FRIENDSHIPS! ~ One of the Great Benefits of Taking Group Fitness Classes

What are the Benefits of Group Fitness Classes?

 Group Fitness offers a variety of training techniques, environments, and challenging workouts.  You don’t have to be a professional dancer or a kick boxing expert; it’s all about getting your heart rate up and having a good time ~ JUST KEEP MOVING!

There are many benefits to group fitness, from building cardio endurance to improving muscle tone and flexibility and building great friendships!

It Boosts Your Motivation

Going to a class with a friend or exercising beside a stranger is a great way to boost your ego. Being able to keep up with the class is great motivation for pushing personal boundaries and achieving goals, especially when the instructor is saying “just 5 more!” You are able to push yourself a little more to finish out the set with the rest of the class!

It's Fun and Will Get You Into a Routine

Working out in a group fitness setting is fun and takes your mind off of the work. Classes have energetic music to keep you pumped up and get you going. Working out doesn’t have to be a chore, have fun with it!

If you are the type of person who has to stick to a routine, you would really benefit from taking a group fitness class. They are always scheduled at specific times and are perfect for people who do not have a lot of time to exercise.

You Will Receive Proper Instruction

Another great thing about taking a group fitness class is that you will receive proper instruction. A fitness instructor, yours truly, will show you the correct techniques to use so that you can avoid injuries and get the best workout possible.

And lastly……

You Can Develop New Friendships 

In a group fitness setting you have the opportunity to meet new people, and make new friends. You get to meet people that you wouldn’t normally meet unless you were taking a class. If you just start a conversation with one or two people in your class, they could become lifelong friends.

It was a true pleasure teaching group fitness classes at the Peters Township Recreation Center.  Not only did I have the pleasure of being a fitness motivator; but, helped create new friendships.  I will miss everyone and plan to continue my fitness vocation in sunny South Carolina.