Group Class

Hi Guys,
Have a great Memorial Day Weekend.

I got an email after writing my last post on other workout options asking if the free group exercise classes at their gym are also a good alternative to personal training.
The straight answer is no.

I love the option of a Bootcamp, Spinning or a Group Class. These classes add variety and can be a great alternative to traditional cardio. But there are also drawbacks, one is that it’s simply impossible for an instructor to design a class to meet everyone’s needs and take into account any pre-existing injuries, health issues, or trying to work with beginners and advanced trainees at the same time. Not only that, but many group exercise classes are meant to work you non-stop for the entire class. This is great if you're looking for a good cradio workout, but it can be a negative if you're trying to work on specifc areas.

There is a place for these workouts. It's great for folks who are already working out and don't have any health issues or injuries and are not overtraining. But make sure you check with your gym, some clubs charge an addtional cost for some classes. And remember listen to your body! Don't overdue it, a group exercise class may be just what you are looking for. With so many class variations you can easily break the mold of doing the same old routine all the time and this will help in keeping up with your exercise plan.