As a single mum with 3 kids, I found it hard not only to find the time to work out, but to shift the baby weight.

Since starting at 9Round Pakenham, I’ve lost 10kg and gone down a dress size. I love the atmosphere from our ever so friendly and helpful trainers, who are with you all the way thru your workout. To the supportive members who make it a great, safe place to workout.

The exercises change daily, so you don’t get bored of the same old exercises like a normal gym. And the best part is, it’s only 30 minutes.

I started my 9Round journey in March 2018, by taking part in the 6 Week Transformation Challenge. At the time I knew I needed to do something to drop the unwanted kilos, and get back some level of fitness. Little did I realise that the transformation that I undertook was not only body but more importantly a mental transformation as well. Whilst losing weight and the decrease in body measurements was fantastic, it was the transformation in diet and mindset that was the biggest thing that I took out of the challenge. From the time I jumped on the scales for the initial weigh in (which even I was shocked to see triple figures) I had nothing but support and encouragement from all the team, both past and present, at 9Round.

I have never been a "gym junkie" although I have been a member at other gyms (in fact there is one of those 24/7 places less than 1km, door to door) but after the initial month of fooling myself I have never stuck at it. This mindset has totally changed with my membership at 9Round. I look forward to every session that I do. The way the trainers encourage and cajole the best out of you. The friendships with other 9Rounders to push that little bit harder (Rusty and Predator.) Even with the change in job I still get up most mornings and make the drive from Rowville to Pakenham to work out, then again after work from Clayton to Pakenham for an evening session.

I may have dropped off the number of sessions that I am doing and I may have gone back into a few bad habits, I am convinced that I am now on a pathway to get down to a healthy weight and I look forward to continuing that journey with the 9 Round Pakenham crew.

If my little story helps one other person get off the couch and come in for workout or encourages one other person to do that extra workout for the week then I think that is a massive tick for all the team at 9Round Pakenham, because you guys are the ones that have enabled me to do it myself.

Cheers

Cam "Haggis"

I love coming to 9 Round, the staff and trainers are super supportive and encouraging. Each day there are different exercises on each round so there is no boredom!

And what I love the most is after a hard day, coming to punch and kick out any frustrations from your day and week. Win / win !

I also love how family friendly they are and can bring my kids in if need to.

I joined in September 2017. I come from a martial arts background and found the format, structure, layout and facilities fantastic especially for a person of my later years 68 years young.

The staff are very professional and intune with what each person’s requirements are. I would highly recommend this facility for people of all ages and fitness levels.

Rob.

I have tried many gyms before in the local area and they all ended the same way.  I gave it a go for a few weeks and then stop going.  The equipment became too daunting, it was hard to find the motivation, no-one knew me.  The list goes on. 

Then an ad popped up on my Facebook feed about 9Round opening in Pakenham.  For some reason I was excited.  Could it have been the 30 minute workouts, the no starting times, the trainers on hand to help and motivate?  I wasn’t sure but I knew I wanted to try it, so first chance I had I made an appointment to sign up.

That was over eighteen months ago and I have not looked back.  I love it.  I have now done over 200 workouts, often going four or five times a week.  I am stronger, healthier and slimmer than I have been in many years.  I am also stronger mentally as being able to smack into some bags does wonders for the mindset. 

My family situation means I do not get to spend a lot of time on me and this is the perfect solution for that.  I don’t have to book in sessions and I don’t have to stay for long.  I get a good 30 minute workout and have noticed the positive difference, as do others around me.  The gym helps me to be a better dad, as I mentioned before, as I am stronger, healthier and I have a much better mindset.  I owe this to my kids to stay healthy.  As my boy often says, “Have fun at the gym Dad.  Come back jacked.”

The next step is the diet and what I eat.  The gym can’t help out here but they certainly support me by offering assistance and motivation to meet my goals. 

I love 9Round and joining up is the best decision I have made in a long time.  I walk in and the trainers know my name and what I am about, and they always have a knack of getting the heart rate up even if I am not always feeling it.

I am starting to run and entering other physical events, such as Spartan Races and Stadium Stomp, and enjoy doing things outside the gym to maintain my health but I will always keep coming back to 9Round as that is where the best workout is.