Fitness shop offers one stop for conditioning, boxing, MMA 

by Michele Collins

Gotham Gym is a one-stop shop for everything from fitness instruction and athletic performance conditioning to martial arts and combat sports training, according to its founder Josh Hillman, a professional mixed martial arts athlete himself.

And since its opening, it has become the favorite gym of everyone from high school athletes to fit seniors, he said.

The gym, located at 5170 Hudson Dr., is the culmination of Hillman’s efforts to provide the most personalized training regimen provided to members by the most dedicated staff.

“We provide the highest level of training, in whatever your area, for people who are looking for it,” he shared.  “We have people tell us all the time I have been at other gyms, but I never expected the high level of coaching that I get here.”

Hillman said that he has been a part of the strength and conditioning industry for his whole career, having first opened a gym in Akron.

“But when we came to Hudson, we were just welcomed by everyone. It has been fantastic, and the people here have just embraced Gotham Gym,” Hillman said, adding that the gym offers something different for every one of its clients.

“Gotham Gym is not just a resource for amateur, Olympic and professional athletes,” said Hillman. “We are able to meet the specific needs of all members of the community. Our programs serve as a resource for law enforcement professionals, at-risk youth, veterans suffering from PTSD and combat injuries, etc.”

Hillman noted that class sizes are limited so that clients don’t “miss out on the individualized attention” or “getting the most out of the classes.”

“We specifically designed this space to provide people with the feeling that it is their space, their gym,” he said.

He is also proud of the number 3 ranking Gotham Gym received in the Tri-State area by the Toughest MMA Facility survey.“We are ranked ahead of national franchises,” he shared. “We don’t have to push sales or try to get people to sign up for a cheap price. We have people coming to us by word of mouth.” 

Photo caption: Gotham Gym owner Josh Hillman leverages his expertise and experience as an elite mixed martial arts athlete to train and coach others. Photos submitted.