10/01/24 (3 Minute Read)
Balanced perfectly between 1:1 personal training and larger exercise classes, Small Group Personal Training is an ideal solution for anyone who enjoys training in a group setting but also wants to be coached rather than shouted at from the top of the room.
So what is Small Group Personal Training? It can vary from place to place but it usually involves a Personal Trainer guiding a group of people through individual sessions, differing from the other participants either by content or intensity based on your own individual situation. We’ll delve into this more later in the article but a lot of coaching takes place due to the restricted numbers of people who in the session.
Ok, lets talk about the most obvious benefit: the price. Every penny you spend on your health and fitness is an investment. I’m a huge proponent of 1:1 personal training, it’s probably the fastest way to achieve your goals. But to pay for a highly qualified professional’s time for an hour twice or three times a week can seem daunting to some people. That’s why Small Group Personal Training is something I’ve recommended to a lot of people who have come to us looking for their Ideal Personal Trainer, whether they’re in Dublin, Galway, Cork or anywhere in between.
Look at it this way: you're sharing the cost of the Personal Trainer with a few others, but not so many that you lose out on the personal touch. It's like splitting a taxi with friends; you all get where you need to go, but at a fraction of the cost.
Now, onto the coaching quality. In a large class, you might find yourself lost in the crowd, wondering if you're doing the exercises right.
And how come everyone else is making it look so easy!?
Small Group Personal Training is a whole other ball game. Instead of a fitness instructor who might focus more on energy and shouting you get the expertise and attention of a highly qualified personal trainer (When they’re found via The Gym Advisors at least!)
That’s where the coaching happens. Because the group is small and your sessions planned out individually based on your situation they can keep an eye on your form and offer individualised advice.
Confession time – I’m an awkward person. 1:1 Personal Training is so powerful that I have forced myself to spend those hours with one other person. But without the results that come from it, that intense interaction for that long is my idea of hell. That’s just one more reason why I am a huge fan of Small Group Personal Training. Because your coach can plan out your session, help with your form and offer relevant advice but they also do that for others. That means they’re not always standing right there and you can get on with your work.
The beauty of small group training is in its balance. You're not just another face in a crowd, nor are you the sole focus. It's like having a pint with a small group of mates – personal, but not too intense. You can push each other, celebrate each other's victories, and maybe even have a bit of friendly competition.
To sum it up, small group personal training is the underappreciated gem of the fitness world. It's budget-friendly, offers high-quality coaching, and strikes the perfect balance between personal attention and social interaction. Whether you're a fitness newbie or a seasoned gym-goer, it's a fantastic way to achieve your fitness goals without breaking the bank or feeling like you're under a microscope.
At the beginning of this article I said every penny you spend on your health and fitness is an investment. All our members are qualified and vetted for the quality of the work so you can be sure you’re in good hands so make the smartest investment of all:
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