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Fitness group: Why You want to Join One Today

If keeping a healthy, active lifestyle is a fight for you, or if you save falling off the fitness wagon, then forming or joining an existing fitness team might be the ideal solution for you.

Maybe it is time to change it up and try a team fitness approach.

Simply put, joining forces with others who share the same health and fitness goals can help you in a multitude of ways. If you need to be fit for life, not just a few weeks, then a team approach to fitness has the ability to be an invaluable resource. Becoming part of a group will assist on days when you feel like you need to quit. Your fitness team, or fitness buddy, will give you the support you need and help you remain accountable to your activity targets. Not to mention, working out with others can be far more fun than on your own!

In my experience as both an athlete and a mom to four kids, I am able to tell you that nothing beats a team approach. They tell us that it takes a village to up bring a child. So, you are able to imagine that in the first two years of raising my triplets, my army of friends and family really assisted keep me afloat. Nothing beats a group of people who encourage you to do better. It is why some studies recommend that people will probably lose weight more easily (and have an easier time keeping the weight off) by enlisting the aid of a friend or loved one.

Why, then, do we so often fight and go at it alone when trying to get fit and remain fit? A number of factors were able to be at work. We have been taught from childhood to try and be as independent and self-sufficient as possible. At times, we consider our journey to fitness intensely personal, and it is hard to open up and let others become part of that journey.

Well, banish those thoughts right now! While it is important to be self-motivated, disciplined and hardworking, it is also significant to focus on lifelong fitness. Also, if your friends and family are part of your life, why not also make them part of your fitness team?

Here are a few of my favorite advices for being a great team player when it comes to fitness.

Pick your fitness goal

This is the most significant step on your journey to becoming healthy and active. If you do not know exactly what you need to achieve, how will you ever get started? Write down a list of specific targets and get to work!

Find a fitness team or create one

In an ideal world, you will instantly find a group with the same fitness goals, abilities and availability as you. In the real world it will probably not be that simple. Your group have the ability to be as small as two people or as large as several hundred, but you have to pick the style of team that suits with your schedule. There are many selections, from a fitness buddy to an online support group, a fit club, a nutrition club or a simple get-together with family members or friends.

Give more than you expect to receive

You will probably be joining a group because you need aid, but I believe that if you join a fitness team and give 100% effort to helping others, you will benefit greatly in turn. Volunteer your skills and always offer a helping hand when your team assists support in any form.

Be organized and on time

If your exercise group meets at a set time, you have to show respect to your fellow group members by being punctual and having everything you need to participate. There is nothing worse than waiting for a fitness team member to show up for a run, only to find that when they finally arrive, they have not remembered their running shoes! As long as you want to get results, being committed and accountable are two very important qualities.

Maintain a positive attitude

Always show up with a positive attitude. Sure, it will possibly be cold, you would probably be tired, and maybe you would be happier lazing on the couch, but do not let that affect your teammates! People feed off energy. When you are positive, you increase the likelihood that your fitness team will be positive too, which is critical for making fitness fun. Make a commitment to creating a fun, healthy environment for your teammates.

Set some rewards

Think up some fun methods to reward yourself and your fitness team for working hard. Yes, improved health and fitness are the ultimate and most incredible reward of all, but trust me when I say that looking forward to a monthly treat or get-together will assist to keep all of you motivated and working hard!

Listen to your group

A great team player knows when to talk and when to listen. If you make a commitment to being mentally present and in the moment with your fitness team, you will learn something new and create lasting friendships.

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I cannot emphasize enough how much fun working with a group can be, especially when you are committed to being a great team player. Good luck putting together your fitness team, and do not forget to be creative. You can include your coworkers, your kids, and even the family dog! You do not have to tackle fitness alone. You can add the Discover Good network to your team too – because Susan and I are committed to helping you achieve your healthy, active life.

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