Introduction In 2020, the number of bootcamp-style fitness training participants was estimated at approximately five million people in the US. In other words, bootcamp fitness training is one of the most popular training methods in the US. The reason behind this meteoric rise in popularity is that you can (so research suggests) burn more fat and… Read More
Participating in bootcamp sessions can do wonders for your mind and body. In contrast to working out at the gym, bootcamp sessions require little to no special equipment and offer varied and more challenging workouts. Since several people participate in bootcamp sessions, this setup allows you to create and experience a sense of camaraderie among… Read More
Research Paper Title The Impact of Social Category Diversity on Motivation Gains in Exercise Groups. Background Exercising with a virtual partner can increase motivation by 208%, but may be moderated by partner characteristics. We tested the impact of social category diversity (ingroup/outgroup membership) on motivation with a virtual exercise partner. Methods Participants (N = 96)… Read More
According to a 2018 American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) survey of fitness industry trends, 9 out of 20 of the top fitness trends have foundations in GROUP Training! Rank ordered from highest (most popular trend) to lowest (least popular trend). Only the top 20 for 2018 are described in this report. HIIT. Group training.… Read More
David Lloyd Leisure has thrown down the gauntlet to the UK’s boutique studios by investing £15 million to roll out a new Blaze group exercise class across 49 of its 114 health clubs. The high-intensity interval training (HIIT) class combines cardiovascular training with strength and combat exercises in a format not dissimilar to those from 1Rebel… Read More
Indoor cycling has been identified as the most popular group workout in the UK – beating pilates and yoga – by a new industry report from ukactive and the DataHub. The Moving Communities: Active Leisure Trends 2018 report indicates that group cycling currently makes up 13% of all exercise classes (2015, 10%; 2016, 14%; 2017, 25%). Other findings from the report – which was… Read More
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