With summer holidays on the horizon, many people’s minds are returning to the fitness-related new year's resolutions that have been abandoned since January. A personal trainer could be just what they need to get back on track with their goals.

Valley Cottage, NY -- (ReleaseWire) -- 04/27/2022 -- These days, there are countless ways to pursue your fitness goals: taking classes online or in person, attending a gym for solo exercise sessions, or even using an app to guide at-home workouts.

However, there are also many obstacles to maintaining a fitness regimen long-term. It's common for people with great intentions to start strong then see their commitment fizzle out when they encounter certain challenges. In fact, it's estimated that 90% of people quit after 3 months of joining the gym in January.

Those who are looking to improve their fitness levels in the lead up to summer may find that a personal trainer can help them avoid some of the most frequent causes of exercise routine abandonment.

One reason that people struggle to maintain motivation is that they set themselves unrealistic goals. When they fail to meet these goals, they experience disappointment and feelings of futility or anxiety.

According to research, people who overestimate the outcomes from exercise are most likely to eventually abandon exercise programs. This is why part of a personal trainer's job is to take their clients' overall objectives and turn them into smaller, more manageable goals with sensible timescales.

Another factor that affects people's ability to keep up their fitness regimen is inadequate or inappropriate nutrition. It's understandable that exercise is abandoned if someone's body doesn't feel good.

Personal trainers don't just design workout plans, though. They can also give advice regarding food plans that serve their clients' objectives, keeping them feeling strong and energized to enhance their performance.

When someone is injured, they're often no longer able to exercise in the same way. With a personal trainer, injury is less likely as they demonstrate correct form to their clients and ensure that exercises are performed safely.

New gym members might experience a reduction in motivation if they're intimidated by the equipment or the environment during their first visits. The fear that many experience there can be discouraging, and this is such a common phenomenon that the New York post gave it its own name: gymtimidation.

Those with a personal trainer, though, are supported through their initial discomfort. They learn about the equipment and exercises that they do so that their comfort levels increase. This means they can enjoy working out more.

When you ask people why they gave up on their fitness goals, they'll often say they didn't have enough time or motivation to continue. A personal trainer is an excellent solution for both issues.

Workouts can be organized on a flexible schedule, at a time that suits the client. Whether someone prefers to exercise early in the morning, late at night, or on the weekends, this can be organized.

Having someone like a personal trainer can also increase motivation as it adds an extra layer of accountability.

How? Well, when a client experiences an understandable lull in their energy or drive, a personal trainer is not only able to remind them of their fitness goals, but they're also able to adapt the workout to suit their mood and their needs in the moment.

Someone at home using a fitness app to exercise could become bored by repeating the same activities over and over. Personal trainers ensure their clients experience diversity in their workouts, making them consistently fun and challenging.

It's natural for those working out alone to stay in their comfort zone; however, this may hinder their progress.

In contrast, a personal trainer is qualified to identify when their client is ready to move to the next level, and they can safely increase the intensity and difficulty of their workout in accordance.

One of the most motivating factors that encourages people to stick to their fitness regimen is when they are seeing results. This is more likely with a personal trainer who has the expertise and experience to design effective workout plans, tailored to the strengths, needs, and goals of each individual client.

Those who have struggled to maintain an exercise routine in the first quarter of the year might consider using personal training services to get them back on track with their fitness goals.

About Rising Legends Academy of Fitness
Rising Legends Academy of Fitness is a New York gym offering group fitness classes and personal training services to clients who want to fulfill their potential, refine their bodies, and live healthier, more active lives.

Our dynamic team consists of qualified coaches of diverse experience who are enthusiastic about guiding clients of all abilities throughout their fitness journey.

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The physical benefits of exercise are well known, but working out also has major advantages when it comes to mental health—especially when it’s performed in a group setting.

Valley Cottage, NY -- (ReleaseWire) -- 03/10/2022 -- When we talk about the benefits of exercise, we tend to think of the physical outcomes: weight loss, a healthier heart, increased strength, and reduced risk of disease. However, there is substantial evidence to suggest that people aiming to improve their mental health could also consider working out as an effective method.

