When you start working out at 9Round and using the 9Round Nutrition program, one of the first things you’re probably going to do is jump right on the scale and see how you are progressing, although this is not the best idea! When you begin to get in better shape, your weight is not the best indicator of how you are progressing, but it is the best way to get really frustrated! As your muscles get more hydrated by following 9Round Nutrition, the scale won’t show whats most important, fat loss. What you often don’t realize is the other health benefits the scale won’t show. Your blood sugar starts to lower, your strength and endurance begin to grow and not to mention how great you look with the inches you’re losing! Even if pounds aren’t lost, you will see the results of all your hard work at 9Round every time you look in the mirror!
9Round Franchising ..Learn more about Fitness Franchising
9Round, One of the Fastest Growing Fitness Franchises in the Nation
9Round News
Don’t live and die by the scale!
May 17th, 2013Kickboxing Fitness Program 9Round Named One of Entrepreneur Magazine’s Top 500 Franchises
May 7th, 2013Entrepreneur Magazine’s listing of 9Round as one of the top 500 franchises points the way to success for entrepreneurs who are eager to break into the fitness industry with their own franchise.
9Round, a kickboxing fitness program that provides a unique workout experience that takes just 30 minutes, has been named one of Entrepreneur Magazine’s top 500 franchises for 2013.
With 38 locations, 36 of which are franchises and two of which are company-owned, 9Round blends boxing and kickboxing with cardiovascular and circuit training that members quickly complete under the guidance of an expert trainer. Entrepreneur Magazine ranked 9Round 443rd in its list of the top 500 franchises.
The fitness company was founded in 2007 and began franchising in 2009. “We are proud that Entrepreneur Magazine has recognized 9Round as one of the top 500 franchises,” said 9Round founder and CEO Shannon “The Cannon” Hudson. “As one of the nation’s fastest growing fitness franchises in the United States, we are honored that our program is receiving such critical validation, and we expect that this will help us continue to expand our presence as we do our part to get America fit and healthy.”
Using dumbbells, heavy bags, medicine balls and kettle balls, participants do their workouts in a proprietary system using nine workout stations. Franchisees are attracted to 9Round because of the low startup costs and the fact that the business can be run with just one or two employees.
About 9Round
9Round is a kickboxing fitness center that focuses on helping clients get a proven, fun workout with guaranteed results. Combining “old school” traditional boxing with kickboxing, 9Round’s fitness programs utilize circuit training, cardiovascular, interval and functional training regimens with no class times. Professional fighter and 9Round founder Shannon Hudson created a proprietary system with nine different workout stations that are designed to provide exercisers with a challenging workout. Every client works with an expert trainer during all phases of the workout, which brings total body results quickly and conveniently in just 30 minutes.
9Round: Fitness Kicks Its Way into Entrepreneur Magazine’s Top 500 Franchises
May 7th, 2013Fitness, Your Life
If you are one of the small percentage of Americans who exercise regularly — according to a 2011 Center for Disease Control study, only about two in ten Americans get the recommended amount of daily exercise — you probably consider fitness the lifestyle of your choice. However, ascertain one of 9Round’s franchise licenses and you can call fitness your life.
Fighting to the Top
9Round began as a single gym corporation in 2007. 9Round’s mixture of martial arts and health fitness quickly spread in popularity and by 2009 it was franchised. There are currently 36 franchise units in the United States. One of the most appealing aspects of opening a franchise is the low start-up and maintenance costs, part of the reason 9Round made it into the top 500 of Entrepreneur Magazine’s franchises.
Cost of Becoming a 9Round Franchisee
The franchise fee is $18,000 and the total investment is only between $40,000 and $52,000. The initial costs include your franchise fee, remodeling — or build-out — of the fitness center, your lease and first month’s rent. More importantly, it includes three months of operating capital to get you started off on the right foot.
Overhead
One of the reason the cost of becomine a 9Round franchisee is so low — in relation to other fitness franchises — is because there is no equipment. In addition, the total square footage required to operate a 9Round business is only between 1,200 and 1,500 square feet. Finally, running a 9Round business only requires 1 to 3 part-time employees that rotate shifts.
Why Me?
