Gym memberships provide access to professional equipment, experienced trainers, and group exercise classes. If you’re wondering whether it’s time to join your local fitness center, here are a few benefits you’ll enjoy from working out with other people.

4 Benefits of Group Exercise

1. Accountability

When left to your own devices in the gym, it’s tempting to cut your cardio training down, not push yourself, or skip a day altogether. When working out in a group setting, you’ll be held accountable by others to meet your fitness goals and push yourself to exercise the best that you can, even when you’re feeling distracted.

2. Motivation

With like-minded individuals training at your side, you’ll be motivated to give each session your full effort. Under these circumstances, you’ll find yourself digging deep, exceeding personal goals, and exploring your own mental toughness with the encouragement of your fellow athletes. This inviting setting can not only create long-lasting friendships but the inspiration you need to keep moving forward. 

3. Structure

Walking into a gym filled with heavy weights, squat racks, and patrons doing intense exercises like deadlifts can be intimidating. Without proper knowledge and training, finding workouts that help you improve your health, build muscle, and burn fat can feel overwhelming on your own. The structure of group workouts will ensure you master new techniques on a regular basis and hit all the core muscle groups, helping you see results faster. 

4. Form

Best of all, during a group class, you’ll be led by an inspirational and well-trained instructor. With their guidance and by observing fellow athletes, you’ll have the opportunity to enhance your form. You can rest easy knowing you’re doing exercise movements properly and improving your fitness capabilities while ensuring your safety when working with exercise equipment such as barbells, kettlebells, and rowing machines.

If you’re looking for a fitness center in the greater Dayton, OH, area that’s inclusive, motivational, and yields results, come join us at Bombers CrossFit®. Since opening in 2013, founders Andy and Mandy Kerschbaum and the entire coaching staff have focused on quality training for seasoned athletes and beginners in a welcoming environment. To discuss purchasing a gym membership, call us today at (318) 401-1538. For more information on our approach, schedule, and 5,000 square-foot training center, visit our website or Facebook page.