Group Fitness Class: What's the Ideal Size For You?

January 26, 2009

I would like to work a few group fitness classes into my workout life. Running alone can get a little lonely. Whether it's Nia, Zumba, or an Anusara Yoga class, I like the class size to have at least 15 people. Somehow that number of people moving at once inspires me to push myself hard. What about you?

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2 years 30 weeks

At Cage Fitness (Group Fitness class) we prefer larger groups about 10-20 people each session. This class is really popular right now because the key elements that Cage Fitness focuses on are endurance, strength, power, and core. This is accomplished through our 5 round fitness system. The rounds are broken up into the following categories: Warm Up, Upper Body, Lower Body, Combo Round, Cool Down/Core. There may be a facility near you. If you like larger group work-outs we would love to have you!!!

Allytta 4 years 16 weeks

the smaller the better. i hate getting crambed in and having no space... and i usually drop classes after 1-2 months so i'm always new at them and kind of goofy and not getting ir right, so space is paramount as i don't want to crash into others.

Spectra 4 years 16 weeks

I like really small classes because I like the individual attention I get. Especially when I take yoga classes...I really need help with some of the poses so I get the proper form.

elpinko 4 years 16 weeks

I prefer a smaller group. That way the instructor can spend a little time with everyone and you don't feel too embarrassed if your form is corrected.

Modus Vivendi 4 years 16 weeks

I like the extremes, either super private or a million people. If it's private, I like the personal attention, but with a million people I know I won't be the slowest/flabbiest/etc.

GlowingMoon 4 years 16 weeks

I have mixed feelings about this. I attend an advanced dance studio. Generally, I don't like to receive extra attention, so I like bigger classes. However, I think I become a better dancer when I get extra attention, and this naturally happens in smaller classes. I'm on the fence on this one.

aimeeb 4 years 16 weeks

A smaller group to me is best...

redsilkshoes 4 years 16 weeks

Other- if taking, I like a moderate sized group. If teaching, it depends on the format. For Pilates and Yoga, a smaller group (but that never happens) to make sure I can definitely see their form and correct if need be and for Bootcamps/Kickbox, a larger group for energy.

le romantique 4 years 16 weeks

although i haven't taken a group class in over 3 years, i prefer the small intimate setting of a group of about 10. I either take private training sessions or I just work out alone these days.