The American Psychological Association has stated that regular exercise can have a positive impact on mood and wellbeing due to the release of "happy" chemicals such as serotonin and dopamine that it provokes.

Beyond the emotional aspects, exercise also has the power to improve cognitive functioning in the mind. By increasing blood flow to the brain, working out increases gray matter and develops greater brain plasticity. This can be a protective factor when it comes to age-related cognitive decline.

People who exercise regularly are less likely to experience mental health problems, and an active lifestyle can also contribute to the successful treatment of common disorders such as depression and anxiety.

Group Fitness Classes and Mental Health

As lockdown measures have ended, in-person workouts at the gym have resumed, and there has been a renewed interest in the possibilities of group exercise. There has been speculation regarding whether fitness classes would remain relevant in a post-pandemic world where people have become accustomed to working out alone.

A recent study undertaken by the Journal of the American Osteopathic Association would suggest that they will. It's focus was analyzing the benefits of group fitness classes as opposed to solo sessions.

This research found that people who participated in group fitness classes reported less stress than those who exercised alone. More physical, emotional, and mental health benefits were experienced by participants who worked out in a social atmosphere.

Researchers have speculated that this may be due to the meaningful connections that can be nurtured in a community atmosphere. In a group setting you may also be more likely to smile and laugh, which releases endorphins.

Additionally, the study noted that the type of music played during a class could have an impact on the benefits experienced by participants. This furthers the idea that creating a positive and dynamic environment for exercise could maximize its effects.

For those trying to decide whether to continue working out alone at home or whether to rejoin their old group fitness class, this research is a highly persuasive argument for the latter.

It proves that working out in a group brings significant benefits beyond the positive physical and mental health outcomes that are generally associated with exercise.

Trends in Group Fitness Classes

Aerobics, one of the pioneering group fitness classes, continues to attract a loyal audience in 2022. Some of the other popular group fitness classes include yoga and high intensity interval training (HIIT), which includes branded regimens like CrossFit.

Spinning remains a sought-after group fitness activity despite the phenomenal success of Peloton, whose internet-connected stationary bikes combine with live-streamed classes so that owners can participate in spinning classes from home.

However, given the online community associated with Peloton, this could arguably be described as a group fitness class of a different kind.

Knowing that an uplifting soundtrack to a workout also has the ability to positively impact mood, it's no surprise that Zumba, which rocketed to popularity worldwide in the early 2000s, is still a hotly-demanded group fitness class. Zumba is a cardio exercise inspired by energetic Latin rhythms like salsa and merengue.

Post-pandemic, Glofox has identified cutting-edge trends in group fitness classes. These include trapeze and trampoline-based workouts as well as retro-inspired exercise classes using roller skates or weighted hula hoops. TikTok has been credited with popularizing these forms of exercise with a brand new audience.

Additional Benefits of Group Fitness Classes

The connection between group fitness classes and improved mental wellbeing has now been proven; however, there are other advantages associated with this form of exercise.

One is that exercising in a group can increase commitment to a workout. This could be attributed to the Koehler Effect— the idea that nobody wants to be the worst performing in a group—which drives participants to work harder in a social setting.

From a less competitive angle, the camaraderie and the sense of a shared mission that participants experience in a group fitness class can also be a motivating factor.

For example, a participant considering missing a class can be inspired to attend by the prospect of spending time with their classmates. They feel more accountable to persist in their exercise regime as a result of their relationships.

Another advantage of a group fitness class when compared to a solo at-home workout is that spotters are on-hand to check each exercise is performed correctly. This can help avoid physical injury while maximizing the impact of each movement.

Given the unique advantages that participants enjoy in group fitness classes, we can expect them to persist in popularity despite an increase in online and at-home workouts.

About Rising Legends Academy of Fitness
Rising Legends Academy of Fitness is a New York gym offering group fitness classes and personal training services to clients who want to fulfill their potential, refine their bodies, and live healthier, more active lives.

Our dynamic team consists of qualified coaches of diverse experience who are enthusiastic about guiding clients of all abilities throughout their fitness journey.

