Make 2022 your healthiest year ever with Jazzercise
Can dancing, punching and lifting with a group instead of solo really help you go from “dreading it” to “feeling it” when it comes to exercising? Science points to plenty of benefits of group fitness classes. Here are just a few that might convince you to break a sweat with your squad—and may keep you from hitting snooze on your morning alarm!
Cut Out the Guesswork
One of the biggest draws of group workout classes is that each class is led by an experienced and motivational instructor. That means you won’t have to figure out your own exercise plan or be a fitness whiz. Instead, all you do is show up and follow along. Each class is designed to be a complete workout, which includes a warm up and cool down plus explanations of each movement along the way.
Get a Dose of Motivation
If you’re one of those people who hates working out, then you’re going to need one that delivers extra motivation, which is exactly what group fitness classes do! The instructor’s positive attitude, along with the contagious energy of your classmates, will help raise your motivation.
Building Relationships and Community
One of the best benefits of group fitness classes is the support, sense of community and friendships you’ll build. fitness A study from the University of Southern California found that subjects who worked out with friends enjoyed working out more compared to working out alone.
Added Accountability
Once your group fitness instructor and classmates get used to your presence, they’ll start asking questions when you miss a class or two. Dr. Dian Griesel, the co-author of TurboCharged agrees, stated in an article for NBC News that “Workouts with others improve consistency because they involve commitment. ‘No shows’ and cancellations get noticed by others and positive peer pressure can help curtail the urges to skip a workout…or quit.”
Greater Workout Variety
Performing the same workout over and over again is not only boring, but will likely lead you into a fitness plateau. Your instructors don’t want to do the same workout any more than you do! They’ll throw in new moves and combinations with each class. You can also take different classes throughout the week, which will provide the added bonus of never allowing your body to adapt to a single exercise modality.
Fitness and Fun Rolled into One
Upbeat music? Check. Supportive and friendly instructor? Check. Working out in a group is just more fun. Not only will you get to enjoy the natural endorphins (aka happy brain chemicals) that exercise produces, but you’ll also be surrounded by likeminded exercisers and a few new friends.
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Greater Results
The whole point of exercising is to improve your overall mental and physical health and wellness, right? So, you’ll be excited to learn that working out with others can actually improve your fitness results. The Köhler Effect is a concept that says no one wants to be the weakest member of the group and will therefore work harder in group settings. If your workout buddies are a little faster or stronger than you, you’ll work harder to keep up! Scientific research backs up the theory. A paper in the Journal of Sport and Exercise Psychology found that participants who performed planks with a stronger partner were able to hold their plank for 24% longer than when they planked alone. In other words, your natural competitive juices can help you work out harder in a group. You may even want to snag a spot next to the fittest person in the class for even more motivation.
Tired of Hating Your Workouts?
If you’re desperate to find a workout for people who hate working out, then give Jazzercise a try. We strongly believe in the power and positivity of group fitness. That’s why we are proud to offer group workout classes. Whether you are looking to improve your cardio, your strength, or all-of-the-above, you can find the right class for you along with a safe and welcoming environment. It’s time to fall in love with exercise! Find your nearest Jazzercise and learn more about our latest offers. This is your year! Make 2022 your healthiest year ever with Jazzercise. Jazzercise Westchase is located at 12719 Race Track Road in the Lynmar Center. For more information or to see a schedule of classes, visit www.Jazzercise.com, visit their Facebook page or call 813-748-3704.
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