How group fitness training can help you achieve your health goals
Wow, what a couple of weeks! Since the lockdown restrictions were relaxed and outdoor fitness classes were given the green light to restart we’ve been super busy at East Coast Fitness.
In fact, I’ve been blown away by the response from our members; it’s clear that they have all missed their training buddies!
Although we continued to live steam our full class timetable to our members at home, it’s just not the same as working out together in a group. You don’t get to socialise, have a laugh or experience the group camaraderie.
And, there are lots of other benefits too:
Motivation
It’s inspiring and motivating to be surrounded by dedicated, like-minded people. It doesn’t get much more empowering than a class with an encouraging instructor and supportive people all working hard together. Group fitness is a great way to help motivate yourself and others to dig deeper and push harder in workouts.
Structure
Group fitness is a great way to get a workout in without having to think or plan. Each class is structured with a warm-up, a balanced workout and a cooldown.
The warm-up is designed to help you properly raise your heart rate while loosening your joints and muscles before the main activity. The trainer will coach you through each part of the workout. The cool-down will help you safely lower your heart rate and stretch all the major muscles worked during class.
Proper Form
It’s the instructor’s job to not only show proper form, but to also make sure that everyone in the class is executing each exercise the right way. Not only is proper form important for your muscles to get the most out of every exercise, but it also helps reduce the risk of injuries.
Variety
Every group fitness class offers something different, so it keeps your training exciting. It stops boredom setting in, which is very common for people who workout on their own at home.
Having a variety of classes in your weekly workout regimen is a great way to create muscle confusion, which keeps your body guessing and boosts your metabolism.
Accountability
Having a set time for a workout holds you more accountable. If you know the class is 6:30-7:15pm you’ll be there on time so you don’t miss it. However, if you workout on your own without a set time, it’s really easy to make excuses and keep putting off.
Support
Both your trainer and other members will support you throughout the workouts. This support group can be just what you need to power through your workout, push yourself a little bit further and reach your health and fitness goals.
Fun
There’s really no other way to put it: group fitness classes are fun. Between the upbeat music, a great workout and a group of people motivating each other along the way, it’s an enjoyable way to exercise. If you’re looking to add a little more fun and enjoyment in your fitness life, group classes may be just what you need.
If you haven’t tried group training before, I urge you to give it a go. It will give you lots of extra motivation if your fitness has taken a dip over lockdown.
We currently have space for 10 new members, so if you’d like to give group training a go this is an ideal opportunity. We’ve put a lot of safety measures in place so our members feel safe and comfortable in their workout environment. The size of the classes has been reduced, all workouts are outdoors, we don’t share any equipment and we have our own workout zones which are spaced out at least 3 meters apart. We also have strict hygiene and cleaning procedures in place. For more info email graham@eastcoastfitness.com or send us a message on the East Coast Fitness facebook page.