Small Group Training vs Fitness Classes

First what is a fitness class? Well, if you have taken a Zumba or Body Pump class, then you have taken a fitness class. The size of the class can be upwards to 40 people or more, they are usually pre-designed and copy righted programs. They are taught by a group instructor who generally is required to be certified in that particular program in order to teach it at your gym. They may or may not have obtained a group training certification. Spin, Barre, Indoor Rowing, Zumba, Body Pump, Kickboxing to name a few are found in gyms and boutique fitness studios. This type of exercise is primarily cardiovascular with light weights depending up on the format.

In a large group setting the instructor is there to set tempo and to motivate, but they are also responsible for form and safety no matter what they are teaching. However, in a large group environment, their attention is not laser focused on the group if they are taking the class with you and that leaves students with minimal supervision and questionable form. It is impossible for them to address individual needs for 40 plus students. They may be entertaining with strobe lights, music and mantras but most students will stop seeing progress pretty quickly and they become repetitive and boring after awhile.

Small Group Training offers the right mix between one-on-one training and group fitness classes. It is usually budget friendly, groups are between 2-10 people, they are generally circuit style training to improve strength and conditioning and they are designed and taught certified personal trainers. The trainers will generally demonstrate the exercises in the program and then watch each student for form and alignment while motivating them to push past their comfort zone. They may modify the exercise to either decrease or increase the intensity, depending on the fitness level. Small Group Training, though it should still be fun and engaging but focused on progress of improving strength and overall conditioning.

Not all Small Group Training is the same. Is the facility independently owned or a franchise? The answer may determine the type of workout you receive. Some franchises will have headquarters design the program for the day or week and the certified personal trainer will only implement what they are given. This sometimes allows for less experienced trainers to teach or it can restrict their ability to modify or change an exercise based on the students fitness level or limitations. They may not have the experience or knowledge to design or implement effective workouts or help set S.M.A.R.T goals (small, measurable, attainable, realistic, time sensitive goals).

Fitness Within is an independent fitness and wellness studio. All the trainers are educated, experienced, knowledgeable, passionate about training and they have experience with program design to quickly change an exercise to a clients physical limitation and to deliver unique workouts that do not become stale and boring. Fitness Within's Small Group Training sessions incorporates resistance training with the right mix of cardiovascular training so the client will see faster results. The programs that are designed, focus on building lean muscle and strength on top of decreasing body fat. The trainers will always demonstrate the exercises, emphasizing proper form and alignment and then will provide corrective ques during the workout and they are laser focused on the group and not themselves.

Right now, Fitness Within is running a Small Group promotion. 1 month, 2 times per week of small group training. This promotion is open to new clients or clients that have not been to their studio in over a year. This Valentine's Day, give an ever-lasting gift of health to a person you care about and help them start their fitness journey. It will be the best gift you can give.

Fitness Within also offers one-on-one training. These are perfect for those that are looking for personal attention and accountability. FMS (Functional Movement Screening) is performed on all one-on-one clients with an 8 week assessment. By FMS, trainers are able to identify imbalances in mobility and stability and then they develop a program with corrective exercises to help prevent musculoskeletal injuries. The bootcamps have a maximum of 20 students and they are high intensity interval training programs that are designed daily by the certified personal trainer instructing the class. You will never be bored, you will always be challenged and you will see results.

Fitness Within has been named the Best of the Readings for the third year in a row, they also have a track record of helping their clients reach their fitness goals and see results.

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