It’s not necessary to have a background in kickboxing to in order to become a 9Round franchisee. One of the benefits of owning a 9Round fitness center is the fact that the corporate office is committed to helping new franchisees develop a successful 9Round franchise unit of their own.
There is a network of 9Round franchisees, the members of which help one another strive to make the 9Round brand a rewarding and profitable enterprise. The network helps new franchise unit owners make the transition from a start-up center to a solvent business..
9Round Fitness Franchises
May 7th, 2013Small business ownership is a key part of the American economy, and those looking for an opportunity will often turn to the list of the top 500 franchise opportunities offered by Entrepreneur magazine each year in order to find a franchise they feel good about investing in and running. In 2013, the health and fitness franchise, 9Round, have been included in the list.
Millions of people have been concerned about the state of health and fitness in America as well as the economy. And many are fixing their own financial situation by investing in a the fitness club franchise, 9Round. Rather than sporting the traditional treadmills and exercise bikes that are found in a typical gym, the 9Round program offers a guided 30 minute circuit training program with a foundation in kickboxing and traditional boxing. Members of the center have praised the effective workouts they receive at 9Round and note that membership dues are less expensive than many other fitness centers.
But 9Round doesn’t just offer a good workout for the body, they also are a leader in franchising opportunities. Compared to many other franchises, 9Round is cost effective to get started and offers a good promise of profit. In order to maximize a franchise owner’s chance of success, each franchise is guaranteed a five mile radius where no other 9Round fitness club will be able to operate. This gives the new business owner ample opportunity to present their club as a viable exercise option for their community.
Many who have made the investment in a 9Round franchise in one location have gone on to purchase additional branches as they have seen their initial investment pay off. Franchise owners feel good about offering those in the community a pathway to become more healthy with the unique 9Round approach to fitness.
9Round Fitness has its corporate offices in Greenville, SC, but has fitness franchises in 18 states so far. Franchise owners come from a variety of backgrounds and include personal trainers, those with and without a background in business, but all have a strong desire to help those in their community live a healthy lifestyle.
9Round Included in Entrepreneur Magazine’s 2013 Top 500 Franchises
May 7th, 2013In the competitive world of franchise companies, 9Round has earned a place in Entrepreneur magazine’s 2013 top 500 franchises list. The kickboxing fitness company began franchising in 2009 and quickly earned its prestigious place among the top 500 franchises with its comprehensive corporate support and popular facilities. It allows third-party financing, and it has moderate investment requirements that allow people with entrepreneurial dreams to get started. Franchisees don’t have to have any kickboxing experience, and most have never owned a business before they open a 9Round facility.
9Round helps to build each location from the ground up with meticulous attention to detail. The company helps franchisees to find and choose the best location for their facility, assists in its layout design and conducts a training camp to teach new owners to run their business successfully with the proven 9Round business model.
Even before the economic downturn, business owners clamored for franchises because of their high success rate. Now that many independent businesses are having a harder time than ever, franchises are still going strong. With their proven formats for success, their complete business models and their offers for ongoing mentoring and training, effective franchising companies like 9Round offer potential business owners a better way to get started. A Gallup Poll found that 94 percent of franchisees reported being successful. This level of success has made buying a franchise the gold standard for entrepreneurs who are determined to become successful and stay that way.
With a fitness franchise, franchisees can get into an industry that always has customers. Everyone in every region of the world needs to stay fit, and everyone wants innovative, fun fitness routines that will lead to fitness without boredom. 9Round fills that need with its varied, effective workouts and its fun, high-energy atmosphere.
New 9Round’s On The Way!
May 6th, 2013The 9Round Corporate Team is proud to announce several gym openings over the next few weeks. These hardworking franchisees are ready to show off all of their training to get you in the best shape of your life. The 9Round workout is a fun, fast-paced, total body workout with no class times and a trainer with you every step of the way! If one of these openings is in your area, stop by and meet these new owners! If your area doesn’t have a 9Round yet, be on the lookout for one coming soon!
May 9 – Murietta, CA
May 20 – Wallingford, CT
June 1 – Austin, TX
June 19 – Rochester, MN
The Latest on 9Round Franchising, LLC:
9Round is one of America’s fastest growing fitness franchises. Evidencing this, 9Round Franchising, LLC debuted in Entrepreneur Magazine’s prestigious 2013 Franchise 500, a historic measure of growth and respect in the fitness industry.
