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RD1 Fitness
5 ★★★★★ 41 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Merrimack, New Hampshire
Plan your first class
- Beginner-friendly all levels welcome, including total beginners — you don't need to be fit or have any experience to start
- Private lessons private, one-on-one coaching available — a focused way to start or to work around a busy schedule; ask about availability and rates
- Today see hours ·
- Website & schedule rd1fitness.com — book classes and see the live schedule
- Phone (603) 921-0136
Hours
| Monday | 5:30 AM–6:30 PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30 AM–6:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 AM–6:30 PM |
| Thursday | 5:30 AM–6:30 PM |
| Friday | 5:30 AM–6:30 PM |
| Saturday | 8–10 AM |
| Sunday | Closed |
The classes they run
“Good service, friendly staff and super clean and comfortable gym for everyone from beginners to professional athletes to train at.”
“I started personal training with Roque 4 months ago due to hip pain and wanting to increase muscle strength.”
What members say
“Roque is a phenomenal trainer and coach. He has helped me to reach great levels of health and fitness that I could not have reached without his training and motivation.”
“Good service, friendly staff and super clean and comfortable gym for everyone from beginners to professional athletes to train at.”
“RD1 Fitness is a unique boutique gym and is the best workout in the area.”
“In the short 3 months I have been there, I can say with the utmost confidence that it has been the best experience I have ever had at any fitness facility.”
From the reviews
Such an amazing workout! I haven’t sweat like this in years! The instructors push you in the best way, always offering modifications when needed. They even remembered my name since my very first visit, which made me feel so welcome. Hands down the best workout I’ve had in a long time!
Awesome gym! I came to this gym to help strengthen my knee after 2 years recovering from ACL tear. Countless gyms, trainers, therapy, etc. for two years did not work, but Roque and Tania were fantastic trainers! They really made sure that your goals were the priority of each session.
When I started Personal Training with RD1 Fitness I weighed 265lbs. I won’t lie - those workouts were intense and I was struggling a lot. No surprise…I wasn’t active too much at that time. I managed to continue though seeing the great effects at my body.
I’ve only been going to RD1 for a few months now and it’s already changing my life! Physically and mentally I have never felt better. The trainers meet you where you’re at and find the perfect balance of motivating you, educating you, and pushing you to be better, all while making you smile as you challenge yourself.
New to muay thai? Start at RD1 Fitness
RD1 Fitness comes up as a beginner-friendly gym, going by their listing and members’ reviews. If you've never thrown a punch or a kick, that's exactly who a good beginners program is for. A few things worth knowing before your first week. First, you don't need to be fit to start — you get in shape by training, not before it, and coaches scale the conditioning to you. Second, you won't be thrown into sparring — reputable gyms build fundamentals (stance, footwork, and the basic strikes of the "art of eight limbs") for weeks before any contact, and sparring stays optional. Third, all levels really are welcome — ask about a dedicated beginners or fundamentals class time so your first session is alongside others who are also starting out. Most gyms are happy to let you watch or try a class first, so reach out before you commit.
Your first muay thai class at RD1 Fitness
Nervous about walking into a muay thai gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling the basics on pads and bags — not fighting. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: shorts or athletic wear and a t-shirt; you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and hand wraps if you have them — many gyms lend gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves, wraps, a mouthguard, and shin guards. Sparring is optional and comes later, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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