Everyone knows that hiring a personal trainer can be a great investment into your overall health and fitness. There are many factors to look for when you perform your personal training search but that is a subject for another article.
As a personal trainer in Boston, Massachusetts I see many clients that are looking to lose weight and body fat, drop some inches, gain strength, and look lean and toned. While many people have similar goals, it is my job to get them to those goals in the most efficient and effective manner.
About four months ago I began implementing small group training into my program. Many of my clients like to train either in the morning before work or in the evenings after work. I was finding that it was tough to schedule everyone and why not put them together and see what happens?
I grouped people up according to fitness levels and goals, and also according to the times that they typically trained. Our groups consist of anywhere from 2-4 people and we train 2 days per week for 50-60 minutes. That block of time includes a full dynamic warm up and mobility work, conditioning and strength work, core training, and a cool down stretch.
This method of personal training has taken off in a huge way for me and my clients. Here are the top reasons for considering small group personal training.
1. The small number of clients allows me to see everyone and assess technique to ensure safety
2. Clients still get personal attention
3. Clients can ask me questions and we can talk about any issues
4. Individuals gain motivation from other group members
5. We get more done in our training sessions than in a 1 on 1 setting where a lot of time is spent talking
6. The investment into training is much more cost effective than personal training
7. People have fun and gain a social element
8. There is time between sets to talk about nutrition, hydration, and other topics that are necessary for optimal health
If you are looking to get really fit, lean and healthy I recommend looking into small group personal training in your area. Once you find a trainer that you can trust and that can manage multiple individuals, you will be well on your way to a great physique. Small group personal training keeps you motivated by your peers and your trainer. We have a great time and get so much work done.
Callie Durbrow runs Boston personal training groups for individuals looking to lose body fat, get lean, fit and athletic. For more information on these programs and tips on how to get fit check out http://www.durbrowperformance.com.
