I teach a number of group fitness classes through Brookline Adult Education. Similar to my classroom teaching days, I strive to create a playful and fun experience, which keeps participants coming back for more! I seek to quickly establish a cohesive community among the participants. I particularly enjoy group fitness classes, because they tend to draw a diverse group of people of varying ages, stages in life and levels of health and fitness.
This fall semester has been particularly rewarding. Even though my running class has concluded, they continue to run together on a weekly basis! In my bootcamp, people are socializing, mingling and meeting new people. They continue to hang out and chatter with me and one another even though the class has ended. On one occasion, two participants were planning to meet up and work out together!
This is one of my goals- to build relationships, so participants can continue to exercise together outside of class. Research shows that those who exercise with a partner are more likely to sustain it and remain motivated. Of course there are those who like to exercise independently and savor that time alone. I like both options.
If you haven’t taken a group fitness class I suggest enrolling in one that appeals to you!
