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Liz Caron

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May 14, 2025

Unlock Faster Results: Why One Personal Training Session a Week Supercharges Your Group Training

If you're committed to your group fitness classes but feel like you're just not quite hitting your goals, you’re not alone. Group training is energizing, fun, and community-driven — but sometimes, that little extra push, fine-tuning, or customization is what helps you break through plateaus.

That’s where one personal training session per week can make all the difference.

1. Personalization = Progress

In a group class, the workout is designed for the group. It’s efficient and motivating — but not tailored to your unique needs, limitations, or goals.

Adding a weekly personal training session allows a coach to:

  • Assess your movement patterns and identify weaknesses
  • Customize exercises to address imbalances or mobility issues
  • Strategically target areas you want to improve (fat loss, strength, endurance, etc.)

This targeted approach complements your group workouts and accelerates your progress.

2. Learn Better Form, Faster

One of the biggest hurdles in group training is mastering technique. In a one-on-one session, your coach can:

  • Focus entirely on your form
  • Provide real-time feedback and cueing
  • Build confidence in lifts or movements you find challenging in class

Better form = fewer injuries + better performance = faster results.

3. Break Through Plateaus

Ever feel stuck doing the same thing over and over without much change? Personal training introduces:

  • New strategies (tempo work, progressions, advanced variations)
  • Periodized programming tailored to you
  • Accountability check-ins and measurable goals

This helps bust through plateaus that group programming alone might not address.

4. Enhance Recovery and Longevity

A personal trainer can also help optimize your recovery with:

  • Mobility work
  • Prehab exercises
  • Smart load management based on how your body is responding week to week

That means fewer setbacks and more consistency — the #1 driver of results.

5. It’s Not One or the Other — It’s Both

This isn’t about replacing your group classes — it’s about enhancing them. Your group training provides community, energy, and structure. Personal training gives you precision, support, and customization.

Together? They’re a powerhouse combo.

Bottom line: If you’re already putting in the effort in group training, don’t leave results on the table. One personal training session per week might be the smartest investment you make in your fitness journey — giving you the edge you need to hit your goals faster, safer, and more confidently.

Ready to give it a try? Talk to your coach or reach out today to schedule your first one-on-one session. Your goals are closer than you think.

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