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Grit Box’s first studio outside of Charleston will be located in The Line, a 16-story tower fronting the Rail Trail in the heart of South End Charlotte. The high-intensity kickboxing and strength training studio will fill a 2,940-square-foot space at The Line, with the anticipation of opening in spring 2022. Sycamore Brewery is set to… Continue reading Grit Box Fitness is coming to Charlotte in Spring 2022

The Gritbox workout is more than just punching and kicking—and it was designed that way for a reason. The combination of high-intensity kickboxing and strength training creates the perfect full-body workout. Class Structure 45 minutes. 8 rounds. When the music starts and the lights go out, it’s time to get gritty! The high-energy class is… Continue reading The Gritbox Workout

Grit Box Fitness – Voted Best Exercise Studio Grit Box isn’t your average fitness studio. The high intensity of kickboxing is combined with the transformative power of strength training to create one kickass workout. The interval style of training keeps the Grit Gang coming back for more, and helped Grit Box earn the title of… Continue reading Best Exercise Studio in Charleston

It’s that time of year again, it’s your chance to nominate your favorites for the Charleston’s Best 2021. Last year threw some curveballs at us, but we are so thankful for the Grit Gang & the city of Charleston for sticking with us through it. Now, we just need your help one more time, well… Continue reading Charleston’s Best Fitness Studio 2021

Ever wonder how you can get more out of your workouts? Or why trainers always say that your workout will leave you burning more calories while you’re sitting at your desk all day or what the heck EPOC is? This phenomenon started #trending a couple years ago. I know, EPOC & Interval Training sounds very… Continue reading Interval Training & The After Burn Effect

I think we can all agree that 2020 has been a tough one… We have been thrown out of our normal routines and forced into new ones. It has impacted every aspect of our life: our work schedule, social life and our workout routines. In a year of so much change, unknown and isolation, ways… Continue reading HIIT Style Workouts & the Impact on Your Mental Health

We get it, with all of the Pumpkin Spice Lattes & turkey it can be really hard to stick to your grind. We are right there with you, but we’ve the best ways to beat the holiday fluff: Set realistic goals for yourself. If you know that you’ll be traveling, eating out a lot or… Continue reading The Best Ways to Beat the Holiday Fluff

Missing the custom music and working out alongside other GRIT Gang members? You’re not alone! The beat drop and tunes reverberating from the walls just don’t sound the same when the walls are in your living room. Our strength and kickboxing equipment packages may not include a subwoofer or lights, but we are here to… Continue reading 8 Best At-Home Workout Playlists – Grit Gang Style

2020 is shaping up to be the year of “at home workouts.” At least during this COVID-19 Pandemic. For some people that may mean getting your steps in from your couch to your pantry or fridge. For others: it means getting your sweat on in your living room or front yard. For those who usually… Continue reading 4 Awkward Moments of Working Out at Home

Gone are the days of “boxing is only for (insert descriptor here).” Why? Because boxing is for EVERYONE! (even these 5 celebrities) The stressed college kid? Yep. The overworked young professional? Yep. The mom or dad who only has limited time to work out? Yep. The retired man/woman whose doctor says they need to be… Continue reading Boxing 101 – 6 Punches You Need to Know