{"id":57482,"date":"2019-09-12T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-09-11T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/blog\/uncategorized\/group-classes-personal-training\/"},"modified":"2019-09-12T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2019-09-11T22:00:00","slug":"group-classes-personal-training","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/evofitness.ch\/en\/blog\/discover\/group-classes-personal-training\/","title":{"rendered":"Group Classes vs Personal Training: Which Is best?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

We\u2019re often asked about the whole \u2018group classes vs. personal training\u2019 debate – and we believe, if you\u2019re serious about taking your fitness to the ultimate level, it\u2019s generally the latter.<\/strong> Here\u2019s why.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Going completely solo with your exercise routine can sometimes hold you back. For real, progressive fitness, we need mentors. Someone who knows more about fitness than you to learn from. A little motivation boost now and then. A bit of structure. A social injection and a good laugh. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For all of these reasons and more, group exercise classes and personal trainers are proven to be excellent ways of losing weight, shaping up and boosting mental wellbeing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


Group classes vs personal training: which is better?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

There are certain elements of fitness that are needed to achieve excellent results. Here\u2019s what goes into building a brilliant exercise regime <\/strong>– and exactly what each form of exercise can do to help you achieve your goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


1. Readiness<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We must learn how to train smarter before we train harder.<\/strong> It\u2019s easy to get into the habit of wanting to push our bodies as far as they will take us. But if your body isn\u2019t ready to push it to the maximum, or you\u2019re working out with improper form – you\u2019re not going to accomplish anything. In group classes, an instructor will go through the proper form before you exercise, but they have to deliver one-size-fits-all routines. You simply can\u2019t get the kind of in-depth analysis and monitoring you get with a personal trainer in a group class.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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2. Personalised goals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Goals – as big or as small as they are – are necessary for a fitness regime<\/strong>. How else will you know what to aim towards? If weightlifting is your focus, a personal trainer will sit with you and figure out the best way to approach the next step in your progress – paying special attention to areas you need to focus on. A group class can help you progress with your goals by providing a structured setting and pushing you to work harder, but a personal trainer can explore new training methods designed to fit you and your fitness journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


3. Safety and supervision<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Whether you\u2019re working with a personal trainer or fitness instructor, their role isn\u2019t just to deliver effective and fun workouts. They also make sure you maintain proper form and alignment<\/strong> while performing the exercises. However, this doesn\u2019t mean that injuries in exercise classes don\u2019t happen. From torn muscles to accidents with equipment, it\u2019s more common to injure yourself in a group class than a closely supervised personal training session. Prevent productivity loss and downtime by ponying up for one-on-one training. <\/p>\n\n\n\n


What to look for in a personal trainer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

On the matter of group classes vs personal trainer, we\u2019ve established that personal trainers come with a plethora of benefits that cannot be equalled in group classes. But it\u2019s just as important you find the right personal trainer. Make sure they\u2019re certified professionals with buckets of experience, patience, honesty and professionalism<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A brilliant personal trainer should also have great communication skills and a personality that makes you want to get up and get going. Every EVO personal trainer<\/a> ticks all of these boxes – sign up for a free trial<\/a> to see what makes them more effective in the group classes vs. personal training debate yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


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