Why 9Round Kickboxing Is Perfect for Busy Women Who Want to Feel Strong and Confident

Sarah sat in her car parked in front of the 9Round gym, her heart pounding like a drum. She had always wanted to try kickboxing, but her head was full of doubts. “I’ll look silly and everyone will judge me," she thought. “What if I’m too out of shape? I might even die.”

But Sarah also had a dream—to feel strong, lose the extra weight, and finally enjoy working out. She decided to take a deep breath and walk through the doors.

A Warm Welcome

The first thing Sarah noticed wasn’t the punching bags or the people working out. It was the smile of the trainer who greeted her. “Welcome to 9Round!” they said. “You’re going to love it here.”

Sarah was nervous, but the trainer explained everything. At 9Round, the workouts are for all fitness levels. The trainer promised to show her how to modify the moves if needed. “The 9Round workout is self-paced, and we do a movement for 3 minutes, so you don't have to try to keep up with anyone else and you'll never slow anyone else down, you can go at your own pace."

“But What If I’m Too Out of Shape?”

Sarah wasn’t sure if her body could handle it. She imagined everyone staring at her struggling through the moves. But in her first round, she noticed something surprising—everyone was focused on their own workout!

Her 9Round trainer stayed close, cheering her on and making sure she felt comfortable. “The goal here isn’t to be perfect or to follow the workout perfectly,” they said. “It’s to help your body get stronger and improve your heart health. Each punch, kick, and move helps build muscle and makes your heart work better.”

“What If I’m Too Old?”

Sarah was 45 and worried that kickboxing might be too intense. But during her second visit, she met Amy, a 56-year-old member who had been coming for years. “I started kickboxing to lose weight,” Amy said, “and now I feel so much stronger and like I can take on anything!”

That gave Sarah hope. If Amy could do it, maybe she could too.

“What If I Look Silly?”

At first, Sarah felt awkward throwing punches and kicks. She even missed the bag a few times! But her trainer reminded her that everyone starts somewhere. “You have to learn to crawl before you can run. It’s not about being perfect; it’s about showing up and having fun.”

By her third workout, Sarah wasn’t worried about how she looked. She was too busy feeling awesome punching the bag!

Kickboxing Is for Everyone

Sarah also thought kickboxing might not be for women like her, a woman with over 50 pounds to lose. But at 9Round, she saw all kinds of women—busy moms, teachers, business owners—all working out together.

Kickboxing at 9Round wasn’t about looking tough or becoming a pro fighter. It was about becoming the best version of herself.

Fast Forward to Today

Now, Sarah goes to 9Round three times a week. She’s stronger, has more energy, and feels more confident than ever. She’s even lost some weight, but more importantly, she feels unstoppable.

Her advice? “Don’t let fear hold you back. If I can do it, so can you!”

At 9Round, you don’t have to be in shape, young, or experienced. All you need is the courage to start. Once you do, you’ll realize that kickboxing isn’t just for athletes—it’s for women like Sarah.

And it’s for you, too.