Boxing Is For Girls

“Your calculated risk of a fracture no longer meets the criteria to start a medication. Keep up the good work!” I was so relieved to read these words and I am SO grateful to BIFG, BIFG’s founder and beautiful shining light, Eliza James, and her son and my personal trainer, Chance James. They have helped me achieve my latest goal -- higher bone density. I started coming to BIFG several years ago because I felt a deep and abiding need to hit something really hard. I still fill that need at BIFG, and love the camaraderie and inspiration of the wide variety of people who show up for the workouts! Eliza keeps things moving with constantly evolving activities as she incorporates new science for our benefit. The mitt boxing drills and skills Eliza has built into the boxing classes over the more recent years are fun physical and cognitive challenges. They both lead the boxing classes and Chance teaches me proper form, carefully adjusts the weights and is there to spot me in personal heavy weight training sessions so I grow stronger safely. While I am happy to be losing weight, body fat and inches, I really come to BIFG to gain • bone density • muscle mass • brain cells • cardiovascular fitness • strength • coordination • balance • speed • endurance • confidence • grit • friendships and • JOY!

I signed up for personal training with Eliza six weeks ago with a goal of getting stronger and more fit. I needed someone to be accountable to beyond myself and I’d passed by the BIFG studio for years and was always impressed by Eliza’s presence and her staying power in her community. Little did I know that I’d get so much more than a hard workout when I first entered her space. I don’t often meet people as dynamic as Eliza. She’s tough, but genuinely caring. She’s curious, but a natural teacher. She pushes me while respecting where I am on my fitness journey. She lives her life very authentically and she emanates wonderful energy. She cares about everything and everyone, even the little insects that find their way into her space. (Seriously, she carries them out to safety, it’s lovely.) I’d honestly give her 10 stars if it were an option. You won’t regret becoming part of her community. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

I’ve been training with Eliza for over 2 years. At first I was a little nervous to try something new (I had never boxed or worked with a professional trainer). I love boxing because it engages my mind, my body and helps manage my stress. I love working with Eliza because she sets a high bar to challenge my physical and mental strength. I’m always impressed with what I can do and am grateful for Eliza’s encouragement and positive energy. We have fun at every training session.

I’m a professional athlete and Olympian, and Eliza manages to find creative and fun ways to make me sore week after week. I’ve been training here for almost 3 years now and can’t believe how much better my cardio fitness is, how much stronger I feel, and how confident Eliza makes me feel to be myself. I highly recommend coming here if you want to try boxing but don’t know where to start, Eliza is a great teacher!

I’m a male physician so I need a place to efficiently work out. I will never do as much on my own. Work outs vary, some weights, some cardio, some boxing. Eliza has an infectious personality and is dedicated to your success. Eliza’s clientele is quite varied from teenagers to those over 60 and both men and women. Eliza will push you but maintains a non-competitive environment. I highly recommend Boxing is for Girls!