Pottstown Boxing Club

PAC Boxers, get ready; we are introducing 2 benchmark workouts that will be recorded for you to gauge your athletic performance. These benchmark trainings are going to be short and intense, and you will track them on your handheld devices - this is the science behind this "Threshold Training" that will have skills transferable to your Boxing Craft.

"The Why": In the CrossFit methodology, neuroendocrine adaptation refers to a neurological or hormonal change in the body. Greg Glassman championed the idea that high-intensity compound movements trigger significant systemic responses—such as increases in testosterone, human growth hormone (HGH), and insulin-like growth factor (IGF-1)—that drive dramatic athletic and physiological improvements. Glassman argued that isolating muscles (e.g., bicep curls) invokes virtually no neuroendocrine response. Instead, to maximize hormonal adaptation, athletes should focus on compound movements, utilizing multi-joint exercises like squats and deadlifts that recruit large muscle groups. High intensity: Pushing physical limits with short rest intervals and varied, high heart-rate protocols.Measurable results: Using heavy loads and functional movements to mimic the beneficial hormonal changes of exogenous therapy (like steroid use) without the negative side effects. This hormonal surge is why these specific training regimens rapidly increase muscle mass, bone density, and overall fitness. For a deeper dive into the exact methodology and physiological breakdown, you can read the Broken Science Initiative Foundations Archive or explore the CrossFit Games Foundations Article.

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Hello all, say hello to Reggie Peoples. Reggie is coming on board to work with Coach Darnell and Coach Anthony. Reggie has an extensive boxing history and will be an asset to our team. You will see him around. https://rwbsportstv.com/

We are a private 501c3 Non-Profit Athletic Club, Membership includes 24hr - access 7 days a week and includes all coaching as well as all classes for 1 Price and key fob for access.

Classes include Boxing, Fitness Boxing , U21 for youth age 8 and up and competitive training for those who choose to compete (All coaches are registered with USA Boxing / US Olympic Committee).

CrossFit (all CF level 2 coaches) Classes are for beginner, Intermediate, advanced.

Olympic Weightlifting ( All coaches registered with US Olympic committee) plenty of open floor time to work on fitness needs outside of class.

Dragon boating a very popular team sport that trains year around. Our coaches and several team members are part of Team USA and credentialed as such traveling national and international to compete. In the warmer months we train outdoors on the Schuylkill River and Marsh creek reservoir and during the colder months we train indoors in our 1 of a kind paddling facility ( the only one of its kind in the United States ) to get a better understanding please view our web link: https://pottstownathleticclub.com/dragon-warriors-1/

Our staff is certified for Master class training (those over 50yrs) we also have opportunities for Adapted Athletics for individuals with physical limitations and also provide Nutritional education.

Please fill out waiver so we have you on file – Waiver: https://pottstownathleticclub.com/membership-request-form-with-waiver/

No contracts, no startup fees, no deactivation fees, memberships are paid via month-to-month ACH transaction and yes free trial class is available.

We have a great culture - you will love it - plenty of google reviews !

Rob Matthews
President
Pottstown Athletic Club
263 King Street
Pottstown Pa, 19464
484 302 9950
Email: [email protected]

Membership Request Form with Waiver – Pottstown Athletic Club

at Golden Gloves this past weekend!

More fight news coming up!