The Benefits of GROUP Fitness
Most of us (if not all) have the desire to lead active lifestyles & exercise our bodies. But like any noble pursuit, this desire comes with a number of roadblocks. Creating a workout routine often takes some trial & error. There are so many logistics involved before you even start your first workout. Even after a routine has been created, it can be challenging to stay consistent. It takes time to develop a routine & adhere to it - but thankfully there are services, resources, & tools available that work to support those journey’s & routines.
That’s where group fitness becomes such a crucial resource. Group fitness classes look exactly how they sound, a group of people participating in the same type of exercise/movement being led by an instructor. These classes may include zumba, yoga, hiit, strength training, ta chi, etc.
If you’re someone who experiences roadblocks on your journey to be active, group fitness is an amazing option for YOU. The people that benefit most from group fitness are the ones who…
Lack accountability but require it to be consistent
Have limited time & energy in a day to plan their workouts
Are unfamiliar with exercise & require coaching
New to fitness and don’t know where to start
Enjoy & love being a part of a community
Group fitness has many benefits but here are the benefits that matter most:
Social health & community building:
When being in a room together with a group of people, doing hard things together consistently each week, it makes it naturally easy to socialize with new people in that community. With the rise in community, it makes space to build
networks & make connections. Exercising in a group provides immense support from the individuals participating & there is a natural security found in having others around you working towards a common goal. This gained support can aid in overcoming fears & challenges experienced along the way when starting your exercise journey.
Set schedules & creating accountability:
Having a pre-set plan of your workout & schedule for the day/week completely removes the task of planning for yourself - this provides structure & routine in your workouts & exercise regime. Lack of this is often what causes people to stay stagnant & remain inconsistent.
Going to a set time & day for your workouts means that there is a dedicated part of your schedule for exercise - elevating the level of accountability by removing the excuse of not having enough time in your schedule. An additional layer of accountability is also present from having a group fitness instructor - the instructor will get to know you & notice if you are missing from the class. Knowing that another person is expecting you to show up makes you more inclined to show up for yourself.
Physical benefits & coaching instruction:
Not only do we gain community & support but movement and exercise produces an endless amount of physical benefits, such as:
Decreased risk of injury due to coaching cues/instruction, correction of form & appropriate modifications
Improved brain health & function
Weight loss & management
Strengthening of bones & muscles - extremely necessary when aging
Improved ability to partake in daily activities with less struggle
Optimal heart health
Decreased the risk of disease
Elevated confidence & motivation:
Consistently showing up to group classes not only feeds your motivation to continue but it also elevates your confidence because you are strengthening & mastering movement/exercise each time you go. You’ll naturally experience a sense of accomplishment everytime you finish a class and this combination of remaining consistent and trying something new & fun automatically results in higher motivation & confidence. Not only will you feel more confident physically from the results you’ll get from routinely moving your body and challenging it but your motivation to continue to show up will sky-rocket.
Luckily, there are incredible resources like WellVue which provide community building & wellness promoting services like group fitness classes. To elevate health & fitness even greater, WellVue also offers personal training, health coaching, body work & nutritional coaching services to help individuals create the healthiest life they possibly can.
So if you’re looking to start your health & fitness journey but you’re someone unsure where to start, start small with group fitness classes where you can build your confidence, motivation, strength & community!
