● 5335 N Harlem Ave, Chicago, IL 60656
● Mon to Sun: 6 AM - 10 PM
High-Energy Class | Northwest Chicago
Cardio Kickboxing Classes inChicago
Punches, kicks and combinations that torch calories and melt stress, coached in a small group at our private Chicago studio. Founder Bart has led kickboxing classes since the Tone Up Club days, and it shows in the room.
- A full-body cardio workout disguised as learning to strike
- Technique coached from zero: no experience or sparring involved
- Small reserved groups with intensity scaled per person
Who It Is For
Hit Something, Feel Better
Cardio for people who find treadmills unbearable.
Stress Carriers
A day of emails dies quickly under a hundred punches. Clients call these classes therapy with better music.
Cardio Haters
Steady-state cardio bores you into quitting. Kickboxing keeps your brain busy learning combos while your heart does the work.
Coordination Builders
Strikes train balance, rotation and timing, athletic skills that carry into every other workout you do.
Purpose & Approach
What Cardio Kickboxing Is Really About
This class turns striking into conditioning: punches, kicks and combinations drilled in rounds that push your heart rate wave after wave. The goal is a serious cardio workout that your brain enjoys too much to quit.
It assumes cardio fails when it bores. So instead of a treadmill clock, you get skills that build round by round, a coach correcting technique, and the specific stress relief that only hitting pads after a long day provides.
The principles behind it:
- Technique taught from zero: stance, guard, clean strikes
- Rounds structure the intensity, the coach scales it per person
- No sparring, no contact with people, all pads and air
- Core and conditioning woven into every class
What to Expect
How a Kickboxing Class Runs
1
Warm-Up and Technique
Every class grooves the basics first: stance, guard, clean punches and kicks. Beginners get extra eyes from the coach.
2
Combinations and Rounds
You work combinations in rounds that push your heart rate in waves. Intensity scales per person, like everything here.
3
Conditioning Finish
Core work and a burnout round close the hour. You leave lighter than you walked in, in both senses.
What You Get Out of It
What Kickboxing Builds Beyond Sweat
Elite Calorie Burn
Full-body striking in rounds is among the hardest-working hours on our schedule. The sweat is not decorative.
Coordination and Balance
Combos train rotation, timing and footwork, athletic skills most workouts never touch.
Stress Relief on Tap
A hundred punches into a pad does what an hour of scrolling cannot. Clients call it therapy with better music.
Skill That Compounds
Every class your combinations get cleaner. Progress you can feel keeps motivation fed.
Which Format Fits You
Kickboxing or Boot Camp?
Both burn serious calories in a coached group. Kickboxing adds skill: you learn to strike, which keeps your head in the game and builds coordination no circuit can.
Want circuits and stations instead of combos? That is boot camp . Want strength work to lead? See strength and conditioning . Spots are reserved through the class schedule .
Compare your options:
Watch
See Cardio Kickboxing in Action
One minute inside the studio tells you more than any page.
Client Words
From the People in the Room
★★★★★
“Tone Up 2 is a great place to exercise! All the instructors are very nice and it’s a very comfortable place to be. Kickboxing is my ultimate favorite workout because it works every part of your body. Bart’s cardio kickboxing classes are amazing! I highly recommend Tone Up 2!”
Roisin MullallyGoogle review
★★★★★
“Love tone up 2! I always look forward to the challenge and push during the kickboxing class. Even if you work out often, this class is very humbling. Everyone is very motivating in the classes. You’ll always feel comfortable no matter what level you’re at. I definitely recommend this gym!”
Chelsea DeLaVegaGoogle review
★★★★★
“Tone Up Fitness is awesome! Bartek always kicks my butt in the best way possible. The gym is super clean, with great music that keeps you motivated during workouts. They offer both individual and group classes, and the atmosphere is always full of good energy. You’ll sweat, have fun, and leave feeling stronger every time!”
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FAQ
Good Questions, Straight Answers
Do I need any martial arts experience?
None. Classes teach technique from zero and there is no sparring, you strike pads and air, not people.
Is kickboxing a good workout for weight loss?
Yes, it is one of the biggest calorie burns on our schedule, and it pairs well with the weight loss training program for full results.
What do I need to bring?
Workout clothes, water and athletic shoes. Ask about gloves and wraps when you book your first class.
Is it safe for beginners?
Yes. Intensity scales per person and the coach watches technique, the same as every class at the studio.
How do I join a class?
Spots are reserved in advance. Book a free consultation or call (773) 551-9550 and we will set up your first visit.
Gloves Up
Your First Kickboxing Class Awaits
One free consultation and your spot is reserved. Fair warning: clients tend to get hooked on this one.
Tone Up 2 Fitness, 5335 N Harlem Ave, Chicago, IL 60656. Mon to Sun: 6 AM – 10 PM, by appointment only.
