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 you shouldn’t wait for the perfect time to start

Something I was thinking about the other day was how we are always waiting for the perfect time to start. Whether it’s starting a new job, a new relationship or a new fitness routine, we tend to wait for the circumstances to be right. But life doesn’t work like that. It’s very, very difficult to… Continue reading Why you shouldn’t wait for the perfect time to start

Getting Comfortable with Punches coming at you

Are you thinking about training to fight? Our January Fight School intake have started training! If it’s something you are interested in, this is the time to consider signing up for our next fight school as places go fast. Here’s a bit more about the programme from coach Anthony Young. Nutrition and Mindset  We want… Continue reading Getting Comfortable with Punches coming at you

MENTAL BENEFITS OF BOXING Guest post by REAL

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Getting started with boxing

There is always a daunting feeling in the pit of your stomach every time you think about starting something new. Will I be good enough? am I too old? Too unfit?  Will I fit in? These are some of the questions that we berate ourselves with. The truth is, must of your fears are probably… Continue reading Getting started with boxing

Why even businesses need communities

Community is something I talk about a lot at 12 Rounds I believe that feeling part of a community is vital to our mental health.  Communities offer support, connection and help set healthy boundaries. Things that are important for our social functioning.  Prior to Covid we were even featured in Forbes magazine talking about how our… Continue reading Why even businesses need communities

PTSD and how boxing can make you better

[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.6.5″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]                     Following our fundraiser for Help for Heros, Jake Duggan shares a bit of background and info on PTSD and how boxing is a fantastic tool in aiding… Continue reading PTSD and how boxing can make you better

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

Create Opportunities

Something we learn in boxing is about creating opportunities to land our shots.  Sometimes that means using our footwork to get into a better position or faking to draw our opponent in and set them up for that big shot  We can look at the current situation in the same way.  Where are the opportunities?… Continue reading Create Opportunities

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?