The vast benefits of group training
July 17, 2012 by Coastal Bodies
Filed under competition, Exercise, Goal Setting, Group Exercise
With the weather the way it is, our motivation to get out of bed and go exercise alone is challenging. Working out with a friend/friends has been proven to provide positive aspects to your workout that simply can’t be achieved on your own.
Here’s a list of benefits of exercising in a group:
Encouragement: The encouragement given by others who have similar goals to those that you desire will give you that extra push in the right direction.
Accountability: You are not only accountable to yourself in group training you are accountable to the other members of the group. This will sway you to attend each session so group goals can be achieved.
Competition: Most of us are competitive so in the group situation we strive that extra bit harder to achieve our goals and to do the best we can.
Social: Group classes can be both physically and mentally demanding, having peers challenging themselves at the same time creates camaraderie and builds friendships.
Fun: When exercising in a group situation a lot of the time you are having too much fun to realise that you are actually improving your health and fitness.
Why not try one of our small group classes. Ask your trainer or ring Jason on 0423 865 860 for more info.
Also, stay tuned for our first annual “Get in top shape for summer” challenge that will be announced in the coming weeks….


