Burlington Kickboxing Studio Welcomes All

Husband and wife team Jamie and Sara almisano are the first workout professionals to introduce 9Round Fitness to Vermont. amie, a former police officer, and ara, a full-time business professional and mom, have joined forces to bring the trendiest, and most efficient, way to get in shape to the reater urlington area.

he concept is remarkably simple. t is based on a -minute workout that changes daily, and keeps you at the fitness level you have always dreamed of. ma ingly, it can be accomplished on your own schedule and at your own pace.

amie and ara were on the verge of signing a lease on a space in arch, . t was going to be the culmination of their long-standing desire to start a fitness studio together after amie retired from the police force. owever, the start of the ovid pandemic put a complete halt to their plans.

fter the pandemic restrictions were lifted, the couple was finally able to fulfill their dream, opening in ecember . ocated at a prime location in the orset treet all, the s . ft. studio is one of the largest ound facilities in the country. s amie explains, he large space allows members to work out with plenty of room for social distancing.

he facility is managed by amie, who is in charge of the day-to-day operations in addition to being a trainer. Sara, a personal trainer as well, runs the back office operations. he couple’s first experience working together as business partners has turned out just fine, each one bringing a di erent skill set to the endeavor. he couple’s son, yan, who recently graduated from college with a degree in exercise science, has also joined the team. n addition to having recently studied the latest developments in workout philosophy and exercise regimens, he also brings his community of classmates to ound, providing an excellent source for the most educated, upto-date trainers around.

he fitness franchise ound is a speciali ed fitness program geared to clients who want a fun and efficient workout with results. t o ers kickboxing-focused training that incorporates functional, cardiovascular and circuit training regimens. he easy-to-follow routine, which can be done at any time based on members’ schedule, is carried out on a circuit of nine workout stations. professional trainer is always present to help clients with their form and keep them motivated, and because the program changes daily, the short, efficient circuit is never boring.

he routine is a mere minutes long, consisting of , -minute rounds that have been designed by kickboxing pros at ound, so members can get the most out of their workout in a short period of time. e’re uni ue in that we’re trainer led, amie says. here is a trainer available on the oor during every workout, explaining each circuit, helping with form and providing encouragement. ara adds, ur trainers are there to help members not only get the most of their workout, but also to provide correction, guidance and motivation. any are certified in a fitness practice, so they go one step above being a coach.’ nother benefit of the forward-thinking business model is that members get to work out completely on their own schedule. here are no set times when they have to show up. n addition, it provides a di erent workout every day, so no one gets bored or stuck in a groove. he workout is designed to be really efficient, says ara. hat’s great about it is that it gives people a specific set of things to do. hey don’t even have to think.

riced to be a ordable yet somewhat exclusive, ound o ers unlimited monthly memberships, allowing members to come in as many times as they like. uring their routine, they have access to the top trainers to correct their form, o er advice and keep them motivated. he spacious gym is small enough to be intimate, so it is not intimidating, an important benefit for people just starting out on their fitness journey. he studio has a real ermont’ feel, ara says. t’s like a big family, with a real sense of camaraderie. any members come to ound to shed unwanted pounds, which is far easier to accomplish with our high-interval fitness training, amie continues. n addition, members have access to a nutrition portal that o ers nutritional guidance to help them with their individual needs.

ccording to amie, one of the benefits of the ound itness program is that no experience is needed. ometimes people are intimidated by the concept, have never kickboxed or are afraid to get hurt. e have people at all stages of their fitness journey, some of whom have never thrown a kick and others who have been boxing all their lives. f you’re new at it, we’ll teach you everything you need to know. he workout can be as easy or grueling as you like. ound itness has seen continued growth as word gets out. amie and ara are also involved with community events, giving back to the community by helping people understand the importance of fitness and being healthy. et ready for an efficient and fun way to get in shape and reach your health goals. ut on your boxing gloves and join amie and ara for one of the best workouts in ermont.

150 Dorset Street, Suite 207 South Burlington, VT 05403 (802) 495-5189 www.9round.com

BY MERYL SIEGMAN