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An alternative to the same type of exercise in the gym are group workouts. Let’s talk about the most popular areas of group programs.
Difficulty level: For beginners
Not only those who want to build muscle mass go to the gym, but also those who need to lose weight and correct problem areas of the body. After all, few people have a perfect figure by nature. Someone needs to reduce the waist, and someone needs to add roundness to the hips. Depending on the problem, the type of training is selected. At home, it is sometimes difficult to discipline yourself in order to achieve your goal. It is best to attend group workouts where there is a team spirit, there is a real incentive to get results.
Advantages of group programs over individual training
Working alone is good. If you have great willpower, a huge desire and love for sports, everything will work out. But most people maneuver between work, hobbies, family, and in the hustle and bustle they simply forget that they need to take care of their muscles. There are many advantages to group training over home sports:
- Professionalism. The trainer offers a professionally selected set of exercises for the whole body or to eliminate a specific problem. Thanks to this, you will avoid stretch marks, injuries, you will be able to strengthen all muscle groups, lose weight, burn fat in the right places. In addition, a specialist can give you personal recommendations on the technique of performing exercises, as he monitors each and keeps the situation under control.
- Excellent results. It has been proven that when playing sports in a group, more adrenaline and endorphin are released, people give out much better results than during independent training. This is a great opportunity to improve coordination of movements, gain flexibility, strength, endurance, plasticity, and also learn how to work in a team.
- The spirit of competition. In the team, everyone wants not to make a mistake, to demonstrate their skills and abilities, to receive praise from the coach. Being the best among trainees is a nice bonus. Group trainings bring up leadership qualities, push to the desire to get around the opponent in the results.
- An environment conducive to learning. The presence of diverse simulators, invigorating music, a certain pace of exercise – all this sets you up for a sports wave.
- Psychological relief. In a team, you can show your best abilities, find like-minded friends who will support and encourage you.
In general, group classes are a kind of motivating tool for those who find it difficult to start training on their own. At group trainings, you can develop your abilities in a complex, get a positive charge, open up new horizons and goals. See also: What is corss training?
What group workouts will make the figure perfect?
The list of the most popular group training programs includes the following classes:
- power;
- aerobic
- mixed
- low impact;
- dance.
Ideally, training should include aerobics, strength exercises and, of course, stretching. If you can’t regularly attend group classes, start going to a workout that offers a mixed type of exercise that gives the whole body an even load.
You should not attend advanced group training if you are new to the sport. So you will only lower your self-esteem, and in the worst case, you will get muscle strain. Choose the right group, where they offer a feasible set of exercises. Be sure to set a goal for yourself, and soon you will be able to get the figure of your dreams.
Important! The type of training should be selected in accordance with the characteristics, capabilities of the body, type of figure. Read the proposed program carefully, visit a trial lesson to see everything with your own eyes. Specify the level of difficulty – Step I, Step II, Step III, to find the optimal load for yourself. See also: How to overcome fear of the gym?
How long will it take to achieve results?
Many quit the sport just because they don’t see quick results. In fact, if you go to the gym for a week, you can hardly lose a lot of kilograms or get a mountain of muscles. In addition, it is worth remembering that exhausting workouts do not lead to anything good, they can only harm.
To achieve a good result without doping and harm to health, you need to be in training regularly – 2-4 times a week for 1-2 hours. In about a month, you will see positive changes in your figure. If you are tired of working out in the gym, then be sure to visit the group workouts at Alex Fitness.
Group workout programs at Alex Fitness fitness clubs
- Step aerobics is a mixture of classic aerobics with dance moves and stairs, but instead of steps, a special platform is used. It has a positive effect on the entire body, strengthens the body and spirit, increases endurance. In addition, a high-intensity step class can burn about 500 calories per hour!
- Pilates is a training aimed at strengthening and shaping the internal deep muscles of the back, abdominals and small pelvis. Regular exercises help to improve posture, general body tone, activate blood flow, metabolic processes of the body and the work of internal organs, teach you to control breathing and muscle function, help you relax and cope with stress. The effect of losing weight from Pilates is slow, but long-lasting.
- Yoga – visiting a variety of practices will help you not only put your figure in order, but also improve your health, and also help you cope with stress and nervous disorders. ALEX FITNESS clubs present various areas of yoga – from yoga in hammocks to hatha.
- Abs – a workout consisting of strength exercises for the press, hips, buttocks and stretching of all muscle groups. And with regular attendance at training sessions, a slender waist and a toned stomach are guaranteed to you!
- Flex – training is aimed at strengthening the abdominal muscles and lower back, stretching the muscles and tendons, as well as increasing their elasticity. You will get a pumped-up press, a slender posture, and strong back muscles will relieve the risk of spinal diseases.
- Zumba – this workout is for you if you want to dance! The lesson includes a huge number of dance styles and gives a lot of positive emotions (and also trains the muscles of the whole body).