There is strength in numbers

Whether it’s step aerobics, dance class or something else, group exercise is sometimes just what you need for motivation

Strength training is one of the best ways to get strong, lean and toned but stepping onto the gym floor can be intimidating. You might find yourself wondering what exercises are the most effective? How do you work the machines? Do you even know how much weight you should (or could) be lifting? Going it alone on the gym floor can be a recipe for disaster.

If you’re lacking supreme focus, drive and motivation, chances are you’ll walk away from a solo strength training session feeling uninspired, unfatigued and as a result, unchanged. Research shows that there’s real power in numbers and group strength training is a great way to go. As the motto of one of my favourite sports teams, the Golden State Warriors says, there is ‘Strength in Numbers’.