I have been thinking a lot about exercise adherence with the New Year upon us. What exactly is exercise adherence? Well let me start by telling you what it isn’t. It isn’t a resolution. Exercise adherence refers to how strong a person’s commitment is to continue an exercise program. It isn’t just about will power; it is about so much more. You need to set goals, not make resolutions.
What helps a person have a high level of exercise adherence? Things like family support, personal support of a trainer, accountability by a trainer or other person, enjoying the program you begin (yes, it is possible to enjoy exercising!), social support, and starting with a program that is not too intense in the beginning and builds as your fitness increases.
So why is starting a program at Indianapolis Pilates by 15 to Fit going to help with your commitment to exercise? Here’s why. Every session you have, whether is in a group class setting (where you will rarely have more than 4-5 people in a class), a private session, or a duet (with one other person), you will always have a personal trainer leading you, correcting your form and supporting you. You could join a gym with 100s or maybe 1000s of others, and even if you get a couple of free trainer sessions, you will never get the one on one attention you get at our studio. Our services are personal and we can meet with you, discuss your fitness goals and get you on track to achieve them. And you will be with one of our skilled trainers every single time.
Guess what? It is also really fun. Our trainers are serious about what they are doing, but they are all also a lot of fun. The group classes create the social support that was discussed above as one of the factors that helps keep everyone motivated. Several of my clients have become friends, and exercise becomes almost a social gathering at the studio. We keep up with each other ‘s lives and we get a killer workout too.
But while we are on that topic, I also realize that each person is at a different physical level and I don’t try to work you so hard on your first visit that you never want to come back. We learn your body and your fitness level and work with that. We have classes at beginner, intermediate and advanced levels. Of course, we won’t let you slack off either, and will hold you accountable for doing your best work and achieving your goals. That is what we are here for. So where are YOU?
Give us a call at 317/281-6762 or email us today ([email protected] or [email protected]). We will help you meet your goals.