The company started franchising in late 2009 and had one gym open at the start of 2010. We now have 40 more gyms open and are on track to double the size of our chain this year.
If you want to know more about the 9Round Nation franchise opportunity, please contact Gary Findley, Director of Sales, at Gary.Findley@9round.com or fill out a Request for Consideration found in the Franchising section of our home page
Foam Rolling For Muscle Relief
May 6th, 2013Foam Who?!….Foam Roll!!…Yea Baby!!
Hey 9Round Nation! Have you ever needed a massage after going 9 rounds? Well you’re not the only one. We all know (or have heard) that professional athletes get regular massages. These massages help their muscles stay healthy and flexible (along with stretching) which keeps them at an optimum performance level competitively. But how does massage help?
First, the why…
With athletic training, poor posture, or repetitive movements (like extended periods of sitting or an assembly type job), dysfunctions (like weakness, in-elasticity, etc.) are created within the muscle connective tissue which is also known as fascia. Yes, I said it…FASCIA.
Fascia is thin, but very fibrous and strong. Anyone who has skinned chicken breasts or trimmed meat has encountered it; the whitish-colored, thin sheets of tissue between the skin and muscle of the meat. This tissue forms directly under the skin and serves as a strong layer of connective tissue between the skin and muscles underneath it.
Back to the dysfunction…
As the body normally operates it will start to repair these types of “dysfunctions” also known as minor injuries. As part of the body’s extensive repair process, knots start to form within the soft tissue (or fascia) which then becomes inelastic, which contributes to a decrease in blood flow to the area reducing optimal flexibility. In order to get these types of “knots” out of our muscles and optimize its length, our bodies either need regular massages or a foam roller…..SAY WHAT?
I am always down for a massage, but many of us don’t always have the time or money to go to a spa or have someone at our beck-and-call to massage us. Wait for it. Wait for it…..This is where a Foam Roller can really help!
A Foam Roller is a dense cylindrical piece of foam you can buy at any sporting goods store, Walmart, or even online. How to use: the real fun begins! You will need to “roll” on the roller on specific spots of your body. Any tender spot you come across indicates the presence of a “knot.” This is where it becomes invigorating. Once the knot is found keep the roller on that spot for ~30 seconds (or what you can tolerate) to “work out” this area. Foam rolling can be uncomfortable at first but it will become easier the more you do it which proves you are progressing…TA DAAA =)Here is an exercise guide to foam rolling:
http://www.bodybuilding.com/exercises/finder/lookup/filter/equipment/id/14/equipment/foam-roll (Click the link or copy and paste it in your URL)
Now after you foam roll these muscles, it is advisable to stretch them for ~30 seconds 3-4x to assist with improving your flexibility….YES, FOAM ROLL BABY!! Raise your gloves in acceptance of keeping your muscles healthy in order to keep you kicking butt at 9Round!
Discovery Day!
May 2nd, 2013Discovery Day came to Greenville, SC on Monday, April 29! Prospective franchisees from Las Vegas NV, St.Louis MO, Columbia SC, Washington DC, Denver CO, Lexington SC, Cleveland OH, and Kentucky, visited corporate headquarters for a preview day of what it’s like to own their own 9Round Kickboxing Franchise.
If you are interesting in owning your own 9Round Kickboxing franchise, please contact Gary Findley at Gary.Findley@9Round.com. Our next discovery day is May 20 and spots are filling up fast! Be sure to check the 9Round website frequently to check the status of locations in your area!
The Latest on 9Round Franchising, LLC:
9Round is one of America’s fastest growing fitness franchises. Evidencing this, 9Round Franchising, LLC debuted in Entrepreneur Magazine’s prestigious 2013 Franchise 500, a historic measure of growth and respect in the fitness industry.
The company started franchising in late 2009 and had one gym open at the start of 2010. We now have 40 more gyms open and are on track to double the size of our chain this year.
If you want to know more about the 9Round Nation franchise opportunity, please contact Gary Findley, Director of Sales, at Gary.Findley@9round.com or fill out a Request for Consideration found in the Franchising section of our home page
9Round Training Camp Has Arrived!
