[before you read you might want to know...]
---> What's the difference? Personal training is one on one, one client to one trainer. Very individualized based on the individuals goals/wants/needs. Small group training is usually a group of ten or less people all being trained by one individual, working towards a common goal.
1. MORE BANG FOR YOUR BUCK! Personal training can be expensive, ranging anywhere from $20/session to $60-75/hour depending where you go. As a trainer, would I rather charge $50 for one hour with one client, or $20 for an hour with 6 clients? It is a win win for both the trainer and client from a financial stand point. If you are a fellow college student (even if you aren't) I'm sure you feel me when I say I'm tryin to be ballin on a budget! So much more affordable, while still retaining a high quality of training.
2. BEST OF BOTH WORLDS! Think of small group training like a stepping stone between personal training and group fitness. It is the best of both worlds, aka my FAVORITE! I am both a personal trainer and group fitness instructor, and often get asked which I like better, but they do not even compare! I love working one on one with a client, getting to connect with them and develop a relationship, but there's something about the energy that comes from a group atmosphere that you just can't explain. As a trainer, I get to know every single person in my class (name, goals, favorite color, personality), AND I get to yell like a mad woman and bounce around the room like in my Turbo classes! As a client, you are still getting personal attention on proper form and technique, but you benefit from the energy and happy sweaty vibes that come from a group setting.
3. FRIENDLY (?) COMPETITION - I don't know about you, but I'm sorry if you hop on the treadmill next to me, we are in the Hunger Games: Cardio Version whether you know it or not! I wish I were kidding, but seriously who doesn't love a little friendly competition?! If we are both next to each other holding a plank in my head I am like "there's no way I'm dropping down first!" There's just something about having someone next to you that pushes you to work harder whether you know it or not. It keeps things fresh and FUN!
4. LESS INTIMIDATING - I think it is a BIG deal to take that step and commit to a personal trainer. You basically have to swallow your pride and go to a complete stranger to say hi, this is where I am at, this is where I want to be, and I need HELP. It's not easy! As humans, we want to do it all on our own, we think we know it all and if we don't you better believe we can figure it out on our own. It is not just a physical investment, but you must invest mentally, emotionally, and financially to your health and fitness journey. With all this being said, it is a heck of a lot easier when you have one or more friends by your side! It's not so scary when you know you are not alone :) (although a good trainer should make you feel comfortable and confident regardless of the situation!)
5. ACCOUNTABILITY & PEER SUPPORT - it's easy to snooze your alarm when you would rather just sleep an extra hour, but you know Kettlebell Katie and Burpee Bob (other members in your small group of course) will not let you hear the end of it if you skip class!! You have others to turn to as you bond over the burn of holding a 3 minute wall sit or doing what feels like never ending burpees. You can motivate each other, high five, grunt, whatever. Unlike a large group fitness class, you are likely to get to know others in your group and develop HEALTHY & POSTITIVE relationships as you strive to reach your fitness goals. It's like a cute little fit family!
http://www.acefitness.org/blog/2395/small-group-training-the-future-of-the-workout
http://ensemblefitness.com/2012/01/22/top-10-benefits-of-small-group-training/
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