10 Rounds Beachbody Workout Program Review

Boxing workouts are not my jam, so I was not really looking forward to trying his newest workout program, 10 Rounds. However, I’ve done and loved Joel Freeman’s past Beachbody programs, so I was willing to give it a try.

10 Rounds Basics

• 5 workouts a week for 6 weeks.
• Each week contains 3 days of boxing, 2 days of weight training.
• You will need a large variety of weights (I used 8 lbs – 35 lbs), resistance loops and a hand towel.
• Every workout ends with core.
• Each week, the cast films in a different city and location.
• Workouts are between 30-40 minutes each.
• Because of all the footwork, this program is not easy to do on carpet.

PROS

• It’s easy to tell that Joel really loves boxing which helped get me excited on days when I didn’t want to exercise.
• As the program progresses, the moves and combinations get more tricky. But the early weeks establish a good foundation.
• In addition to boxing, the program had quite a variety of cardio, weights and weight resistance moves.
• Boxing is so much core work!
• During every program, he continues to provide great guidance and timing so it’s easy to follow along.
• I was able to do boxing days on vacation because all I needed was my resistance loops.
• Only one time did I slingshot my loops across the room!
• Joel talks A LOT, which was annoying in Liift4, but in this program it helps the time go by.

CONS

• There is a lot of repetition. The first two weeks or so, it felt monotonous, but it also created muscle memory.
• It’s easy to get really into the boxing moves. Since I didn’t know what I was doing at first, I had to throttle back on my punches because it started hurting my shoulders.
• The program materials did not include a weight tracker. I know I got stronger from week 1 to 6, but I don’t know by how much.
• There was no stretching at the end, which I think contributed to unnecessarily sore muscles.
• Because of all the footwork, the balls of my feet got quite sore. On pivot moves that didn’t travel, I used core sliders so I could pivot easier. Is that breaking the rules?

Results

I completed the 10 Rounds program in 6 weeks plus one day, so mostly on track. On my days off, I did a Peloton bike ride or went running for some extra cardio. Also:

While I wasn’t a huge fan of boxing moves at the start, I definitely got into it and appreciated the visible results.

Unfortunately on the last workout of the 10 Rounds program, I pulled something in my lower back. It’s now more than a month later, and I still am working on resolving the pain through massages and physical therapy. When Joel encourages you to go faster, it’s hard to not try, but I think I was a bit too enthusiastic. Womp womp.

Would I do another 10 Rounds?

If you had asked me during the program, I would’ve said, “Absolutely!” Joel’s programs continue to give me great results, especially in strength training. Plus, the 5 days a week made this workout program so realistic for a busy life. However, I’m honestly scared to do it again after hurting my back. I’d likely do the strength workouts but perhaps not the boxing.

Overall, 10 Rounds a really great exercise program for someone who wants to learn something new, increase their strength and have some fun in less than 40 minutes. Joel’s a great teacher, so even somewhat newbies would be fine. Just keep your core tight and don’t punch too hard to avoid hurting yourself, too.

Have you tried 10 Rounds? If so, what did you think? If you have any questions or feedback on the program, I’d love to hear your thoughts. Comment below!