Whether you’ve been working out for years or are just getting started on your fitness journey, you might hit a point where you start wondering if you should train on your own or with a personal trainer. Group training is another option, giving you even more choices to consider. There are costs and benefits to each approach.
Personal Training
Personal training involves working with a fitness professional who has the skills and training to create a customized fitness plan to match your needs perfectly. They can help you set goals, stick with your fitness plan, adjust your plan as needed, and enhance your overall health.
Pros:
- Reduced risk of injury
- Correction to form and technique
- Personalized workout plan with realistic goals
- Advice, motivation, and encouragement tailored to your needs
Cons:
- Higher cost than other options
- Time constraint: you only have the trainer for a certain amount of time each week
- If you’re a very social person, one-on-one personal training might not be as motivating as working out with a group
Group Training
When you sign up for group training, you join a small group of people with similar fitness goals to work with a personal trainer. You don’t get as much one-on-one time with the trainer as in personal training, but the costs are lower, and you still enjoy the benefits of working with a fitness professional.
Pros:
- Lower cost than personal training
- Many people find the social aspect of group training motivational
- You can still work on individual fitness goals and get personalized advice from the trainer
- Reduced risk of injury
Cons:
- Higher cost than solo training
- Scheduling may be challenging since the training time needs to work with multiple people’s availability
- If you prefer working out on your own, group training might seem uncomfortable
Solo Training
The other option is to work out by yourself, whether at home or a gym. With this option, you’re pretty much on your own for setting goals, choosing a fitness program, and keeping motivated. If you join a gym, you’ll get the benefit of access to a wide range of equipment, but you won’t get the personalized advice you’d get working with a trainer either in a group or one-on-one.
Pros:
- Lower cost than personal or group training
- Flexible and convenient; you don’t have to work around anyone else’s schedule
Cons:
- Limited accountability and motivation from other people
- Higher risk of injury
Try Our Gym
Extreme Studio Performance offers you the option to join a group training class, work one-on-one with a personal trainer, or purchase a gym membership and craft a solo fitness journey on your own. Whichever option you choose, you’ll have access to state-of-the-art fitness equipment and our luxury facilities.
You can click here to learn more about our trainers, and click here to learn about their certifications. Our trainers represent a wide range of specializations to ensure that you’ll be able to find someone to work with who matches your needs and goals. If you’re interested in group or personal training, contact us today. We’ll set up a free gym tour and fitness evaluation, and help you figure out which group or trainer will be the best fit for you.