The benefits of group training

8 August 2018

If you’re someone who keeps up to date with the trends in the fitness industry, then you’ll know that group training has become a huge hit over the past five years or so. Not only does it mean you’ll get more time with the group coach or personal trainer, but it allows you to be part of a community of like-minded people who are all striving to reach similar goals.

Here are some rather convincing reasons why you might want to consider group training.

You’ll get more personal attention

Training in a small group means that each individual will have more of a chance to spend time with the personal trainer or coach. Establishing the correct form is an integral part of any exercise, so in a group setting your trainer (or another group member) will be able to demonstrate to help you learn.

More variety

With a regular mix up of routine, you’ll have the ability to become familiar with all types of exercises and equipment that you may not have even considered if you’d gone it alone. A lot of group training programmes will incorporate days of strength and conditioning training so that each session is different, helping to keep things interesting and to give you a full body workout.

There’s strength in numbers

The gym or a bootcamp can seem daunting to many beginners, but research has found that training in a group is much more likely to motivate an individual to work out harder. Having support from people who share the same goals as you can encourage you to push yourself more than you would if you were training alone. This is particularly effective if you’re a competitive person, as measuring yourself against other people may push you to beat their time or weight.

Gives you a sense of accountability

As well as having people alongside you to motivate you, being part of a fitness group can provide you with a sense of accountability. Much like having a workout buddy, if you’re part of a small group, other people will notice if you’ve skipped a session or two. This way you’ll be much more likely to ditch the old excuses if other people are relying on you.

Easier to set and reach your fitness goals

In larger exercise classes, or if you’re going it alone, it can be difficult to see where your fitness level is at and how much you’ve improved. With your coach or personal trainer, you can set regular goals and work on ways to reach them. Each session will allow you to test yourself more than the one before, which is a much better way to see some real progression.