Deciding to work on your fitness is an excellent first step. You want to be happier, healthier, and excited about exercise. Now that you’ve decided on your intention, the next step is a little harder: working out what fitness class to join or getting your gym equipment out of storage. If you’re not quite sure, here are a few helpful considerations to make beforehand.

Capabilities

The average human is capable of many great ventures in life, but sometimes, your body can let you down. Old knee injury? Sore hip? Previous fracture or surgery? Understand your capabilities, first and foremost, so that you can match an exercise type to suit. Sometimes, it can take the guiding hand of a fitness instructor to help you realise what is going to work for you the best.

Available Time

With 40-hour workweeks, family commitments, and every other errand in between, spare time is not something most people have. Therefore, before you commit to any fitness class, find out what is likely to suit you the best. Will an early class be more to your liking or something that’s on once the kids are in bed? How about a lunch break class? These are all things to think about before you find the best exercise and fitness option for you.

What You Like

Many people don’t associate fun with exercise, but it is. You just have to find something that appeals to your passions. Do you like to dance? There’s a class for that. How about cycling? Spin cycling might appeal. What about boxing, yoga, a boot camp, or a cardio class? You would be amazed at what classes are out there that not only help you to improve your fitness level but make you love exercise.

The Instructor / Club / Gym

It’s crucial to not only love the exercise you are doing but feel confident under the guidance of an instructor in an encouraging environment. If you don’t feel inspired, confident, or happy with where you are or who you are with, then you’ll be unlikely to stick with that fitness group or class for long.

Take your time to review all the available options in your area. Find out more about the instructors, how many people attend, and the general vibe. The happier you feel in your fitness class, the more likely you are to want to go and achieve great things every day.

Are you ready to choose a fitness class? Exercise groups are not only an excellent way in which to improve your fitness but be social as well. Step out of your comfort zone, work on yourself, and find a passion for exercise that you may not have thought could exist.