Getting back into exercise after a break

Summer’s over, and it’s time to get back into a routine.You know it, I know it — all that good living hasn’t exactly been kind to the waistline, right? Getting started again isn’t always easy.Finding motivation is hard. And hey, that’s exactly why we have jobs in the fitness industry! We all make excuses, find… Continue reading Getting back into exercise after a break

Why I’m sticking with boxing

Recently, I met up with a friend who works in a commercial gym to a training session together.  It had been a while since I last stepped into a mainstream gym, and a lot has changed in the world of fitness. The place was filled with shiny new equipment, and it seemed like everything had… Continue reading Why I’m sticking with boxing

Lean and Mean – FAQs

Lean and Mean: The Ultimate Boxing and Strength Programme to Build Muscle, Lose Weight, and Stay Accountable Who’s It For? This programme is perfect for anyone looking to lose weight, build muscle, and gain consistency in their fitness routine. If you’ve struggled with sticking to a plan or staying accountable, Lean and Mean is designed… Continue reading Lean and Mean – FAQs

Benefits of Pad work

Pad work is an effective training method used to help get boxers fight ready, but did you that know it has heaps of mental and physical benefits for people of all ages and fitness levels? Check out our top 5 benefits below: 1. It helps to reduce and/or manage stress   It’s no secret that… Continue reading Benefits of Pad work

Alex’s journey

Find something you love and get consistent with it – the physical results will come as a by product of feeling good After battling with depression and piling on weight Alex decided it was time to make changes.  Last April he walked into 12 Rounds Boxing and started our boxing fundamentals programme.  18 months later… Continue reading Alex’s journey

What is the best workout for me?

Ever have that over whelming feeling of not knowing what class to do? What way to train? Doing everything possible then doing nothing? . . . We feel ya!! Especially in this time when there are more free classes than you’ve had hot dinners and everyone’s saying that they will come out of quarantine shredded… Continue reading What is the best workout for me?

Join our Open Day for World Mental Health Day

At 12 Rounds Boxing, we’re a small boxing gym with big dreams of showing everyone how boxing can make us all better at dealing with life’s inevitable punches. Our #BoxingMakesYouBetter Campaign launches on World Mental Health Day (10th October 2019) and encourages people to share their experiences of what boxing has done for them. Our… Continue reading Join our Open Day for World Mental Health Day

13 Reasons why you should learn to box

There seems to be a trend at the moment in 13 reasons why blogs. I don’t know why it’s 13 but it seems to be popular so I thought I’d continue that theme in my blog today. Yes you guessed right, 13 Reason why you need to start boxing I’m sure I can think of… Continue reading 13 Reasons why you should learn to box

7 Essential Exercises to Build a Boxers Physique

Want to know how to get the body of a fighter?  Todays blog comes from guest writer Jamie Stewart at www.warriorpunch.com Fighter’s bodies make the average guy (or gal) on the street extremely envious. I mean, these guys walk around cut up while packing serious muscle. A fighter’s body is the epitome of fitness and… Continue reading 7 Essential Exercises to Build a Boxers Physique

Are the stories you tell yourself keeping you fat?

Most of you probably think at 12 Rounds were all about hard training and restrictive diets but here’s a few thoughts I’ve been sharing with my clients recently. Since entering the fitness industry I’ve changed my views so much on what’s important and what gets results. Most of us who want to lose weight want… Continue reading Are the stories you tell yourself keeping you fat?