April 24th, 2013This week 9Round Corporate Headquarters in Greenville, South Carolina, is hosting franchise training camp! Highly motivated owners and trainers from across the country are in town to learn the ins and outs of operating their 9Round franchise. In camp this week, are owners and trainers from Deerfield Beach, FL; Rochester, MN; Seneca, SC; San Antonio, TX; Northbrook, IL; and Knoxville, TN! Several Greenville area gyms have been lucky enough to even have these great new owners working the floor during their afternoon shifts! If you see a few new faces working at your local 9Round tonight, give them a big fist-bump and let them know what a great job their doing!
The Latest on 9Round Franchising, LLC:
9Round is one of America’s fastest growing fitness franchises. Evidencing this, 9Round Franchising, LLC debuted in Entrepreneur Magazine’s prestigious 2013 Franchise 500, a historic measure of growth and respect in the fitness industry.
The company started franchising in late 2009 and had one gym open at the start of 2010. We now have 40 more gyms open and are on track to double the size of our chain this year.
If you want to know more about the 9Round Nation franchise opportunity, please contact Gary Findley, Director of Sales, at Gary.Findley@9round.com or fill out a Request for Consideration found in the Franchising section of our home page.
9Round Opening In UNC-Charlotte Area!
April 17th, 2013The 9Round Corporate Team is proud to announce the opening of our newest franchise in the University of North Carolina-Charlotte area! Maria Rogers and Wendy Melson will be opening the doors on April 20, 2013 at 9 am. Wendy and Maria are very excited to be a part of such an exciting brand, and will be on track to open more gyms in the not too distant future. In the tradition of 9Round we wanted to give more information on Wendy and Maria and how they draw their inspiration:
Maria Rogers
A friend of mine turned me on to 9Round and I have not been able to stop thinking about it from the moment she said the words “9Round Kickboxing gym, you’re going to love it!” I have been in the fitness industry for over 10 years as a personal trainer and boot camp instructor and I knew that I wanted to be a part of this. It fits all the industry trends and most of all it is just awesome! My next thought was to talk to Wendy Melson, a client turned friend for 4 years. This girl loves working out, she is in killer shape and she loves to box. Wendy and I have done USMC Mud Runs, 1/2 marathons, weekly runs, and workouts together. My parents died too young from poor health and 13 years ago I was on the same path, being 40 lbs over weight. I lost that 40 lbs by eating right and kick boxing! It changed my life, I became a trainer and have been dedicated to this ever since. It is really the most rewarding industry to be in. I call it the preventive side of health care. I will have to say it was not easy for us to get to this point. We really fought for this and we are so grateful for some wonderful people that believe in us enough to invest. They believe in us and in the concept of 9Round!
We are more than ready to get started and to get people in the University area in shape 9Rounds at a time!
Maria Rogers
Wendy Melson
Having been introduced to boxing as a form of exercise more than 15 years ago, I was all over the 9Round concept as soon as Maria told me about it. I lost my job twice within a 1 year period while working in the corporate world and saw co-owning a 9Round with Maria as a way to free myself from corporate America and live the dream (my dream). I honestly could not be more passionate about anything! After attending Discovery Day in Oct, we certainly did our homework by contacting and/or visiting almost all of the 9Round locations as well as becoming very close to the Corporate Team. Everyone in the 9Round Nation has been welcoming and very patient as well as supportive to us through this process. We are super excited to open our first and then our second location!
Wendy Melson
The Latest on 9Round Franchising, LLC:
9Round is one of America’s fastest growing fitness franchises. Evidencing this, 9Round Franchising, LLC debuted in Entrepreneur Magazine’s prestigious 2013 Franchise 500, a historic measure of growth and respect in the fitness industry.
The company started franchising in late 2009 and had one gym open at the start of 2010. We now have 40 more gyms open and are on track to double the size of our chain this year.
If you want to know more about the 9Round Nation franchise opportunity, please contact Gary Findley, Director of Sales, at Gary.Findley@9round.com or fill out a Request for Consideration found in the Franchising section of our home page.
Inexpensive Fitness Franchise - 9Round Gym
Copyright © 2013 - 9Round.com
Fitness and Kickboxing Franchise