What are group exercise classes?
Group exercise classes is one style of training, which involves training in a group with other people. This service can be offered virtually or in person and can cater to all types of exercise such as yoga, HIIT, strength training and more. We offer virtual small group training as an affordable way to connect with others as you train from the comfort of your home!
Difference between individual and group classes​
Training in a group offers a community atmosphere for working out. Instead of working out solo with an instructor you have other peers to offer additional support and motivation.
Class settings also usually attract a diverse crowd. They can range broadly in size from two to hundreds of people of all different ages and fitness levels.
Because classes cater to a variety of fitness types workouts are less personalized, but instead are designed to match everyone’s fitness needs.
In a group setting the instructor leads the class oftentimes by doing the workout along with you to keep the energy up and everyone on pace. With solo training, all the focus is on you so the instructor is more attentive and hands-on critiquing your form and being attentive to your fitness needs.
Benefits of group exercise classes
- Opportunity to meet new people: Training in a group allows you to connect with like-minded people. These are people who share common interests, struggles and goals. This connection makes you feel as if you are on this journey together.
- Provides healthy competition: Working out with other similar types of people pushes you to work harder. You feed off of each other’s energy. When you see your peers doing extra reps you’re motivated to keep up.
- More affordable: If you can’t afford a personal trainer for yourself, group classes is a great way to still hold yourself accountable at a cheaper cost.
- Fun and entertaining:Â Group exercises classes are high energy, which makes working out fun. You cheer each other on! When you’re having fun you forget how hard you’re working.
- Challenging way to learn and grow:Â You may not know what exercises you should be doing on your own and how hard to push yourself. Working out in a class teaches you about proper form and challenges you to do exercises you didn’t think you could do.
- Combats exercise boredom:Â When you workout on your own it’s easy to become bored. Group classes provide variety to always keep you focused and engaged.
- Bigger than yourself:Â Working out in a group provides community. It reminds you that you’re on this journey together. If you give up on yourself you’re not just letting yourself down, but the whole group.
- Keeps you accountable. When you’re relying on your own motivation to workout it’s easy to fall off track. Enrolling in a group exercise class helps you build a routine so that you can remain consistent with your workouts.
- Gives you variety in your workouts. Classes offer a unique variety to your workouts because every class is different. You can choose classes to match your goals and preferences such as HIIT, spin or yoga.
- Builds self-confidence and camaraderie. Training in a group setting can make you less self-conscience because you have other people around you who are at a similar fitness level. It also allows you to lean on each other for support when you need it.
Why group training might be for you?
Group exercise classes can be a great way to workout while making new friends. It’s a fun way to stay active and also work on improving your fitness. By working out in a group you also get to learn from and motivate each other!
We offer a virtual small group training class that meets every Wednesday at 5pm EST. You can join us from the comfort of your home! All of the workouts are tailored towards all fitness levels and we focus on total body functional, mobility and strength training. No equipment is needed to join.
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