Last Round is a unique training facility located in North Richmond, providing a comprehensive gym, boot camp, boxing gym, and physical fitness programme. Their mission is to improve athletic performance for everyday people, whether they are pursuing sports, aiming to improve body composition, or simply wanting to move and feel better. Last Round is committed to guiding individuals step by step towards their fitness goals, aiming to make them confident and capable advocates for their own health and fitness.
What sets Last Round apart is their safe and progressive training environment that combines individual attention with group training. Regardless of an individual's current fitness level, Last Round is dedicated to helping them reach their goals. The facility's goal is to improve performance through education, application, and innovation, ensuring that each client is treated like an educated adult.
Education is a key aspect of Last Round's training programmes. Every class includes an educational component along with technique-specific coaching. Clients are not only taught what to do but also why they are doing it. Last Round goes beyond training itself and extends education to recovery strategies such as nutrition, sleep, muscle soreness, hydration, and stress.
Members of Last Round often acquire more knowledge about training than some personal trainers, increasing their chances of success.
The individualisation of training is also a standout feature of Last Round. While group training sessions are programmed for the collective group, coaches pay close attention to how each individual moves and modify exercises if necessary to prevent potential injuries. Coaches strive to select exercises that work the same muscle groups as the rest of the training group, avoiding situations where individuals are left with unsuitable alternatives. Clients may also receive “homework” in the form of mobility, soft tissue work, or practise of specific movement patterns to help improve the quality of their movement.
Last Round welcomes individuals of all fitness levels, so there is no need for apprehension about one's fitness level. Each class can be modified to control intensity based on loading and cardiovascular demand, ensuring that both the fittest and least fit clients can achieve optimal results while working alongside each other.
The training programmes at Last Round are designed to focus on specific areas of fitness and ensure overall balance in the body. The programmes are structured with a clear intent to develop specific qualities, and progressions are implemented to maintain balance and avoid injury. Prehab and rehab activities may also be included during active rest periods to further promote balance. For example, heavy pressing exercises are balanced with shoulder health activities, while heavy squatting is complemented by single-leg stability, glute, and hamstring work.
At Last Round, the emphasis is not only on physical fitness but also on providing a supportive and empowering community. The team at Last Round is dedicated to helping individuals achieve their health and fitness goals, offering a variety of classes and memberships to suit different needs. Whether one is a beginner looking to get started or an experienced athlete looking to take their performance to the next level, Last Round is committed to providing the tools necessary for success.