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[May 11th] Control What You Can: How to Stay on Track When Life Gets Messy

Because chaos is guaranteed — progress is not.


Let’s be honest: Life rarely plays nice with your training plan.
Work ramps up. The kids get sick. The boss wants something yesterday. And just like that, your perfectly mapped-out week collapses.

But here’s the mindset shift that matters most:
Don’t aim for perfect. Aim for possible.

When everything around you feels out of control, just focus on what you can do. Small wins. Simple actions. Solid habits. That’s what will keep you moving forward — even through the mess.


When the Week Falls Apart… Show Up Anyway

If your schedule’s crumbling and your energy is low, don’t overthink it. Just walk through our doors. We’ll take it from there.

At Round 1, we’ve built our timetable so that there’s always a way to fit training in:

🕔 5am, 6am, 7am
🕘 9:15am
🕛 12pm, 1pm
🕓 4pm, 5pm, 6pm
🕖 7pm, 7:30pm

Whether you’re juggling shifts, dealing with FIFO rotations, or squeezing training around school drop-offs, we’ve got a session for you.

No researching workouts. No planning. No waiting for a treadmill.
Just show up, wrap up, and let the coach take charge.


Shift Workers and FIFO: Stay in the Game

We see it all the time:

💤 Shift workers battling fatigue
✈️ FIFO members crushing it every second week — and feeling like they’re starting over the next

If that’s you, remember this:
You don’t need to “win” every week. You just need to stay in it.

  • Get to class when you’re home. Lock it in. Make those sessions count.

  • When you’re away or on nights, focus on sleep, steps, hydration, and something — even if it’s just 10 minutes of movement.

We even publish a brand new at-home workout every single day — no equipment needed.
So if getting to the gym is off the table, grab your phone, check the app, and get it done in your lounge room.


Back-Up Plans Still Count

When life throws you a curveball — whether it’s a sick kid, a double shift, or a missed alarm — the solution isn’t to give up.

Instead, zoom in:

  • Can you do a 20-minute walk?

  • Can you stretch for 10 minutes before bed?

  • Can you meal-prep instead of Uber Eats-ing?

  • Can you check the app and knock over our at-home workout?

These small decisions don’t just “fill the gap” — they build resilience, maintain momentum, and keep you in the rhythm of showing up.


Don’t Let Perfect Be the Enemy of Progress

You’ll never control every variable — but that’s no reason to throw your hands up.

The key to long-term fitness isn’t crushing every workout. It’s:

  • Showing up when it’s inconvenient

  • Doing something instead of nothing

  • Doubling down on the things you can do

That’s why we built Round 1 the way we did — not just for your best weeks, but for the ones where everything goes sideways.


Final Word: Control What You Can

When life gets messy, simplify:

  • Book a session. Show up. Let us handle the rest.

  • Can’t get in? Check the app, do the home workout, or just go for a walk.

  • Focus on effort, not perfection.

You’ll feel better for it — and you’ll be proud of yourself for staying in the game.

Control what you can. Let us help with the rest.

See you in the gym,

Michael.

Last of all…we’re here to help!

If any of these scenarios describe your circumstances…let’s talk it through.  After 15-years, maybe we have a suggestion that can help get you on track!  Remember, you don’t need to be PERFECT in order to progress!!

👉 Book a free consult right here: https://round1fitness.com.au/free-consultation/

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