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Finding the Group Exercise Class for You!
If you are interested in working out in a group, there are a variety of methods to help you find the group that is right for you. First, you must determine what kind of exercise you prefer the most. If you do not have a preference, then try several different types and select one or two that make you feel particularly enthusiastic about working out.
Next, contact an organization that supplies the type of activity that you seek. If you are a body-builder, then you will want to contact local gyms. If you wrestle, contact local wrestling studios. Yoga practitioners can contact local yoga studios and so on.
Before you commit to an extended membership at a gym or studio, ask to schedule a visit and sample work-out session. During your visit, go through a simple routine or follow along with the class. Ask yourself if you feel comfortable and stimulated in the environment and if the other participants will motivate and inspire you to achieve your physical goals.
Once you have settled on the facility that feels right for you, make a commitment to spend at least one hour three days a week there. Get to know the staff – they will keep track of you and, surprisingly, motivate you to return if you feel you are faltering. Make friends in your class or gym so that you can have casual camaraderie during your session. Feeling social connected and motivated can help you stick to your work out goals, especially when the hustle and bustle of life compels you elsewhere.
