Ready to Pick up the Pace? Why Group Exercise Can Help You Reach Your Personal Best
Working out by yourself can get boring. You might find yourself losing motivation to exercise or dreading your daily gym session. Participating in group exercise can help you get your mojo back and find your love for fitness once again. Enjoy the benefits of group exercise by joining a class in your local gym, heading to a sports training session, or gathering together some of your friends for a session in the park. Whether you prefer resistance training, long-distance cardio, or high-intensity interval training, all of these can be effective as part of a group exercise program.
Group exercise provides several physical, emotional, and mental benefits.
- Increased motivation to work out
- Opportunity to try out new forms of exercise under the supervision of a qualified fitness trainer
- Increased accountability
- Lowered stress levels and improved quality of life
- Reduced feelings of loneliness
- Improved cardiovascular fitness
- Increased muscle endurance and strength
- Reduced risk of disease or illness
- Boosted immune system function
- Increased confidence and self esteem
- Opportunity to meet new people from all backgrounds
- Chance to socialize with existing friends
- Improved communication skills
- Better structure due to scheduled classes or training sessions
If you’re a keen sportsperson, participating in a group exercise can also improve your ability to play as part of a larger team. Your training sessions and games will require you to consider your own actions and anticipate what other players are going to do. This can enhance your team-building and observational skills.