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Functional Fitness Gym in Kansas City, MO

training Belongs to Everyone.

Our mission is to provide the safest fitness space in Kansas City for marginalized communities and their allies to improve their health and fitness.
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Reach new heights

No matter where you start your fitness journey, you will be pushed to become a better version of yourself.

Judgment-free workouts

We are all on this fitness journey together. If you win, we all win.

Everyone is welcome

Our staff and members believe in creating a safe exercise space for all bodies, all genders, all levels, and all ages!

Every body is unique.
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On-Ramp Course

On-Ramp Course

Our fundamentals course is an introductory course before our group classes. You will learn the basics of safety and proper foundational movement patterns as well as proper body mechanics. You'll graduate into our regular classes in about 3-4 weeks!
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Group Classes

Group Classes

Build strength and endurance with high-intensity workouts that are 60 minute, coach led sessions and big on results. We offer Strength & Conditioning, Endurance, Bodybuilding, Adaptive Strength, Yoga, and Older Adult 55+ group classes.
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Personal Training

Personal Training

A passionate, knowledgeable and certified personal trainer will show you what to do and keep you on the right track. We serve busy parents, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+, geriatric, and beginner clients!
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Getting started is easy

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Book a No Sweat Intro

We want to hear your fitness goals, learn more about your experience, and then assess a good starting point!
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Find a Plan That Works for You

Get guidance tailored to your body and progress consistently. We will guide you every step of the way.
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Transform Your Life

Getting fit is hard; staying fit is harder. We're here to ensure you build healthy habits and systems that keep you on the right track.

Trusted and Loved By Hundreds of Kansas City, MO Residents

Everything you need to crush your fitness goals

Personal Training

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Members Only App

Certified Coaching Staff

Flexible Class Schedule

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Rare Breed Athletics

Coaching + Community at Rare Breed Athletics

At Rare Breed, coaching comes first. Every class is built around proper strength training and weight training fundamentals — our coaches teach you how to lift weights the right way, with an emphasis on safe, effective movement over ego lifting or guesswork. Whether you're learning how to squat, deadlift, press, or simply move better in everyday life, our team breaks down every lift so you understand the why behind the movement, not just the how. This isn't just about getting a workout in; it's about building a real foundation of strength training knowledge that keeps you safe, injury-free, and progressing for the long haul. From your very first class, you'll get hands-on coaching, personalized cues, and the kind of attention that turns beginners into confident lifters.

But what truly sets Rare Breed apart is our culture. We've built a gym community that welcomes and supports absolutely everyone who walks through our doors. We serve busy parents squeezing in a workout between school drop-off and the workday, LGBTQ+ members looking for a space where they can show up as themselves, geriatric and senior athletes focused on healthy aging and functional fitness, and complete beginners who have never set foot in a gym before. Our youngest member is 12 and our oldest is 81 — and every single one of them is met with the same encouragement, respect, and care. There is no "not fit enough" or "too old" or "too new" at Rare Breed. There is only support.

Whether your goal is weight loss, muscle gain, strength training, improving mobility, or simply learning how to move your body safely and confidently, you will be supported here. You will be coached here. You will be cared for here. And you will leave more fit, more capable, and more confident than the day you walked in. At Rare Breed, we don't just help you work out — we walk with you every step of the way, from your first class to your next personal record.

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Conveniently located along the Trolley Trail!

Working out at the gym isn't easy. But getting there shouldn't be hard. Rare Breed Athletics is located and easily accessible from all of Kansas City.

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300 W 80th St, Kansas City, MO 64114
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Questions? We (probably) have the answers!

Do you provide free refreshments there?

We have filtered water available to our members. Other snacks and drinks are available for purchase.

Do I have to be fit to join?

No! No matter what your current fitness level is, we have the fitness program that is right for you. Every workout is designed to help you succeed, improve fitness, and move you toward your goals. Our program is designed for universal scalability, making it the perfect application for any committed individual regardless of experience.

What payment methods do you accept?

We take all major credit cards and debit cards. We do not accept personal checks.

What kind of exercises can I expect during a workout?

Our class programming will include a strength portion in which you’ll work on something like Olympic weightlifting, deadlifting, squatting, or bodyweight strength or you may work on a skill like handstand push-ups. After the strength or skill portion of the class is complete, most days will involve a workout that was programmed for that specific day. Workouts can be anywhere between 5 to 20 minutes or more.

Do I have to stop eating my favorite foods to be healthy?

No! A healthy lifestyle has to be manageable and realistic for the long term. Do enjoy special indulgences and meals! The healthier you are, the healthier you tend to want to eat. You get hooked on feeling good, and junk food just isn’t worth it. By avoiding excessive amounts of refined carbohydrates and measuring your intake of protein, carbohydrates, and fat, you will see dramatic, measurable increases in health.

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