5 benefits of taking fitness classes online

The Covid19 pandemic created a huge change in the fitness industry. Whilst in lockdowns we were not able to go to the gym. People wanted and needed to exercise. When lockdowns were finished, there were limited numbers in each class. There was still the fear of contracting covid. People didn’t want to wear a mask whilst exercising.

Where did that leave us?

During lockdown streetefit offered online fitness classes several times a week and three of these classes are still going strong. Online fitness classes offered you a chance to continue exercising and maintain your health and fitness goals with a professional instructor who cares about you and your wellbeing.

Why continue with online fitness classes now? Online fitness classes are here to stay. There are still people who work from home who want to exercise in their own space. There’s a lot to be said about benefits of online fitness classes and a host of reasons to continue online fitness classes. In this blog I’ll outline 4 of the most popular benefits of online fitness classes with streetefit.

Convenience

Now you’re home there is no need to leave again. You can do your online fitness class at home, set up anywhere that you have space to put down a mat and have a bit of room to move around. Get your equipment ready and you’re set to go. Workout in the lounge room, or your bedroom or outside if the weather is suitable.

Online fitness classes allows you to beat the traffic jams, a tight work deadline makes online classes more sense , beats trying to park in a busy car park, try squeezing in a workout before lunch on Sunday with Pilates or have a quick dinner first on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, you can save on petrol by not having to leave home again.

In winter when its a bleak co,ld and rainy night or weekend, who really wants to go out again, getting wet, cold and miserable when it’s so easy to set up for your online fitness class at home.

Do an online fitness classes with streetefit allows you can structure your day, for example, you get home, have some time to settle after a busy day then set up your space and do an online class. It’s so much easier to organise your time and family.

Commitment

Online fitness classes at home will be excellent for commitment. Commitment is vital – it creates self discipline. Self discipline allows you to invest in your health and wellbeing. When you self discipline is created, then the hormones kick in. You feel so much better for exercising. Your mental and physical health is on track to a healthy body and mind. You will be invincible, your mind clear of the days’ issues.

Accountability

Online fitness instructors are trained to motivate and make you accountable. Accountability assists you in becoming consistent, you answer to the streetefit instructor and to yourself. Once consistency is established you then make the online fitness classes part of your schedule. You’ll stop making excuses because you know you’ll get so much out of the class. All streetefit online classes are fun, they are challenging but you won’t want to miss them.

Online fitness classes increase your confidence. How often have you said I don’t have the confidence to go to the gym? I have injuries, I feel too unhealthy, I’ve put on weight and don’t feel comfortable in gym clothes, I’m too old? Cut the excuses and do it.

Confidence in yourself goes a long way to a happy healthy you. Confidence in yourself allows you to get out of your comfort zone and with online classes with streetefit you’ll  have a greater chance of reaching your goals than going it alone.  You can try new moves and be guided with live instructions and feedback. With streetefit’s live online fitness classes you are never alone. You have your instructor and other participants to cheer you on. These participants, your buddies, are there to obtain the same goals as you.

After the live online classes you get to connect with the other participants and instructor. This is where you have that opportunity to meet the others and chat to the instructor.

More intimate than a gym

With streetefit’s online fitness classes there is no need for a gym membership.

streetefit online classes are small groups of like minded people who love training online instead of in a gym.

Your weekly cost is less than you would pay for a Personal Trainer or small group training sessions in a gym. Most of the time a SGT session is an added cost to the membership.

streetefit online classes offer variety of exercises, using equipment that you can put in a cupboard, out of the way of your day to day living environment. This equipment is inexpensive. When you do a streetefit online class you use your own equipment. You know who’s used it, it’s clean and not broken.

Participating in a streetefit online class, the Instructor can improve on your technique in a non threatening way, she teaches you exercises you wouldn’t normally do and helps break plateaus.

How many times have you heard people say, I can’t lose more weight, it just won’t shift. Using light weights and doing a variety of exercises breaks this plateau so you can reach your goals. Pilates classes increase your flexibility and core strength. A stronger core means you can lift heavier weights.

Easy access

With streetefit’s online classes you can do them anywhere in the world. All you need is a space to move around and access to the internet, if you are on holidays, you can still participate or do the recorded classes. One of Edwina’s clients said doing online classes is like having her and the other participants in the lounge room with her. She doesn’t feel alone.

By participating in live online fitness classes you are in contact with a professional instructor, you don’t have to leave the privacy of your home, you don’t have to wait in line to chat.

Conclusion

Convenience – location, structure

Commitment – creates self discipline, consistency

Accountability – no excuses, confidence

More intimate than a gym – cheaper than a Personal Trainer, small groups, online buddies that are like minded

Easy access – internet connection, contact with the instructor without hassle.

There are many reasons to stay at home and do online fitness classes with streetefit. Contact streetefit to discuss how streetefit can assist you.