If you have tried everything from switching diets, exercising, and doing regular cardio workouts to losing weight and still not seeing any results, maybe it’s time to try something else.
Studies show that group exercise contributes to better overall wellness, but can it help you lose weight?
Yes it can, and here is why:
You can complete weight loss programs with support
A study shows that if you exercise in groups, you are more motivated to participate in and complete weight loss programs.
It is because you will follow the behavior of the majority of people in the group, creating a good support system in helping each other achieve their goals.
Another study in 2016 finds that overweight people tend to lose more weight by frequently hanging out with more fit friends.
So whether you want to exercise in a group or hang out with your fit friends, both are effective in losing weight.
Here are more benefits of exercising with a group:
Benefits of group exercise
Exercising with a group of people can take your workouts up a notch
Whether you signed up for a group exercise at the gym or you are running with strangers at a park, exercising with a crowd will increase your commitment to a fitness routine.
You can get motivation and support if you are in an exercise group.
Most of the people you are with will support you, especially if you made clear what your fitness goals are.
Plus, they will push you further when you are dragging, which is an important motivator.
Are there disadvantages to group exercise?
Although there are advantages, there are also some drawbacks to exercising in groups. One is the fitness levels.
Not all members of a workout group can do the activities easily, and if you get a little competitive you might bite off more than you can chew and hurt yourself.
If you are new to a workout, it is better to start solo and progress before you get committed to joining a group.
However, it still depends on the case.
