Group fitness, it's just what you need.

It's that time of year where everyone makes their New Year's resolutions to hit the gym and lose a few pounds! It's also that time of year where all of the treadmills and elliptical machines get crammed and no one can find an empty one to use. You really want to stick to your plan and REALLY lose those pounds? GET OFF THE MACHINE! I wouldn't stick to an exercise regimen either if all I did was go to a gym and walk on a treadmill for 30 minutes. It's boring! Step off the machine and step into the group fitness room. Yes, I'm serious. Group fitness isn't grandma's aerobics anymore. That means guys, too, can get GREAT results from group fitness. There is a fair amount of hype when it comes to group fitness from long time trainers and gym owners. A lot of people say group fitness isn't really working out or it's easy. Answer this one question for me. What is the difference between doing a dozen push ups in the group fitness room and a dozen bicep curls out on the strength training floor? NOTHING. It's all the same. It is proven that group fitness gives results. I'm talking proof in numbers. Group fitness is fun, definitely a lot more fun than walking or cycling or climbing in place on a machine. Group fitness creates an atmosphere where people can safely push their limits and find awesome results. It also gives a feeling of accountability when you start to get to know the people that are working along side you. It's especially beneficial for you to take the time out to get to know the instructor. If they are a good instructor they will make sure that you aren't slacking off and you'll hear about it when you skip a day! It's the perfect atmosphere that tailors to nothing but results. Yes I will say the word one more time, RESULTS. Why wouldn't you do it? Find a class and just get into it and do it. I don't care if it's a barbell lifting class, a step class, a cardio groove class, a boot camp class, or a yoga class. Make 2010 the year that you change up your routine and actually STICK TO IT. Find the group fitness schedule at your gym and check out a class that tickles your interest. You will be pleasantly surprised, I promise.