Intensity Matters: Tokyo's first outdoor gym

Sweat more.
Get more.
Be more.

Intensity Matters brings coached 75-minute outdoor group training to central Tokyo. Real progress for every fitness level: safety first, then strength, always with a few laughs.

Book your first class How it works
5.0 on Google · 23 reviews Tokyo residents: first session free 10+ years strong Bilingual coaching
The Intensity Matters crew in front of the IM logo on the wall after class
All
levels
WEEKNIGHTS · THIS FALL Mon · Thu · Fri 19:15 – 20:30
Sweat more ✦ Get more ✦ Be more ✦ Outdoor ✦ Rain or shine ✦ All levels ✦ Weeknights ✦ Sweat more ✦ Get more ✦ Be more ✦ Outdoor ✦ Rain or shine ✦ All levels ✦ Weeknights ✦

New here?
It's easy.

Three steps from your couch to the crew.

01

Book a spot

Pick a class on the live schedule. Takes about 30 seconds.

02

Meet us at the park

Bring water and shoes you can move in. We bring the rest.

03

Play. Train. Repeat.

Game-style warm-up, a coached strength and conditioning workout, then a cool-down.

Members high-fiving over barbells during a warm-up game Coach Allan watching a member's kettlebell swing form

Fun.
But never sloppy.

Functional training: the movements you actually use in everyday life, done the most efficient way. The games keep it light. The coaching keeps it right.

1

Safety before strength

Form first, load second. Every progression is earned.

2

Scaled to every level

Same workout, your version. Beginners and athletes train side by side.

3

Certified coaching

NSPA and CrossFit Level 2 coach, and a certified First Aid instructor.

Class schedule

5-12-5 Shirokane, Minato-ku, Tokyo

What an IM class looks like

From the dynamic warm-up to the high-intensity workout, you'll train in a small group of no more than 8 awesome people. Before you know it, you'll be sweating and thanking yourself for getting off your butt and heading outside.

75 minper class
Max 8per coach
Rain / shineunder the expressway
Every week
Mon 19:15
Tue by request
Wed by request
Thu 19:15
Fri 19:15
Sat
Sun
19:15 – 20:30 Outdoor group workout
Intensity Matters

Class days change with the seasons and community demand. The booking calendar always has the latest.

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Prices & plans

Best price when you book direct with Intensity Matters.

Drop in

3,500 yen

1 time but a fun time · ¥3,500 / class

Valid 3 months

Just looking for a one-time workout? This is your jam.

I'm ready

Sweat More

12,000 yen

4 credits pack · Save ¥2,000vs drop-ins

Valid 3 months

Four sessions with a crew that has your back to the last rep.

Yes please

Get More

20,000 yen

8 credits pack · Save ¥4,000vs 2× Sweat More

Valid 3 months

This is where you start getting more out of your workouts. Come twice a week and feel the difference.

Give it to me
Best
value

Be More

35,000 yen

16 credits pack · Save ¥13,000vs 4× Sweat More

Valid 6 months

You've got clear goals and you're serious about hitting them. Sixteen sessions and a coach who won't let you coast.

Locked & loaded

Student pack

6,000 yen

4 credits backpack · ¥1,500 / class

Current high school and undergraduate university students, did you know an intense workout improves your academic performance by a million percent? We want you to succeed so we're giving you this amazing offer. Come join the outdoor sweat!

I need this
Coach Allan pulling a sled rope while competing at HYROX Hybrid
athlete

Hi, I'm Allan.

I'll grab your attention from the first warm-up game. I founded Intensity Matters over ten years ago as Tokyo's first outdoor gym, and I've been coaching ever since as a CrossFit L2 and NSPA coach. I spent years competing in short distance track, and these days I race triathlon and HYROX as a hybrid athlete.

I make group workouts fun and social by challenging you to be better together. Don't let the smile fool you though. I'm a safety professional and First Aid instructor, a stickler for good form, and one of those coaches who just doesn't give up on you.

EN / JP NSPA Coach CrossFit L2 Coach CF Kettlebell L1 CF Kids & Gymnastics First Aid Instructor Triathlete HYROX Competitor

Don't take
our word for it

★ 5.0 · 23 Google reviewsLeave a review
It's not an exaggeration to say Intensity Matters hosted the best workouts of my life and introduced me to some of my favorite people in Tokyo! ... I attended 2 to 3 IM classes every week and saw my body transform into the strongest and fittest it has ever been.
Bonnie E.Google ★★★★★
Intensity Matters is the best way to workout to exhaustion, learn the right way to activate your muscle, and progressively become more and more confident with it, while keeping a wide smile thanks to the amazing coach that is Allan.
Louis G.Google ★★★★★
Every time I go to Tokyo, I treat myself with a session at Intensity Matters. Allan is one of the best instructors I have ever met; every little detail in your workout is noticed and kindly corrected in a very professional manner.
Lene T.Google ★★★★★

More than
a workout.

