The Benefits of Group Training!

There is no question that everyone can benefit from a personal trainer! Even trainers use trainers! Whether for motivation, the extra push, or just letting someone else plan your workouts, a trainer can make your workouts more efficient, effective, and more fun. But what about group personal training? Can you still get the same results? If you are training for something very specific, you have special needs, or you are recovering from injury, working with a trainer one-on-one might be best for you. If you are looking for that appointment time each week, the extra push, or just a good kick-butt workout...group training is for you! Other benefits?

• A new support group- Meet new people and have a group to share stories, challenges, etc. And your new friends won't let you skip workouts as easily as you may have before!
• Reduced costs- One-on-one training can cost up to $90 per session! Usually small group training is 1/4 of that cost or less.
• A little competition- Not a lot...just a little! When you are in a group, it tends to push you more. You don't want to give up, or you want to do just a few more to prove you can...thats a good thing!
• More fun!- I always prefer training a group over one-on-one training. There's more energy, laughter, and motivation in a group. It makes working out way more enjoyable!

What's the difference between a group fitness class and group personal training?? I get this question a lot and I have many people compare the cost of a fitcamp to a class they take at the gym. These are VERY different! Many times the instructor you work with at the gym teaches only one class format. Maybe not, but they are going to teach the same type class each week and this class may not neccessarily be geared toward what your goals are. Is going to a class each week good? Yes, of course! But working with a personal trainer and the SAME group each week builds a support group and you will build upon what you have learned. Working with a trainer usually means having some sort of assesment done so that the trainer gets to know you and your goals, health history, etc. Most of the time the group will have common goals and the trainer will gear workouts specific to what the goals of the group are. You should have access to your trainer if you have questions about anything or need further advice, unlike taking a fitness class. And most importantly, you have made a commitment and have a set appointment to meet with your group unlike group fitness. It's nice to have a class convenient for you to drop into, but no one is going to ask where you are when you aren't at that class at the gym!
If you want more info on my groups and fitcamps, or if you have a group that is interested in training, contact me! gofitmomstl@gmail.com