Advantages of Small Group Strength Training
Why Small Group Strength Training?
Are you looking to get into better shape? Become stronger? More flexible? Lose weight? Feel better in your body?
Not sure where to start? Or afraid of a big gym?
Why not try Small group Strength Training? You can gather a few friends or sign up by yourself and train in a group of 3-5 likeminded people who you can laugh and talk with as you get stronger and in better shape.
This blog post is about the advantages of small group strength training. We will look at how it makes more sense financially than personal training, and how it is superior to joining a big box gym.
Looking to sign up for a small group strength training class?
Reasons to Join Small Group Strength Training
- Less expensive than personal training, but still get a personalized approach
- Make high quality friendships
- Your program is made by a professional
- You can avoid the big box gym experience
- Peace of mind
It’s Affordable
Paying for 1 on 1 personal training with a fitness professional is worth every penny, but it is expensive and out of many people’s budget. What if you could get a personalized workout experience for a third of the price?
This is what you receive with small group personal training. You don’t need to break your bank to receive a life changing fitness program and coaching, AND you will make amazing friendships with your group members.
Community
When you go through challenging experiences with others you grow closer to them. With small group strength training you will create close bonds with your group members. These people will support you and challenge you to become the strongest version of yourself. The power of community on your fitness journey cannot be understated, ITS HUGE.
At Bodhi Bodies Wellness we like to think of the community as the glue that holds it all together. Doing something hard is an uphill battle so it is important to have a friend to pull you up when you need it, and likewise be there for your friend when they need to helped up.
Professional Exercise Prescription
Ever wonder why it is called exercise prescription? It is a science and just like you go to your doctor for a prescription for a specific ailment, you go to an exercise professional for your exercise prescription. It matters, it will keep you safe, healthy, and progressing in your fitness.
Going at it alone with google as your trainer is risky business and you may be doing yourself a disservice by not doing the appropriate exercises or doing them with incorrect form. Trusting your health and fitness with a certified personal trainer/strength coach means faster results, less chance of injury, and vastly improved movement ability.
Avoid Busy Big Box Gyms
Big box gyms are great in that it allows a large number of people to all get their exercise in at one time. There is potential for community as well. However, it does not seem to happen for most people. The common experience is one of feeling intimidated, overwhelmed, and for many women its an experience of being constantly checked out.
This is a place where it can feel competitive instead of connected. It is often far too busy and difficult to have any flow in your workout. On top of all this there are disrespectful people who leave sweat on equipment. I grew up in big box gyms, and still will work out in them, but I know there is a better way.
Smaller personal training gyms are a whole different experience. People who never liked going to gyms fall in love with training in these more intimate spaces. Our gym THRIVE Strength and Wellness embodies this personalized supportive approach.
Group Strength Training at Thrive
Peace of Mind
Let go of any worries and let your qualified exercise professional design your program and coach you through it. All you have to do is show up and you know that your fitness is in the hands of a professional. Your safety, and progress are his or her’s number one priority.
There is no more showing up to the gym and wandering around unsure about what to do next. Your whole program is set up for you, all the way down to rest intervals and lifting tempo. It is one thing that you no longer have to worry, or even think about. You will have peace of mind knowing that your workouts are well designed, safe, effective, and fun.
Final Thoughts
Small group strength training is a great option for many reasons. It is more affordable than 1 on 1 personal training, while still receiving professional exercise prescription, form corrections, and personalizations. There is also the added benefit of having a community to train with for increased motivation and support. So if you cannot afford personal training and do not want to be in your towns big box gyms try out small group strength training at a private personal training gym. If you are in Thunder Bay, Ontario you can come try our small group classes at THRIVE every Monday and Thursday at 9am.
If you need more information, or can’t make our 9am group session please contact us and let us know what time works.
