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12 Rounds Re-Opening Guide 

At 12 Rounds we have made your safety our top priority and want to ensure you feel safe and comfortable at all times during your fitness experience. Here’s a bit about our new health and safety protocol and what to expect when you come to the gym:

Safety 
Things will be a bit different when you arrive at the gym.  You will need to arrive gym ready and arrive 10 mins early.  We will not be able to admit late for classes.  There will be a one way system clearly marked as you enter the gym.  You will come to reception to check in and have temperature checked before you can be admitted to class.  In order to comply with the governments track and trace system you will to ensure that your profile and contact details on Team Up are up to date before we can admit you.

Hygiene 
Hand sanitising stations will be available throughout the gym for you to use.  Class times have also been staggered to allow bags and any equipment to be wiped down after each classes.  There will be no sharing of bags or equipment or gloves.  You will need to bring your own gloves, we have some available to purchase at reduced price if you need them.
You will also be expected to adhere to social distancing so I’m afraid no hugging each other for now.  Social distance, waiting points and one way entrance/exit will be clearly marked out.

Reduced class sizes 
Class sizes will be reduced, which means no hiding at the back, after 4 months off for some of you, the team will be making sure you all get your work in.

We know it’s all a bit strange just now but we believe that if we all adhere to the rules we will finally ‘knockout ‘ this bug and we will be back to full on punching in no time.

We can’t wait to see you all soon and get back to boxing.

The 12 Rounds Team

Even as a trainer myself, consistency is something I’ve always struggled when exercising.  When I’m feeling motivated it’s easy.  I will quite happily plan my own workouts.  But it’s the days where I feel tired, where life’s got in the way, where I’ve prioritised business, clients, family….and have no energy left for myself.  On those days it’s too easy to say fuck it I’ll train tomorrow.  And all too often tomorrow is exactly the same and before I know it it’s been a week since my last workout. 

I’ve always enjoyed working 1-1 with a trainer.  I love just being able to switch off my brain and hand the controls over to someone else.  I love the connection too. Sometimes it’s just someone else checking in on you and asking how you are makes such a difference.  And being accountable to someone else really works for me.  Even when I’m tired and not feeling it, if I’ve booked someone else’s time I will show up whether I want to or not.  Now as a new mum I have even more pressures on my time so prioritising myself is harder than ever. 

I wasn’t sure about online training to start with.  To be honest I didn’t think it would have the same effect.  But I’ve been pleasantly surprised.  And let’s face it right now we don’t exactly have other options.  

For the past 3 weeks I’ve been doing online PT sessions with Chloe Montgomery 

It has been exactly what I needed right now.  I feel fitter, healthier and stronger and also just pretty damn good about myself myself as I’ve religiously stuck to my 3 sessions a week.  I’ve also had a tailored approach to help my post natal body regain strength.  As well as being a boxer, Chloe is a certified S&C coach and keeps a watchful eye on my form during our sessions.  As a new mum I’ve definetly benefited from taking things down a notch and working on some basic functional movement to regain my core strength (something I struggle to do on my own as I lack patience and rush straight to HIT training) 

So all in all I’ve found it to be a massive help in both my physical and mental health over this crazy time.  If you are struggling to get into a consistent exercise routine, find that you cheat yourself a little joining insta live sessions (let’s face it, who works to their max when no one can see you?) 

Or if you just want to feel better about yourself and feel a small sense of achievement while we are stuck in lockdown, I’d highly recommend having an online trainer.  You can book a discounted session packs with Chloe or any of our other trainers.  Just email the team with a bit about your goals and availability to organise some sessions.

Just think you could be leaving lockdown fitter, stronger and feeling good too!

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Since I started my fitness journey in my late 20s I’ve been fortunate enough to work with a 1-1 trainer.

My first trainer I saw 2 x a week where we’d go through a pretty standard routine of weights and cardio.

I remember being slightly surprised that within 3 months I’d lost weight and I was fitting into old clothes that had become too tight.

