Our story Why the name No Labels?

Erik and Mimi tell it best. Hear the story behind the gym, the name, and the two boys who inspired it.

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The story

They loved the feeling of empowerment and family they got the minute they walked in, and always wanted to provide this for others.

Mimi and Erik, co-owners of No Labels

Erik and Mimi are NY natives who moved to NJ when the pandemic hit. They fell in love with boxing fitness many years ago when they trained at Mendez Boxing in Manhattan.

They are special needs parents of 2 amazing boys who have nonverbal autism, and that is what inspired the name No Labels Boxing Fitness.

Their mission is to create an environment that will not only make you sweat and is open to your schedule, but is also a place that gives back.

Mimi & Erik

How we got here

  1. Round 1

    Boxing, NYC

    Erik and Mimi find boxing fitness in Manhattan, and a gym that feels like family.

  2. Round 2

    Two amazing boys

    Their sons have nonverbal autism. They know what it means to be labeled.

  3. Round 3

    Boonton, NJ

    They move to NJ when the pandemic hits and open No Labels on Cornelia Street.

  4. Round 4

    Adaptive Fitness

    A program for kids and adults of all abilities, grown almost entirely by word of mouth.

Giving back

Free events, all year round

We're not a gym that only gives back on holidays. It's at the core of who we are. We host free events for schools and day programs in the special needs community, all year round.

“WOW! What an incredible time we had working out and learning some boxing skills with you! A HUGE thank you to Mimi and Erik for creating such an amazing, welcoming, and empowering environment for our members.”

Roxanne · JoyDew

What it feels like inside

“Everything in the gym is about embracing who you are with no lables or judgement.”

Mariana Z. · Google review

“The culture and environment the owners have created are truly something special.”

George B.

“Small gym, big heart”

Valerie C.

“The icing on the cake is that the wonderful couple that owns the gym have a beautiful backstory and give back to the community in so many ways.”

Jessica L.

Come be part of it

Book your free first workoutIncludes an intro to boxing with a coach. Gloves provided.

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