Why Women Thrive on Group Exercise

Because women are social and at the same time competitive, they find exercising in groups motivates them. "If she can do it, I can do it," is what Katrina Lopez, Club Manager for Lady of America, a Diamond Certified company, hears from women in her club. In fitness classes, women help and support each other and this improves results.

What else motivates women to stick with an exercise program? Ms. Lopez says they like good music, good choreography, variety and lots of cardio. They do not naturally want to spend time on weight training because it’s a more solitary activity. For this reason, it’s a good idea for a women’s exercise class to incorporate bands, free weights and machines in group training. Circuit classes work well for women too. When women start to see the benefits of exercising regularly, they stay away from fad diets, which are usually a recipe for disaster.