The training also helped me through a difficult time when I was quite low and isolated. Having regular training times helped give me some structure and sometimes just the connection with a supportive person made all the different to my day.

Since then I’ve had some fantastic trainers and swear by 1-1 training.

I enjoy having the focus and attention of the trainer, not having to think about a training plan and being pushed outside my comfort zone.

Left to my own devices I can be pretty lazy and will def not push myself to my max. Having a PT has enabled me to progress my fitness and boxing skills far more than I ever would have with group training.

Here are 7 reasons I believe this is the most effective approach

1. Consistency – when you’ve paid for something there’s an extra incentive to turn up. Personal training is a considerable expense and no one likes to waste money. You book your sessions and you turn up, even when you feel tired and not up for it. Getting your training in consistently is what leads to results.

2. Time management – have you ever gone to the gym by yourself spend half an hour wandering around wondering what to do then another hour doing a half hearted session, most of it resting between sets? I have . It’s pretty frustrating wasting your time like that but it’s not easy to motivate yourself sometimes. Even as a trainer myself I sometimes find it difficult. Having a personal trainer completely takes away any time wastage. Your trainer will plan your session and ensure you work for the hour. You will always leave knowing you’re achieved something.

3. Enjoyment – For me personally, it’s much more enjoyable to train with company. I think this is down to individual personality but for me I’m not a fan of working out alone. It’s much more enjoyably with a trainer to have some chat and connection while getting through the reps.

4. Effort – if you’re a people pleaser like me then you will want to please your trainer and will put in maximum effort. I don’t know anyone who does not work to their max with a trainer standing over them encouraging them. Working on your own or in a group you can get away with working in your comfort zone. With a personal trainer there’s nowhere to hide.

5. Support – working with a personal trainer is a special relationship. 9 x out of 10 that trainer will also become your therapist, your confidante and your friend. They know how to motivate you and encourage you every step of the way.

6. Flexibility – busy lifestyles mean we can’t always commit to attending classes at set times. The beauty of personal training is that you can organise your training around times to suit you. Whether that’s 6am in the morning or 8pm the evening to fit in with your schedule.

7. Expertise and accountability – a personal trainer is an expert in all aspects of fitness (trainers at 12 Rounds are also boxing experts) This means your training is tailored around your goals strengths and weaknesses and instead of an overall group approach. Whether you want to improve technique or boost your fitness or strength, the 1-1 attention and focus means you improve much faster.

If you’ve been thinking about starting a training plan but haven’t quite managed to motivate yourself yet, we have a special introductory for September. Block of 3 initial sessions for just £150. That’s just £50 a session (discounted from £75)

Book your sessions here and then just email us to arrange times. Simples

https://goteamup.com/p/68830-12-rounds-boxing/memberships/67618/

We look forward to helping you get started :)

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The end of summer always makes me a bit sad.

The cool air in the morning and the daylight hours getting shorter…… I think it reminds me of going back to school and trust me I was never excited about that. I never wanted the freedom of summer to come to an end. Did anyone else really hate all those ‘back to school’ adverts that used to start in July?

I still get that slight dread at this time of year that It’s back to the grind time.

What I do like about September though is the return of structure.

I love having a regular routine. I like setting goals and having a focus. I feel better about myself when I have a consistent exercise and work regime. Not easy to do over the summer months with holidays, weddings and all the other social events.

So even if it’s a bit sad that the frivolity and freedom has come to an end, I find that getting back into a routine is something to look forward to.

Routine is so important in creating good habits. Imagine you could condition yourself to workout the same way you brush your teeth? You don’t have to think about it, you just do it. I’m not saying it’s easy but you CAN do this. And once achieved you get not only the physical benefits of looking your best, but you feel really good about yourself too – as you’ve stuck to what you said you would do.

This is exactly what we aim to do with our boxing fundamentals course, help you create a routine and get into good habits. We make the sessions fun and structured meaning you are always learning. And because it’s a structured course you get into the habit of coming at set times and start to develop a consistent routine. Before you know it those times simply become your training days. You don’t have to think about it, it’s just what you do.

