How To Get In Shape, Lose Fat, and Get Stronger With Kickboxing
Amy’s Story: Finding Confidence in Fitness with a Full-Body Workout
Amy stood in front of the mirror, scrolling through her phone. She was ready to start working out but felt overwhelmed by all the conflicting advice out there.
"Is it cardio or weights?" she thought. "Do I need a leg day and an arm day? Should I jog or sprint? And how do I even lift weights? How heavy is heavy enough? How long will it take, and how will I fit it into my day?"
Amy felt paralyzed by the endless questions and advice from friends, articles, and social media. She wanted to lose weight and get stronger, but every time she tried to create a plan, it seemed impossible to piece together.
One day, Amy’s friend mentioned 9Round Kickboxing and its full-body workout format. "It’s only 30 minutes, and they plan everything for you," her friend said. Curious, Amy signed up for her first intro session.
The Lightbulb Moment: Discovering the Full-Body Workout
When Amy arrived at 9Round, her trainer greeted her with a smile and walked her through what a full-body workout meant.
“We design every workout to engage all your muscle groups—legs, arms, core, cardio, and strength—all in one session,” the trainer explained. “You don’t need to worry about planning or whether you’re doing the right exercises. We do all the thinking for you.”
Amy nodded, feeling a sense of relief. For the first time, the confusion and anxiety she felt about working out started to fade.
The trainer also explained how the 9Round workout meets the World Health Organization’s recommendation for weekly exercise: 150 minutes of moderate activity or 75 minutes of vigorous activity. With 30-minute sessions, Amy would hit her goals in just three workouts a week.
Why the Full-Body Workout Works
As Amy completed her first workout, she realized how many of her previous struggles were being solved. The full-body workout didn’t just help her physically—it also answered the questions that had kept her from sticking to a routine in the past.
Strength Training Made Simple
Amy loved how each workout incorporated bodyweight exercises like squats, push-ups, and planks to build foundational strength. She also learned how to use resistance tools like dumbbells and kettlebells to develop muscle tone and increase her calorie burn. What surprised her most was that even punching and kicking the heavy bags provided a unique form of resistance training.
“I didn’t realize hitting the bag would work my shoulders, arms, and core so much,” she told her trainer after the session.
The variety kept Amy engaged while ensuring that her entire body was being challenged. She didn’t have to figure out whether to focus on cardio or weights—the workout combined both in every session.
Cardio for Longevity, Strength for Quality of Life
During one of her sessions, Amy’s trainer shared something that stuck with her:
“Cardio helps you live longer, but strength training helps you live better.”
This simple explanation opened Amy’s eyes to why the full-body workout was so effective. It wasn’t just about burning calories; it was about building a body that felt strong, capable, and resilient—now and in the years to come.
Efficiency and Results
The trainer explained to Amy how targeting multiple muscle groups in every session maximizes calorie burn and promotes weight loss. Amy appreciated that each workout was carefully designed to save her time while delivering results.
Instead of spending hours planning separate routines for cardio, leg day, or upper body strength, Amy could trust that her 30-minute workout was already optimized for her goals.
Confidence to Stick with It
One of the best parts of the full-body workout for Amy was the confidence it gave her. With guidance from her trainer and a proven system that worked for countless others, she no longer worried whether she was doing enough or doing it correctly.
Each session left her feeling stronger and more accomplished, whether she was perfecting her roundhouse kick on the bag, holding a plank for an extra few seconds, or increasing the weight on her kettlebell swings. These small victories added up, keeping her motivated to show up for her next workout.
Amy’s Results: Strength, Energy, and Simplicity
A few weeks into her 9Round journey, Amy began to notice changes. Her arms and legs felt stronger, her core was more stable, and she even found herself standing taller throughout the day.
More importantly, Amy no longer dreaded working out. The 9Round full-body workout was no longer just exercise—it became her time to feel empowered, focused, and unstoppable.
Amy also realized something crucial about her fitness journey: while exercise was helping her feel stronger and more energized, she needed to adjust her diet to truly achieve her weight loss goals.
But that’s a story for another day. Stay tuned to learn how Amy tackled her nutrition goals and discovered the power of pairing healthy eating with her 9Round workouts.
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