Are you frustrated? Stressed? Had a really bad day?
At one South Florida business, you can let it all out. That's what you're encouraged to do at Smash the Rage, a "rage room" in northwest Miami-Dade.
"The adrenaline kick is awesome," said one customer, Lidia Alonso. "And it feels good."
Just $30 can buy you 15 minutes inside a room filled with objects — which can be made of anything from glass and ceramic, to electronics and more — that you can literally destroy.
Customers must wear a protective suit, helmet and gloves before entering. Once inside, grab your weapon of choice and let it all out.
"We feel that this is a healthy outlet for people to not just take their anger out, but also have a workout," said Kathy Barrios, co-owner of Smash the Rage.
Barrios and Massiel Reyes opened Smash the Rage on Sept. 1. Barrios discovered the rage room concept while searching on Facebook and wanted to let out a little frustration of her own.
"For me, this is my yoga," Barrios said. "I hate yoga, so I come in here, I wreck a couple of things for 15 minutes and burn a little over 100 calories, so why not?"
Customers must be at least 18 years old and sign a waiver to go on a smashing spree. The company offers packages for one person, groups and even themed packages.
"I don't think it's a long-term fix for somebody that is experiencing some sort of emotional issues, but I do think it's a great way to kind of like de-stress for a while the same way people drink a glass of wine," Reyes said.
Smash the Rage, located at 5056 NW 74th Avenue in Miami, is open seven days a week at various times. You must register online before arriving.
