Woodlands Fitness Centre

Want to double your endorphins?

Tuesday 22nd October 2013

Want to double your endorphins?

Exercise classes spike your endorphins and turn training from burden to pleasure. My article this month is all about maximising pleasure. Below I'll explain why exercising in a group will have you walking away happier - and stronger - from every workout.

Exercising in a group can double the amount of endorphins your body releases in comparison to working out alone. More endorphins mean more fun. More fun means more motivation. And more motivation means quicker, better results. Additionally, signing up to a timetabled group keeps you on the righteous path. Missing a workout is a lot harder if you've got people waiting for you to show up.

James Bailey, Woodlands instructor and Corrective Exercise specialist, commented "Studio Cycling is the best for losing weight fast although any intensive group cardio activity is great for shifting your paunch. Cycling is a great way to burn calories and lose weight. Toning classes are the best for toning your muscles."

Signing up to a regular class with trainees of similar ability and who share your goals, rather than dropping in to random classes sporadically, is vital for building group cohesion and ensuring that endorphin surge. Research has found groups that build a greater sense of unity not only see increased punctuality and attendance, but also work out harder.
For a training goal such as weight loss, the very unscientific benefits of group exercise - chatting with people before and after classes; sharing tips; going for a (healthy!) drink together afterwards - are often the most important.

Turning the exercise experience from a lonely trial to a weekly highlight ensures your chance of success, like your endorphin count, will climb exponentially.

The Woodlands Fitness Centre has over 100 exercise classes per month including Aerobics, Pilates, Body Conditioning, Yoga and more, which are available from just £2 per class. There are 400 free parking spaces and a creche Monday to Friday.

For more information please call James or Sarah on (01629) 733 123.