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Dec 22, 2020
Busting Fitness Myths: Static Stretching Before a Workout Reduces Injuries
During your first-time workout at 9Round, you may have noticed we don’t start with any static stretching. Static stretching refers to holding the same pose for a certain period of time, such as bending down and reaching for your toes. Most people think static stretching is necessary to prevent...
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Dec 14, 2020
Types of Muscles Fibers and How They Work
There are two main types of muscle fibers that help you perform daily activities. If you want to grow stronger, you have to engage both kinds of muscle fibers during your workouts, as this will train them to work more efficiently. Luckily, your 9Round workouts can help you do this, so let’s take...
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Dec 7, 2020
How to Find Your Fitness Level
With anything in life, if you don’t know where you’re starting, then it can be nearly impossible to determine a plan to get to where you want to be. This is especially true in fitness when it comes to knowing your current fitness level and creating a routine to meet your goals. Understanding...
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Dec 2, 2020
5 Reasons to Start Your New Fitness Routine Before New Years
If you already know one of your New Year’s resolutions is to get in shape, then why wait until the holidays are over to get started? You could be getting used to your new routine now while everyone else is procrastinating, and then you’ll already have a head start when the new year comes...
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Nov 23, 2020
Busting Fitness Myths: Cardio Will Ruin My Strength Gains
We’re not entirely sure how cardiovascular exercise got such a bad rep in relation to strength training, but we are absolutely certain it’s not going to ruin your strength training progress – as long as you’re still incorporating resistance training into your fitness routine as...
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Nov 19, 2020
Tips to Help You Avoid Overeating During the Holidays
Tis the season of endless apple pie and oven-roasted turkey. As you add another delicious meal to your calendar, it’s time to start putting together your game plan – the one that reminds you not to go for seconds when they break out the pecan pie. We’ve got a few tips to help you avoid...
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Nov 9, 2020
Keep Progressing in Your Fitness Journey with These Simple Changes
At some point in your health and fitness journey, either due to a lack of results or a newly realized goal, you might decide it’s time for a change. Nailing down your current routine was hard enough, but now it’s time to switch things up to keep yourself on track. Below are a few simple suggestions...
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Nov 4, 2020
5 Biggest Excuses for Not Working Out & How to Overcome Them
When it comes to excuses people use to get out of a workout, we’ve honestly heard it all before – and we’re not buying it. No matter how busy or chaotic your schedule may be, there’s always some opportunity for you to be physically active. You might just need a change in perspective...
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Oct 28, 2020
Busting Fitness Myths – I Need Heavy Weights for Strength Training
If you want to grow stronger, then you’ve probably been told to pick up the heaviest weights you can find and get to it. While challenging yourself with heavier weights can be beneficial at times, it’s not always necessary to improve your strength. Plus, you might not have heavy weights lying...
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Oct 19, 2020
5 Signs You Need a Rest Day
Rest is for the weak, right? Actually, no. Rest is a critical part of any exercise routine, and when you don’t get enough of it after an intense workout, you may be putting yourself at a higher risk of injury. Your muscles require time after a workout to heal properly and grow stronger. This is...
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