the intensity but also the warmth and encouragement to help ALL age groups achieve their goal AAAND have fun while you’re at it. The coaches push you! But you can sense the sincerity in their love for health. It’s not just a business for these guys. They clearly love what they do and that energy is transmitted into the workouts they give. I just love this place. I’ve moved further&been busy but I’ll definitely be commuting to this gym!
Brent Weisbrod
Staff is awesome! Miguel provides fantastic training in both the class & 1-on-1 setting. I'm finding myself getting amped up for the next class / session 1-2 days in advance. It's a workout like I haven't had in nearly 7 years & love every bit of it. The gym is a welcoming environment as staff help get you where you need to be & fellow 'boxers' have been friendly. Simply hooked!
Kathryn Wright
Do not be fooled by the slightly worn look of the gym--this place is a diamond in the rough. Everyone working here is warm and welcoming and the trainer/owner Miguel is a ball of light. I had the most fun workout in the Strength & Conditioning class than I can remember ever having in any workout class. It kicked my ass and I learned a lot about proper form (though I still have a long way to go!). It felt like a real community. I think they just made a regular out of me!
