Why studio classes?
I’m glad you asked. With so many online programs and fancy equipment, why bother with studio classes? Let’s dig in…
People. You get to see and talk to people in-person! Although online communities can be great, meeting your neighbors and friends for a regular workout class is way more fun. And your class friends often become lunch friends, shopping friends, long walks friends…the connections you make extend far beyond the hour-long class.
Energy. There’s something about the energy of a studio class that can’t be replicated in a virtual setting. Maybe it’s friendly competition, or maybe it’s the energy the person next to you is putting into each exercise. Either way, good energy is contagious and a studio class is full of it!
Environment. Going to a studio class gets you away from your home/office and gives you a break from thinking about your to-do list. Rather than having your work/dishes/laundry waiting for you in the next room, you physically distance yourself from it by going to class. Once you get back to it, it’s with a renewed focus and calm that helps you tackle the rest of your day.
Health. Physical, mental and emotional. The physical benefits of exercise are well-known, but exercise is also hugely beneficial for your mental and emotional health. Going to a studio class means you’re not looking at your phone/laptop for an hour - you’re completely focused on moving your body. Not only that, but the only decision you have to make is how heavy a dumbbell you want to pick up for a particular exercise - you take a break from the decision fatigue we all deal with every day. Not only that, but your workout buddies are there for you when you need to talk something out to help ease any emotional burden you’re hanging on to.
Those are my reasons for loving studio classes, and a huge part of why I opened 2nd House Sculpt. There are days when I’m dragging and don’t feel like talking to people, much less leading a workout class. But every time I step into the studio, turn on some music and start talking to you all, my mood turns around and I leave happier than when I walked in. And I hope taking class at 2nd House Sculpt does the same for you. That’s why studio classes 💞
