I recently shared that I have decided to quit the gym and I joined ClassPass. For me the gym I was attending was the right price but not the most convenient to go to and one of the major things I felt like I was lacking was the social interaction that fitness can have. At the gym I wasn’t able to attend any classes so I simply headed straight to the cardio equipment, put in my ear phones and completed by workout. The only interaction I ever had with my fellow gym goers was a smile or a quick ‘hi’. Since I am a stay-at-home/work-from-home mom my interaction with other adults is often limited and I so desire the time to connect with other people.
Unfortunately when all you are doing is cardio at the gym there really isn’t much of an opportunity to interact with others. That is why I think I often prefer a workout class. It’s a time to connect with yourself and also with others. If you attend a class regularly enough you become familiar with the other regulars and overtime you can get to know them. Also if you live in a [small] big city like Portland you’ll most likely run into people from your classes when you are out around town. Just in these few short weeks that I have been reimplementing workout classes into my weekly routine I have already started to find that feeling of community and connection and I know it will only grow over the months to come.
Do you prefer solitary workouts or classes? It’s funny because when it comes to running I prefer to be alone but if I have the choice of the gym or a class I would prefer a class.
I prefer classes as well as instead of me having to keep in mind what to do I can just zone out into an obey/follow along and not have to think about the workout as much as do it!
What kinds of classes do you like?
I’m all for classes – You definitely do get to know those in the class after a while, and I really do like that.
It is nice to find a class that you just connect with and enjoy so you can keep returning over and over.
I’ve heard good things about the class pass!
I love it! I love the variety of classes!
I used to prefer working out alone but now I prefer the company of others, whether it’s going for walks and hikes with friends a few times a week, or, just as of the last couple of weeks, the gym. I used to hate gyms – I’ve tried a lot! – and finally found one that I like, with classes and instructors that I like. It makes a difference!
It’s so nice to be able to make a workout such a social thing especially when our lives are so busy!