In recent years working out in groups has been increasing popularity. There are heaps of different options if you’re looking for something a bit more social while you exercise, whether that be doing yoga or pilates classes, or joining a local running group. Being involved with your health and fitness community actually has some huge benefits!
Exercising with others is really motivating, possibly even more motivating than working out alone. When you’re in a group, you are all working towards a common goal, and you can give and receive more encouragement in reaching that goal if it feels like you’re all achieving something together. You can also find motivation through the competitiveness you feel towards the rest of your group. This doesn’t necessarily mean unhealthy competition, just a fun challenge. Let’s be real, no one wants to be the weakest link in a group, so why not use this competitiveness as motivation to get the most out of your exercise?
The healthy habits of the people around you rub off on you, whether you realise it or not. So, make sure you’re surrounding yourself with people who have positive habits you’d like to learn from. The people you surround yourself with when exercising can also help keep you motivated and committed. This is why starting to work out in a group setting like a guided class or club is a great way to get started on your fitness journey. The group setting will help you find your confidence and find your groove and limitations.
There’s also a huge social benefit to working out in a group. Not only do you meet people with a similar goal, but you may even meet people with similar interests outside of exercise, and maybe even find friends for life. Doing something active and engaging is a good way to solidify friendships. Along with this, having friends to work out with will make you feel more confident to step out of your comfort zone and maybe even try new classes or exercise with the encouragement of others.
Cleanfit is a huge advocate for creating connections in the community around you. We encourage all our users to get in touch with people on a similar clean and fit path as them. There are so many free community resources in your local area when it comes to health and fitness, all you need to do is look for them. Join the Cleanfit Community to find your local community connections.