Not Just For Women: Why Men Shouldn’t Shun Group Exercise Classes
14th November 2022
Group Exercise Classes are Great for Men Too!
There’s a common misconception that group exercise classes are just for women, or that taking part in them is somehow ‘feminine’. At SCL, our class schedule features over 300 classes per week, incorporates a huge variety of sports, activities, and branded classes, so that you can find the right session to match your goals interests, and personality.
Plus, you’ll find both men and women reaping the rewards of incorporating group exercise into their routine. Many of our classes, including; Spin, Circuits and HIIT based classes, have a good balance of men and women.
Read on to discover some reasons why you should consider giving a group exercise class a go. If you never have, or it’s been a while, perhaps it’s time to give a class a go.
Reasons why EVERYONE Should Consider A Group Exercise Class
Here’s just a few reasons who EVERYONE, regardless of age, gender or experience level, should consider taking part in one of our Group Exercise Classes
- Increase your motivation – The group atmosphere with like-minded people and an encouraging instructor can make a workout far more enjoyable than solo visits with your headphones in. Motivation is needed more than ever as we head into the winter months when energy levels can drop, and we need an extra boost!
- Keep yourself accountable – By committing to a work out, booking a class and telling your friends at that class that you’ll see them there, you’re making yourself accountability, and research has shown that accountability is a huge factor in determining how likely people are to stick to their fitness goals.
- Professional instruction – Instructors have a knack for pushing you harder than you’d normally push yourself. You may even find yourself outside of your comfort zone, if that’s your goal, and be surprised at how genuinely challenging classes can be. Plus, you’ll benefit from professional advice to ensure you’re executing your exercises in the right way.
- Mix up your classes to gain the most benefit from your workouts – Whether you’re looking for low impact, high impact, resistance, or weight training as part of your group exercise, having a variety of class types in your routine can increase metabolism from exercising different muscle groups.
- Have more fun – Group exercise classes are designed to be fun. Why not commit to meeting a friend for a class using your Bring a Friend member benefit?
- A social way to work out – exercise can be daunting, especially when you’re first starting out. But, every member of a class has been a starter at some point. Classes offer friendly, supportive environments, that allow participants to push themselves and try new things – sometimes members even make friends for life.
A Final Word From One of Our Instructors
Becky King, one of our SCL group exercise instructors says;
‘One of the main reasons men are afraid to join a group exercise class is because they think they might be the only man in the class. That’s not the case anymore, as more and more men are seeing the benefits of including group exercise in their workout routine. There are men in every one of my classes – well, except for Booty Bands – but, if they do want to pop along, they’re always welcome!’
So, if you’re feeling like now is a good time to give a class a try, book now with a friend or speak to a member of the leisure team for advice on which class might be the right one for you.
