Drop down and give me more than.....her?

Personal training in a group?  A survey by the IDEA Health and Fitness Association revealed that not only are a greater number of people training with others more than ever (up 20% in the last 5 years), but that those who do train as part of a team remain more accountable and therefore have better results than those who do not.

There is plenty of research on teamwork and competition to explain why the desire to be seen as “the best” may supersede the need to get into shape.  This, coupled with the fact that people who work out together can feel an incredible sense of accountability to their peers as a reflection of helpfulness and positive motivation has been proven to be a winning combination.

“You don’t want to be last, so you ratchet it up — that’s the human spirit.  But, not all group sessions devolve into tournaments,” said Dr. Leonard Zaichkowsky, a sports psychologist at Boston University.

I would wholeheartedly agree that this is the attitude prevalent in my current facility--not to mention a large part of the reason why I recommend group training (even if for just one day per week) to the majority of my clients I see on an individual basis. 

Camaraderie, accountability, and RESULTS:  Group Training 101!