[June 6th] What is HYROX — and Why Everyone’s Talking About It
HYROX is a global fitness race that’s changing the game for functional fitness enthusiasts. It’s a test of endurance, strength, and grit — and it’s growing fast, with over 550,000…
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[June 4th] Funky Fit Programming Update – June to August 2025
Funky Fit Programming Update – June to August 2025 Starts: Monday, June 9thEnds: Sunday, September 1st It’s time to dial things in. Over the past few months, we’ve been looking…
[June 1st] Don’t Stop – Starting Again Might Be Harder Than You Think
A few years ago, I wrote a story about stepping in as the boundary umpire at one of my son’s footy games. The official hadn’t shown up—no umpire, no game.…
[May 25th] What Happens When You Hit a Plateau — And What to Do Next
You know that feeling when the scales stop moving, your lifts stall, or your progress photos look suspiciously identical to last month’s? Welcome to the plateau — the fitness equivalent…
[May 18th] Tracking Progress Without Obsessing Over Numbers
At this point, I don’t even need to yell “GO!” to start a class. I just wait for the chorus of beeps as everyone presses ‘Start Workout’ on their smart…
[May 12th] Introducing: The 100-Point Project
Your June Wellness Challenge Starts Now At Round 1 Fitness, we’ve run a lot of challenges over the years. Some have focused on training. Others on nutrition. Some have been…
[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.…
[May 7th] What is HYROX—and Why Should You Give It a Crack?
Maybe you’ve seen the buzz—HYROX events popping up on social media. Maybe you’ve heard it mentioned around the gym. Or maybe you’ve just seen people dragging sleds around and thought,…
[May 4th] How to Push Yourself Without Breaking Yourself
Because the goal is to train for life — not just for today. The “Play the Long Game” Approach Training is meant to lift you up — not wipe you…
[April 30th] Why Boxing Works – Even If You’ve Never Boxed Before!
There’s a moment that happens in nearly every Round 1 Boxing class. It usually comes halfway through the second or third round. You’ve just finished a flurry of punches. The…