Outside the IM group workouts, there's plenty more going on: weekend hikes, park picnics, beach cleanups, retreats, workshops and race days we take on together. You can be part of the IM community even if lifting weights isn't your thing.

Kettlebells overhead after a kettlebell-focus workout
Hiking crew on the temple steps on Mt. Takao
Crew sharing a home-cooked dinner
IM and SEGO Initiative crew, arms crossed on the beach
IM crew together at a HYROX race day
Crew with a Spikeball set at the anniversary retreat
Medicine ball crew after class
Picnic and lazy recovery on the grass
Park games day with Spikeball and badminton
The crew in IM shirts after an evening session
Crew with barbells under the expressway
Crew on the stairs after a meetup
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Bring the energy
to your team.

Intensity Matters brings corporate wellness to your company: team workouts, wellness days and team building retreats, led in English and Japanese by a certified coach and safety professional. Every fitness level included. Your team leaves sweaty, laughing and a little closer.

Team workouts
Wellness days
Team building retreats
Bilingual EN / JP
TRUSTED BY TEAMS AT
  • Amazon Japan
  • Expedia
  • BMW
  • lululemon
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Large corporate team after a group workout session Office team workout with resistance bands Corporate team stretching in a studio Group class outside a lululemon store

Good questions

Getting started6 questions
I'm so not in shape. Can I still join?

Totally normal to feel nervous. Every session is programmed so all fitness levels can take part, and the crew is very supportive. Wherever you are now is the perfect place to start.

Is the first session free?

Yes, for Tokyo residents your first session is on the house. Just create your booking account and sign up for any class.

How big are the classes?

Small. We keep a maximum of 8 people per coach, so you get group energy and personal coaching in the same session.

Is the class in English or Japanese?

Mostly English, with Japanese instructions whenever needed. Most moves are easy to follow by demonstration, so 英語が話せなくても大歓迎!

Can I bring a friend?

Absolutely, bring your friends! Everyone just needs to sign up and book individually, so we know who's coming and can prepare for them.

Can I just show up?

Please book beforehand. We plan each session around who's coming: your strengths, weaknesses and goals all go into it.

Booking & credits7 questions
How do credits work?

Buy a pack and the credits land in your booking account. One group workout = 1 credit. Use them as often or as rarely as you like: credits from Drop In to Get More are valid for 3 months, Be More for 6 months.

Are there any registration or membership fees?

Nope. No registration fees, no membership fees, no oh-we-forgot-to-tell-you fees. You pay for your workouts, that's it.

The class is full. Can I still join?

Put your name on the waiting list. If someone cancels, you're automatically added and notified by email. Or message us to check for space.

What's your cancellation policy?

Cancel online up to 12 hours before class and your credit is returned. Cancellations after that use up the credit. Classes are small by design, so your presence matters!

Do you offer private sessions or programs for travel?

Yes. Get in touch and we'll chat about 1-on-1 sessions or a program to keep you moving on your own days or while traveling.

Do members get any perks?

Yes! IM members who book direct collect points on our point card, which you can trade for exclusive treats or a free session. (Point cards aren't available for ClassPass bookings.)

What if I'm the only one booked?

Classes run with a minimum of 2 people. If you're the only one booked, we'll get in touch to move you to another class.

The location6 questions
What happens if it rains?

You get wet! Actually, you don't. We train under the expressway, so rain doesn't stop us. We only cancel for typhoons, heavy snow or weather that makes getting to the venue unsafe.

Isn't it hot outside? Isn't it cold outside?

Yes, and yes. In winter, wear layers: you'll shed them within three minutes of the warm-up. In summer, light clothes and water (your part), smart pacing and rest (our part). Training through the seasons beats a thermostat stuck at 23°C anyway.

What should I bring?

Comfortable workout clothes, shoes you can run and jump in, and a water bottle. A small towel and gloves are optional. All equipment is provided.

Are there changing rooms or showers?

There's a small public bathroom nearby where some people change; most come ready from home or work. No showers, but several sentō (public baths) are a few minutes' walk away.

Is there parking?

Tons… for bicycles. Most members cycle or walk from the station, and there are paid car parks nearby.

What if my phone runs out of juice?

No stress. We keep power banks at the park, so just ask and your phone can charge while you train.

About us3 questions
Is this a CrossFit box?

No. Our credentials include CrossFit certifications and we believe in functional, cross-training work, but our philosophy and practice are our own. CrossFit folks love our sessions too.

Where is Coach Allan from?

The breezy warmth of the Caribbean: Trinidad & Tobago, dred!

Can I request music?

Absolutely. Tell me your favorite genre during class. If I don't have it yet, bet that DJ Allan will be making a playlist for you soon.

Drop us
a note.

What brings you here?

Tip: the schedule, prices and FAQ above cover most questions, but ask away!

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