Course run every month, just contact us via our contact form to book in and try a free taster session.

You never know, you might just get hooked

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‘I used to joke with my mates about paying £10,000 for one of those transformation programmes to lose that extra 10kg I was carrying’  

Eliot joined our boxing fundamentals programme back in November with a goal of picking up his fitness and losing a bit of weight.  After being a keen Rugby and sports enthusiastic he’d got into the London lifestyle of boozing after work and put on a bit of weight.

After completely fundamentals he jumped straight onto our fight skool programme.  He loved getting involved in sparring and seeing the progression in technique week by week.  Plus he’d made some new friends on fundamentals and they all decided to do fight skool together to encourage and motivate each other.  After 10 weeks of intense training it was time for fight night.

Stepping on the scales on the last weigh in Eliot had lost 13kg.  Thats over 2 stone. 

He didn’t need to spend thousands of pounds on personal training, nutrition or any gimmicks or fads.  He just committed to our intense training programme.  

Fight Skool is not centred around weight loss but due to the training regime and the commitment to being in your best physical condition on the night, we’ve found that everyone loses an average of 5-10kg on the programme.   Consistent training is what gets results.  If you are going to get in the ring and have a fight – you make sure you turn up for training.  Plus we have a 3 strikes and you’re out policy, to keep you accountable to getting those sessions in.  Oh and a killer 2 hour sparring session on Sat – that keeps you out the pub on a Friday night.

There’s no magic pill its just plain old hard work and commitment.  The rewards go far beyond a summer body.  The sense of achievement, the team bonding with a new group of friends, the knowing you can see something tough through to the end all have a lasting effect on self esteem.

If you want to get involved in our next fight skool programme and get in the best shape of your life this summer, we have6 spaces left in our summer programme.   The fight takes place on 6th July at Stamford bridge – a bonus for any Chelsea fans

Our final intake session is onThurs 25th April at 7pm.  Just complete the form hereto book a space

This year I had the most amazing break over the festive holidays. After a week of time with family, long countryside walks, and way too much cheese, I came back from Scotland fully rested and recharged.

It didn’t used to be like this for me. In fact this time of year used to cause me a lot of anxiety.

Having a fitness business I’d get completely stressed out with all the New Year, New You fads.  I’d panic about being prepared for the Jan rush, launching new programmes and having everything all ready to go. After all Januarys the time you’ve got to get everything in order right?  I told myself I had to get everything completely organised over the holidays. So much so that I often missed out on quality time with the people I love as I was too busy working

It took me a while to realise that this approach didn’t actually get me anywhere. It turns out that living a more balanced life and taking the time to recharge has actually made me more grounded and productive.  AND it’s a complete myth that you need to have all your shit together by January.  All that does is send you into overwhelm and result in failure.

The moral of the story is that a balanced approach works so much better that jumping into things full throttle like a headless chicken.

You might be feeling the same with all the New Years resolutions stuff that’s out there.  Everywhere you look we’re being told now’s the time to make changes.   We get so fixated about making all these changes that we forget about why we want to change things in the first place. Because we want to feel better. Yet so often we jump into diets and training programmes that we hate and cause us stress and unhappiness.

At 12 Rounds Boxing we like to get our members into consistent training programmes that they love so much they want to keep them up all year round.   We believe that fitness and getting into shape should be fun and not a chore!   We also focus a lot on mindset as well as training.  The reason being, we all know what we need to do, drink less and eat less and move more. But the problem is in getting ourself to do it right?  And especially getting ourself to see it through past January.

if you like the sound or our ethos and approach and want to get involved in a form of fitness that keeps you training past January, join us for our open day on Sat 26th.  Taster classes running all day alongside nutrition and mindset seminar.  Come and meet the team and learn how to stay motivated to go the distance.  We believe fitness is for life not just January!

Stay tuned for details and how to sign up :)

Here’s to feeling your best in 2019