Don’t underestimate the power of small group fitness classes to help you along your strength training and fitness journey. These classes are different than your traditional big corporate gym group exercise classes like aerobics, Zumba, kickboxing, etc. Small group fitness typically has a class size of 2-6 individuals and is led by a certified professional personal trainer. Incorporates the importance of weight training and body weight training, offers some individualized attention from the trainer, and is structured to give you a good full-body workout.
There are many benefits to small group fitness classes that make it a great way to stay consistent with your health and wellness goals.
1. Personalized attention from instructor
Because small group fitness classes are just that, small, it allows the instructor to watch you move, helping you work safely with proper form to make sure you are getting the most out of your movement and workout.
2. Improved accountability and motivation from peers
The social aspect of small group training provides an energy that is missed when you workout by yourself. Majority of peers working out with you in a small group fitness class will encourage you, cheer you on to do more than you think you can, and lift you up when you want to quit. Having the energy of others moving with you and around you can keep you going. Giving you more of a challenge than if you were on your own.
3. Variety of workouts
A good small group fitness instructor will put together a class program that is continuously changing. Therefore, you will never get bored and will always be challenged to try new exercises. This is great mentally and physically.
4. Increased social interaction and a sense of community
As you begin to get to know the group of individuals working out in your class, there is a social aspect to group fitness. Making connections can keep you accountable. In a group setting, you’ll often be encouraged by others to attend more classes, stay with it, and will be concerned when you don’t or can’t show up. This type of community you can build can help you stay committed to your goals.
5. Cost-effective
Small group training can be very similar to one-on-one personal training sessions without the personal training price tag. It's no secret that hiring a strength coach or a professional personal trainer is not a cheap endeavor. A well worth it one, but it is rarely cheap. And if it is, you might want to question why. Therefore, if you want the expertise of a trainer but it is simply not in your budget, small group fitness is a great way to mitigate that obstacle and excuse to achieve the goals you seek. Many strength coaches and personal trainers will make themselves available before and after group sessions, so you can ask questions and get advice, much like you would in a one-on-one session.
6. Ability to learn from others with different fitness levels
When you attend a group setting, there is a high likelihood you will have individuals in your class who are more advanced or less experienced than you are. As it’s said, “iron sharpens iron.” It’s a great way to learn and grow by others experience. You can even be the person who motivates someone new who is just starting their journey!
Small group training is an all-around great option for getting in training sessions. Strength & Performance Institute, personal training and weight training studio in Clearwater, FL offers small group fitness classes weekly. You do not have to be a member or existing personal training client. We are committed to helping anyone who desires to get strong. Therefore, we have made it accessible from personal training sessions to small group training classes. If you are motivated to better yourself, we would love to work with you!
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