For more information on this press release visit: http://www.releasewire.com/press-releases/group-fitness-classes-found-to-have-mental-health-benefits-1354532.htm

Although personal training is nothing new, it has unprecedented relevance in a post-pandemic world where health, socializing, and social media are at the forefront of our minds.

Valley Cottage, NY -- (ReleaseWire) -- 02/18/2022 -- The start of the year is always a busy time in the fitness world. Those who regularly attend the gym are no strangers to the "New Year's Resolution Rush," when an influx of newcomers suddenly start using the facilities.

Come January, people are clearly keen to embrace healthier habits and repent for the self-indulgence of the holidays. Sadly, these crowds tend to have dropped off by February, though.

Why? Because motivation wanes as the responsibilities of everyday life kick in, meaning that many people abandon the fitness goals that they recently felt so passionately about pursuing.

One way to counteract this phenomenon is through embracing what is predicted to be a huge fitness trend of 2022: personal training. Personal training is nothing new, of course; however, it's expected to become even more popular as this year progresses, and there are a few potential explanations for this.

One is that as COVID-19 restrictions have loosened up, people are keen to make working out a more sociable activity again. A significant proportion are tired of their at-home exercise routines and are ready to return to the gym.

Mint Lounge has recently reported an uptick in what is being described as "home workout fatigue": the feeling of burnout that people are experiencing after spending almost 2 years exercising alone at home.

This is further evidenced by gyms that have noticed a decline in members opting for online classes over in-person equivalents. The most likely reason is that people are craving some variety from their fitness regime, and they have become bored of doing everything from working and socializing to exercising via a screen.

Since many of us are still working from home, meeting with a personal trainer at the gym could provide a welcome opportunity to leave the house, turn off technology, and become absorbed in a different activity.

There's also the possibility that more people are aware of personal trainers now than they were before the pandemic, and this has led to an increase in interest as gyms return to normality.

After all, when lockdown measures were implemented, personal trainers were forced to rethink their approach in order to continue earning. Many turned to social media to build a platform and offer their services in new innovative ways, as reported by Frontiers research.

That means people who were not previously exposed to what personal trainers do could gain a familiarity with them and their work through social networks like Instagram.

There's also a generational explanation for the growing popularity of personal training. In general, young adults have shown a preference toward products and services that are customized to meet their specific preferences and circumstances.

Generation Z also leans heavily toward services that provide fuller experiences, especially those that portray an aspirational lifestyle and so can be shared on social media. Personal training falls into this category since it's tailored to the individual and commonly associated with successful celebrities.

During the pandemic, many celebrities shared how they were staying fit on social media, often referencing workouts designed by particular personal trainers. For example, Jessica Alba trained with coach Aaron Hines and shared some of the routines that he designed for her online.

Post-lockdown, people may be inspired to follow in their favorite celebrity's footsteps by working out with their own personal trainer.

Of course, the most obvious explanation for an increased interest in personal training services is that it is an effective route to weight loss. The added accountability that personal training provides supports people to stick to their fitness regime, and with expert input they can design a lifestyle that's healthy but realistic and so more easily sustained.

Weight loss is undoubtedly a priority for many post-pandemic. Recent studies have reported that on average people put on 2lbs every week that they were subject to stay-in-place measures, so 2022 may be the year that they intend to lose what they've gained, through personal training.

Beyond mere weight loss, COVID-19 is likely to have encouraged us to prioritize health so we invest more time and money in our bodies. This might explain why personal training is being widely reported as one of 2022's predominant fitness trends.

It would make sense if people are more willing to commit to a personal training program and pursue optimal wellbeing levels after two years of international headlines focused on the deadly threat of physical illness.

Given these underlying factors, it's perhaps unsurprising that personal training is predicted to be so popular in 2022.

About Rising Legends Academy of Fitness
Rising Legends Academy of Fitness is a New York gym offering group fitness classes and personal training services to clients who want to fulfill their potential, refine their bodies, and live healthier, more active lives.

Our dynamic team of qualified coaches from Rockland County (Valley Cottage, Congers, Nyack, New City) are diverse with experience and are enthusiastic about guiding clients of all abilities throughout their fitness journey.

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