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Bill Brown
Feb 01, 2018

Grab Some Friends, Get In Shape: Benefits of Small Group Training

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There are a wide variety of different ways to encourage you to maintain your training regimen, but a small group training plan is one of the best. Whether you’re trying to lose weight, get in good shape, maintain your form or figure or achieve another goal, one of the keys to any exercise plan is consistency.  Challenges of exercising can be daunting for many people, and it’s not uncommon for people to give up after only a short period of time.

A small group can help you to track your progress, maintain your efforts toward your ultimate goals, and have a lot more fun as you train than you would if you exercised by yourself.

Small Groups for Motivation

Most people find that it’s much easier to stay motivated if you do it with other people and not just by yourself. Find a group of three to five friends who are interested in achieving similar goals. You do not need to approach the exercise plan from the same place, nor do you need to be at the same level of fitness either. Establishing a set of group policies can help you to stay focused and on track.

Small Groups for Support

When you’ve entered into a difficult stage of your exercise program, having people alongside you to share in your experience and encourage along the way is the difference between a successful exercise plan and one that fizzles out. Share in your challenges and successes with fellow group members, and be supportive of their efforts.

Small Groups for Fun

Most anyone will agree that exercising alone can become boring and tedious. When exercising is boring, you’re that much more likely to give up before you have had the chance to reap the benefit of the training program. To keep yourself going, make use of your fellow group members. Try enrolling in a cardiovascular class together. Alternately, you can work out at the same time each day. Having other people to talk to and share experiences with while you work out can help you have a good time while you exercise.

Other Benefits

Small group reward systems can be much better than standard reward systems. Many people set up a reward system for themselves that is difficult to maintain or detrimental to their goals. With a small group, you can provide an incentive for maintaining your end of the bargain; if one person doesn’t complete his obligation to exercise, the entire group will suffer and won’t receive a reward. This helps to keep people in check and encourages all group members to look out for one another while maintaining a sense of personal responsibility.

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The Arena District Athletic Club is more than just a gym, it’s a premier fitness facility located in the heart of the Arena District in downtown Columbus. We provide convenience and quality, featuring top-of-the-line equipment, top-notch personal trainers, spa-like locker rooms and a wide variety of free group fitness classes daily including Cardio, Spinning, Barre Fusion, Yoga, Boot Camp and more. We offer free 2-hour parking and convenient contract-free memberships, to fit your healthy lifestyle needs. Don’t just join, belong.

 

CATEGORIES: Nutrition & Health

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