By Andrea Morris, Director of Group Fitness
The reason we exist at Club Greenwood is for the honor of positively impacting people’s lives. There are many ways in which we strive to do this. We offer over 250 Group Fitness classes each week as part of your membership. The types of classes are thoughtfully chosen, the instructors are carefully recruited, and the class times are strategically placed with the goal of providing you with the best selection of classes offered at the optimal times that cater to a wide variety of interests and provide ample opportunity for achieving results.
On an average day, approximately 1500 people check into the club. Roughly 30% of those check-ins, or 450 people, attend a group fitness class. So how can you optimize your membership utilizing Group Fitness to achieve your fitness goals? Here are your top seven ways:
- Find Something You Enjoy And Do It
If you’re not having fun or being challenged with your workout, it’s easy to lose interest. Instead of dreading the treadmill, consider one of our many other options. With a nice balance of strength, cardio, balance and flexibility classes to choose from each week, there is great opportunity to find your new favorite.
Take advantage of our shorter classes that can be done in combination. Cardiovascular Intervals, Strong 30, BODYPUMP 30, BODYCOMBAT 30, CXWORX and Stretch and Roll are great choices. If you would like some assistance, we offer complimentary member coach services. When you find what you enjoy, you’re more likely to stay consistent and see better results.
- Set Goals
Maybe you want to avoid holiday weight gain, fit into a certain dress size, decrease your body fat percentage, cut your mile time or set a new lifting PR. Map out your plan of attack setting both short-term (30-day) and long-term (3-6 months) goals. That plan will help you stay focused and on the path to success. Share your goals with your group fitness instructor so they can help encourage you and keep you accountable.
- Drink Enough Water
The general recommendation is to drink half your body weight in ounces every day. This is on top of replenishing fluids lost during your workout. While the reminder to drink water may sound unnecessary and obvious, it is essential to your health.
- Eat Well
No training regimen is complete without the complement of good nutrition. Make sure you eat a consistent well-balanced diet. Dedication to both your training and your nutrition will offer the best results.
- Get Sufficient Sleep
Rest is crucial to our fat-loss and muscle-building goals. Lack of sleep raises cortisol levels and hampers proper recovery. Exercise places stress on your body, and it’s your body’s ability to respond to and rebuild from this stress that creates growth, results and body improvement. This is why nutrition and recovery are essential to achieving your fitness goals.
- Mix It Up
Many dedicated gym-goers fall into a workout rut. Break out of boredom by challenging yourself in new ways. Try new movements, set aside the dumbbells in favor of a barbell or cables, or grab a buddy and try a class. Don’t just set up camp at your usual corner or elliptical. If you are bored with your workouts, chances are your body is, too. Make some changes for a new challenge leading to new results.
- Stay Consistent
None of this information will be of much value if it’s not done consistently. No matter your goal, consistent efforts are rewarded with hard-earned results.