Benefits of Group Exercise
Never thought you would find yourself in a group exercise class? Think again. Group exercise actually has a variety of benefits for the mind and body!
- A Sense of Community- It can be difficult to find a group of individuals at the gym you find yourself comfortable around. Group exercise classes offer that sense of community by bringing people together with similar fitness goals as well as interests that you may have in common!
- Stress Reduction- Exercise has been clinically proven to control stress, raise self-esteem and it can be a healthy outlet for the stressors in your life that are causing anxieties.
- Weight loss- In conjunction with remaining in a caloric deficit throughout the day, attending a group exercise class can keep your weight loss goals on track! Try HIIT classes for an extra burn during the week.
- Injury Prevention- By attending a group class you have a trained professional instructing and demonstrating proper form and technique for whatever exercise it may be. Note: Muscle soreness is needed in order to gain muscle strength and endurance. However, if something hurts, especially in your joints, or the pain is intense, stop exercising. You may cause further damage if you continue!
- Variety to Workout Routine-The human body adapts to repetitive stress (exercise). In order to avoid a plateau in your fitness journey it is important to mix up your routine to ensure you are giving your body enough variety to “confuse” it. For example, if someone repeatedly lifts heavy weights, that person will produce higher levels of maximal strength. Conversely if a person repeatedly lifts lighter weights for many reps, that person will develop higher levels of muscular endurance. Therefore you need to consistently evaluate the need to manipulate the exercise routine to meet actual training goals. The body can only adapt if it has a reason to adapt.
So next time you’re in the gym, try out a group exercise class because it could only do you good! Check out our group exercise schedule here at NEHF Quincy!
