Group training banned – what next?

There is probably no one today who has not heard or read from at least one source that regular exercise and training are not only beneficial for health, but also essential. Fortunately, we live in a world where there are thousands of opportunities for exercise and sports, and everyone should find an activity they enjoy.

One of the most popular training directions, besides independent sports, has always been group training and all kinds of other group movements. Whether it's camaraderie, guidance from a trainer, or the idea that it's easier to do things together, many people find it easier to find motivation to exercise thanks to group training.

Exercise is often like brushing your teeth – you just have to do it. No matter how dear the activity is to your heart, everyone has days and periods when you think: “Oh no, I’ll skip it.” At such a moment, you just have to pull yourself together and drag yourself across the threshold of the sports club. Make an agreement with yourself that if after (the warm-up) and the first exercise the exercise still hasn’t become enjoyable, then you can go back home that day. But most of the time, the opposite happens – when you reach the first exercise, a smile starts to appear on your face and instead of forcing your body and mind you feel proud of yourself.

However, if you take away something that gives people that last push and motivation to go to the gym, it may happen that even willpower will no longer help. This is exactly the situation all those exercisers who are used to going to group training are in right now. There is simply no possibility of getting everyone together in the gym due to the current situation. You think: “I don’t know what exercises to do, I no longer have that great group of people around me or a trainer to inspire me.” What is missing is Tuesday evening BodyPump and the moment of competition with yourself to be stronger than the previous time each week. There is no longer Siimu’s low, booming voice telling you to do 3 more repetitions, Liina’s energetic enthusiasm, or Maiki’s “You can do it!” shout. What will happen next?

Many training sessions have moved online during the coronavirus pandemic. This way you can still work out with your favorite trainer in the comfort of your own home. LIVE training sessions "get together" via. And if exercises with your own body weight become too easy or you don't have any training equipment or additional weights at home, the trainer will meet with you instead outdoor trainingThe main thing is that you find a way to move.

Perhaps the current time of change is a good indicator to try something completely new. For example, starting individual training at the gym. It certainly seems scary at first, especially if you've never been there before. But in reality, it's possible to train in a very diverse and interesting way at the gym. You just have to give the gym a chance and trust your trainer. Independent training supports group training and vice versa.

Benefits of the gym:

• Shape your body – the opportunity to focus on developing and highlighting specific muscle groups
• You can eat more – more muscle mass burns more calories at rest
• Developing muscles/muscle groups – which are sometimes overlooked in group training
• You work out when you want – you don't have to rush to the gym because of the time
• Possibility to exercise under the guidance of a trainer
• Strength training “fights” aging – as we age, we lose muscle mass. Muscles, however, make our bones move. Even the most everyday activities, such as walking up stairs, require muscle strength.

This is not the end, but the beginning of your independent training! When group training comes back into the spotlight, you're in for a treat. You've gained knowledge about training in the gym, put more emphasis on technique and performance, and focused on exercises that support your personal goals. The gym and group training support each other, and with the synergy of these two training styles, you can be sure that you're treating your body and mind the way they deserve.